Comments on: Introducing My Book: Tread Lightly: Form, Footwear and the Quest for Injury-Free Running https://runblogger.com/2012/04/introducing-my-book-tread-lightly-form.html Running Shoes, Gear Reviews, and Posts on the Science of the Sport Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:15:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.12 By: Chris Szumigala https://runblogger.com/2012/04/introducing-my-book-tread-lightly-form.html#comment-506851074 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=334#comment-506851074 As a 53 year old, non-runner who charged into a few pairs of VFFs waaay too fast last year and ended up with 2 broken metatarsals I’m already familiar with  Bill’s “Return to Fitness: Getting Back in Shape after Injury, Illness, or Prolonged Inactivity.” and I’ve been following Pete’s blog for even longer. When I saw this post I immediately hustled over to Amazon and placed a pre-order for the dead tree version!

]]> By: Brian Martin https://runblogger.com/2012/04/introducing-my-book-tread-lightly-form.html#comment-506340358 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=334#comment-506340358 Bet you’re glad you reached this finish line Pete! Congratulations.

]]> By: Andrew W. Lischuk https://runblogger.com/2012/04/introducing-my-book-tread-lightly-form.html#comment-507227408 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=334#comment-507227408 Pete and Bill,
Many congratulations on completing the book. Having written a chapter for a book, I know the challenges that writing places on the writer and on his family with the time commitment and research that I am sure you applied towards writing this book.  I am excited to read it.  I thoroughly enjoy reading the blog and am sure the book will be excellent.  The blog has already changed my running life as I now run (no jinx) injury free and without fear.  Since starting on my journey back to running and using the techniques you write about I have finished two marathons, two half marathons and countless 10k and 5K races.  Thank you and God bless.

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2012/04/introducing-my-book-tread-lightly-form.html#comment-508092707 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=334#comment-508092707 In reply to Tim Takach.

Merrel Dash Glove!

]]> By: Elissa Ballas https://runblogger.com/2012/04/introducing-my-book-tread-lightly-form.html#comment-506227748 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=334#comment-506227748 Awesome!  Looking forward to reading it and recommending to my patients!

]]> By: Tim Takach https://runblogger.com/2012/04/introducing-my-book-tread-lightly-form.html#comment-508089643 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=334#comment-508089643 Hey, What kind of shoes is the runner wearing in the cover photo? 

;-)

]]> By: Katovsky Bill https://runblogger.com/2012/04/introducing-my-book-tread-lightly-form.html#comment-506406199 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=334#comment-506406199 Allow me to echo, if not embellish a tad, Pete’s post here. Writing and/or co-authoring a book is like going on a journey, When you start the process, you have a general idea or road map; but along the way, as you come across new findings, articles, or research, you need to adjust the scope to keep everything in focus. With that said, I learned a lot as Pete’s wing man on this book. I hope readers of this book gain as much from Tread Lightly as I did in co-authoring it with Pete. — Bill Katovsky

]]> By: RaDragon https://runblogger.com/2012/04/introducing-my-book-tread-lightly-form.html#comment-507418935 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=334#comment-507418935 You are one of very few people (< 5) that I respect as far as minimalist shoe reviews. I’ve since picked up a few shoes (based on what you found) and love them . Thanks for keeping this blog, congratulations on your book and I look forward to pouring over it!

Quick Q: Will you sign books?

]]> By: Canadian https://runblogger.com/2012/04/introducing-my-book-tread-lightly-form.html#comment-506374464 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=334#comment-506374464 Great! I have pre-ordered it on Amazon.ca.

]]> By: Emily https://runblogger.com/2012/04/introducing-my-book-tread-lightly-form.html#comment-506443585 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=334#comment-506443585 woohoo! Congrats! Cannot wait to read it. 

]]> By: Jess https://runblogger.com/2012/04/introducing-my-book-tread-lightly-form.html#comment-506459969 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=334#comment-506459969 Can’t wait to read it!

]]> By: Goatlips https://runblogger.com/2012/04/introducing-my-book-tread-lightly-form.html#comment-507903043 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=334#comment-507903043 ‘Tennis Leg’ anyone? I don’t know if injuries are actually epidemic, suddenly, but I’d wager there’s more injuries and RSIs being caused by the minimalist fad. Minimalist shoes: no cushioning; no grip; too flexible – all sounds like a recipe for disaster for me! Especially as they promote forefoot running, which can snap metatarsals and the tendons above and below the calf. Also, rolling your ankle during a forefoot foot plant damages the ankle much worse than a normal roll, due to the length of the foot bring used as a lever.
Remember, humans are meant to be wild animals really and dead by the age of 40 (citation needed), they will get RSIs, especially as they have to be the poorest runners in the entire animal kingdom!
I’m fairly sure that high mileage runners run in something with cushioning and with a springy/rigid sole.
I’d run in a Saucony Kinvara 3, but wouldn’t recommend the minimal fad beyond that.
Anyway – Pete – hope you knew when to write Ran instead of Run! (But seeing as you’re American, will settle for you using Then and Than correctly) ;P

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