Running various amounts of my mileage barefoot since July 2004. Now that it's mainstream, I am no longer crazy, but maybe I was among the visionaries.
Friday, June 26, 2009
First VFF Run
I ran in my Vibram Five Fingers KSO's yesterday. It was a short run of three miles. There is the feeling of running barefoot, but just not on top of your foot, and of course there is all that protection underneath. For the first two miles they felt pretty good, but I could not help thinking I would rather be really barefoot. My soles were missing the real feel of the road. I had to stop a couple of times to tighten, then loosen the Velcro strap. After about 2.25 miles I gave in and took them off. It is the upper that was giving me some chafing, and I did get a micro blister on the inside of my foot above my right arch area. I think I need Injinji socks - the ones with the toes. And I think these will be used on trails, and maybe for racing, not for daily runs in warm weather.
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2 comments:
I have the ones without the strap and they feel fine. Haven't run over 2.5 miles in them yet because my arches, calves and achilles are getting used to it. But I find I'm not wanting a top strap at all.
Sir, I like your weblog. But maybe the title can be improved a little bit. El gringo sin zapatos (without 'los') is more usual spanish.
Saludos, Pedro
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