tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324004974797989962.post8311678379381262641..comments2023-08-16T05:50:40.356-07:00Comments on Because all the cool kids are doing it...: BF, present day…Neil Zeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02314081507877138432noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324004974797989962.post-54173165888503485282010-07-18T05:22:19.987-07:002010-07-18T05:22:19.987-07:00I sort of did the same thing except I have now opt...I sort of did the same thing except I have now opted for the Vibrams and run bf during training to enhance my stride. It is a weird balance as recently I have done all my shorter runs (6 miles or less) bf and my long runs in the Vibrams. The stride work does translate to the VFFs if you really focus but the VFFs do allow you to lose form if you don't pay close attention. <br />But I would agree with BF Josh's comments and suggestions if you remain passionate about full transition to bf. Josh is a great resource.<br />Always remember, that in the end, you remain an experiment of one.Vibram Chrishttp://vibramchris.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324004974797989962.post-28304545441944200092010-07-07T14:07:02.507-07:002010-07-07T14:07:02.507-07:00Thanks dude. I feel really good, better than when ...Thanks dude. I feel really good, better than when i started shoe running, so that has to mean something. No zoning. I ain't that kinda guy. probably the opposite.Neil Zeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02314081507877138432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324004974797989962.post-30457055312216565192010-07-07T13:59:24.629-07:002010-07-07T13:59:24.629-07:00Well, the "right" answer is to not run t...Well, the "right" answer is to not run the longer miles until you can do it barefoot. But if you did that, you would be one of the very few.<br /><br />Think of it this way: it's a risk. How much of a risk depends on your pain acceptance, how quickly you learn, natural hardiness, and a bajillion other factors. So the risk is either negligible or you're screwed. Or somewhere in between. Like I said, the fact that you're putting in barefoot miles probably means you should be fine, just don't zone out.Junk Milerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03723994360604534157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324004974797989962.post-32492092199816063092010-07-07T08:10:22.991-07:002010-07-07T08:10:22.991-07:00BF: I only thought about the VFFs so I can still r...BF: I only thought about the VFFs so I can still run my longer distances, and take them off for the final x of the runs. Maybe I should just use my regular shoes? but i doan wanna use shoes!!!<br /><br />AS: Yeah, the toe lift seems to make a HUGE difference. It also makes you 'lift' a the end of your stride.<br /><br />Heisenberg: No swearing (runners don't swear anyway). I can still delete.Neil Zeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02314081507877138432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324004974797989962.post-28906245830889558972010-07-07T07:19:52.208-07:002010-07-07T07:19:52.208-07:00Wow! No more comment moderation? What if I acciden...Wow! No more comment moderation? What if I accidentally type "poo-poo"?Glaven Q. Heisenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08223203230634447543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324004974797989962.post-91138636678808150332010-07-07T07:17:57.973-07:002010-07-07T07:17:57.973-07:00Don't worry. I already thought of you as a wee...Don't worry. I <i>already </i>thought of you as a weenie.<br /><br />Hahahahaha! Just kidding.<br /><br />Good luck finding what works for you.Glaven Q. Heisenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08223203230634447543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324004974797989962.post-47172626158164254072010-07-07T04:01:34.352-07:002010-07-07T04:01:34.352-07:00I'm pretty new at running barefoot -- total be...I'm pretty new at running barefoot -- total beginner. I just discovered -- on my 5th or 6th time out running a mile -- the slight toe lift thing. It seems like a pretty important missing (lost) piece of footwork in my life and once I became aware of it, I found I'm now starting using that facility of my foot while I'm wearing shoes too.Avocational Singerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15322495001387001602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324004974797989962.post-63682958783635077022010-07-07T01:27:55.154-07:002010-07-07T01:27:55.154-07:00I mixed it up with vffs when starting out, but I&#...I mixed it up with vffs when starting out, but I'm not sure that was a good idea. If you stick with just being barefoot, you're less likely to do too much. It's possible that whatever inefficiency you have with your newbie form that is giving you blisters could give you bigger problems in vffs. <br /><br />If you do use minimalist footwear, try to run those miles on really rough, rocky terrain.<br /><br />Here's a link that has a compilation of arguments against starting with vffs:<br />http://therunningbarefoot.com/?p=5575<br /><br />but it doesn't apply directly to you really, since you're putting in a bunch of barefoot miles.Junk Milerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03723994360604534157noreply@blogger.com