Cross-Training

Hi Friends! Kayaker and I picked up some new running shoes this weekend. I had been doing a little research into the minimalist shoe movement (a.k.a. those funny five toe Vibram shoes you see people running around in) and was intrigued. For anyone who has bad knees like me, this was supposed to be a saving grace. So, we went over to City Sports, talked to the sales clerk (who just happened to be the Harvard Rowing coach and quite an athlete himself) and ended up buying the New Balance Minimus Road shoe, or the "middle of the road" minimalist running shoe. All the reading we did said to ease into it so I haven't busted them out on a run yet, but I'm looking forward to improving my running. Which, in return, I'm hoping will improve my swimming :) Have a great day!