I’ve been complaining of never having the time to work out since forever. I believe nights of Macd deliveries which was inevitable during the mad rush of writing papers after papers when I was in uni had messed up my body. But things are changing. I’m done procrastinating and I got a feeling that Vibram Five Fingers did the trick.
Check out my latest toy.
Does it look bizarre? Haha. Well it probably wouldn’ t look so weird if not for the socks but I wore socks that was above my ankles because my coach, Kris told me to. Haha. No that’s not football socks. Kamen Rider kept laughing at me when he saw me in my running assemble! wtf? Anyway, Kris took the trouble to explain the science behind bare-foot running and shared his Vibram Five Fingers experience. I was totally bought over by the logic of running bare-foot. You get what I mean after reading this article.
With this pair of running shoes, I flew like Percy Jackson in Hermes’ flying shoes. It’s so light and so awesome that I am still infatuated with running in theses shoes after 3 attempts. I normally give up sports after 1 try. Yeah I’m that bad and lazy!
Frankly, I was never one to exercise and I thought that it was a waste of time. Used to skip every PE lessons at every chance. But at 24, I had no choice. I need to start watching my diet and lifestyle. Don’t want to end up buying new clothes every year because I can’t fit into old ones anymore. Don’t want to realise that my sloth-like lifestyle is turning me into a pudgy mess only when I can’t see my toes. Don’t want to end up like Ken’s colleague who had a heart attack at 30. The fear of growing old with decreasing metabolism rate scares me.
And so I woke up and started running regularly. I still indulge in food I crave but I control my dinner portions. It is perfectly logical not to eat so much at night. After a month, I felt a real sense of accomplishment and pride at having achieved a certain goal. I ran faster and longer each time. After each evening spent at the running tracks, I felt more peaceful and happy. Got to give my body the credit for producing endorphins which also helped me sleep better and feel better. I now no longer waste time on useless thoughts of why have I not been burning more calories and looking more toned as I wanted because I know I am heading the right direction.
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Yup. Vibram Five Fingers was a good start to a healthier lifestyle for me. I’m happy that it is so light and comfy. As if I’m wearing no shoes at all! Strangely, I am starting to feel weird if I don’t run every 3 days. Gonna bring Vibram Five Fingers along for my 11 days holiday trip with girlfriends! Actually looking forward to run in Perth this coming April!
Hope the weather won’t be a bitch.
i laugh every single time i see this picture.
are these hands or legs?
Hope this will motivate you to run more… =)
Kinda freaky leh. Would probably only wanna use this for stunts and rock climbing.
So you’ve just been running regularly in your Vibrams? How did your adjustment go?
I think a lot of people give up on health because they are just “doing it wrong” — they’re eating things that they are told are healthy (but are not) and choosing exercise that is more work than fun. So you eat “good” and then see zero results and your workouts are drudgery — punishment for your eating excesses.
Methinks the health paradigm just needs to change, and I think VFFs are a step in the right direction on that front — they challenge conventional wisdom as it pertains to footwear.
Best of luck with your Vibrams!
Justin / unofficial fan site for vffs
@Saw haha not only u.. I got werid stares when I jogged around the HDB blocks with them! DUN CARE I still love them!!!
@humpeng lolx LEGS! Thks for the support!
@Marcky WHERE GOT FREAKY??? Don’t be a girl ok? hahahhaaa
Haha thks justin! yes adjustments are going on pretty good! and i totally agree with your point on eating wrong. I was once like that! Me thinks running with vibrams just makes the workout lighter physically and mentally. It feels more fun n of coz running with friends makes it even better
Hello!!
i just bought my VIBRAM!!! super duper comfy!!! =DD
Have fun with your VIBRAM =))
Hehehe ANOTHER VIBRAM FAN! lolx. which one did you bought? KSO too? or the classic one? Yup am up-ing running days to 3 times a week! Love my vibrams!
Hi Eevon,
im planning to get Vibram KSO end May in Singapore when im coming for Sundown Marathon.
Which shop n where are available? is it World of Outdoor? Sorry not familiar with SG. i
Hey Vin, thanks for popping by! Here’s the link the the shop selling KSO. http://www.outdoorlife.com.sg/ I hope they have your size because if not it will take maybe a week before you can get your hands on this awesome running shoe. I love my pair to bits.