Comments on: Transitioning to Minimalist Running http://www.warriorwomen.co.uk/2010/07/04/transitioning-to-minimalist-running/ A running blog by an unexpected runner. Includes reviews of running gadgets and technology. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:10:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: warriorwoman http://www.warriorwomen.co.uk/2010/07/04/transitioning-to-minimalist-running/comment-page-1/#comment-12184 warriorwoman Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:31:56 +0000 http://www.warriorwomen.co.uk/?p=1155#comment-12184 I use the speed model too now and I use those on the treadmill. I love them. I agree with you on the role of the arch in your foot - it's a very well designed piece of engineering, it's ludicrous to pad it out with well concealed orthotics. Glad your back is much improved too. I use the speed model too now and I use those on the treadmill. I love them.
I agree with you on the role of the arch in your foot – it’s a very well designed piece of engineering, it’s ludicrous to pad it out with well concealed orthotics.
Glad your back is much improved too.

]]> By: Daniele http://www.warriorwomen.co.uk/2010/07/04/transitioning-to-minimalist-running/comment-page-1/#comment-12145 Daniele Thu, 21 Oct 2010 20:55:47 +0000 http://www.warriorwomen.co.uk/?p=1155#comment-12145 I have a pair of vibram 5 fingers 'speed'. They are awesome. I slipped 2 discs in my lumbar spine and have since found out that they are crumbling. Nevertheless after listening to mt neurosurgeon (very reluctantly) and taking 6 month off exercise, I tried to run in my normal supportive comfy run shoes. VVV sore back afterwards. I ran barefoot on the treadmill a week later and found that my back felt awesome afterward. Someone once told me there is no better shock absorber than the arch of your foot. They were right. I blistered my feet on the treadmill as it had been on all day and was hot. I bought the vibrams, and alsthough it's early days and i'm still easing into it, they are the best thing I ever bought. The ones I have are here: http://www.purekit.com/vibram-fivefingers-speed-shoe-prod21085/ they are definitely worth a go if you have a sore back, but really ease yourself into it, as running on your toes canes your calves!! Good luck :) I have a pair of vibram 5 fingers ‘speed’. They are awesome. I slipped 2 discs in my lumbar spine and have since found out that they are crumbling.

Nevertheless after listening to mt neurosurgeon (very reluctantly) and taking 6 month off exercise, I tried to run in my normal supportive comfy run shoes. VVV sore back afterwards. I ran barefoot on the treadmill a week later and found that my back felt awesome afterward. Someone once told me there is no better shock absorber than the arch of your foot. They were right. I blistered my feet on the treadmill as it had been on all day and was hot. I bought the vibrams, and alsthough it’s early days and i’m still easing into it, they are the best thing I ever bought. The ones I have are here:

http://www.purekit.com/vibram-fivefingers-speed-shoe-prod21085/

they are definitely worth a go if you have a sore back, but really ease yourself into it, as running on your toes canes your calves!!

Good luck :)

]]> By: niamh http://www.warriorwomen.co.uk/2010/07/04/transitioning-to-minimalist-running/comment-page-1/#comment-11623 niamh Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:31:57 +0000 http://www.warriorwomen.co.uk/?p=1155#comment-11623 Look forward to hearing how you make the transition - I'm thinking about trying out the Vibram myself to see how they affect some back injuries I've had, but like you am nervous to leave all the support behind! Look forward to hearing how you make the transition – I’m thinking about trying out the Vibram myself to see how they affect some back injuries I’ve had, but like you am nervous to leave all the support behind!

]]> By: warriorwoman http://www.warriorwomen.co.uk/2010/07/04/transitioning-to-minimalist-running/comment-page-1/#comment-11608 warriorwoman Mon, 05 Jul 2010 22:40:39 +0000 http://www.warriorwomen.co.uk/?p=1155#comment-11608 Thanks for the tip, I think I'll give the Nikes a go. Even if I don't like running in them they look like they'll be a comfortable playing out shoe. Thanks for the tip, I think I’ll give the Nikes a go. Even if I don’t like running in them they look like they’ll be a comfortable playing out shoe.

]]> By: Pete http://www.warriorwomen.co.uk/2010/07/04/transitioning-to-minimalist-running/comment-page-1/#comment-11603 Pete Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:31:45 +0000 http://www.warriorwomen.co.uk/?p=1155#comment-11603 Thanks for the link to Runblogger - much appreciated! Having worn the Free 3.0 and the Newton guidance, I'd definitely choose the former if it were me. The Sir Isaac is still a lot of shoe, and the Gravity or Distance would be better options from Newton if you are already wearing VFFs. Another to consider is the Saucony Kinvara - very light, low drop from heel to forefoot, and I'm hearing good things about it. Pete Thanks for the link to Runblogger – much appreciated! Having worn the Free 3.0 and the Newton guidance, I’d definitely choose the former if it were me. The Sir Isaac is still a lot of shoe, and the Gravity or Distance would be better options from Newton if you are already wearing VFFs. Another to consider is the Saucony Kinvara – very light, low drop from heel to forefoot, and I’m hearing good things about it.
Pete

]]> By: Adele http://www.warriorwomen.co.uk/2010/07/04/transitioning-to-minimalist-running/comment-page-1/#comment-11599 Adele Sun, 04 Jul 2010 21:02:01 +0000 http://www.warriorwomen.co.uk/?p=1155#comment-11599 I read with great interest, being the proud winner of a pair of Five Fingers! I am not convinced that I will actually go the whole hog and run in them, so will watch with interest to see how you get on. I read with great interest, being the proud winner of a pair of Five Fingers! I am not convinced that I will actually go the whole hog and run in them, so will watch with interest to see how you get on.

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