The hills were calling me. Or maybe I was finally listening to it beckoning. Either way, I finally got back to my favorite local trailhead (Westridge) about an hour or so before the sunset. It was relatively cool but I ran shirtless and in my Vibrams Five Fingers for only the 2nd time on the trail. Wanted to be as minimal as possible (save for the Garmin to gauge precise distance). I of course, got the obligatory stares and a couple of questions from hikers about the Vibrams and I stammered a quick reply as I was running away (really need to get a precise answer down on just why I'm wearing the funny looking shoes).
The run itself was almost perfect. The air was great, got the occasional nice ocean breeze and I was so focused on each step (kind of had to be), it just made for a much more meditative experience. About a couple of dozen times I did jam the balls of my feet on some sharp rocks, but otherwise no real problems to report. Completed 5 miles in the end (a new distance PR in the Vibram FFs). Better yet, I was able to clear the ol' noggin in the clean mountain air of one of my favorite trails. Long run tomorrow. Need to incorporate some marathon paces into the workout, but might just opt for trails yet again!
6 comments:
Ouch! Do they have alot of support? And do you feel every step on the trails?? Just curious!
I love the feeling of getting out when you're being called! It usually makes for a pretty nice run! I'm glad you had that kind of day!
Hey Billy - ran into travelmama yesterday during my race. She was wearing her Vibram FFs and was all gah gah about them. Sounds like they are the thing! They sure do look comfortable. REI here I come?
seriously I need to get on some real trails and zone out! sound slike you had a great run with your fancy shoes :)
I have to admit, I thought they were pretty crazy looking the first time I saw them.
I'm impressed you took them out on the trails.
I'm glad you had a good run.
I just tell people I'm using the VFFs to help strengthen my foot muscles.
I'm still on schedule for AFC, are you? I may even be ready to try it BF.
you coulda been more minimalistic... bow chica bow boww.
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