Comments on: Minimalist Running: Ditch the Technology and Run Free

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 04 May 2012 01:23:42 +0000

Hey Scott, try this: http://strengthrunning.com/2010/05/trail-running-training/

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 04 May 2012 00:10:42 +0000

Thank you for the site, I’m a new runner and appreciate the information. I’ve been Century Cycling for years and will be doing my first TRi this summer. I note that you mention trail running over road which I understand. The challenge for me on trails is they arent even and I feel like my old knees and ankles are moving around a lot with little support. As if the uneven surface is causing more injury than the road flat surface. I understand the uphill and downhill benefit, I’m just speaking about how the surface of the trails seem to contribute to my knee and hip issues. Any thoughts? Thanks

By: Greg

Greg — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:08:22 +0000

that was good, i hate running on the track for running during track practice, its so boring, I like running in the woods better!

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Sat, 22 Oct 2011 14:41:21 +0000

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By: Fitz

Fitz — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:41:59 +0000

That’s a broad question Dan. Check this article out: http://strengthrunning.com/2010/03/using-minimalism-as-a-tool-not-a-way-of-life/

By: daniel

daniel — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:38:25 +0000

hey dude im new in this sport and i recently bought a pair of shoes free run by nike are really comfy………. what do u think about this running shoes? are good for long races ?

By: Fitz

Fitz — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 22:56:35 +0000

You’re welcome Henry Glad to see you’ve found what works for you!

By: Lee

Lee — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 22:33:37 +0000

I’m right with you! I used a HR monitor for years and was way too caught up in remaining in that zone for the entire run–didn’t matter what kind of run I was on. In the nearly 40 years that I’ve been a runner, I’ve only run with music about 3 times and I don’t know how people do that regularly either.
Last year, I began trying barefoot running and have adjusted to some barefoot, minimalist and old running shoes–best thing I ever did. There is no more freedom than stepping out the door without shoes!
Fortunately I live in Colorado, so I have access to quite a variety of road and trail runs, and I also do my long runs without water.
I agree that runners have become too obessed with carrying lots of water–sometimes on short runs. I have a hydration pack, but have only used it once in the past year–even for 2 hour runs. The only exception to that rule is if I’m headed for the mountains–then I pack plenty of water!
Great advice! Thanks again!

By: Fitz

Fitz — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:59:51 +0000

Thanks for commenting Joel! I’m lucky that wherever I’ve run in the past 13 years there’s always been at least two water fountains along my route so I haven’t needed to carry any gear. And most of my running career has been in MA and CT – so no 100+ dry heat days there! Way to stay safe and know your body’s hydration needs. Since I’ve written this post, I received an iPod as a gift and use it maybe once a week. I was wise to buy Yurbuds so I don’t fret over the headphones. But I still prefer no music