Posted in Running
on Apr 28th, 2010 | 0 comments
I’m trying to decide on a realistic goal to shoot for as I work to get back in shape. Yes, I said “back in”. Obviously I’m not in shape today so I need a target to shoot for. Running is fun, but it does get boring and that is when I will loose interest and stop doing it. Maybe I could shoot for completing a 5K by the end of the summer.
5K is 3.1 miles and the best atheletes complete the run in 15 minutes. Let’s be realistic….I think I could shoot for 30 minutes which would be a steady 10 minute mile. I know I wouldn’t win but I shouldn’t be comp
Posted in Life
on Apr 27th, 2010 | 0 comments
Yes, you do have to wash your Vibram FiveFingers. Failure to do so will surely lead to be people not only thinking you look funny but also smell funny. I was a little nervous to toss the greatest pair of shoes I’ve owned in the wash. Most shoes I have put through the washing machine are not quite the same afterwards. To my delight, washing in cold water with a mild detergent and air drying made my VFF smell and look new again.
Wearing my VFF for the last three months has been a lot of fun as well and most importantly comfortable. It truly is like being barefoot. I have gotten a few...