Road running in Vibram FiveFingers
More and more runners are taking to the road with their Vibram FiveFingers shoes. The more natural running gait that they are experiencing is allowing them to achieve better results than they usually experienced. Because Vibram FiveFingers is allowing our runners to experience the benefits of being closer to barefoot, key muscles in the legs are being strengthened which otherwise lay dormant in a comfort zone of cushioning, gel, and technology usually provided by conventional running shoes.. The development of these muscles is allowing our runners to run faster. Running more naturally has also reduced the risk of injury for many of our runners. As the muscles have strengthened and the improvement of posture, this has allowed runners to run more naturally with a reduced risk to injuries. Our runners are also reporting a significantly longer lifespan and mileage on their Vibram FiveFingers running shoes, as opposed to the average 800km – 900km ordinary running shoes mileage before requiring a new pair. |
Expert OpinionsApart from the fact that Vibram Five Fingers look freekin' awesome! When running in them you very quickly realize how weak we really have become from wearing "running shoes". Our feet, ankles and calves have had a "free-ride", but Vibram Five fingers will strengthen them up to where they should be in order to properly support a proper running stride and gait! Im quite sure that running in the Vibram Five Fingers will, in the long run, help to prevent overuse injuries. Susan Sloan, SA Triathlete and BiokineticistRoad Running Links |
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