Nike Free's

I just ran my first race with my Nike Free's today. There is a very noticeable difference compare to even my worn out pair of Asics Kayanos. But they feel great and I'm really happy that for now I have a much lighter shoe until the weather improves and I can get my shoes off and start with the barefoot. I'm hoping by March it will be a lot easier to do that. One thing that I know I'll have to figure out is once I'm running with either Vibrams or barefoot in races, is how to attach my timing chip! The one today was nice with it's own velcro strap. I'm thinking I'll just have to get something similar on my own.

I am so anxious to get moving without shoes on! I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas morning! I know it will take time, but I'm very excited about the journey! For now I will settle for doing my indoor workouts with my Vibrams and running in the Nike's.

Until next time!

A Silly Video

This is pretty funny. There are a few other videos similar to this. Anyone in to barefoot running will understand this video...and laugh! Enjoy. :)

Barefoot Running Cartoon

New Year - New Resolution!

It has been quite sometime since I last blogged about my barefoot running adventures. Mostly because I haven't had much to write about. Sorry! But as the title has said...it's a new year and new years are always full of resolutions. I am no exception to this. This year is the year I make my full transition from running shoes to Vibrams and barefoot running! I have been doing a little bit of Vibram running lately. I did a quick stint on the treadmill yesterday after a 3.15 mile run outside in shoes. It really felt awesome! It motivated me to try hard to get switched over.

I also just ordered a pair of Nike Free's. I think I will be trying to run more in those as well. I signed up for a 1/2 marathon in May and I don't think I'll be quite ready for the Vibrams yet, so my goal is the Nike Frees. I've been running in the same pair of Asics since somewhere around June. I know they're worn out in the standard lives of shoes, but I figure (and it could be very fuzzy logic) since I'm aiming to run with shoes that have no cushion (or no shoes at all) that I don't really need to get new shoes. And now that I'll be picking up my Nikes tomorrow, we'll see how those go!

I've noticed at the races I've been doing, more and more people running in Vibrams. This always gets me excited an wanting to get going on the transition. But I'm trying not to get over anxious, because I don't want to injure myself. I know this will take time.

Now I just need to find my book on barefoot running! It has disappeared! If I don't find it soon, I may be forced to purchase another copy. I've got to have my guide book so I do this right!

Here's to a new year of great minimalist and barefoot running!!