Category Archives: shoes

5 Mile Walk around Lake Miramar in Vibram Fivefingers

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Sister Mary Agnes

I decided to take my Vibrams on a longer walk today.  I chose Lake Miramar because it is a paved trail, but also has a dirt trail closer to the water that walkers may choose to use.  The loop around … Continue reading →

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First Impressions of Vibram Fivefingers

Posted on April 10, 2010 by Sister Mary Agnes

When my Vibram Fivefingers arrived in the mail on Monday, I was eager to put them on.  I have read, however, that wearing them too much too soon can cause muscle pain, etc., because our feet become weak from years … Continue reading →

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A bit more on barefoot running

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Sister Mary Agnes

We may become barefoot running nuns yet!  My Vibram Fivefingers are on their way, and next week I hope to start short outdoor walks in them.  Meanwhile I have been doing indoor walking barefoot, some days up to three miles … Continue reading →

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The Sisters’ First Running Shoes

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Sister Mary Agnes

I just finished reading Pete Larson’s post and video expo on different running shoes and footstrike:  Relationship Between Running Footstrike and Footwear: From Stability Shoes to Barefoot.  His incredibly interesting study of running shoes is going to be something I … Continue reading →

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