Off day 06 Aug 2009

I had one of the dreaded "off" days. I still wanted to work through it a little and get the legs moving some so I jogged 2 miles on the dirt/gravel perimeter roads on Base with my little one in his jogging stroller.
It felt good to put in some mileage even though it was not much. I am planning on a longer run tomorrow, so it will be all good.

My first run in Five Fingers

Yesterday I went for my first run in my Vibram Five Fingers. I went for about 30 minutes on a gravel and dirt perimeter road on the Navy base where I live. The shoes were great they protected me from the sharp rocks very well. I hit a couple of rocks that hurt, but all in all it was a very enjoyable run.

I wore them around the house the day they came in for a couple of hours like they tell you, you should do. They are comfortable and really hug your feet.

I did notice during the run that it really makes you use your calves more, and the balls of my feet were sore and tired near the end. I guess that is because my feet are used to being in foot coffins (shoes) and need to build themselves up. I know that as I am running and increasing my distance that my feet will get stronger and stronger.

Here is a picture of the KSOs in black like I have: