Comments for mikimoro.com http://mikimoro.com West Boca barefoot running and making life worth living Tue, 29 Nov 2011 04:10:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Race report: SUPERHERO Scramble by - mikimoro.com http://mikimoro.com/2011/11/18/race-report-superhero-scramble/#comment-93 - mikimoro.com Tue, 29 Nov 2011 04:10:17 +0000 http://mikimoro.com/?p=261#comment-93 [...] it is the last one I will be doing but also because I am running basically the same trail as the SUPERHERO Scramble a few weeks ago, so I am at least somewhat familiar with the trail. I am also excited because this [...] [...] it is the last one I will be doing but also because I am running basically the same trail as the SUPERHERO Scramble a few weeks ago, so I am at least somewhat familiar with the trail. I am also excited because this [...]

]]> Comment on The day my generation will never forget by 5k PR, football, on-off hip pain, stinky shoes - mikimoro.com http://mikimoro.com/2011/09/11/the-day-my-generation-will-never-forget/#comment-92 5k PR, football, on-off hip pain, stinky shoes - mikimoro.com Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:43:03 +0000 http://mikimoro.com/?p=203#comment-92 [...] in our remaining home games.Yesterday (Sunday) was my first official 5k in six weeks since the Freedom 5k last month. It was overcast — it has been raining for four days straight with most of South [...] [...] in our remaining home games.Yesterday (Sunday) was my first official 5k in six weeks since the Freedom 5k last month. It was overcast — it has been raining for four days straight with most of South [...]

]]> Comment on Crappy concrete and IT bands by I laced up my shoes and magic happened - mikimoro.com http://mikimoro.com/2011/09/17/crappy-concrete-and-it-bands/#comment-87 I laced up my shoes and magic happened - mikimoro.com Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:25:17 +0000 http://mikimoro.com/?p=209#comment-87 [...] but not today. Not today! The last time I was able to run continuously for more than a mile was a few days after the Freedom 5k on 11 Sept 2011. Nearly a month to the day since I started plodding along in pain in [...] [...] but not today. Not today! The last time I was able to run continuously for more than a mile was a few days after the Freedom 5k on 11 Sept 2011. Nearly a month to the day since I started plodding along in pain in [...]

]]> Comment on Getting a (love)handle on weight loss by 90 days, 16 pounds, 11 inches - mikimoro.com http://mikimoro.com/2011/07/14/getting-a-lovehandle-on-weight-loss/#comment-81 90 days, 16 pounds, 11 inches - mikimoro.com Thu, 22 Sep 2011 06:36:45 +0000 http://mikimoro.com/?p=136#comment-81 [...] where I measured some body metrics everyday:WeightWaist sizeHip measurementThigh diameterI’ve touched on my weight loss before as becoming healthier has become my main focus for 2011 and I am totally [...] [...] where I measured some body metrics everyday:WeightWaist sizeHip measurementThigh diameterI’ve touched on my weight loss before as becoming healthier has become my main focus for 2011 and I am totally [...]

]]> Comment on The day my generation will never forget by Crappy concrete and IT bands http://mikimoro.com/2011/09/11/the-day-my-generation-will-never-forget/#comment-77 Crappy concrete and IT bands Sat, 17 Sep 2011 05:01:00 +0000 http://mikimoro.com/?p=203#comment-77 [...] now suffered my first real running injury: strained IT band. It started on Sunday night after the Freedom 5k, I took a nap and woke up with a sore left hip. I thought nothing of it even though I had not [...] [...] now suffered my first real running injury: strained IT band. It started on Sunday night after the Freedom 5k, I took a nap and woke up with a sore left hip. I thought nothing of it even though I had not [...]

]]> Comment on Barefoot, no beer, but I got a t-shirt! by Summer's End 5k race report: my feet hurt! http://mikimoro.com/2011/07/22/barefoot-no-beer-but-i-got-a-t-shirt/#comment-70 Summer's End 5k race report: my feet hurt! Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:59:53 +0000 http://mikimoro.com/?p=145#comment-70 [...] I had not set out to do so, simply running the time was record enough for me — back in the Run, Sweat, and Beers 5k I only managed to run about 2 or 2.5 miles while walking the rest of the distance. While I finished [...] [...] I had not set out to do so, simply running the time was record enough for me — back in the Run, Sweat, and Beers 5k I only managed to run about 2 or 2.5 miles while walking the rest of the distance. While I finished [...]

]]> Comment on First impressions of the Invisible Shoes huaraches by richard http://mikimoro.com/2011/08/17/first-impressions-of-the-invisible-shoes-huaraches/#comment-68 richard Tue, 23 Aug 2011 02:48:20 +0000 http://mikimoro.com/?p=170#comment-68 @Steve: Thanks for dropping by! I'm glad to hear about the longevity of the soles themselves. I was thinking that since the rubber itself was so thin, it may not have the same durability as a set of tires but thank you for clearing that up for me. As for slapping, it's definitely partially a form issue, partially a tying issue (it seems). My right side always hurts a little more after a run session whether I'm shod, barefoot, or in the huaraches, I just know my right leg will be hurting a little more and that's something I am working on. The other part is tying, I've noticed that my right huarache loosens up more than my left one does so I need to find the <em>right</em> amount of tension and knot to get them to stay. The only reason I thought it may be a huarache issue is that I read quite a few reviews of huaraches of all makes that mentioned those of thinner soles will typically make a little more noise since they're not as stiff naturally, which only makes sense. But I have noticed that it's only once my huarache lace loosens up that the flopping begins, and I don't recall it ever occurring on my left foot. Perhaps my right foot sweats more! I am going to work on tying my right huarache closer to the mid-line of the foot to see if that helps both with keeping it tight and maintaining proper tension on the lace, but I do appreciate the tips and I am <strong>loving</strong> moving around in these things. It's like rubbery heaven. @Steve: Thanks for dropping by! I’m glad to hear about the longevity of the soles themselves. I was thinking that since the rubber itself was so thin, it may not have the same durability as a set of tires but thank you for clearing that up for me. As for slapping, it’s definitely partially a form issue, partially a tying issue (it seems). My right side always hurts a little more after a run session whether I’m shod, barefoot, or in the huaraches, I just know my right leg will be hurting a little more and that’s something I am working on. The other part is tying, I’ve noticed that my right huarache loosens up more than my left one does so I need to find the right amount of tension and knot to get them to stay. The only reason I thought it may be a huarache issue is that I read quite a few reviews of huaraches of all makes that mentioned those of thinner soles will typically make a little more noise since they’re not as stiff naturally, which only makes sense. But I have noticed that it’s only once my huarache lace loosens up that the flopping begins, and I don’t recall it ever occurring on my left foot. Perhaps my right foot sweats more!

I am going to work on tying my right huarache closer to the mid-line of the foot to see if that helps both with keeping it tight and maintaining proper tension on the lace, but I do appreciate the tips and I am loving moving around in these things. It’s like rubbery heaven.

]]> Comment on First impressions of the Invisible Shoes huaraches by richard http://mikimoro.com/2011/08/17/first-impressions-of-the-invisible-shoes-huaraches/#comment-67 richard Tue, 23 Aug 2011 02:41:18 +0000 http://mikimoro.com/?p=170#comment-67 @Viper, the tying method is definitely something that seems very individualized. I cannot tell you how many videos I've seen on Youtube on how to tie these differently, even with little variations in the typical Raramuri fashion. BHI is one of my constant reads as we share a definite bond: great tasting specialty brews. And also oddball training techniques. @Viper, the tying method is definitely something that seems very individualized. I cannot tell you how many videos I’ve seen on Youtube on how to tie these differently, even with little variations in the typical Raramuri fashion. BHI is one of my constant reads as we share a definite bond: great tasting specialty brews. And also oddball training techniques.

]]> Comment on First impressions of the Invisible Shoes huaraches by steven sashen http://mikimoro.com/2011/08/17/first-impressions-of-the-invisible-shoes-huaraches/#comment-63 steven sashen Thu, 18 Aug 2011 22:10:07 +0000 http://mikimoro.com/?p=170#comment-63 Thanks so much for your review. FWIW, we expect the soles to last for thousands of miles of use. We made the new FeelTrue soles as an improvement of the Vibram in our Classics... we haven't had one person wear out the Classics and since the FeelTrue have better abrasion resistance, we're confident they'll have even better performance. Regarding slapping noises... unless you've tied things too loosely, that *could* be a form issue. That is, in the same way that when you run barefoot, the painful sensations you could get are a "cue" for you to change your form so that it stops hurting (the idea being that when you make it stop hurting, you're running with better form), the sound of huaraches is the same. You can run quietly in them and if that's not happening, one thing to consider and experiment with is form (most of the time, overstriding -- reaching out too far with your foot -- is the culprit). Also, you may want to try tightening the lace that comes from the inside of your ankle and goes around the "toe strap". This will change the angle of the toe strap so that it goes straight back toward your ankle and then, at the knot, changes direction to head toward the outside ankle hole. This may prove to be more stable. Oh, and while the lace will eventually wear out (rumor has it that nothing in the world is permanent ;-)), we try to make replacements affordable at only $2.49 USD). Hope that helps! Thanks so much for your review.

FWIW, we expect the soles to last for thousands of miles of use. We made the new FeelTrue soles as an improvement of the Vibram in our Classics… we haven’t had one person wear out the Classics and since the FeelTrue have better abrasion resistance, we’re confident they’ll have even better performance.

Regarding slapping noises… unless you’ve tied things too loosely, that *could* be a form issue. That is, in the same way that when you run barefoot, the painful sensations you could get are a “cue” for you to change your form so that it stops hurting (the idea being that when you make it stop hurting, you’re running with better form), the sound of huaraches is the same. You can run quietly in them and if that’s not happening, one thing to consider and experiment with is form (most of the time, overstriding — reaching out too far with your foot — is the culprit).

Also, you may want to try tightening the lace that comes from the inside of your ankle and goes around the “toe strap”. This will change the angle of the toe strap so that it goes straight back toward your ankle and then, at the knot, changes direction to head toward the outside ankle hole. This may prove to be more stable.

Oh, and while the lace will eventually wear out (rumor has it that nothing in the world is permanent ;-) ), we try to make replacements affordable at only $2.49 USD).

Hope that helps!

]]> Comment on First impressions of the Invisible Shoes huaraches by Viper http://mikimoro.com/2011/08/17/first-impressions-of-the-invisible-shoes-huaraches/#comment-62 Viper Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:16:05 +0000 http://mikimoro.com/?p=170#comment-62 Nice review. The proper tying method seems to be pretty individual. Hope you get that flapping taken care of. Thanks for stopping by BHI Team HQ. Cheers! Nice review. The proper tying method seems to be pretty individual. Hope you get that flapping taken care of. Thanks for stopping by BHI Team HQ. Cheers!

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