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I went for my first run with the vibram shoes on monday
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The shoes say to take it easy and only go like a mile or two the first couple times. I was out running and like "I dunno why they say that, I feel fine!!" figuring my body would let me know if it's tired or in pain, so I kept going.
Went about 4.5 miles. Had some foot soreness/pain after about the 3rd mile but nothing too bad.
Woke up yesterday and could barely walk. Lower leg muscles were tight and sore as hell. Nothing while running told me these muscles were working hard. I had to lift myself awkwardly up the stairs. Got better as the day went on but still pretty sore this morning, but I think I'll run again anyway
I labeled what muscles are absolutely sore in this picture of my legs:
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Your calves could crack coconuts.
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I couldn't get used to walking in those shoes, when I tried them.
Can't imagine running in them.
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Anyone ever tell you that you have man legs?
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Those legs could wrap around someone like a Boa constrictor 
At least it found another muscle for you to work out
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Been thinking about getting a pair of those, how do they compare to regular running shoes?
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What I've heard about those shoes is that they force you to run in a way that is much better for your leg joints. The consequence is that it is a bit harder on your leg muscles until they get re-strengthened.
Rest up.
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Confirmed as Ticky's legs.
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meltedmossy posted:
Been thinking about getting a pair of those, how do they compare to regular running shoes?
Absolutely different. Running is close to running barefoot in them. My foot lands more towards the middle than the heel, and my toe movement is longer and spread out to each toe individually. Compare that to the heel to toe movement of regular running shoes. There is little cushioning from the shoes at all, just a rubber sole to provide grip and protection.
I've barefoot ran before, and this seemed to be pretty damn close, and I didn't have to look at the ground the entire time to dodge rocks and aids needles/sandwiches.
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Rhodoman posted:
What I've heard about those shoes is that they force you to run in a way that is much better for your leg joints. The consequence is that it is a bit harder on your leg muscles until they get re-strengthened.
Rest up.
Rho
We used to do some training only barefoot in cross country so these extra muscles that don't work so hard with shoes on get some strengthening, and you'll be able to run longer and harder because of that in the races.
Your body gets much more feedback on these so you do run in a way that actually lessens joint impact. The body doesn't get that feedback nearly as much when you land on cushions, and that can cause joint problems. We'll see, I've had knee pain on and off since freshmen year of college.
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Yeah, any minimalist running shoe will cause that, because they're built to not have a heel rise, which just about all shoes do in some form... So yeah, the calves get used in ways they've never been used before, and they let you know about it...
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Natoli posted:
Yeah, any minimalist running shoe will cause that, because they're built to not have a heel rise, which just about all shoes do in some form... So yeah, the calves get used in ways they've never been used before, and they let you know about it...
Correction: They get used in ways they evolved to be used.
Then we came along and were all, here, let's design shoes that force you to run differently, then sell orthopedic shoes to counteract the pain you get from wearing... our shoes!
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Ran again, about the same distance. Not as much feet pain. Probably will be sore again.
Also had a break in the middle because I stopped an old stray dog from going into the street and walked around till I found her owner.
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I feel like I would just stub my toes all the time if I wore those.
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purplehugmonkey posted:
I feel like I would just stub my toes all the time if I wore those.
Do you regularly run your feet into things?
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i know a few people that have seriously injured themselves running in those.
they say it changes your gait dramatically.
one will be sitting out the Boston Marathon for the first time in like 12 years.
blew out his calf.
i have a pair, they are comfortable but i use them for the beach and as slippers.
GREAT support for my messed up arches!
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TickyAtack posted:
purplehugmonkey posted:
I feel like I would just stub my toes all the time if I wore those.
Do you regularly run your feet into things?
Not on purpose.
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