The Anti-Running Runner

I went six miles in the Vibrams last Sunday. It was really hot, so that was a challenge. The toes were okay. I had remembered to Body Glide them. Yesterday, after a rainy day, the weather was fantastic. The air felt cool. I left work, ran my waterfront route around the St. Pete Pier, and felt awesome the entire time. Except my toes...I forgot to Body Glide them. P.S. I don't have pretty feet. The tape is keeping the bandaids on so far. Oh, and I had to stop for a bathroom break that took quite a while, but you don't want to hear about that. Toes were painful, but I finished the distance and now you see how my feet look today. It was so sad, too, because I felt so great otherwise. Not often the case. As my hubby points out, raw toes is a problem that may mean these are not the shoes I should wear for my half marathon. But I'm stubborn. I want these to work so bad! I love how they feel. When my toes haven't been rubbed raw, they are great. So...

I’ve been really busy (writing, Orlando trip, family visiting on the 4 th ) but wanted to give a brief shoe update. I love the Vibrams! Why? ·         So lightweight and comfy ·         My toes like not touching each other ·         Forces me to run with better posture ·         I was a sprinter in high school, and this makes me feel like there’s still a sprinter in me somewhere ·         I feel like a “real” runner when I wear them ·         No need for socks (one less thing to remember when I pack my running bag) ·         General sense of body adjusting well (joints, knees, back etc have no problems) ·         In the Florida summer heat and humidity, it’s a nice excuse to run slower an...