Comments on: Interview with Mark Cucuzzella of Two Rivers Treads, a Minimalist Only Running Store in West Virginia https://runblogger.com/2010/09/interview-with-mark-cucuzzella-of-two.html Running Shoes, Gear Reviews, and Posts on the Science of the Sport Fri, 27 Apr 2018 22:16:07 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.11 By: Caroline https://runblogger.com/2010/09/interview-with-mark-cucuzzella-of-two.html#comment-1130848384 Fri, 27 Apr 2018 22:16:07 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=572#comment-1130848384 Thank you for your advice for landing. I often land by forefoot and then let full foot settle down.

]]> By: abbi https://runblogger.com/2010/09/interview-with-mark-cucuzzella-of-two.html#comment-76734237 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=572#comment-76734237 Enjoyed this post! I’ve visited Two Rivers Treads and am excited about their approach and cannot wait to run in the Freedom’s Run marathon in a few weeks. I’m a new-ish runner and haven’t completely transitioned to a minimalist shoe yet but have enjoyed learning more about it and have been slowly transitioning into Newtons!

]]> By: Mark https://runblogger.com/2010/09/interview-with-mark-cucuzzella-of-two.html#comment-77963040 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=572#comment-77963040 In reply to aaron.

Aaron,
Great question. I had an operation for degenerative changes in both my large toes joints. Had no mobility and extreme pain from the bone deformities. Condition called Hallux Rigidus. I had the joint spaces cleaned out through resection of bone and was left with less than 10 degrees dorsiflexion in the large toes but still could run by lifting the feet…not pushing off.
I still have a turned in big toe like yours and correct this with an innovative spacer called “Correct Toes” from Northwest Podiatry. Dr. Ray McClanahan gets this stuff. Read the chapter on our website complete with a picture of my toes (yikes) and Dr. Ray’s video. Get your big toe straight and your foot will work again the way it was designed to.
Best,
Mark

]]> By: Mark https://runblogger.com/2010/09/interview-with-mark-cucuzzella-of-two.html#comment-77963307 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=572#comment-77963307 In reply to Mark.

Sorry…forgot to link the chapter
http://trtreads.org/Chapter_6….

]]> By: aaron https://runblogger.com/2010/09/interview-with-mark-cucuzzella-of-two.html#comment-76394047 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=572#comment-76394047 Pete/Mark,

Thanks for the great interview. It’s so exciting to hear about such an accomplished runner taking the initiative to open a store that focuses on minimalist footwear and that espouses good running form. I just wish I lived nearby!

I do have a couple of questions for Mark. What sugery did you have on your feet? The reason I ask is that I have a pretty significant bunion on my left foot that has caused my big toe to move in. Perhaps not coincidentally, all of my injuries over the years have been on that side. What’s your take on the role of bunions in barefoot running mechanics? Do they make a difference? Could it be that a foot such as mine just isn’t suited for it? Currently, I run in a combination of Kinvaras, Vibrams and Asics DS Trainers for really long runs. I would be interested in your thoughts. Thanks!

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2010/09/interview-with-mark-cucuzzella-of-two.html#comment-77445992 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=572#comment-77445992 In reply to Aaron.

Aaron,

Check out Terra Plana Vivobarefoot kids, and Vibram is coming out with kids Fivefingers next year. Personally, I let my kids go barefoot as much as they like (they prefer it anyway), and Crocs are pretty roomy, so I don’t have a real problem with those. My kids are barefoot, in crocs, or in flat sandals most of the time.

Pete

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]]> By: Tom Z. https://runblogger.com/2010/09/interview-with-mark-cucuzzella-of-two.html#comment-76386179 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=572#comment-76386179 Peter, you should open a branch of Two Rivers in Manchester!

]]> By: Aaron https://runblogger.com/2010/09/interview-with-mark-cucuzzella-of-two.html#comment-77444233 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=572#comment-77444233 Great interview!! What do we do about our kids shoes? I don’t think there’s a whole lot of minimalist kids shoes out there. Or is there?

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2010/09/interview-with-mark-cucuzzella-of-two.html#comment-77495974 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=572#comment-77495974 In reply to aaron.

Aaron,

If you read Mark’s bio on the TR Treads website, it has a lot more
information. There is also document that Mark linked to called The
World Is Flat if you are a Foot that might be helpful regarding your
issue. My wife also has a bunion, and not sure myself how best to
handle it.

Pete

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]]> By: Jim https://runblogger.com/2010/09/interview-with-mark-cucuzzella-of-two.html#comment-76471737 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=572#comment-76471737 What I find amusing is how the running stores I’ve visited have such an anti (or at least ignorant) minimalist shoe bias. I wonder if they feel threatened by Newton?

I’ve become a believer. Just haven’t forked up the big cash for the Newts, but I’m loving my new Adizero Bostons. I haven’t seen anyone running in them, but they deserve some attention!

]]> By: Greg Strosaker https://runblogger.com/2010/09/interview-with-mark-cucuzzella-of-two.html#comment-76366798 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=572#comment-76366798 Wow, great interview, thanks Pete. Mark seems to share a lot of your views on running shoes, and I like his suggestion on eliminating the word “strike” from our vocabulary. It does seem to have an aggressive connotation, doesn’t it? I’m always amazed when a runner can completely change their approach to overcome adversity (life foot surgery) and get back to the same level of performance, or beyond. I think that does really point out that there is more than one way to approach this great sport.

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2010/09/interview-with-mark-cucuzzella-of-two.html#comment-77496294 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=572#comment-77496294 In reply to Jim.

Jim,

Adidas has some interesting shoes that I’d like to try – the Adizero
Pro also looks to be very much my style. It really is pretty hit or
miss with the shoe stores – there is a guy at my local shop who is
pretty supportive of minimalism, but he’s not the owner.

Pete

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