Tag Archives: Barefoot Running

Saucony Kinvara

Posted on April 6, 2011 by jsoldo

Tweet Warning! Do look directly at the shoes! As you know, I love my Vibram Five Fingers.  They’re light, fast and fun!  But being a marathoner, I put in a lot of miles and need something with more cushioning for … Continue reading →

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Born to Run

Posted on August 11, 2010 by jsoldo

Tweet Based on a true story, follow Christopher McDougall as he ventures into the Copper Canyons of Mexico to answer one simple question: “Why does my foot hurt?”. “Full of incredible characters, amazing athletic achievements, cutting-edge science, and, most of … Continue reading →

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Unboxing / “Barefoot” Running in Vibram Five Fingers

Posted on August 11, 2010 by jsoldo

Tweet After reading Born to Run by Christopher McDougall (review coming soon), I became extremely curious about barefoot running. The explanation in the book, I’m summarizing, is that human beings ran for millions of years barefoot without any problems.  Within the … Continue reading →

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