tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post3739360736874132838..comments2023-11-28T01:29:02.955-08:00Comments on Run Away Fast: Barefoot JaymeeJaymeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01680519617786773673noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-27022556453024279352011-07-03T11:47:59.910-07:002011-07-03T11:47:59.910-07:00Thanks to you both, Ewen and Mark for posting abou...Thanks to you both, Ewen and Mark for posting about your experiences with the Frees. It is certainly encouraging. I hope I'm able to get 700 miles out of mine! And, as you point out Ewen, you can always wear the old ones for trail and grass running. <br />I'm impressed that you went from stability shoes to Frees in 3 weeks, Mark, without issues. I have nothing compelling me to transition faster than I am currently except a puppy that seems to prefer chewing on my regular trainers.Jaymeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01680519617786773673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-69293526648133189052011-07-02T16:49:05.187-07:002011-07-02T16:49:05.187-07:00Jaymee, I used to do barefoot running on a Sydney ...Jaymee, I used to do barefoot running on a Sydney grass track in the 'old days'. I started by using them on the grass track here... 4k sessions at first then up to 10-12k.<br /><br />Pretty soon I was also using them for racing - on the track, then on the road (up to 14k). I haven't tried races longer than that.<br /><br />As Mark said, the instability *can* be a problem at first (until ankles etc get stronger), in that it *was* easier to roll an ankle (I never had any serious rolls).<br /><br />I alternated with Asics 2150s (for long runs on road and just for a change) for a few years. I now find I prefer the Frees for all my runs. I occasionally do a long run in the Asics - a long run for me is only 16 to 20k by the way!<br /><br />I *can* notice a difference between the 1000+ mile ones and the new ones regarding cushioning, but the worn-out ones are still good for running on grass. I can feel stones through the soles of the old ones when running on dirt.Ewenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093209634556111656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-75184219632584661932011-07-02T11:48:37.253-07:002011-07-02T11:48:37.253-07:00I'm on my second pair of Nike Free Runs 2+. Th...I'm on my second pair of Nike Free Runs 2+. They indeed feel great and are remarkably resilient to higher mileage - I got about 700 miles on the first pair. Unlike you I'd previously always worn shoes with some stability, of which the Frees obviously have none, so for longer mileage than 12 (and for my races) I prefer Newtons. The transition to the Free was pretty quick, within three weeks I was wearing it for all but my once weekly long run.Mark U.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04792726660751354015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-23361572063183215572011-07-02T09:14:46.359-07:002011-07-02T09:14:46.359-07:00That's great to hear, Ewen. I really like the...That's great to hear, Ewen. I really like the idea of getting more miles out of my shoes. Always seemed like such a waste to have to replace them every few weeks. I'm curious about how you transitioned since that seems to be the key. Maybe you'll blog about this? Or you could just post your answer here:)Jaymeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01680519617786773673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-65701795772004900742011-07-02T01:12:37.592-07:002011-07-02T01:12:37.592-07:00I'm sure you'll do well - being a bare-foo...I'm sure you'll do well - being a bare-foot runner from way back (you're so recognisable in that photo!). Coincidentally, I'm on my 4th pair of Frees. Didn't like the 'Free Run' as much as the original Free (even though it ripped in the back of the shoe). The new Free 2+ looks better though.<br /><br />Funny thing about the Free - it becomes more comfortable and 'bare-foot-like' the more miles one runs in them. I can still run in my smashed up originals. They also seem to have just the right amount of midsole so that you don't change your form and pad along - i.e. you can hit the ground as hard as in any other shoe. I'm doing all my running in them now. Have also picked up enough rocks to landscape my front yard ;)Ewenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093209634556111656noreply@blogger.com