A new post!

It sure has been a long time since I made a post, so I figured I'd make a quick one now.

I'm interested in creating a bit of a "Running" diary over the next little while. Back in September I got myself a pair of Vibram FiveFingers KSOs. (I got the all black ones)  These are minimalist running shoes designed to replicate the feel and response of barefoot running, while providing a measure of safety for the soles of your feet.  I ran with them when I could, mostly in a gym during the winter, and I've taken them out a bunch of times this spring.  These shoes are EXCELLENT!

But there's only one thing better than simulating barefoot running... and that's actually running barefoot!

There's lots of great literature out there, along with websites, Wikipedia, and other blogs, that advocate the benefits of barefoot running, so I'll leave it to  you to look those things up yourselves.  Suffice it to say, the only real difficulty I'm coming across is that the soles of my feet need a little "breaking in".  They've been babied all their lives, in nice cozy shoes, where they could be perfectly protected, atrophy, and remain nice and un-calloused... Well, all that has got to change!

I ran outside on the streets of Winnipeg (and along a few bike paths) barefoot today.  I feel great! The running was easy... my feet are a little bit blistered.  I've got a few good callouses I'm going to need to develop, but I'm well on my way.  I ran about 3.8km today barefoot before I needed get inside and soak my feet in the tub... but it's a good start!

I'll keep you all posted! (Whether you're interested or not!)

Cheers,