On my commute in today, I started getting into Born to Run by Christopher McDougall. I haven’t given myself the time to read books lately, and it’s about time!
I’m pretty excited about it because I’ve heard such great things about the book AND I’m thinking of making a transition to a more minimalist shoe after Boston Marathon. A lot of my friends fell in love with the Saucony Kinvaras and the Mirage. I’ve read a few articles on minimalist running and even had a guest post by Miss Zippy and Steve on the Vibran Five Fingers but I will be doing a lot more research in the upcoming month or so.
In other news…Boston Marathon is in less than a month! Holy cow!! AND to get my running club and myself pumped up, we are going on a tour of the BAA offices tonight! Yes, we are major running dorks!
Do you run minimalist? What are some tips you have?
Some of my friends said they would go for their normal runs and then come back to their house for the last mile, switch to their minimalist shoes and run the last mile. They would start out doing this for one run a week and slowly add more miles/days.
Have you read Born to Run? Did you like it?
I have heard this is where the Chia seed craze was inspired by and that there are so many tips hidden within the interesting story line.
Are you born to run?
Sometimes Dave says that he thinks I was born to run since I have been able to improve a lot. I just think it’s hard work 
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I loved Born to Run! It was a great read. Though I haven't jumped on the barefoot running trend, I did switch to more minimalist/lighter shoes. I use to wear Mizuno Waveriders, but now I'm loving the Brooks PureFlow for training, and the Brooks Green Silence for racing.
If you are looking for some more info, elite marathoner Camille Heron is a big proponent of minimalist running, and has lots of information on her bog. http://camilleherron.com/2011/06/08/how-i-became-…
I bought this book a while ago. I really need to read it! I read a few chapters then stopped for no good reason. I enjoyed what I did read though.
I LOVED Born to Run. One of the best running books out there in my opinion. Gets me excited to run every time I read through it. I run in Nike Frees for my shorter runs right now and am working my way up to running longer in them. I am running comfortably 7-8 miles in them right now. I can actually feel a difference when I wear them.
Great book, ha?
Hi! I came across your blog from my bf and I'm glad I did! I really started to get into running last summer, and have two half marathons under my belt. I have my third half coming up on 5/6, and I'm participating in a Ragnar Run next month. I'm totally inspired by you to do a full one day!
That is so exciting! I am a newer runner too! Only got into running 2 years ago! When do you think you will try your first marathon?! That will be so exciting! I'll def. be here for tips or someone to talk to about your marathons training!
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