Its not about being fast, it about looking and being awesome. That being said, I have come to enjoy the simplicity running has to offer. All you need is some shoes and short shorts and your good to go. But one question I have been asked quite often is what shoes I like. So here is the low down on the shoes I have used and the ones I use now.
I used to run in the Pearl Izumi Syncrofuel and Syncrofuel XC. I would remove the soles and run sockless (as I always do).
With the progression of my running (and my feet becoming stronger) I have opted to start running in more "minimal" shoes. What I have been doing the majority of my runs in are the New Balance MT 101
and the Inov8 X-Talon 212:
I have been greatly enjoying running the in the Inov8's. As you can see they do not have a rock plate and are extremely flexible shoes. I have found that running in "minimal" shoes makes one much more aware of the terrain under foot and forces you to be more nimble. They force you to run off of the balls of your feet and not just power through the terrain. I greatly look forward to running in the Inov8 X-talon 190, F-lite 195, and the new New Balance 10 (road flat). I have tried the New Balance 10 (trail) and found that it is a little to minimal for me (its like a sock with laces).
Under no conditions will you find me endorsing the Vibram 5 fingers. If you run in, walk in, or own them do us a favor and become a tri-tard (triathlete). I saw someone running in those in the last trail 1/2 marathon I did and needless to say even the fat old people beat him- because he is that lame.
Two other products I enjoy are "Beligum knee warmers" (embrocation cream) and some sweet oil Steven Rizzolo gave me.
Of coarse there are some downsides to running without socks and in minimal shoes
But when you get cut up, beat up, and break your nose there is really only one this to say "harden the F' up!" Now get out there, with some minimal shoes, and be awesome!
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