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The Bikila's are recommendable for running. If you have a high arch or wide feet go with the LS model at $10 more since they have the ability to adjust the fit on top. A couple of things - take it slow - way slower than you think. Wear them around the house for a couple of hours at a time the first week. Then wear them…
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Gimmicky is that shoe that looks like a boat. While they are not most stylistic type of shoe the vibrams are not gimmicky. They are not as good as going barefoot, but what they do have are no lift and a minimal sole. There is so much scientific evidence out there that the typical running shoe is just plain bad for you. All…
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GO GATORS!!!
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What I normally eat. I might eat a higher protein snack or drink a protein shake (Vega - Whole Food Health Optimizer) before or after a run, but unless you are doing in excess of say 6 (if you are just starting out) or 10 (if you have been running for a while) then there is no real need to change your diet drastically.
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Vega - Whole Health Optimizer. It is Vegan and has some of the best ingredients for your body out there. They modified the mix a bit in the past couple of months and now call it Vega One, but it really is better for you than most of the other "protein" powders you can get out there. Tons of greens, all "raw" foods, etc.
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Check to see if you have a local running group that helps beginners. Or a good tool for a lot of people is Couch to 5k. It is a free resource and many many people have used it. I personally think that you can gradually increase your run times (or speed) each run so that you are going farther or faster. Mix it up with fast…
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I think that if you are losing weight by eating your exercise calories and that works for you then that is great. If you are reaching a plateau and need a boost to break through it, then not eating your exercise calories is acceptable. Obviously the variable which might need adjusting will be based on the type of exercise…
