That last video was hugely informative. I think I'll try those drills and maybe film myself running so I can see what I'm doing wrong.
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That last video was hugely informative. I think I'll try those drills and maybe film myself running so I can see what I'm doing wrong.
i wear wrestling shoes or flip flops everyday everywhere...
i hate running, but when i do, i run in my wrestling shoes and run on the fore front of my feet, because there is no heel cushion...
wrestling shoes soles are very thin also, i can flex my feet over things... i like to wear split sole wrestling shoes...
actually i hate wearing shoes so when ever i can take them off i go barefoot, like in the yard, in the house, at the park, etc...
I went to the running store today to get me a pair of Vibram fivefinger Bikila's but they were sold out. I was able to try the KSO model. After I put them on, I felt like I was in my bare feet but with more traction. It was a really cool sensation. But with the lack of padding, I realized that I couldn't jump straight to running my usual distance in Vibrams without first conditioning my legs and feet. Plus, I definitely don't weigh a buck twenty like the Tarahumara. The couple of days I have run barefoot was at the rubberized track and my feet and lower legs got tired after about a mile without the support I'm used to. Plus, every once in a while I would heel strike if I wasn't purposely thinking about landing on the midfoot to forefoot. The running form that is needed for barefoot running is far from being ingrained into my muscle memory. So, I decided to buy a "minimalist" running shoe instead to help me transition. I got a pair of Sacouny ProGrid Kinvara's. The Kinvara has a much thinner and lighter sole and almost no structure when compared to a traditional running shoe. Yet, it does provide a little padding in case I step wrong or my form begins to suffer due to fatigue from lack of conditioning. I'll gradually try to work my way to 100% no-padding.
Also, while I was there I heard a rumor that Christopher McDougall, the author of "Born To Run," had suffered a stress fracture in his foot from barefoot running but I can't find any official news confirming it. I will definitely be buying myself a pair of Vibrams, maybe not just for running but for other activities like yoga, walking, water sports, or just hanging out.
I ran 12 miles this past friday in my five-fingers. Longest distance I have run barefoot to this date.
This is amazing thanks Ian, I have been looking for something like this. I always get told off for taking my shoes off in the gym cuz I love to workout barefoot.
I went to the website and read the faq, but i want to know 2 things: 1 is there anyone using these that have flat feet and have purchased padding for there old athletic shoes? I have flat feet, which leads to lower back problems. Probably from the heel strike, but still. I want to hear from someone that has a similar issue and uses these. 2 I am now into a cross training phase where i have to start sprinting 100's and 200's. Do these shoes cause any issues with sprinting? would i need to get 2 different pairs? thank you for any responses.
I have been training for a half marathon for about 18 weeks now. I have been minimalist running for about a year. I workout at the gym in my five-fingers, hike and use them for active recovery on fast tempo days. I have been perfecting my running form for about the past 4 months to be more efficient. The better I hone my pose form the easier distance gets.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hNqES4_qa0
For those interested in barefoot running....This technique is what I found works for me.
i can definitely see how someone could sustain a stress fracture from barefoot/vibram running, but only from having poor form or just over-training.
when i first started running "properly", even before i got the vibrams, i felt so happy about not feeling any more lower back pain or shin splints, that i ran everyday. not very long distances, doing about 3 miles/day. but i could feel some soreness and pain at the top of my foot where it connects with the ankle. i knew it was just from overtraining.
http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/technology/faqs.htm
I WEAR ORTHOTICS. CAN I STILL WEAR VIBRAM FIVEFINGERS?
FiveFingers footwear is designed to promote better foot mechanics— naturally. An orthotic is an assistive device to support your foot’s function and help you compensate for any biological aberrations. If you have an extremely flat foot, you will need to work into wearing your FiveFingers® gradually, as your muscles will need time to adapt and strengthen.
CAN I USE MY ORTHOTICS IN MY FIVEFINGERS?
FiveFingers are designed to be worn directly against the sole of your foot. Putting something between the two would defeat their purpose.
i do 100m sprints in my vibram kso's all time. it's gonna take some time for you or anyone to get used to running barefoot/vibrams. you will be using muscles that you have never really used before. and you have to toughen up the soles of your feet. you don't need 2 pairs. just buy the kso's and you'll be fine.
who knew? can't wait to try this.
ordered mine, stoked to get'em and give them a go.
i have flat feet so i'm extra excite to see how they fare.
make sure you get the right size
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tuuzpz7q0LU
it's gotta fit snug and tight like a glove, not like a regular shoe where you would usually want about an inch of breathing room.
thanks ian, i used that exact video for sizing.
and don't worry, i'm not looking to run once for an hour only to say "they hurt" and shit like that. i'll be taking my time.
^you don't need the vibrams to run barefoot/properly. you can actually run totally "barefoot". start off by running on a football field or smooth asphalt. it feels awesome. just walking barefoot on those surfaces feels awesome. fuck nike/reebok/adidas/etc.. fuck regular shoes.
I have started running barefoot on my treadmill. I up to almost 2 miles before my soft feet start to blister but I can already feel a difference when running with shoes.
Thanks for the post, I am ordering my kso when I get paid the first.
My Vibrams are the fuckin' BEST! I wear mine all the time, except at work. I cant stand regular shoes anymore
I did the same thing here at the little gym in my apartment complex. It's easier to get feedback at the gym because, in addition to the feel of the foot landing, I can view my form and posture in the mirror and can listen to the change in sound of the treadmill as I land on my feet differently. I barely got up to 1 mile barefoot. I need a lot of work.
Hmmmmm...interesting stuff. Has anyone tried them in the water or do they make a version for that kind of thing? I like to do a lot of fishing and kayaking and traversing uneven, slippery riverbeds can get a little tricky. Seems like something that could be really helpful.
Awesome thread!
I have been thinking about buying these for awhile...damnit! now I have to buy them
I'm the one guy in class that doesn't wear these lol. I'm still rocking my Bruce "game of death" shoes.
Cheers Ian. Went to the Sports Chalet in La Canada (I didnt realize that is now a flagship Sports Chalet), and they had like 5 or 6 different styles to try out. I got just the KSO's. Everything else was either too weird, too water-y or too rugged.
And they had a five-fingers measuring device there so it was pretty simple. Steve - you can just cruise up the 2 and get there in like 20 minutes.
make sure you throw your vibrams in the washing machine and hang dry them at least once a week. those bad boys can get stinky.
don't ever doubt my recommendations...
I AM THE GREATEST
http://bonifacenow.typepad.com/.a/6a...8cbb228970b-pi
got my KSOs on friday and gave them my first try yesterday (made sure not to overdo it). i can tell its going to take a bit to keep form without having to think too much.
overall they felt pretty solid. stoked to go for a second run this morning
I don't even wear the shoes, I raw dog it. It has improved my balance and I feel it's benefits when I am sparring MMA rounds up on my toes. I recommend the book BAREFOOT RUNNING by Michael Sandler. Barefoot running...who would have that that progression means going back to the basics.
LOL that video is brilliant!!! Informative and funny at the same time!
Thanks to Ian Quinto for this thread. I live in the UK and have never heard of these Vibram shoe things before but they look very interesting. It was also good to see that you can jog bare feet afterall. One of the reasons I stopped jogging was because I thought it was bad for your joints and in bare foot it would be dangerous with glass etc.
I've learnt so much amazing shit in this site! It's awesome!