Reasonably guesstimating the most recent time frame (4/20 to 5/7) it looks like i have averaged 7Km/a day (including rest days), running both in vibram 5f and barefoot.
Most kilometers run in one day was 20.5km.
When i was training for the marathon i wa doing a lot more but also using a pair of gutted-out adidas x-country because it was a cold/humid winter.
I agree if the grass is clear and good, its a shame not to go barefoot. Check it out first though. One extra run with shoes wont kill you.
I wear em for all my morning runs.
Those plus flats for the rest of my running have left me injury free for soon to be two years with strong feet and lower legs.
I've had the same pair for nearly two years and I'm sure they will hold up for another two years.
Get em.
They are worth it wrote:
I wear em for all my morning runs.
Those plus flats for the rest of my running have left me injury free for soon to be two years with strong feet and lower legs.
I've had the same pair for nearly two years and I'm sure they will hold up for another two years.
Get em.
Yeah, sure. You must be jogging up and down a grass infield for your "morning runs."
wondering... wrote:
I'm with Katana. I wear them for trail stuff a lot, and as a daily shoe. I wouldn't wear them for races, but they are a good training tool. Super comfortable, EXTREMELY durable (mine have 1500 miles on them and barely look old), and easy to clean (throw them in the washing machine.
Why do you not wear them for races? Just curious. What do you wear instead?
J.R. wrote:
photos at 2009 world xc
http://www.letsrun.com/photos/2009/ammanrace/images/P1010842.JPGhttp://www.letsrun.com/photos/2009/ammanrace/images/P1010847.JPG
I'm all for running in whatever you like, but it's kind of silly to cite this kid. You know he would be wearing flats if he could afford them or could afford to train in good shoes. Follow him if he keeps running and does well. I guarantee he will be wearing shoes in the near future.
Really wrote:
J.R. wrote:photos at 2009 world xc
http://www.letsrun.com/photos/2009/ammanrace/images/P1010842.JPGhttp://www.letsrun.com/photos/2009/ammanrace/images/P1010847.JPGI'm all for running in whatever you like, but it's kind of silly to cite this kid. You know he would be wearing flats if he could afford them or could afford to train in good shoes. Follow him if he keeps running and does well. I guarantee he will be wearing shoes in the near future.
Right, because clearly he has no previous experience as a runner. I mean, he only finished 12th in the world:
http://www.iaaf.org/wxc09/results/eventCode=4140/sex=M/discCode=XJ/combCode=hash/roundCode=f/results.html#det(# in the pic is 24). Somehow I'm guessing that if he finished that high in a WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, he would probably budget for racing flats if they were that important to him.
Africans only wear shoes in races because they get paid to wear them.
There was a barefoot Kenyan Steeplechaser a few years ago who was one of the fastest runners and received pressure to wear shoes in the meets. I would need to check but believe he was told they would not allow him to compete in any more meets unless he wore shoes.
I will check it out to be sure, but i believe it is within regulations to run meets barefoot. It certainly is for the Italian track and field federation. I will go check out IAAF immediately.
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I thought i remembered correctly. From IAAF rules:
Rule 143
Shoes2. Athletes may compete barefoot or with footwear on one or both feet. The purpose of shoes for competition is to give protection and stability to the feet and a firm grip on the ground. Such shoes, however, must not be constructed so as togive an athlete any unfair additional assistance, including by the incorporation of any technology which will give thewearer any unfair advantage. A shoe strap over the instep is permitted. All types of competition shoes must be approved by IAAF.
I just bought the KSO's about 3 weeks ago. I am an exercise physiologist and a competitive runner. I am constantly on my feet and had been having low back pain. ( not to mention I have flat feet)
I am an outdoorsy kind of guy, love being barefoot in summer... wearing sandals sandals etc. All I can say is BUY THESE. I love them, they are comfy and light, don't listen to anyone negative on these boards. They do feel liek your barefoot and they will help with anything from Plantar Fascitis to Weak Gastroc's. I am stronger and more aware with these shoes on. It honestly feels like a 6th sense the way your feet give you feedback and that is not an exaggeration.
BUY THEM, TRY THEM, there only 80 bucks.
BTW i have horrible horrible feet ( my 3rd toe is longer then my first ) and they still fit...these things will adapt to anybody
I got my black KSOs about a week ago. Walking in them is incredible, you really feel like you're connected to the ground. I have some minor chafing issues on my left one but besides that they're very comfy.
I'm taking a few post-season weeks off so I haven't done any real running in them, I tried a few strides just to see how they'd feel and they were good. I'll have to see if they get me injured when I start putting real mileage on with them though...
You misunderstood the message.
Africans only wear shoes in races because they get paid to wear them.
There was a barefoot Kenyan Steeplechaser a few years ago who was one of the fastest runners and received pressure to wear shoes in the meets. I would need to check but believe he was told they would not allow him to compete in any more meets unless he wore shoes.
No one ever said it was illegal to run barefoot.
cbb1970 wrote:
Vibram Five Fingers Shoes: The Barefoot Alternative
http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2009/05/07/vibram-five-fingers-shoes/Tim Ferris on these weird shoes. What do you think?
I saw this thread Saturday night, ordered 3 pairs (one for me, two for my two brothers) a 30 minutes later.
I have the classics, going off by how much I like them I definitly see myself buying another pair in the future.
If this is the case, which pair (KSO or Sprints) do you guys recommend?
Teva Protons.
Got mine for $15 off e-bay.
An alternative to 5 Fingers if you want to look slightly less conspicuous and/or wear socks.
Worth a shot.
