Question for Runners - Beginning Jogging

[wavedancer]

After reading these posts I became very interested in barefoot running. I am not quite up to going totally barefoot, but I really identify with the concept. So in a moment of impulse, I got a pair of the VFFs the day before going on vacation to AZ (where I am now).

I had to try them out as soon as I got them and thought at first I would just try doing a short walk on pavement and may a little jog on some groomed off road trails nearby.

I had to break into a little jog to cross a busy road and just kept going...It was truly amazing for me. I am new to running (in the past year) and seem to be frequently sidelined because of one injury or another. Some related to my running form, some not running-related.

My running felt totally different in the Vibram "piggy-shoes." I was much more aware of my form (I have been doing Chi Running) and loved the direct connection with the earth under my feet. I ran about 2.5 miles both on pavement and on trails and while I could feel occasional stones and sticks that were a little uncomfortable, I think my landings were lighter and quicker and more centered over my foot, so they didn't really bother me too much.

I had been thinking to myself how much I really didn't enjoy running, but have been trying to do it so I could do some sprint triathlons and get some more weight-bearing exercise. Well, the past few days I have totally enjoyed it

I'm a believer...

[Jolt]

After reading these posts I became very interested in barefoot running. I am not quite up to going totally barefoot, but I really identify with the concept. So in a moment of impulse, I got a pair of the VFFs the day before going on vacation to AZ (where I am now).

I had to try them out as soon as I got them and thought at first I would just try doing a short walk on pavement and may a little jog on some groomed off road trails nearby.

I had to break into a little jog to cross a busy road and just kept going...It was truly amazing for me. I am new to running (in the past year) and seem to be frequently sidelined because of one injury or another. Some related to my running form, some not running-related.

My running felt totally different in the Vibram "piggy-shoes." I was much more aware of my form (I have been doing Chi Running) and loved the direct connection with the earth under my feet. I ran about 2.5 miles both on pavement and on trails and while I could feel occasional stones and sticks that were a little uncomfortable, I think my landings were lighter and quicker and more centered over my foot, so they didn't really bother me too much.

I had been thinking to myself how much I really didn't enjoy running, but have been trying to do it so I could do some sprint triathlons and get some more weight-bearing exercise. Well, the past few days I have totally enjoyed it

I'm a believer...

Nice!! Being on the Cape you should be able to do some nice barefoot beach running too. That sounds really nice right now...

[HillSlugger]

I just ordered me some FiveFingers!

Should we start a separate thread for Barefoot Running?

[Jolt]

I just ordered me some FiveFingers!

Should we start a separate thread for Barefoot Running?

Cool! Which ones did you get?

[HillSlugger]

Cool! Which ones did you get?

I ordered the classics for just wearing around and the KSO for running in. Ordered two sizes of each and will send back what doesn't fit.

I just started a thread for barefoot running.