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Decisions on Vibram Five Fingers – The Cure for all that ails you? or a plan for injury?

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Robinson — 1 Comment

So, I went for a run last night in my Asics, after only using my Vibram Five Fingers (VFFs) as my primary running shoe for a while. I found the run in general less enjoyable, especially the shoes. It seems that…

Annoyances… Water Bottles.. Blisters…

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Robinson

Starting and Ending point of “the loop” – Lourdes Hospital. So, since I didn’t do my long run the day before so I felt I should do it last night. Off across the bridge, and out to do “the…

Tagged with: running, VFFs, Vibram Five Fingers
Posted in running, running shoes, vibram five fingers

Taking care of your feet!

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Robinson — Leave a comment

Ok, so it’s a fancy title implying pedicures and foot-spas… But I’m talking about SHOES! So I have mentioned the wonderful glory that is the Vibram (pronounced vee-bram) Five Fingers (pronounced five fingers) and the joy they are to run…

Tagged with: Running Shoes, Sodhoppers, Vibram, Vibram Five Fingers
Posted in running, running shoes, vibram five fingers

Workouts and varieties of exercise.

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Robinson — Leave a comment

So, I have (obviously) been running in an effort to increase my abilities, stamina and speed. But, like most people I am an instant (or quick) gratification sort of person. I would like to grow stronger, lose weight and run…

Tagged with: crossfit, Insanity, p90x, Vibram Five Fingers
Posted in Other Exercise

Hills… Equal to more mileage/pain…

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Robinson — Leave a comment

Hmm.. So it was beautiful today, and I took advantage of that – to take nice run. I went with the Vibram Five fingers – and it was nice.. There is just something very different about running in these. I…

Tagged with: Barefoot Running, VFF, Vibram Five Fingers
Posted in running, vibram five fingers

Calf Pain

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Robinson — Leave a comment

So, I love running in my vibram five fingers.. It really forces me to change HOW I am running. It also makes the entire process more enjoyable! Something about the change in the way my stride works improves the experience…

Tagged with: Barefoot Running, Calf Pain, Vibram Five Fingers
Posted in running, vibram five fingers

Running, Running and the looks you get when you are carrying your shoes in your hands instead of on your feet!

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Robinson — Leave a comment

So my foot has mostly healed from an injury I had picked up a while back (and promptly ignored for 4 months) after a week off. The physical fitness test I have been training for was postponed due to the…

Tagged with: Barefoot Running, Vibram Five Fingers
Posted in Random, running