AMAZING!

I ran 3 miles today on the treadmill in my VIBRAMS! for the first time. I've had a nasty cold and cough and have been down almost a week, but I'm starting to get better.

ANYWAY, it was amazing. I know that may sound a bit dramatic, but until you've run in them, you don't UNDERSTAND!

I have been running stocking-foot or barefoot on the treadmill while waiting for the VIBRAMS. That was great. But the fivefingers are just BETTER, BETTER, BETTER. I don't know if it's because you feel protected or have more grip. But I ran 3 miles and felt great--even after coming back from being sick.

The real STRUGGLE came when I slipped on my Saucony's for one more mile outside. UGH! What a difference. So much more WORK.

I have a feeling my calves are going to scream at me, and I could feel some hotness in the balls of my feet. We'll see. Actually, I just stood up to answer the phone and I'm already feeling some stiffness all through the back of my legs. So tomorrow could be rough. KEEP in mind: I'm in good shape. I workout five days a week. This is really CHALLENGING my body.

I concentrated HARD on running in quick steps-180 per minute and keeping myself learning forward with my footfall under my hips, arms loose at the side and not crossing over my body.

Give them a try and we can comment and blog about it!