Okay, I started reading your post and was admiring all your hard work as a runner. And then, when I got to Xero shoes, I had to comment! Oh my goodness, Bonnie- you are one of the first women I know who wears those shoes! My husband is obsessed with them and only wears them to work out, lift weights, run, etc. To the point where he walks in their sandals all summer long to the embarrassment of our children LOL. He has been working on strengthening his ankles and these flat/natural feet shoes have helped a ton! Great essay and good advice for aspiring runners.
lol, I have also moved to barefoot sandals -- just a piece of leather as the sole -- instead of Birkenstocks, as I do not want support in my shoes. Mine are cute, though, and don't look unusual aside from the thinner sole
That's a really good guide for beginning running. It was almost the same journey for me over 19 years, but I have never done a race and I run less now and take the dog with me always. All that being said, no way I'm wearing anything I have ran in more than once without washing it!
Thanks, and yeah, I figured that might be one of my more controversial takes, haha. That said, I think you might be surprised how wool in particular handles a lack of washing. After airing out, especially with any outdoor air or sun, it's not just "oh, I guess that's acceptable for a run" but "this does not smell at all."
Okay, I started reading your post and was admiring all your hard work as a runner. And then, when I got to Xero shoes, I had to comment! Oh my goodness, Bonnie- you are one of the first women I know who wears those shoes! My husband is obsessed with them and only wears them to work out, lift weights, run, etc. To the point where he walks in their sandals all summer long to the embarrassment of our children LOL. He has been working on strengthening his ankles and these flat/natural feet shoes have helped a ton! Great essay and good advice for aspiring runners.
lol, I have also moved to barefoot sandals -- just a piece of leather as the sole -- instead of Birkenstocks, as I do not want support in my shoes. Mine are cute, though, and don't look unusual aside from the thinner sole
oh gosh you too LOL - my hubby has those flat thong like sandals. He could be a tree hugger when he wears those!
That's a really good guide for beginning running. It was almost the same journey for me over 19 years, but I have never done a race and I run less now and take the dog with me always. All that being said, no way I'm wearing anything I have ran in more than once without washing it!
Thanks, and yeah, I figured that might be one of my more controversial takes, haha. That said, I think you might be surprised how wool in particular handles a lack of washing. After airing out, especially with any outdoor air or sun, it's not just "oh, I guess that's acceptable for a run" but "this does not smell at all."