Comments on: My New 'Shoes' – Vibram FiveFingers https://www.nomeatathlete.com/vibram-fivefingers/ Plant Based Diet for Athletes Thu, 27 Feb 2020 21:43:51 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 By: Carrie Bale https://www.nomeatathlete.com/vibram-fivefingers/#comment-4128 Thu, 19 May 2011 16:20:26 +0000 https://www.nomeatathlete.com/?p=5629#comment-4128 So, a year and a half later, what is your status with the VFF? Still wearing them? Gone totally barefoot? I am just reading (not finished) Born to Run. I also recently completed a 25K road race (where I got my PR by 15 minutes).
My interest is definitely piqued by the barefoot movement, and the chia and pinole! 🙂

]]> By: Mark https://www.nomeatathlete.com/vibram-fivefingers/#comment-4127 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:58:31 +0000 https://www.nomeatathlete.com/?p=5629#comment-4127 In reply to Leslie.

Hi Leslie,
I first heard about these shoes a few years ago. What I remember
them talking about was that you should first run on them on a soft surface like a sports field. It will take a while to strengthen your foot muscles, so don’t hit the roads right away. Another good option would be running on the beach either with or without the Fivefingers. The sand is low impact, gives and will build muscles in your foot, legs, and torso. Beside, it feels great to run along the shoreline as the waves roll in and smell the fresh salt air and hear the sounds of the coast!
After just over 30 years of racing and 6 marathons including 3 Boston, I am currently dealing with knee pain. I started running in Nike Frees and am feeling better. I hope to test out the FiveFingers after I have gotten my knees better.
Good Luck,
The Road Runner

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