skymama 37 #51 September 9, 2011 Boys, watch the PA's. Don't make me come in here again. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #52 September 9, 2011 Quote Boys, watch the PA's. It was joke. Well, it was meant as a joke. Hopefully it's taken as a joke. Quote Don't make me come in here again. Where to go with this, where to go ..."That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #53 September 9, 2011 QuoteDid you just call me a pussy? Uhmm no, I made a tongue in cheek, generalized comment. You were just the last person in the thread when I hit reply. For those who are giving in to the marketing fad of barefoot shoes (that doesn't mean that is what you did Butters, the part of the post which specifically addresses you is now over), I highly recommend you take it very very slow and start with wearing them while walking, before even attempting running. Serious damage to the achillis (among many other things) can occur. Further, don't buy this stupid story about Kenyans being good cause they run to school barefoot. Ezekiel Kemboi lived next to his school, nor did he do any running during his school age years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #54 September 9, 2011 Quote Quote Did you just call me a pussy? Uhmm no, I made a tongue in cheek, generalized comment. You were just the last person in the thread when I hit reply. For those who are giving in to the marketing fad of barefoot shoes (that doesn't mean that is what you did Butters, the part of the post which specifically addresses you is now over), I highly recommend you take it very very slow and start with wearing them while walking, before even attempting running. Serious damage to the achillis (among many other things) can occur. Further, don't buy this stupid story about Kenyans being good cause they run to school barefoot. Ezekiel Kemboi lived next to his school, nor did he do any running during his school age years. Honestly, I bought (and love) them for hiking and climbing approaches. Converted the wife recently. I like them when I'm running on trails. I dislike them when I'm running on pavement. PS: I realized it was tongue in cheek, hence the response. "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #55 September 9, 2011 Quote Quote Quote To who? me ... it's all about me It is isn't it? yeap sorry (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #56 September 9, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Quote To who? me ... it's all about me It is isn't it? yeap sorry So the whole point of this thread is trainers are so ugly you would rather run bare foot nothing new then Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoink 321 #57 September 9, 2011 What's this 'running' your going on about? It sounds dangerously like exercise and my doctor has told me that I'm allergic to that. Besides, I have a car if I want to get anywhere faster than walking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #58 September 9, 2011 (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #59 September 9, 2011 Quote Quote Just don't be a pussy and take it slow and easy in those minimalist shoes (or even better barefoot). It is a lot more natural, so go hard and far. Did you just call me a pussy? Well, you are what you eat ... and right now you're being a dick. PS: Seriously though, I did take it slow and easy but as my runs got longer I began to develop blisters so I bought a pair of those socks. I bought the socks simply because I've learned from past experience how bad athletic shoes can smell when worn w/o socks."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #60 September 12, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Just don't be a pussy and take it slow and easy in those minimalist shoes (or even better barefoot). It is a lot more natural, so go hard and far. Did you just call me a pussy? Well, you are what you eat ... and right now you're being a dick. PS: Seriously though, I did take it slow and easy but as my runs got longer I began to develop blisters so I bought a pair of those socks. I bought the socks simply because I've learned from past experience how bad athletic shoes can smell when worn w/o socks. Yes, that was another reason I bought the socks."That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #61 April 25, 2012 An interesting link that was just IM'd to me: http://barefootrunning.fas.harvard.edu/4BiomechanicsofFootStrike.html"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #62 April 25, 2012 - thanks (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #63 April 25, 2012 ryoder got me into the barefoot running, and now I wear fivefingers all the time, even with my dress clothes at work. I'm on my second pair. The first pair I wore out after about 18 months of running. I literally put holes in the bottom sole from all the running. Still, a typical runner should be buying new shoes every six months, so it's a better deal. I run about 15 miles a week, most of that on treadmill, more outside when it's warm. I disagree with barefoot, or minimalist running on sidewalk or asphalt. Our feet were meant to tread on a surface with a small amount of give - dirt or grass, but the treadmill gives nicely, too. If you run outside barefoot, aim for the dirt or grass surfaces as much as you can. I found some toesocks on Amazon for $6 a pair, and they are the only socks I wear. The Injinji socks are way over-priced, IMO. Start with walking. If you make the mistake of running, you will KILL your calf muscles. They absorb most of the shock (which is better than your knees absorbing it). It takes a while to condition them. I recommend the standard run 1 min, walk 9. Next week, run 2 min, walk 8. Next week run 3 min, walk 7. That's what I did, and now I have calves of steel I also take calcium supplements at night, otherwise I get leg cramps after the exercise. You can wash the Five Fingers using a large ziplock bag, and denture cleaner. Fill with water, add Efferdent, shoes, shake and let sit overnight. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #64 April 25, 2012 I didn't run much during the winter (and am now training heavily on my bike - 435Km so far this month alone).. But hope to find some time to run soon .. I have some flat (zero lift) runners by Mizuno (Musha wave 2s) - which are minimal and I like them a lot. Happy strutting (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #65 April 25, 2012 QuoteYou can wash the Five Fingers using a large ziplock bag, and denture cleaner. Fill with water, add Efferdent, shoes, shake and let sit overnight. you can just throw them in the washing machine with the towels... they hold up fine.____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #66 April 26, 2012 QuoteQuoteYou can wash the Five Fingers using a large ziplock bag, and denture cleaner. Fill with water, add Efferdent, shoes, shake and let sit overnight. you can just throw them in the washing machine with the towels... they hold up fine. I throw my normal runners in the washer too - never been a problem (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #67 April 26, 2012 Quote Start with walking. If you make the mistake of running, you will KILL your calf muscles. They absorb most of the shock (which is better than your knees absorbing it). It takes a while to condition them. I recommend the standard run 1 min, walk 9. Next week, run 2 min, walk 8. Next week run 3 min, walk 7. That's what I did, and now I have calves of steel This is a very huge piece of advice especially if you used to run and stopped for any length of time. You need to build those muscles backup safely!!She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #68 April 26, 2012 Quoteyou can just throw them in the washing machine with the towels... they hold up fine. Yeah they do! This method is good for people that travel and run, or want to save water.Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
