Far too much slacking off around here for comfort.
I signed up for the local Cotton Row run [10K], which is in exactly one week, and have done zero prep-work for it. Promises to be a painful reminder of why training is so important.
Oh, I don't think I will completely biff it and/or hurt myself, but it will not be one of my better races. *shrug* On the other hand, I have convinced some friends and coworkers to run too so it will be fun anyway.
In an effort to get motivated, I caved and bought some new shoes, or more accurately, anti-shoes: Vibram Five Fingers barefoot shoes.
http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/products/index.cfm
The theory is that when your foot is stuck in a typical shoe, all the tiny muscles used for balance (and affecting posture) are not being engaged. Running barefoot encourages better posture and technique which will culminate in faster/better running. I doubt I will race in these things, but they will be a good training tool.
It can take several weeks to really get used to them, but I am optimistic it will not take too long since I spend a great deal of time barefoot anyway, and I love toe socks so I am already past the hurdle of getting used to bits of cloth rubbing between my toes.
And now, months later, do we get to hear the results of your experiment in footwear?
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