Personality characteristics of barefoot runners: openness and conscientiousness as the defining traits

Personality traits may play a part in whether a person chooses to run (or not run) barefoot. The purpose of this study was, therefore, to characterize the personality variables of this population and compare them to shod runners and to the general population. An online survey was administered to runners who had completed a race of at least 13.1 miles in the previous 2 years. Participants were asked about their running experience and were...