1) India was historically a cricket powerhouse while Kenya dominated long distance running, winning Olympics. Now Kenya also competes in cricket and Indians are exploring challenges in long distance running. 2) Barefoot running is presented as a potential low-cost, low-injury alternative to running with shoes. A foundation is organizing a half marathon to promote barefoot running and try to set a Guinness world record for number of barefoot runners. 3) The document advocates for barefoot running based on evolutionary history and recent anecdotal evidence. It aims to promote barefoot running in India through sponsorship and participation in the planned half marathon event.

1. India, Kenya & Cricket - I 1 India is the world cricket champion Kenya was never in the picture Till recently

2. India, Kenya & Cricket - II 2 Now Kenya plays ODI

3. India, Kenya & Running - I 3 Kenyans Are World Champions In Running

4. India, Kenya & Running - II 4 Shouldn’t Indians mount a challenge there? How?

5. Mumbai Marathon Winners 5 Problem is, Kenyans are much faster in a Full Marathon

6. Opportunities lie in Half Marathons 6 Analyse Finish times of the winners in each of the half marathons While India was 1:04:45, the closest, Seattle was 1:04:55 Indians beat even Kenyans here

7. Mission BAREFOOT Barefoot Runners of India Foundation www.BarefootRunnersIndia.org 7

8. Barefoot Runners of India Foundation www.BarefootRunnersIndia.org 8 Millions of non-degradable Running shoes Is there a Green alternative?

9. Is there a less injurious alternative? Barefoot Runners of India Foundation www.BarefootRunnersIndia.org 9

10. $ 220 $ 110 Barefoot Runners of India Foundation www.BarefootRunnersIndia.org 10 Is there a cheaper alternative? $ 330 $ 330

11. Go Barefoot! Barefoot Runners of India Foundation www.BarefootRunnersIndia.org “When my runners train barefoot, they run faster and suffer fewer injuries.” Vin Lananna,head-coach, Stanford University 11

12. Lets not forget our origins… Antelopes could sprintonly short distances But hunters ran long distances, finally spearing the fatigued animals Both never wore NIKEs Barefoot Runners of India Foundation www.BarefootRunnersIndia.org 12

13. Shod for half a century… In 1964 Bowerman Introduced Running Shoes Since then no one looked back Barefoot Runners of India Foundation www.BarefootRunnersIndia.org 13

14. Ball Strike Vs Heel Strike - Lieberman Till Prof Lieberman of Harvard University eulogised barefoot running in 2009 Barefoot Runners of India Foundation www.BarefootRunnersIndia.org 14

15. And McDougall wrote his best-seller Barefoot Runners of India Foundation www.BarefootRunnersIndia.org 15

16. But the Barefoot story started long ago Do you know who was the first BAREFOOT RUNNER in recorded history Barefoot Runners of India Foundation www.BarefootRunnersIndia.org 16

17. His name was Pheidippedes 2500 years ago, he ran from Marathon to Athens… …The father of all marathon races Barefoot Runners of India Foundation www.BarefootRunnersIndia.org 17

18. Others followed later… AbebeBikila TeglaLoroupe Barefoot Ken Bruce Tulloh Zola Budd Barefoot Runners of India Foundation www.BarefootRunnersIndia.org 18

19. Finally, Barefoot Ted galvanised the scene Barefoot Runners of India Foundation www.BarefootRunnersIndia.org 19 2009

20. Still, the Jury is out “Born to Run" author McDougall concluded : “Running shoes may be the most destructive force to ever hit the human foot." But podiatric groups haven't taken a stand on barefoot running. Because evidence is lacking. There are no definitive conclusions. Barefoot Runners of India Foundation www.BarefootRunnersIndia.org 20

21. If test of the pudding is in eating.. Barefoot Runners of India Foundation www.BarefootRunnersIndia.org 21 Navi Mumbai, India, 12 Dec 2010: 306 runners ran a half marathon, all barefoot. Many ran barefoot first time Not a single injury reported

22. Setting A Guinness World Record Barefoot Runners of India Foundation www.BarefootRunnersIndia.org 22

23. The Record will now be broken On 6TH Nov 2011, 1000 will run barefoot With Barefoot Ted, Brand Ambassador, in lead Barefoot Runners of India Foundation www.BarefootRunnersIndia.org 23

24. Rallying Point for Barefoot Community Focus on these 1000+ runners Barefoot Runners of India Foundation www.BarefootRunnersIndia.org 24 Running an AIMS certified half marathon course With expected finish times between 1:04 to 1:05

25. The winners could be made to compete In half marathons around the world WINNER TIMES(Half marathons in 2010-11) Utah: 1:08:51 Florida: 1:05:35 Seattle: 1:04:55 Mumbai: 1:04:45 To Run & Win BAREFOOT Barefoot Runners of India Foundation www.BarefootRunnersIndia.org 25

26. What will that achieve? We could hit it BIG Breaking News!!! Barefoot runners win Half marathons Barefoot Runners of India Foundation www.BarefootRunnersIndia.org 26

27. A Boost to the Barefoot Movement Barefoot Runners of India Foundation www.BarefootRunnersIndia.org 27 Barefoot victories could electrify the scene Barefooting is now an individual passion Mass Victories would take it mainstream

28. Come, join the run Barefoot Runners of India Foundation www.BarefootRunnersIndia.org 28 Navi Mumbai Barefoot Half Marathon,6th November, 2011 Give the barefoot movement a boost by joining There’s also a 10K minimalist shoe run A unique half marathon to run barefoot or in minimals RUN ! APPLAUD !! CHEER !!! Create another Guinness World Record !!

29. You can also Help Sponsor Banners Press Meets Donate any amountin multiples of $ 50 / Rs. 500 You could be an individual / corporate / group Barefoot Runners of India Foundation www.BarefootRunnersIndia.org 29 Title sponsorNavi Mumbai Barefoot Half Marathon - 2011 Co – sponsor: Prize Money T-Shirts Energy Drinks Your donations go to fund BAREFOOT PROMOTION

30. How can you sponsor / donate? Visit www.BarefootRunnersIndia.org info@BarefootRunnersIndia.org Barefoot Runners of India Foundation www.BarefootRunnersIndia.org 30 Thank You