Run Comrades on Vibrams..?
That's the dilemma I am in now..
I have fun several marathons, including my last one at Boston in April on Vibram Five Fingers (Bikila to be specific) and is fairly comfortable. In fact, I have fully switched to Vibrams even for my regular runs. The last run in shoes was the pilgrim run in February. With all this history.. It should be a easy decision right?
Not so easy.. for me.. I still have not decided on 'what to run on' for comrades.. The main reason being the distance.. I have never run 90k at a stretch on Vibrams and sure how my 'legs' & Vibrams would handle non-stop 12 hour abuse..
Your thoughts / suggestions?
I have fun several marathons, including my last one at Boston in April on Vibram Five Fingers (Bikila to be specific) and is fairly comfortable. In fact, I have fully switched to Vibrams even for my regular runs. The last run in shoes was the pilgrim run in February. With all this history.. It should be a easy decision right?
Not so easy.. for me.. I still have not decided on 'what to run on' for comrades.. The main reason being the distance.. I have never run 90k at a stretch on Vibrams and sure how my 'legs' & Vibrams would handle non-stop 12 hour abuse..
Your thoughts / suggestions?
Interesting conundrum! I would suggest 2 pairs of Vibrams, of course you would have to switch in between to a fresh one...
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ReplyDeleteThat's the route I am leaning.. got to figure how to do the switch mid course..
Ram
Ram, my vote is for shoes.. good luck and hope you have a good run!
ReplyDeleteRam, my vote is for shoes .. good luck and hope you have a good run there.
ReplyDeletebest wishes!
Ram - My vote is for vibrams - provided the weather is not extreme (too hot or cold). The thin soles makes it uncomfortable at both ends.
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