The Running Thread

[Irving]

Can I get some input on Vibram Five Fingers please?

There are a few models on sale at Dardanos and I'm trying to decide between the original, and the Flow. The Flow model has a neoprene top that is supposed to for colder weather.

http://www.dardanos.com/men/Vibram-FiveFingers

[Monky]

Can I get some input on Vibram Five Fingers please?

There are a few models on sale at Dardanos and I'm trying to decide between the original, and the Flow. The Flow model has a neoprene top that is supposed to for colder weather.

http://www.dardanos.com/men/Vibram-FiveFingers

I had a pair and I couldn't get used to running in them. Just didn't feel right. I do like the minimalist shoes though. Love innov8's!.. you can find them on sale at zappos for 80 ish a pair.. love the 195s to run in.. and i hate running..

[Irving]

They've got a few other kinds of minimalist shoes as well. I tried on the Vibrams and they are different for sure. The only barefoot running I've done is on my treadmill. I can only go about 3/4 of a mile before my feet start to develop TERRIBLE blisters from the rough rubber tread. I like how it feels to be barefoot though.

EDIT: So which model did you have, and what did you end up doing with them?

[Monky]

They've got a few other kinds of minimalist shoes as well. I tried on the Vibrams and they are different for sure. The only barefoot running I've done is on my treadmill. I can only go about 3/4 of a mile before my feet start to develop TERRIBLE blisters from the rough rubber tread. I like how it feels to be barefoot though.

EDIT: So which model did you have, and what did you end up doing with them?

It was a couple years back.. but if i recall it was the ones they had for running. can't tell from their website what is was cause none of them sound like the old description. I honestly don't know wtf happened to them lol

I moved a couple times.. so no telling.

[Irving]

If it was a couple of years ago, it might have been the original model. The one thing I noticed was that I could definitely feel how hard the ground was in the Vibrams, so I wouldn't be wearing them around just for the heck of it. That's not at all what they're made for, so I don't think that will be an issue.

[Beprepared]

I run my fat ass 1-2 miles barefoot, then put the Five-fingers on for another 1-2 miles (still adjusting to full barefoot). The problem I see with Vibrams, most people I see still walk heel toe when not running.

[josh7328]

Do you barefoot/vibram guys run on the balls of your feet only? I can't imagine my heel slamming into pavement with every step feeling good. I've never tried barefoot/vibram running.

[johngraves2]

I'm trying to get some running in before hockey season and I'm pretty sure that I have compartment syndrome.

I had that in my caves. All 4 compartments. The test is soooooo painfun! My test results were off the charts and i needed to get into surgery ASAP. the surgery and recovery were easy, the test to see if i had compartment syndrome was the worst part!

[johngraves2]

Anyone running the Georgetown-Idaho Springs Half Marathon this coming weekend? I'll be there, my first half-marathon.

O2

way late reply but I was there. I did ok. wasn't too happy with my time. what did you get? I finished with a 9.03 mile pace. But i did have to stop at the bathroom half way through to drop a load. Hot port-a-poty while sweating equals really really sweaty when you are done.

[Tim K]

Ran a lifetime personal best 5K this morning at 24:15. Not fast by runner standards, but ok for a 46 year Clydesdale.