RunningAHEAD - Topic: Kinvaras for foot & leg strengthening (page 2)

drrbradford

posted: 2/8/2011 at 4:27 AM

ud32 - you have mail.

BadDawg

posted: 2/8/2011 at 8:26 AM

Quote from Hobbyjogger on 2/7/2011 at 8:59 PM:

We need to keep it around to describe my intellect.

Thanks for this morning's laugh.

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rcuch

posted: 2/8/2011 at 9:22 AM

Quote from L Train on 2/7/2011 at 4:45 PM:

I don't think they'll work as flippahs.

keep pushin me....chump! springs comin.

carry on.

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Pammie

posted: 2/8/2011 at 11:37 AM

I love mine Smile

certainly my fav shoe

GGW

posted: 2/8/2011 at 2:14 PM

Terrible shoes if you have Plantar Fasciitis...they do not "strengthen" feet and legs any more than traditional exercises do

Mendeldave

ultramarathon/triathlete

posted: 2/8/2011 at 4:58 PM
modified: 2/8/2011 at 5:02 PM

Quote from Trent on 1/16/2011 at 6:35 PM:

I know nobody who transitioned to them. They just put them on and ran.

Same here. I bought them, ran with them, and now use them for all runs under about 13 or so miles. For further distance, I like the Asics DS trainer, though that's not really what you're asking for.

I haven't noticed any difference since I started running with the Kinvaras. I mean, I like them and will buy them again, but I feel the same as I did pre-kinvara. Though I did not buy them for any reason other than wanting to try a new shoe.

I have run in the vibram 5 fingers. I own a pair but don't really care for them.

HTFU? Why not!

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shellaruns

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posted: 2/11/2011 at 7:50 PM

I've been training in the Kinvara since last July. I can't really recall any transition period. I'm not sure about the foot/leg strengthening either and honestly, I'm another one who is pretty much "over" the minimalist shoe movement. I choose a shoe based on comfort (I like cushion) and then I just run... naturally.

I do know that I LOVE these particular shoes. Aside from a pair of Brooks Inspire that I throw into the mix now and then, I pretty much do all of my training in the Kinvara (I have a pair of blue and a pair of pink). I've done a few half marathons in them and some longer training runs as well. For me, they are a very versatile and comfortable shoe.

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Sub-1:42 for half marathon √ (1:41 at Disney, Jan '12)

Sub-22 for 5k √ (21:51 in Sept '12)

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Kinvaras for foot & leg strengthening (Read 2416 times)