Memorial Day 5k

bluemax87

I bought a pair of Vibram FiveFinger Bikilas in April and got them towards the second to last week of April. I started a light regimen, running about 1 mile a day three times a week for the first 2 weeks, then building up to 2 miles a day 4 days a week for two weeks. Currently, my cardio regimen looks like the following:

Monday-3 mile pyramid intervals 1:2 on track
Tuesday-2 mile circuit
Wednesday-break (due to leg weight training day
Thursday-attempt to do 5k around neighborhood (normally turns into 2 miles though)
Friday-2 mile hill run
Saturday-60m Cross-training (25m bike, 20m elliptical, 15m treadmill)
Sunday-break

Today was the first time I ran on hardened pavement in my VFFs. I ran a 5k (3.2 miles) in 28:34. That's the best time I've logged to-date on a 5k (I'm sure there have been better times in the past, but none recorded). Not to mention I did this in a minimalist running shoe that is very nearly barefoot running!

I'm just proud of myself and thought I'd share

britachu

That's awesome!! You deserve to be proud of yourself

On a side note, I totally want to get a pair of Vibrams some day. Maybe a reward for reaching my goal weight?

maddymama

Way to go!

bluemax87

Why 'reward' yourself with something that could help you reach that weight goal?!? Get on vibramfivefingers.com and look at those bad boys (girls). If you have a Facebook, search for Vibram Five Fingers and click like on the page with the profile picture of the guy doing hanging leg raises in VFFs. The KEY to a good transition is gradually allowing yourself to get used to the new movement. I avoided treadmills like the plague when I learned that they could reinforce improper stride while wearing VFFs. My first few runs, I'd hit the half-way point and switch to my regular shoes. It worked for me, but it's suggested to cut your runs to 10% for 2 weeks in VFFs and increase by 10% every two weeks...

ZipCode62702

Excellent !! You have a plan. You are working your plan. It's all you!! Thank you for sharing.