Thursday, July 15, 2010

Barefoot Running

I just finished reading Chris McDougall's book, Born to Run.  What a great read for anyone, but especially for us runners.  I decided to make the plunge and try barefoot running.  I went to the local outdoors store and purchased a pair of Vibram Fivefingers.  This morning was my first attempt on a .6 mile trail around our property.  I'll have to say it was at least a lot of fun.  There was a feeling of being connected to the earth that I don't get on the road.  I'm a little more sore afterward, but I think I'll build more of these barefoot trail runs into the week.

I've been running the road in some new Newtons.  Love them.  Legs doing great.

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