Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Monday, July 30, 2012
VIVOBAREFOOT NEO TRAIL [SHOE REVIEW]
A big thanks to my brother, Alex @alexbridgeforth, for letting me do a shoe review for his blog. Check out his blog at http://runningaddiction.tumblr.com/
VIVOBAREFOOT Neo Trail [Shoe Review]
By @JABridgeforth,I have used about 8 pairs of shoes, two of those shoes being trail shoes. I would say these are my best all-around trail shoes. They have a great sole that makes running on rocks or hard surfaces much easier. Just like my other Vivobarefoot shoes, they have a Zero Drop from heel to toe. These are probably my second or third favorite shoe that I have.
I run in these shoes only on trails, because these shoes, I think, would wear out too fast on the road. If I know that the trail is going to be a hard rocky trail I will run in these over my New Balance MT10. My Neo Trail is definitely my go to trail shoe.
Comment: Have you tried a zero drop shoe?
I would give this a 9 out of 10 for a trail shoe because there is a few things they could do to make it better, but it definitely is one of the best trail shoes out there, I believe. It’s not really a specialized trail shoe, designed for a specific type of trail, which is something I like because then I can wear it just about on any trail and my feet will not get torn up. I just would not recommend this shoe for the road at all, unless it’s a short amount of distance (.25-.5 miles).I have a put about 57 miles on these shoes. I generally will run with this shoe anytime I run on a trail. I have put a majority of those miles while running at Mission Trails, San Diego.
I have liked this shoe since the day I got it. I remember going for a run around a lake and just loved it. I did notice the zero drop, which I loved. I actually ran my first trail race in these. By the way, I got 4th place in that race. I haven’t ran in these shoes that recently, but that’s because I normally just run around my neighborhood, which means a lot of road running. The only thing I’ve noticed is that the toe box is a little skinny but that’s probably because it’s a trail shoe. This is favorite shoe of mine. It has a zero drop from heel to toe.
I would compare this shoe, well, to my only other trail shoe the New Balance MT10. I love my MT10’s as well. They are both good for trails. The MT10 feels lighter on the foot and with less protection than the Neo Trail, which makes for a great shoe to run on softer trails. Whereas, the Neo Trail is better for hard rocky trails. Both are great shoes.
The look is very neutral. The colors of the shoe definitely go together. I’m not a fan of big bright colored shoes; however I do like them, so this is why I like the colors of the shoe. The way the shoe is designed in the upper makes for a perfect fit.
I would compare the looks of this shoe to my other Vivobarefoot shoes. My Vivobarefoot Neo are a black and white shoe. It’s a very simple design with very simple colors. Both the Neo Trail and Neo have a very simple color and look to them, which is one reason I like them both.
They are super comfortable. There is not cushion in weird places. These shoes are something that I could wear for hours.
I have never got any blisters or had any other major issues with these shoes. They seem to fit pretty well. Sometimes my big toe gets a little bit sore but I think that might be because I just have a huge big toe.
A lot of other reviewers seem to really this shoe. They love the fact that it was specifically designed for trails.
The outsole is quite interesting. I had never seen anything like it before I got this shoe. It’s got 4.5mm lugs/spikes all around on the bottom of the shoe. This design really does help on the trail.
This outsole was designed specifically to run on the trail. It is a great design. This design is something that I have not seen on other trail shoes. The outsole makes running on small rocks much easier.
Specs
- Heel-toe drop – 0mm (Zero Drop)
- Weight – 9.2oz
- Stack height – 7mm
This is my overall favorite trail. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a great minimal/barefoot trail shoe. It is a very protective shoe but still provides that barefoot feel. I would say it is one of the best trail shoes out there on the market.
Comment: Have you tried a zero drop shoe?
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Strava Segment | I-8 Business, Los Coches to E Lakeview
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I'm in 1st place. I love using the @strava app online. Its very useful.
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Keep running,
Joseph Bridgeforth
I'm in 1st place. I love using the @strava app online. Its very useful.
You can follow me on twitter and on dailymile.
Keep running,
Joseph Bridgeforth
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Runnergirl Training: Stroke Myths
Runnergirl Training: Stroke Myths: Check out common stroke myths here
Racing Update: Coyote 10k, Low Tide Ride & Stride, MCRD Freedom Run
I'd like to start out by saying thanks to all the new people that are following my blog. I hope that you all like it and will spread it on to your friends too.
With that said,
In this blog post I am going to take a quick look at my last 3 races that I have not posted about yet. These races were motivating for me.
Date: June 17, 2012
Distance: 10k
Time: 49:45
Place Overall: 4th
Division Place (20-29): 1st
This was an exciting race. I think I may have started out a little too fast. I was in 2nd place overall until about 1.5 miles. At about 1.5 miles there was starting to be some hills. This slowed me down a bit. I got passed 3 times which put me in 5th place. Then at the turn around (3.1 miles) I decided to just give it my best. I pushed my self and passed a runner within the last mile and got 4th place overall. I was very satisfied.
Date: June 24, 2012
Distance: 8.2 Miles
Time: 58:14
Place Overall: 21st
Division Place: 15/181
This race was a good one for me. It truly tested my running ability. I started out at a 6:30 pace which was a little fast. When I realized I was going to fast I slowed down, and just began to run my race. When I finished this race I was really joyful because I had shattered my time from last year. The only down fall for me was running on the sand. I don't know if it was the shoes I was wearing or if it was the sand. I ran in the NB Minimus Road. Maybe, I should have ran in the NB Minimus Trail like I did last year. I just didn't get go turnover in this race, but I was still happy with the race that I did run.
Date: June 29, 2012
Distance: 5k
Time: 18:55
Place Overall: 26th
Division Place (19-24): 3rd
I really enjoyed this race. I came into this race with high expectations. I knew I had the ability PR in this race. This was a race that I had been looking forward too. I ran with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength. And when I finished I had nothing but joy in my heart. I not only PR'd but I beat my old PR by over 1 minute. I could not have asked for a better race.
Thanks for reading my post.
See you around,
Coach Joseph Bridgeforth
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