Tomorrow is the day that I will officially begin "going vegan." My goal here is to try and stick to the vegan diet (no meats, no eggs, no dairy products, or anything from animals). I will keep my blog updated with how I am feeling each day and how I felt during my workouts. I'll also post any vital information that I find for anyone else that is interested in becoming vegan but worried about staying healthy in regards to vitamins, protein and good fats. I'll also post any new recipes that I think other will enjoy.
The last couple of days I've ramped up my workouts just a little from what I have been doing. Yesterday I did a 6-mile run and today I tried running in my new Vibram's FiveFingers. I absolutely love how these "shoes" feel!
If you decide to purchase a pair of these bad boys, I suggest you ease into them. Wear them around for a few days to get used to them and don't go off running 5 miles in them on the first day! Your calves will melt if you do! I ran 1.35 miles today in 5fingers and felt pretty good. I ran mostly in the grass between the sidewalk and road because if you are not used to running up on the front of your foot, which is the way you are supposed to run (regardless of what the big shoe companies tell you - read Born To Run), you will bang your heels pretty bad because your calves can handle the work.... yet. After I finished this run, I ran switched shoes and ran another 3.25 miles. Still running a little behind pace, but I'm getting closer to where I want to be. I'm guessing I'll have a few days off since we are getting about 7" of snow tonight.
On a different note, I went out guns blazing before going vegan...
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