Posting a quick update from Dr. Randy Beckman and his experience running in the Vibram Five Fingers:
I’m so excited. I ran Sunday and today in my five fingers a Whole Mile!! I had to take off a week or so due to family travels but was still running in regular shoes. I ran the miles in good time with no pain. I am finding that concrete is more comfortable than grass. This morning I did feel my calves get tighter. Not like Popeye or anything, but a little tighter. Until next time,
Beckman out!
You can learn more about Dr. Beckman at www.TxFootDoctor.com. I thank him for continuing to share his experiences and look forward to more.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Friday, July 9, 2010
A Podiatrist's Barefoot Running Blog (Part 2)
The series by Houston Podiatrist Dr. Randy Beckman, who runs Spring Branch Podiatry, on his experience with barefoot running in the Vibram Five Fingers continues:
Got back from a long weekend at the beach where I had 2 great runs on the beach followed by two half-mile finishes with the Five Fingers.
Saturday July 3rd – I ran 4.5 miles on the beach and ½ mile on asphalt with the Five Fingers. I felt pretty good.
Monday July 5th - I ran 5.5 miles on beach and ½ mile on asphalt with the five fingers. I am feeling good about these shoes. I can definitely tell that I stand more erect. I had an interesting complication though. A small piece of asphalt got wedged in the heel counter of the shoe and became embedded in the back of my heel. I had to teach my wife a little Podiatry maneuver to excise this rock. No blood though, she did pretty good.
Wedneday July 7 - I did a brick of 1.5 mile run, 15 minute swim, then 1.5 mile run followed by 6 minutes with the Five Fingers. I haven’t had any complications with the shoes yet and feel my posture is very good also.
I plan to slowly increase my times and distances in the next couple weeks, so keep watching.
You can learn more about Dr. Beckman at www.TxFootDoctor.com. I thank him for continuing to share his experiences and look forward to more.
Got back from a long weekend at the beach where I had 2 great runs on the beach followed by two half-mile finishes with the Five Fingers.Saturday July 3rd – I ran 4.5 miles on the beach and ½ mile on asphalt with the Five Fingers. I felt pretty good.
Monday July 5th - I ran 5.5 miles on beach and ½ mile on asphalt with the five fingers. I am feeling good about these shoes. I can definitely tell that I stand more erect. I had an interesting complication though. A small piece of asphalt got wedged in the heel counter of the shoe and became embedded in the back of my heel. I had to teach my wife a little Podiatry maneuver to excise this rock. No blood though, she did pretty good.
Wedneday July 7 - I did a brick of 1.5 mile run, 15 minute swim, then 1.5 mile run followed by 6 minutes with the Five Fingers. I haven’t had any complications with the shoes yet and feel my posture is very good also.
I plan to slowly increase my times and distances in the next couple weeks, so keep watching.
You can learn more about Dr. Beckman at www.TxFootDoctor.com. I thank him for continuing to share his experiences and look forward to more.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
A Podiatrist's Barefoot Running Blog
After taking a month off from writing this blog, I'm back and couldn't be more excited! I ran into my friend and colleague Dr. Randy Beckman, who runs Spring Branch Podiatry, in the OR last week and he was showing off his new "experiment"...Vibram Five Finger shoes! An avid runner, Dr. Beckman recently read Born to Run by Christopher McDougall and he decided to give barefoot running and the shoes a try. Of course, I suggested he blog about his experience and am proud to have him as a guest on my blog. Watch for future installments!
First a little about me: I run between 20-25 miles per week and have recently gotten into triathlons (mainly sprints). I run in the most cushioned Asics shoes (Nimbus) with custom foot orthotics. I have run 2 marathons and recently 2 half marathons. My previous injuries include plantar fasciitis, sesamoiditis, and Ilio-tibial band syndrome.
I recently found an interest in barefoot running and am making myself a “guinea pig” with the Vibram Five Finger shoes.
Last Friday was day 1:
I ran 6 miles in the morning with my Asics. Got home from clinic, took the kids to the neighborhood pool and wore the Five Fingers. Ran about ½ mile, mainly on grass and felt fine.
Yesterday was day 2:
Swam for 30 minutes, got on treadmill for 3 miles, switched into the Five finger and ran ½ mile on treadmill. Felt great! A much shorter stride and I naturally stood more erect.
Today was day 3:
Wore the shoes from 7 am to 11 am in clinic seeing patients. Other than the funny looks from my staff and patients, the feet felt good and I noticed my posture was naturally more erect. Once I put on my Asics again, it felt funny. It felt as though my posture changed, not in a good way.
My future plan is to wear the shoes walking as much as I can, run the last 5-10 minutes of my runs for the next 2 months before I increase mileage on them. Will keep you updated.
You can learn more about Dr. Beckman at www.TxFootDoctor.com. I thank him for sharing his experience and look forward to more.
First a little about me: I run between 20-25 miles per week and have recently gotten into triathlons (mainly sprints). I run in the most cushioned Asics shoes (Nimbus) with custom foot orthotics. I have run 2 marathons and recently 2 half marathons. My previous injuries include plantar fasciitis, sesamoiditis, and Ilio-tibial band syndrome.I recently found an interest in barefoot running and am making myself a “guinea pig” with the Vibram Five Finger shoes.
Last Friday was day 1:
I ran 6 miles in the morning with my Asics. Got home from clinic, took the kids to the neighborhood pool and wore the Five Fingers. Ran about ½ mile, mainly on grass and felt fine.
Yesterday was day 2:
Swam for 30 minutes, got on treadmill for 3 miles, switched into the Five finger and ran ½ mile on treadmill. Felt great! A much shorter stride and I naturally stood more erect.
Today was day 3:
Wore the shoes from 7 am to 11 am in clinic seeing patients. Other than the funny looks from my staff and patients, the feet felt good and I noticed my posture was naturally more erect. Once I put on my Asics again, it felt funny. It felt as though my posture changed, not in a good way.
My future plan is to wear the shoes walking as much as I can, run the last 5-10 minutes of my runs for the next 2 months before I increase mileage on them. Will keep you updated.
You can learn more about Dr. Beckman at www.TxFootDoctor.com. I thank him for sharing his experience and look forward to more.
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