Comments on: The Freedom of Outdoor Running….

By: Sandra Poster

Sandra Poster — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:34:44 +0000

I’m an avid runner & find that yoga is the perfect remedy for those dreaded shin splits! Leann Carey (my old yoga instructor) has a great free yoga video that is a great help to all runners with shin splints. http://planetyoga.com/yoga-blogs/index.php/super-stretches-for-shin-splints/

By: Jim O'Connor

Jim O'Connor — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 05:19:26 +0000

Running is a great cardiovascular exercise! Yes, I also like running outdoors versus pounding for 30 minutes on the treadmill.

The only thing I don’t like about running is the continuous impact, day after day. Most serious runners don’t take enough time off between runs to recover properly.

If you want to increase your aerobic capacity, then try doing HIIT (high intensity interval training). The days of only LSD (long, slow distance) are over!

By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:23:09 +0000

Chris, Cool post! I hate running on treadmills and plan to start adding outdoor running to my workouts soon. I am very interested in the vibram five fingers. I like the minimalist approach of running barefoot but have but think I would feel more comfortable with some type of protection on my feet while running. I’m gonna give them a try. Thanks for the post. You’ve got a awesome site.

By: Kat

Kat — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:32:27 +0000

I have been running pretty regularly for about three years now. My brother was my running partner. About a year ago we read about Vibram Five Fingers and a few months later he bought a pair and loved them. Now, finally (not really sure why I waited this long) I too bought myself a pair of barefoot running shoes. I can’t say enough great things about them!
I only got them about a week ago and so far have run in them, have run several Tabata sprints in them, hill repeats, sand sprints, hiking on limestone (I live on a tropical island), in the ocean over coral and through a hike in the jungle. I also conduct a boot camp and have performed several workouts in them. No complaints.
I did experience soreness in my calves after my first several runs but with the help of some massage, it went away within a day or so.
Today, just one week after buying them, I ran my best run yet– on grass around the perimeter of a park. I truly felt like a little kid again– so very free.
I highly recommend running barefoot, or essentially barefoot in Five Fingers, to everybody.

By: Alaya

Alaya — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:51:40 +0000

Great post. Have you checked out ChiRunning? Danny Dreyer has some great information on minimalist footwear, but also on BodySensing and adopting the proper pain-free form while running. I am still experimenting with his technique, but when I fall into it it feels like floating!

By: Luke

Luke — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:49:46 +0000

Great blog! Another great way to ease your way into good running shape is a practice called “fartleks”. This consists of running at a steady pace for say, 5 minutes, then walking for 2 minutes. This is a good way to mix walking and running, and eventually, you will not need the walking portion at all! This practice worked for me! Connect with me on social media for more info: facebook.com/definingsportsperformance, twitter: @definingsports.

Keep up the great work. What are your thoughts on a good cool down routine?

By: Robin

Robin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:42:57 +0000

This makes me want to go for a run right now. See ya!

By: Ken Rogers

Ken Rogers — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 03:11:42 +0000

I absolutely love outdoor running. I never use the gym because being outside is just too beautiful and enjoyable. I just ordered a pair of Vibram FiveFingers and I cannot wait to start using them.

I always start my workout with a ruin down to my local park where I find things to workout out, like benches, trees, and things like that.

I think everyone should experience the freedom and beauty of exercising outdoors.

Ken Rogers
Real. Effective. Fitness.

By: Anastasiya

Anastasiya — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:39:02 +0000

Chris, I agree that outdoor running is definitely better than any treadmill. 20 minutes of the treadmill seem like eternity to me while 30 minutes running outside fly by like 5 minutes.
You’ve mentioned Yoga on your website. You usually don’t talk much about it here. I thought that maybe some time you can do a post on Yoga for men? I think it is still a widespread opinion that Yoga is not manly enough But it is so great for runners! I can’t imagine my running workouts without Yoga at the end. It’s a perfect combination in my opinion.

@ Anastasiya: I would love to do a post on Yoga. I have myself tried bikram yoga in the past but now just do a bit at home a few times a week, Saying that I would love to get back into a more structured routine of Yoga. Here is an interesting book if you are looking into Yoga for men —-Click—- I will try to get something posted on Yoga, maybe some kind of short home routine. Thanks for the suggestion.

By: Dusan Vlahovic

Dusan Vlahovic — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:50:02 +0000

There’s nothing better to run near nature and be able to breath some fresh air and admire the surroundings. Great post!.