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Competition Now Closed – View the winning entries
We’re giving away 3 pairs of Neo Trails: our dedicated off road barefoot running shoe
For your chance to win a pair of Neo Trails, just tell us in 140 charters or less:
Why do you love trail walking or running?
To enter either leave a comment on this blog post in the comments box below or enter via Twitter using the hashtag #neotrailwin
Competition closes 25th November 2011, and the winners will be chosen by Galahad Clark, VIVOBAREFOOT’s Managing Director, who will pick his favourite 3.
More about the VIVOBAREFOOT Neo Trail
The Neo Trail is our off road barefoot running shoe with extra grip and an ultra-thin, puncture-resistant sole for maximum proprioception with protection. The shoe is designed with harsh autumnal and winter conditions in mind. Key features include:
- Off road directional grip to maximize surface contact for ultimate barefoot traction
- Water-resistant duck mesh upper
- Secure zig-zag webbing eyelet system and external bridge loop for extra secure lace fastening.
- Zero-pitch performance last that is aligned to the axis of the foot for a perfect barefoot fit
Please read our Full Terms and Conditions for more details
Joe Addison
I love trails because they engage your mind as well as your body! You have to concentrate on every step, which is much more challenging. Plus I am running the South Downs Way (100 miles) barefoot for Macmillan Cancer Care next year and the Neo Trails would come in very handy for the rough sections!
Comment by Joe Addison — October 31, 2011 @ 10:33 am
Zaid Balushi
There is nothing like running on trail surrounded by trees whizzing by and the feel (and sound) of gravel below you as you breath in fresh air.
Comment by Zaid Balushi — October 31, 2011 @ 4:29 pm
kimberlee
Trail running is my fountain of youth. When I’m on a trail, I feel like a child again, completely relaxed and at ease. No matter how tired or stressed I am going into the run, I’m always refreshed at the end of it!
Comment by kimberlee — November 1, 2011 @ 6:19 pm
MeliMel
Running is the only sport that allows you to be one with nature and one with yourself.
Comment by MeliMel — November 1, 2011 @ 9:23 pm
Dr Joe Dragnosky
I’m a retired psychologist who enjoys trail walking in the Denver foothills. With the changing weather conditions here I need a shoe with a barefoot feel that has a good grip on dirt, mud, and snow as well as being water resistant and breathable. The Neo Trail seems to fit the bill. I’d like to win a pair.
Comment by Dr Joe Dragnosky — November 2, 2011 @ 4:24 pm
Marcus Bond
It’s all great — the sounds and sights, the goose bumps I get in a chilly breeze, my rasping breath at altitude, the whiteness that surrounds me when I’m running in a cloud
Comment by Marcus Bond — November 3, 2011 @ 2:35 pm
Adam Coleman
Because you can leave the car behind and get out to explore all the places that you usually never get to see. Places become more than just names on a map. It really enables you to feel like you are part of the bigger world and to wonder at the marvel of nature. When out on a trail I always like to think about the fact that people have been travelling these paths for 1000′s of years. An enjoyable fantastic way to escape the trappings of modern life!
Comment by Adam Coleman — November 3, 2011 @ 2:37 pm
Steven Sheppard
I love getting out in the open and experiencing the changing seasons. Its good for your mind, body and soul.
Comment by Steven Sheppard — November 3, 2011 @ 2:38 pm
Gabrielle Hogg
The spider webs sparkling with early morning dew, the cold water in between my toes, the adrenalin as I jump across dunes and over tufts of grass. The flight of the birds, the sound of my breath and the feeling of freedom and strength coursing through everything! What is there not to love?!
Comment by Gabrielle Hogg — November 3, 2011 @ 3:10 pm
Amanda Hancock
I love being outdoors and feeling the wind in my hair; now I’ll be able to feel it on my feet!!!
Comment by Amanda Hancock — November 3, 2011 @ 3:10 pm
Sue Gywnne
A perfect opportunity to kick-start the new hobby
Comment by Sue Gywnne — November 3, 2011 @ 3:30 pm
G boy
People run for many different reasons. For some, it’s the ideal way to keep their weight down, for others it’s the buzz of competition or achieving personal bests,and then there are those, who like me, simply because they enjoy it !
Comment by G boy — November 3, 2011 @ 3:34 pm
MarkC
Trail Running – exercise for the body, stimulation for the mind, and joy for the soul!!
Comment by MarkC — November 3, 2011 @ 3:39 pm
AVRIL TYRELL
Because it helps me come up with some of my best ideas and, find solutions to some of my problems.
Comment by AVRIL TYRELL — November 3, 2011 @ 3:40 pm
Mike Thorpe
The Neo Trail unifies the runner and the terrain.
Comment by Mike Thorpe — November 3, 2011 @ 4:07 pm
chris b
Running is a primative urge to push myself to the limit. All I need is time, passion and commitment – shoes and clothes are optional!
Comment by chris b — November 3, 2011 @ 4:12 pm
charlotte clarke
Running ticks all the boxes.. its healthy, its free, its outdoor and environmentally freindly transport! Most of all its satisfying! And after a run I can eat what I want !
Comment by charlotte clarke — November 3, 2011 @ 4:27 pm
Anna Richy
R acing through the busy streets of London makes me feel free
U nderground? no way not when I have feet to take me all the way
N o matter what, when I am running I know everything will be okay
N o one to complain that my music is rubbish, its just hardcore and me
I nvestigating new routes and places is what keeps it exciting for me
N atural that’s what’s best for feet, so I think I deserve the barefoot shoe
G oing to go for a run and keep my fingers crossed I hear from you!!
Comment by Anna Richy — November 3, 2011 @ 4:41 pm
Anna Richy
R acing through the busy streets of London makes me feel free
U nderground? no way not when I have feet to take me all the way
N o matter what, when I am running I know everything will be okay
N o one to complain that my music is rubbish, its just hardcore and me
I nvestigating new routes and places is what keeps it exciting for me
N atural that is what’s best for feet, so I think mine deserve the barefoot shoe
G oing to go for a run and keep my fingers crossed I hear from you!!
Comment by Anna Richy — November 3, 2011 @ 4:43 pm
Rachel S
When I run I can tone various parts of my body whilst listening to funky tunes, woho!
Comment by Rachel S — November 3, 2011 @ 5:00 pm
Lou Clemens
I adore running; I use the time to relax, think things through, de-stress, recharge my batteries and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Cornwall. I love not plan where to go and trying out new routes. Being a working mother of three it is also quite self indulgent and very peaceful. My favourite thing to do
Comment by Lou Clemens — November 3, 2011 @ 5:09 pm
nicola barragry
Trail walking allows me to experience the intense feeling of connecting with nature and helps me to make sense of the world because I can connect and identify with the plants, animals, mountains, streams and trees that I share the universe with. It allows me to optimise more movement into everyday life and makes me feel energised, invigorated and ready for anything.
Comment by nicola barragry — November 3, 2011 @ 5:10 pm
joseph pritchard
peace man!
Comment by joseph pritchard — November 3, 2011 @ 5:55 pm
Chris
Losing yourself in the moment, and shaking off all the weight that city life places on you. (much like vivo’s help you shake that excess)
Comment by Chris — November 3, 2011 @ 7:07 pm
Sue Warr
I love running as I do it six out of seven mornings a week at 5.30am! It sets me up for a healthy happy energised day!
Comment by Sue Warr — November 3, 2011 @ 7:33 pm
Chris Hatch
I don’t do running anymore I do jogging instead!! At my time of life it is a little slower but just as enjoyable. I always go first thing in the morning when the lanes are quiet and the countryside is at its best. I use the time to work out any problems I might have and I find the whole process very theraputic. I usually arrive home tired but ready to face the world again.
Comment by Chris Hatch — November 3, 2011 @ 7:38 pm
Papamoa99
Trail walking or running is the only way to get away from it all and re-evaluate what is important in life. Gives you time to think and relax and absorb nature at its best. Weather is never bad, it only creates variable challenges.
Comment by Papamoa99 — November 3, 2011 @ 8:02 pm
Naomi
Being outdoors helped lift my spirits after being diagnosed with a arthritis which shattered all my future plans: I plan to run, walk and hobble just as long as I can! And then I’ll crawl.
Comment by Naomi — November 3, 2011 @ 8:08 pm
Anne
I love running because I discovered it in my later life, and if has helped to beat diabetes, cholesterol and high blood pressure – I also love it because I feel free when I am running, particularly in my wonderful Vivobarefoot shoes… I really do feel weightless! When i was a child I was called “Ellie” by other children because I was a trifle podgy; now when I run I feel like a graceful horse not an elephant! I also get to actually feel the earth beneath my feet,; feel the elements around me …. rain, sun, wind; and best of all I get to see all the wonderful countryside around me. Running has transformed me and my life.
Comment by Anne — November 3, 2011 @ 8:21 pm
AdamNF
I don’t love trailrunning – yet – but have been convinced by my gf to enter a triathlon next year and need these to get ready!
Comment by AdamNF — November 3, 2011 @ 8:40 pm
Zoe Lang
Freedom + fresh air + fitness =
Huge sense of achievement run(walk)ing up 1st fell last wk & racing down certainly makes you feel alive!
Comment by Zoe Lang — November 3, 2011 @ 8:49 pm
Stephanie Jennings
I love the feeling of the fresh air hitting my face, the crisp leaves and grass underfoot, the far-reaching views of the hills before and behind me, the glimpses of squirrels, badgers and birds in the undergrowth, the exhilaration with every step… and returning with rosy cheeks and a feeling of achievement at having run so far
Comment by Stephanie Jennings — November 3, 2011 @ 8:53 pm
Simon
Running barefoot is the oldest and cheapest exercise…especially if I win a free pair of the best barefoot shoes available today!
Comment by Simon — November 3, 2011 @ 9:07 pm
PaulJ
Running connects us to the earth and our primeval ancestors.
Barefoot takes you closer to both, – Viva la vivo!
Comment by PaulJ — November 3, 2011 @ 9:09 pm
Libby
Running refuels, relaxes and revitalises. It helps you to be ready for the next challenge life has to throw at you.
Comment by Libby — November 3, 2011 @ 9:11 pm
Heather
Feeling the ground beneath you, the wind on your face, the rush of addrenaline pumping through your veins. You are one with the ground, your soul, your body. You do not want limitations or set backs, you are one with nature. You are free
Comment by Heather — November 3, 2011 @ 9:11 pm
Rachel Laurie
Fantastic running…how running should feel
Comment by Rachel Laurie — November 3, 2011 @ 9:21 pm
Chris Burnett
Tweet Tweet, how Neet. Love to win a nice pair of Neo Trails for running around the beautiful garden of England.
Comment by Chris Burnett — November 3, 2011 @ 9:21 pm
pam hill
My son has ADHD and gets very wound up over daily life, even to the point of aggression at times. But when he goes running, he clears his mind, finds an inner peace, gets a positive kick from all the exercise and it makes him altogether a much nicer human being afterwards! Thank heavens for running!!!
Comment by pam hill — November 3, 2011 @ 9:23 pm
Sian Ward-Davies
Exhilarating unadulterated pleasure!
Comment by Sian Ward-Davies — November 3, 2011 @ 9:39 pm
Rob Pepler
I need to get fit away from the suburbs and gym machines. Having some specialist footwear wil help give me the motivation I need to head tot he hills and trails….and my dog some increased exercise too!
Comment by Rob Pepler — November 3, 2011 @ 11:15 pm
Sarah Rowe
They look great,must look at getting some.
Comment by Sarah Rowe — November 3, 2011 @ 11:48 pm
Simon
Running barefoot is the best, oldest and cheapest form of exercise…especially if I win a pair of the best barefoot shoes available for free!
Comment by Simon — November 4, 2011 @ 1:06 am
Stephanie Cooke
Running through nature filters through your brain, sorts your thoughts and makes you feel truly alive and connected with the beauty we have here on Earth
Comment by Stephanie Cooke — November 4, 2011 @ 2:49 am
Adrian Elward
Only just started running ,first on tread mill BUT now in the fresh air ,If I could enjoy it more with these it would be like a run in the garden of Eden.
Comment by Adrian Elward — November 4, 2011 @ 8:06 am
Lee Bailey
I love fell running as it makes me feel like I can breathe properly in the fresh air. I love just to get away from the hustle and bustle, it repairs my brain!!
Comment by Lee Bailey — November 4, 2011 @ 8:11 am
Ivy Wong
The scenary and the wind in my hair literally washes away and straightens out any frustrations in my mind! I run to destress and clear my head; being fit is just an additional positive consequence, like icing on the cake!
Comment by Ivy Wong — November 4, 2011 @ 9:50 am
Shirl
I love the sensation of skipping lightly over rocks when you have that second wind, almost a sensation of flying downhill!
Comment by Shirl — November 4, 2011 @ 9:53 am
David Wright
Love running!
Took it up earlier this year with Manchester 10k and Sheffield 10k and now cannot stop!
Enjoy running on canal and a bit off road too -even at 57 years of age and known as a useless cross -country runner at school 40 years ago!
Comment by David Wright — November 4, 2011 @ 10:03 am
Steve
Breaking the routine of the 9-5 – conquering nature and the elements at speed is why I love it.
Comment by Steve — November 4, 2011 @ 11:03 am
Laurence
I have discovered trail running recently and I LOVE it! So much better than running on nasty tarmac!! I feel like I am 10 again and running around my parents farm. I feel connected to nature and to the world – there’s nothing else like it!
Comment by Laurence — November 4, 2011 @ 11:35 am
Valerie
Why do I love trail walking and running? ‘Cose I then feel alive and grounded in my body. I can immerse myself in nature and really be connected to the earth especially in your wicked barefoot shoes… Bliss! Delicious momments!
Comment by Valerie — November 4, 2011 @ 11:37 am
Scree84
Running is my time, I get to relax when I am out, I can think things over & let any worries go.
Comment by Scree84 — November 4, 2011 @ 11:49 am
Marianne Jackson
Trail walking connects me to hidden parts of our stunning planet and awakens all my senses. A natural mood enhancer!!
Comment by Marianne Jackson — November 4, 2011 @ 11:53 am
Jemma Byrom
i absolutley love running because it relieves my stress,allows me to take the dog and enjoy being outside at the same time!
Comment by Jemma Byrom — November 4, 2011 @ 12:18 pm
Andy Williams
Trail running keeps me fit, naturally.
Comment by Andy Williams — November 4, 2011 @ 12:54 pm
SK
Dodging roots and powering up switch backs is just the adventure I need after staring at a screen all day.
Comment by SK — November 4, 2011 @ 1:22 pm
SK
After staring at a screen all day, dodging roots and powering up switch backs is just the adventure I need.
Comment by SK — November 4, 2011 @ 1:24 pm
Becci
It is amazing how much more of the world you notice when you are running and walking in the gorgeous British countryside. Light, shade, wildlife, foliage, other walkers and runners! It’s all there, you just have to take the time to appreciate it. The combination of outdoors and exercise makes me feel the healthiest and happiest I have ever been.
Comment by Becci — November 4, 2011 @ 1:38 pm
Joy
It’s so much more exciting than running on the streets and roads. All the different textures and levels of ground under your feet make it a great challange.
Comment by Joy — November 4, 2011 @ 3:44 pm
Joy
Different textures and levels are a great challage and much more interesting than the road.
Comment by Joy — November 4, 2011 @ 3:50 pm
Beth Barrington
Nothing quite beats pounding out the miles, getting away from the grindstone and appreciating the simple things in life like the feeling that a good old fashioned trail run gives you.
Comment by Beth Barrington — November 4, 2011 @ 5:50 pm
Hazel Mock
I love jogging and walking and the bumpier the better (whilst pushing my son in his pushchair). This wonderful activity burns away the sleep deprivation and envigerates the old body. A challenge is great for the mind too (I did the London Marathon this year when my baby was 6 months old). I would love to do the Eden Marathon in 2012 and the Neo Trails would come in very handy for this.
Comment by Hazel Mock — November 4, 2011 @ 8:34 pm
Lisa Waugh
I started running after stopping smoking in January this year. I have lost nearly 4 stone in weight. My whole life has changed, i have more energy and confidence. I love pounding the pavements and the hills so i would love to win a new set of running shoes. Because i lost so much weight i have had to throw away all my old clothes and buy new so its been expensive but i never want to go back to the old me.
Comment by Lisa Waugh — November 4, 2011 @ 9:03 pm
Anna D
no tarmac, no cars or air pollution of my city run, feeling and hearing the earth underfoot!
Comment by Anna D — November 4, 2011 @ 9:04 pm
Kathryn Casbolt
Fresh air, beautiful scenery and it is doing me good
Comment by Kathryn Casbolt — November 5, 2011 @ 7:40 am
Andrew Colegate
As I prepare to run through the air,
as fast as I can,
I pull on my shoes, and strength the legs.
What does todays run hold for me?
Fresh grass, rocks and water beneath my feet,
maybe a fellow runner I may meet.
A 10 mile jog in my favourite place,
I’ll keep it to a steady pace.
My body is fit and my feet are light,
Nothing to thing about,
just whats a round me, an amazing sight.
Comment by Andrew Colegate — November 5, 2011 @ 8:05 am
Kirsten
I love the feel of the ground underfoot and the adrenaline running through my body when I run. It’s a great way to de-stress and clear your head after a long week at work.
Comment by Kirsten — November 5, 2011 @ 9:03 am
Karleen G
I just love walking and looking at the nature around me . It makes a complete break from work and allows me to get back to nature You pay attention to deatil and listen to the sound of nature.
Comment by Karleen G — November 5, 2011 @ 9:44 am
Marissa
TheForestMyLove&RivalStrainsMyToleranceTheUnexpectedInEachStepAConstantCueTrueOfAllMomentsWhenPreparationIsntPossibleIMustStayAtPresentAgain
Comment by Marissa — November 5, 2011 @ 11:32 am
Kirsten
I love the feel of the ground beneath my feet and the adrenalin rushing through my body as I run. It clears my head and removes all the stress at the end of a long week.
Comment by Kirsten — November 5, 2011 @ 11:43 am
Jimmy B
keep fit and keep control of my weight
Comment by Jimmy B — November 5, 2011 @ 12:34 pm
Isabelle B
I enjoy the fresh air and being close to nature, Walking is also another way of enjying fantastic scenery and meeting other people.
Comment by Isabelle B — November 5, 2011 @ 12:34 pm
marc
I have never found a comfortable running shoe, could this be it?
Comment by marc — November 5, 2011 @ 10:06 pm
David Pollitt
A great morning run along the beach, just the way to set yourself up for the day ahead. Fantastic views, fresh air and peace. There is nothing better to exercise the body and clear the mind.
Comment by David Pollitt — November 6, 2011 @ 10:43 am
Janice W
I hate the thought of running!! But once I am out there the world seems bigger and I love being outside and knowing I am staying fit and healthy. The best part is when I have finished and feel great!!
Comment by Janice W — November 6, 2011 @ 2:49 pm
Wilma9
I love to use the ‘Right to roam’ our beautiful countryside, no gym fees, beautiful scenery, fresh air and time to think. Following and finishing a trail gives a great sense of achievement and well being. Trail shoes sound great!
Comment by Wilma9 — November 6, 2011 @ 3:26 pm
Usha Davies
Scrambling up damp rocks, the feel of them under my feet and the view of the lake from the peak, grey like melting clay. Usha aged 8 ¼.
Comment by Usha Davies — November 6, 2011 @ 6:53 pm
Lisa
Trail walking is my favourite way to reconnect to the natural world. I remember to breathe deep the rich sweet silences, to become rooted deep deep down into the warm, soft earth, and then each step sweeps away stress and anxiety, and refills me with energy. Colours become vibrant, my sense of place in the universe is affirmed, and all that small stuff ceases to matter.
Comment by Lisa — November 6, 2011 @ 8:19 pm
becky
I love running………and would love these shoes they are fab
Comment by becky — November 6, 2011 @ 9:19 pm
SG
Roam pathways of old
Rough earth cradles new bare feet
Conscious connection
Comment by SG — November 7, 2011 @ 12:27 am
Lindsay Malone
Trail running requires me to be fully present in the moment; conscious of my movements, attune to the natural world. The rhythm and flow invigorate mind, body and soul.
Comment by Lindsay Malone — November 7, 2011 @ 7:02 am
Robyn Clarke
My new years resolution is to start running, these would be a fab motivation tool.
Comment by Robyn Clarke — November 7, 2011 @ 10:12 am
maureen pearce
I love walking and love trail walking. I like to have a good pair of shoes because I can look up at the hills and moors and look up to the sky and not worry about what my feet are doing.
Comment by maureen pearce — November 7, 2011 @ 1:56 pm
Ruth Wollerton
I love trail running because I feel at one with nature, in the fresh air with the birds singing and the springy grass beneath my feet all my stresses and worries are forgotton
Comment by Ruth Wollerton — November 7, 2011 @ 3:31 pm
Gus G
I love it because it makes me feel more connected to the world that surrounds me. To live & thrive more & more with each step.
Comment by Gus G — November 7, 2011 @ 6:08 pm
Sam Darnton
I love to just get back to nature, no noise, no technology, just relaxing sounds and getting the heart pumping on a good trek!
Comment by Sam Darnton — November 8, 2011 @ 12:36 pm
Alan Braithwaite
London doesn’t offer much opportunity to get into the wild and trail running gives me that time away from the madness to clear my head and blow away the stresses of the city.
Comment by Alan Braithwaite — November 8, 2011 @ 2:28 pm
Susan Nyunt
It is a Great Way to Escape from a Busy City Life and be at One with Nature, seeing the Wildlife that is Normally Forgotten and Appreciating the Simpler Parts of Life.
Comment by Susan Nyunt — November 8, 2011 @ 4:23 pm
Jason
Cars disappear. Worries melt away. For that moment it is only you and the crunch below your feet. The trail is magic. Hidden between trees with dirt-covered red carpet, a 30-minute vacation is forever possible. Breath deep.
Comment by Jason — November 9, 2011 @ 4:00 am
Mr Ariel Aquino
Vivobarefoot shoes has brought back joy for me to run. I love running because it focuses my mind & makes me feel young!
Comment by Mr Ariel Aquino — November 9, 2011 @ 5:47 pm
louise
freedom and quite time to be with yourself to think and be calm
Comment by louise — November 9, 2011 @ 10:19 pm
debbie smith
It gives you time to be you, and life is too short not to be you.
Comment by debbie smith — November 10, 2011 @ 10:41 pm
Sheldon Chad
Breathing the ‘high’ country. (Fresh, fragrant, sun-dappled. Never more alive.)
Comment by Sheldon Chad — November 11, 2011 @ 4:21 pm
Frances Morgan
Would love to win these as i currently don’t own a pair of trainers. They would do wonders helpping me get to my target size and tone my legs.
Comment by Frances Morgan — November 11, 2011 @ 5:08 pm
Keith b
Running trails takes total concentration and total engagement. Everything fades away but executing the next five steps. The Buddha must have run trails!
Comment by Keith b — November 12, 2011 @ 4:49 am
Ultra Bob
Life makes more sense when I run on trails and it connects the earth to my soul.
Comment by Ultra Bob — November 12, 2011 @ 6:44 am
David England
Getting out on the trails is fresh, clean, and adventurous. There’s no better way to enjoy God’s creation than standing at 14,000ft looking out across what seems to be an endless expanse of beauty.
Comment by David England — November 13, 2011 @ 10:04 pm
Samantha Smewing
As a first time runner, I have somehow agreed to an 8k run for charity in the cub grizzly in Seaton, Devon next March (2012). Having no proper running shoes for this venture, I would be eternally grateful for some proper running shoes.
Comment by Samantha Smewing — November 14, 2011 @ 9:12 pm
Sam McKavanagh
I’m fed up of there being a huge wedge between my foot and the floor that I’ running on. My life would be so much better if I could feel the ground beneath me. How can I run to my best if I can’t tell what I’m running on?
Comment by Sam McKavanagh — November 15, 2011 @ 10:18 am
Thomas Grissom
I love running unshod especially on trails. There is nothing that connects you with the Earth more than that feeling of it underfoot as you leave you worries behind.
Comment by Thomas Grissom — November 15, 2011 @ 10:19 am
Andrew Allan
I love the adventure! Looking for new routes, fresh things combined with mud and water splashing around, nothing is better!
Comment by Andrew Allan — November 15, 2011 @ 10:23 am
Rob Sloyer
I love trail running because I don’t get to do it enough, and it reminds me of home.
Comment by Rob Sloyer — November 15, 2011 @ 10:23 am
stu barfoot
i love running on trails as I get to appreciate the beauty of the countryside away from the hustle and bustle and get to be 100% me.
Comment by stu barfoot — November 15, 2011 @ 10:24 am
David, Perth
Emotional connection to an environment is cathartic after being glued to a desk. Cried like a baby once when lost in cloud, best feeling.
Comment by David, Perth — November 15, 2011 @ 10:41 am
David Herrera Rodríguez
Because i feel alive like in no other place!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by David Herrera Rodríguez — November 15, 2011 @ 11:14 am
Tijl Vandersteene
trails move me every second and every meter
every step takes me to another time and place
every stride makes the run worth it
trails are the living roads
Comment by Tijl Vandersteene — November 15, 2011 @ 11:14 am
Ruud Kampman
It’s one of those pure moment when you are really alone and completely free. There is extra energy around every corner, it feels like your body can continue forever. Floating through nature
Comment by Ruud Kampman — November 15, 2011 @ 11:23 am
David Simerly
When running along the famous C&O canal, there are times where treacherous footing can cause a lapse in the serenity of breathing, footfalls, and beautiful scenery. A pair of the Neo Trails would very much compliment my Neos.
Comment by David Simerly — November 15, 2011 @ 12:46 pm
Paul Walsh
Hitting the trails after years of pounding the roads has been like being set free, put the play back into sport and I feel like a kid again.
Comment by Paul Walsh — November 15, 2011 @ 12:50 pm
Derek
Because the stage we play on from nine to five is but a shadow of the grander theater we step out into when we move from concrete to dirt. The theater of the trail dispatches the noise of expectation and busyness, trading those things in for the quiet rustle of movement for a much greater cause. It is here where energy is expelled for a different kind of profit and where heart rates rise for all the right reasons.
Comment by Derek — November 15, 2011 @ 12:51 pm
Matt Wilkinson
Hmm…a free pair of Neo Trails would nicely compliment the Off Road High’s I’m buying for winter boots.
Comment by Matt Wilkinson — November 15, 2011 @ 12:55 pm
Deborah Post
Trail running allows you to actually go out and run and leave the rest of the world behind. No traffic, no noise, no worries. Yesterday I got to run with a deer – he beat me
Comment by Deborah Post — November 15, 2011 @ 1:05 pm
Mark Parisen
Nothing epitomizes running freedom more than trails. I can’t wait to feel all the surfaces for real beneath my feet in the Neo Trail!
Comment by Mark Parisen — November 15, 2011 @ 1:05 pm
Rachid Taibi
It makes me feel human again.
Comment by Rachid Taibi — November 15, 2011 @ 1:12 pm
Anne Vasey
Wriggling my toes in the mud makes me feel like I’m getting back to my roots…
Comment by Anne Vasey — November 15, 2011 @ 1:22 pm
Adam Miller
Since my first pair of Hackneys I haven’t look back. I walk miles and miles everyday joyfully. Thank you so very much, it is a gift.
Comment by Adam Miller — November 15, 2011 @ 1:29 pm
Nathan
I would rather suffer the pain of discipline than suffer the pain of regret.
Comment by Nathan — November 15, 2011 @ 1:44 pm
Paul Dionne
As a stay-at-home dad, running helps keep me sane. I run with friends on roads, barefoot or in Evo IIs, to socialize and relax. I run alone on trails, barefoot or with minimal shoes, to get back in touch with nature and with myself. I love running in the woods for the solace it provides. No bottles, no screaming, no diapers!
Comment by Paul Dionne — November 15, 2011 @ 2:14 pm
Jill Eley
The ground beneath my feet every step, the air in my lungs every breath, like Diana, keeper of the forests, in my mind, I am nature
Comment by Jill Eley — November 15, 2011 @ 2:27 pm
Adam Paulsen
Being outside, rain or shine, sleet or snow, running in the woods brings me back to feeling like one with nature. It is a time for me to leave everything else behind wether it be girl problems or stress from work and just feel free to run with no worries.
Comment by Adam Paulsen — November 15, 2011 @ 2:27 pm
Kathy Hunt
I started out in running shoes and kept getting injured. Now I HATE running shoes. VivoBarefoot is the only brand I can go running in!
Comment by Kathy Hunt — November 15, 2011 @ 2:32 pm
Katalin Scherer
We go walking in the woods with my children – I want them to fall in love with Earth like I did when I was a kid, so they can grow up and take care of it for us. On nice days we go barefoot on the trails and splash in streams, and its lovely time together. These are the only times my kids don’t complain that an activity takes them away from the computer/Wii/Playstation etc.
Comment by Katalin Scherer — November 15, 2011 @ 2:35 pm
Manuel
It is simply awesome!
Comment by Manuel — November 15, 2011 @ 2:36 pm
Tapio Hedman
Running and walking in nature with minimalist footwear keeps me rooted to my origins as a being within an ecosystem. I experience a heightened sense of purpose, presence, attention and the simple but very real joy of being alive.
Comment by Tapio Hedman — November 15, 2011 @ 2:48 pm
Diana Moll
Love to run and walk trail like my ancestors, its what the human body was evolved to do.
Comment by Diana Moll — November 15, 2011 @ 3:01 pm
Lupe Ollarzabal
Trail running is the only way to see Mother Nature doing what she does best; smells ,sounds, and colors.
Comment by Lupe Ollarzabal — November 15, 2011 @ 3:17 pm
Steve
Trail running is like an all you can eat buffet for your senses!
Comment by Steve — November 15, 2011 @ 3:19 pm
Christian Ravera
I love the feel of the different kinds of ground beneath my feet, and knowing that adventuring the barefoot way is so good for all of me.
Comment by Christian Ravera — November 15, 2011 @ 3:21 pm
Zachary Branigan
Trail running takes me places that no one else goes…hilltops in winter, riverbeds in summer, or deep woods in autumn. I love to imagine I am teh first person ever to stand in that spot in that way. Trail running takes me there.
Comment by Zachary Branigan — November 15, 2011 @ 3:21 pm
Cathy
With Neo Trail, you can feel the ground beneath your feet without the mess of dirt between your toes.
Comment by Cathy — November 15, 2011 @ 3:21 pm
Dig Gashinsky
Trail running is the natural movement.
Comment by Dig Gashinsky — November 15, 2011 @ 3:31 pm
Robert Hicks
Would love to sport a new pair of Neo Trails. They would be perfect for the rocky trails out here in Colorado.
Comment by Robert Hicks — November 15, 2011 @ 3:36 pm
Mladen Zagorac
Nature calls!
Comment by Mladen Zagorac — November 15, 2011 @ 4:02 pm
Ramsey Richardson
One of my training buddies and I would always run a trail that had a 1-mile downhill section at the end. It was narrow, and had lots of curves, cliffs, and wooded sections. We’d race it like two F1 cars, complete with Murray Walker race commentary. One slip in a number of spots would’ve been the end of our running, but is was so exhilarating we couldn’t stop ourselves
Comment by Ramsey Richardson — November 15, 2011 @ 4:19 pm
Leah Yarbrough
OMG, I can’t even begin to tell you why I love trail running!!! It is SO awesome to feel the earth under my feet. I love to run in woods where nature surrounds me and I feel a part of the true meaning of life. Trees are such an expression of the soul and running with them is enlightening and free. Freedom is the feeling I have when I run! Wild and FREE! Vivobarefoot shoes are AWESOME!
Comment by Leah Yarbrough — November 15, 2011 @ 4:20 pm
Alex Spencer
Hitting the trail is more than exercise for me; it is a sanctuary amidst the whirlwinds of life where I can become more attune to the things that matter most.
Comment by Alex Spencer — November 15, 2011 @ 4:26 pm
Lee Yue Yun
I love trails as they take my mind of the road ahead as i move amongst the natural wonder where there’s no competition but plain old me being free. Trail running or walking is true exercise WITH relaxation!
Comment by Lee Yue Yun — November 15, 2011 @ 4:42 pm
Ste Rumbelow
Getting out and about on my own two feet is a great way of clearing my head, keeping fit and enjoying myself. Getting closer to nature in the process is a massive bonus and makes my time out even more enjoyable.
Comment by Ste Rumbelow — November 15, 2011 @ 4:44 pm
Harshil
There are various ways to get closer to nature. For me it is to go to a trial and bask in amazement and aw struck by beauty of this wonderful planet. The peace that comes while on trial is priceless above any possession that man can aware have.
Comment by Harshil — November 15, 2011 @ 4:44 pm
Brandon Gilliam
because, every painful, dreadful, struggling step is worth it!
Comment by Brandon Gilliam — November 15, 2011 @ 4:44 pm
Lee Yue Yun
Trail running or walking is TRUE exercise WITH relaxation. It takes my mind off the road to the end and focus on what’s next. The routes are naturally crafted and different every time!
Comment by Lee Yue Yun — November 15, 2011 @ 4:47 pm
Huib
I walk and run on trails because I love to feel Mother Earth beneath my soles.
Comment by Huib — November 15, 2011 @ 4:58 pm
Helen Anderson
I always wanted to fly – to glide through air…… by the age of seven the reality hit hard that flying was the domain of the sparrow and eagle….. Boy how disappointing! But then I started to run first down the road, then across the grass, then the trail which opened up into hills, through woods and up to the tops of mountains……. it’s like running on a cushion of air – trail running to me is my way of flying!!!!!!!!
Comment by Helen Anderson — November 15, 2011 @ 5:32 pm
Shannon Allstott
I love trail running because it’s the closest I can get to flying. Leaping over rocks and branches, bounding down hills, rediscovering the joy of running like a child again.
Comment by Shannon Allstott — November 15, 2011 @ 5:35 pm
Sadanand Warrier
I like running on trails.
I have to do the unexpected.
Stop, veer, slide
skip, jump , stride.
Roads are good for the monotony of wheels
but less interesting for toes and heels.
Comment by Sadanand Warrier — November 15, 2011 @ 5:39 pm
Fergus Power
It brings me back to man’s natural state: wild, free and playful
Comment by Fergus Power — November 15, 2011 @ 5:53 pm
Chris
Living in Oregon puts me right in the middle to some of the most amazing trail running in the world.
Comment by Chris — November 15, 2011 @ 5:54 pm
Ali Hunt
Get away from it all – stresses pour off you, nature soaks in, air kisses your skin, dirt is your friend, gradient is your nemisis.
Comment by Ali Hunt — November 15, 2011 @ 8:27 pm
alison mcc
All I can say is I LOVE vivo barefoot and will NEVER wear anything else.
Comment by alison mcc — November 15, 2011 @ 8:39 pm
Natasha
To connect with nature, through all my senses.
Comment by Natasha — November 15, 2011 @ 9:22 pm
Linnea B
Fresh air in my lungs driving me forward; the earth pushing me up; a million life forms humming, buzzing, thriving together in peace while I explore being part of it all.
Comment by Linnea B — November 15, 2011 @ 10:09 pm
Thomas Pettit
Nothing makes you feel more like the world is purely yours to experience then running solo on a fresh undiscovered trail.
Comment by Thomas Pettit — November 15, 2011 @ 10:27 pm
Ketan
I love trail walking or running, because unlike a modern brand of alcoholic drink, it really does reach ‘the parts other things cannot reach’!
Comment by Ketan — November 15, 2011 @ 10:39 pm
Fierens Wim
In normal life we’re grounded by so many rules, when I run I don’t want to follow the rules … that’s why I love the trails !!
Comment by Fierens Wim — November 15, 2011 @ 10:48 pm
Daniel Austin
When I run trails, everything disappears except the sound of my heart beating, the burn in my legs and lungs, and my smile.
Comment by Daniel Austin — November 15, 2011 @ 11:13 pm
Brian Liporto
Simply put: no boundaries – natural running in a natural surrounding
Comment by Brian Liporto — November 15, 2011 @ 11:15 pm
bfootnorvegan
trail running is what it is to be human, infinitely complex, never defined in advance, being moved by what you are immersed in: pure freedom
Comment by bfootnorvegan — November 15, 2011 @ 11:27 pm
Sue
Running brings heightened awareness and a sharpness of attention to your environment. On roads it feels good. On trails, it’s intoxicating.
Comment by Sue — November 15, 2011 @ 11:58 pm
MATTHEW
A microcosm of greater life, i am forced to ground myself in the present as i slip,slide,hop,balance and react to a constantly changing world. Flowing freely
Comment by MATTHEW — November 16, 2011 @ 12:02 am
Ranan Sokoloff
Injuries kept me from experiencing the thrill of running through the woods on foggy mornings. VIVOBAREFOOT gave me a second chance at living life to its fullest.
Comment by Ranan Sokoloff — November 16, 2011 @ 1:37 am
Taku Xu
Trail running. At night. Alone. What more can I ask for?
Comment by Taku Xu — November 16, 2011 @ 1:44 am
Karin
Trail running brings me to a state of ease and calm, yet energizes and invigorates my soul. Strips me away from modernity and releases me toward nature’s embrace.
Comment by Karin — November 16, 2011 @ 2:38 am
Matt
I love trail walking to explore new surroundings and be at one with nature
Comment by Matt — November 16, 2011 @ 2:41 am
karl
i walk trails to hear the tree fall, someone has to
Comment by karl — November 16, 2011 @ 3:46 am
Satish Addanki
To get back to my roots by running the way I was designed to. To amalgamate with mother earth by feeling her embrace in every step I take.
Comment by Satish Addanki — November 16, 2011 @ 7:14 am
Richard ellis
The hard made soft, the soft made hard, the heavy made light, the long made short
Comment by Richard ellis — November 16, 2011 @ 8:58 am
Elizabeth Burch
It’s like I’m a real person, not a computer-connected robot
Comment by Elizabeth Burch — November 16, 2011 @ 1:52 pm
Jason
Getting up, out, and moving reminds me that I am human and not just a hamster on a wheel. Run or walk I feel alive when I’m on the trail.
Comment by Jason — November 16, 2011 @ 2:06 pm
Josh Uecker
I love the challenge: me vs. the trail. A bad day or full head? Dodging rocks & logs and chasing the next corner makes it fade away.
Comment by Josh Uecker — November 16, 2011 @ 2:19 pm
Ben Zerrien
Amidst falling leaves
My feet free to run and play
Dancing with the trail
Comment by Ben Zerrien — November 16, 2011 @ 3:00 pm
TimothyT
Crunching through leaves, running over rocks, damp grass licking my ankles.
I run like a kid again.
Comment by TimothyT — November 16, 2011 @ 4:19 pm
Marc Sawaya
The trail, a corkscrew forged erratic: once created of earthly tumult and now all but untouched while atop you flow over as does a stream.
Comment by Marc Sawaya — November 16, 2011 @ 6:27 pm
Matt Sparrow
Walking down the trail
Nature surrounds me with love
let Earth sooth my soul
Comment by Matt Sparrow — November 16, 2011 @ 7:40 pm
Sue C
Oh to have a decent pair of trail shoes!
I can leap like a gazelle,
Sprint like a cheetah
and act like a 5 year old.
Joy!
Comment by Sue C — November 16, 2011 @ 7:46 pm
Ruud Kampman
Flowing through nature, new energy around every corner, nothing can stop you, back to your roots, everything feels like a discovery, and you only need your own force
Comment by Ruud Kampman — November 16, 2011 @ 8:59 pm
Paul Mason
Wearing these minimalist running shoes gives me the maximum feeling as a runner my feet are stimulated and my mind is free to hear nature’s beauty and sounds on my runs….always at one with nature!
Comment by Paul Mason — November 16, 2011 @ 11:00 pm
Juanita
Running on streets, my head throbs from the constant roar of traffic, my lungs burn as I choke down the smoggy, chemical ridden air, and my body aches as each step slams onto the pavement. But trails. Running on trails is so liberating. The only sound is the lazy babbling of a nearby creek, the air is crisp and fresh, rejuvenating my entire body, and with each step the intense worries and fears of the day slowly fade away. Trails have the unique ability to connect me with nature while revitalizing me and warding off stress and anxiety. Thank you, Vibrobarefoot, for making this experience possible–and so enjoyable–for me.
Comment by Juanita — November 17, 2011 @ 12:22 am
Matthew
Trail running:
Crisp morning air, Tree’s golden and vibrant green, rays of the early morning sun. The earth beneath your feet …. Peace.
Comment by Matthew — November 17, 2011 @ 2:33 am
Karl
It is my therapy. Trail running keeps me sane.
Comment by Karl — November 17, 2011 @ 2:55 am
jc
The best exercise is the kind that moves your body through space, outside, in nature, unencumbered, using the body as it was designed.
Comment by jc — November 17, 2011 @ 4:25 am
Darragh
An hour run out and back; hail, rain or shine, mud, muck, streams and tors. My son and I turn for home the times are falling, he’s getting fitter and I need an edge.
Comment by Darragh — November 17, 2011 @ 12:35 pm
Ryan Att
There’s nothing like leaving the concrete and steel jungle behind and entering the natural beauty of the trail. The entire experience rejuvenates, regenerates and recharges. I would take the chirping of birds, babbling of streams and crisp air any day over the rumble of the streets and heavy, dirty air of the city. I return from my trail runs in a positive mood, ready to plunge back into my day. Running minimally on trails has reenergized a love for running within my soul!
Comment by Ryan Att — November 17, 2011 @ 1:15 pm
Laurinha
The soil, the trees and their roots, leaves and fruits…my feet find their rhythm and my spirit its home
Comment by Laurinha — November 17, 2011 @ 5:51 pm
Laurinha
Soil under my feet , air in my lungs and trees about: feels like home .
Comment by Laurinha — November 17, 2011 @ 6:01 pm
Levi
Stepping on the trail and letting the forest absorbing your footsteps as you pick up the pace. Flying through time and distance with noiseless strides, not disturbing the sleeping nature. The soft mother ground with the sole of your feet are melting into equilibrium. The morning dew from the nettles leaves your legs with a happy sensation what noone else can sense. Trail running is magic.
Comment by Levi — November 17, 2011 @ 6:01 pm
Craig Brown
Trail running is the best, the breath, roots and puddles beneath my feet, bonding with the dog, inhaling the woods.
Comment by Craig Brown — November 17, 2011 @ 8:42 pm
Jess
I love exploring nature by trail walking with my son (he’s 2 1/2) and look forward to bringing his sister (4 days old) along!
Comment by Jess — November 18, 2011 @ 2:22 pm
James Martin
Trails are the one place where everything can be equals, I matter as much as the deer, as the bears, me and a tree stand next to each other with nothing to worry about. All existing conceptions seem to slip away. When you envelope yourself in nature you realize you are part of it.
I found trail running after losing my love of road racing. Trail running brought my love of running back, but more importantly it changed my life and I found a love for our planet that I didn’t have before.
Feel the ground, feel your world.
Comment by James Martin — November 18, 2011 @ 2:28 pm
Eliran g
No idea. Sorry.
Obviously I”m much more creative when I am outside running…
Maybe some other time
Comment by Eliran g — November 18, 2011 @ 7:18 pm
Kyle Nichol
Feeling the ground. Not hard flat pavement but wonderful variety of textures and elevations. Not to mention the scenery is pretty awesome.
Comment by Kyle Nichol — November 18, 2011 @ 9:23 pm
Angie
Love that time we spend every week with our dogs, the trails are challenging more often than not =great workout! Engaging in outdoor activity helps the mind breathe, and footwear is of the utmost importance, I think I’m the most in need of the shoes, (please) mine are starting to wear out and I need something like the barefoot shoes I’ve had for 6 years.
Comment by Angie — November 18, 2011 @ 11:13 pm
Robbie-Lynn Nichol
I love trail running for the feel of the ground under my feet, the fresh clean air and the peace from being in nature. I love to get away from my family for a run and then come back to them feeling refreshed and new again.
Comment by Robbie-Lynn Nichol — November 19, 2011 @ 4:25 pm
Emily Pereira
I love running (especially in my vivos!) as you have the freedom to go where you want. If you fancy hills, you can do it. If you fancy woods, you can do it. Any weather, the fresh air does you good. Shame about the dog poo though.
Comment by Emily Pereira — November 20, 2011 @ 1:34 pm
helen p
i did love running until my knees gave out on me. i’m having the first new one fitted on friday, so i should be ‘up and running’ again in about a year. god….THAT long??!
Comment by helen p — November 20, 2011 @ 9:48 pm
Martin Ball
Trail walking and running is such a different experience as the scenery changes after every step you take, you see more picturesque views of nature in its true habitat.
Comment by Martin Ball — November 20, 2011 @ 11:05 pm
Eleanor Spence
What’s not to love about getting outdoors & into the ‘bush’ as we call it. That is my element..my happy place. I love the fact that my feet can take me places that no car can!.. Like the Rees-Dart track or the Routeburn track in New Zealand.. sublime! Getting back over to NZ in January and hoping to walk in barefoot shoes.
Comment by Eleanor Spence — November 21, 2011 @ 12:21 am
Virginia Hamilton
I’m an older runner. Growing up in rural Texas, I mostly ran barefoot until I moved to a city after college. I did run at school, but just in whatever shoes I had on. Then I took up running as an adult in the early 70s and bought state of the art running shoes. It was then I developed knee problems. I have always craved a thin, light shoe that would allow me the sensation of running barefoot. with some protection from the elements such as asphalt gravel and broken glass . Sadly, it is just not realistic to run barefoot on city street and urban trails. Now that the barefoot movement is really here, I’d like to try these shoes and see if they give me what I’m looking for.
Comment by Virginia Hamilton — November 21, 2011 @ 12:34 am
Svenja
I love trail running because it is natural to be running out in the woods and fields, immediately connected to Mother Earth. It’s soothing.
Comment by Svenja — November 21, 2011 @ 3:25 pm
Corey
I’m one step closer to the earth.
Comment by Corey — November 21, 2011 @ 3:45 pm
Cory Morris
Dodging past branches, wildlife and everybody else on the trail and lovin every minute of it
Comment by Cory Morris — November 21, 2011 @ 3:58 pm
Stan
Because feet weren’t meant to run on asphalt.
Comment by Stan — November 21, 2011 @ 5:48 pm
Marie
I run to keep myself alive and to remember how connected everything is.
Comment by Marie — November 21, 2011 @ 6:19 pm
matevz
I love trail running, because it reminds me of careless childhood running around everything all the time.
Comment by matevz — November 21, 2011 @ 6:57 pm
Suzanne
Because it makes me completely free and completely alive. I become an expression of the best part of myself. And it’s fun.
Comment by Suzanne — November 21, 2011 @ 9:49 pm
BRP Dave
My cousins & I grew up adventuring on trails thanks to long Philippine summers. Today, rural urbanization is wiping them out so I’ll run as much as I can before it’s too late.
Comment by BRP Dave — November 22, 2011 @ 12:34 am
Cory M
Leave everything behind and imagine life as it once was…running, hunting and living with nature
Comment by Cory M — November 22, 2011 @ 2:02 am
Tyler
Trail running is dynamic. Nothing like dominating the terrain, putting miles of savage wilderness under your feet. Add the barefoot factor, and the incredible ground feel has you consciously conquering every pebble and twig. Awesome.
Comment by Tyler — November 22, 2011 @ 2:20 am
barefootrunnerli
Simply stated, I love trail running for the bare sight, sound, smell and feel of it.
Comment by barefootrunnerli — November 22, 2011 @ 3:38 am
Soeren Knudsen
Simply and naturally the only way to feel the trail and “be one” with my balance.
Comment by Soeren Knudsen — November 22, 2011 @ 5:41 pm
Justin Spencer
I love releasing endorphins!
Comment by Justin Spencer — November 22, 2011 @ 5:57 pm
Jennifer Ayers-Gould
On the trail: leaves crunching, trees towering, deer prancing, squirrels frolicking; immersed with nature, we fuse and run as one.
Comment by Jennifer Ayers-Gould — November 22, 2011 @ 9:23 pm
cavemansQuest
Often on the trails I feel like a Tolkin character going on an adventure. Running in minimalist shoes brings me that much closer to being a barefoot Hobbit.
Comment by cavemansQuest — November 23, 2011 @ 12:53 am
Joey Sielen
I love trail running because it is the only time when i can actually breathe. On the trail, you can really taste the oxygen as it leaves the plants. When you are running you are working really hard to take in air, and when you are on the trail, it becomes easier. You really become connected with nature, from your feet hitting the dirt, to the life-giving oxygen hitting your lungs from the trees.
Comment by Joey Sielen — November 23, 2011 @ 2:30 am
Michael Stanley
I love the smell of the still damn trees/grass from last nights dew.
Comment by Michael Stanley — November 23, 2011 @ 5:38 pm
Colette Mellor
I love running away from all the stresses of everyday life & always return with a clear head & ready for anything!
Comment by Colette Mellor — November 23, 2011 @ 6:58 pm
JD Tamucci
Running in the woods calms me. The trail becomes my only focus; finally college fades away. That’s why I run. It’s my only time to relax.
Comment by JD Tamucci — November 23, 2011 @ 11:16 pm
Leonie Sanford
I love it because you escape reality for a while, until yor feet start hurting so this comp is right up my alley lol
Comment by Leonie Sanford — November 24, 2011 @ 5:11 am
Gillian Holmes
Running is the only sport that allows you to be one with nature and one with yourself.
Comment by Gillian Holmes — November 24, 2011 @ 8:25 pm
meena
I have started running to help me lose weight and i have started to enjoy it rather than see it as a chore
Comment by meena — November 24, 2011 @ 9:05 pm
aaron green
If the run is the cake then the trail is the icing . Trail running is delicious.
Comment by aaron green — November 24, 2011 @ 9:06 pm
a yaron
Trail running is nature’s true antidepressant.
Comment by a yaron — November 24, 2011 @ 9:09 pm
Adam Kaplan
Trailrunning is the cat’s pajamas.
Comment by Adam Kaplan — November 24, 2011 @ 9:41 pm
Kira Thorpe
i love to run on an autumnal trail but i always feel as slow as a snail.
But with NEO trails on my feet I’m in for an extra treat!
With directional grip, it will make a change to never slip.
And what with their perfect barefoot fit; they are bound to be a hit!
Comment by Kira Thorpe — November 24, 2011 @ 9:43 pm
Kyle
I love trail walking, because it gives me an excuse to secretly track Bigfoot.
Comment by Kyle — November 25, 2011 @ 1:31 am
Green
Feel the heartbeat through your sole.
Comment by Green — November 25, 2011 @ 9:13 am
Gwyneth
What a fantastic pair of running shoes. I’d love to win these, they would be ideal. I love trail walking as there’s nothing more vitalising than being a part of the great outdoors
Comment by Gwyneth — November 25, 2011 @ 9:39 am
jon nelson
running through the london streets on a misty winters morning makes me happy to be alive!
Comment by jon nelson — November 25, 2011 @ 2:50 pm
bobby daniel
If it were not for trails I would have quit running. I became so bored with pounding the pavement. I feel like a gazelle when I run through the woods, even if I don’t look it.
As close to nature as possible for me!
Comment by bobby daniel — November 25, 2011 @ 2:53 pm
Josh
Trail running is so freeing. When running barefoot on the trails it makes me feel like a kid again just flying threw the woods with out a care.
Comment by Josh — November 25, 2011 @ 2:56 pm
paleoirish
I am surrounded by mono-culture forestry, by walking there I can feel more compassion for the slave trees that cover our hills in a dark green quilt and grow to make our loo-paper and match-sticks. Occasionally I get to explore native woodlands too, what a gift!
Comment by paleoirish — November 25, 2011 @ 3:06 pm
Bastiaan Schellekens
I love running, because I’m a runner!!!
Comment by Bastiaan Schellekens — November 25, 2011 @ 3:07 pm
Dawn
I’m new to the sport of minimalist running and look forward to expanding from running along the beach to running up & down some trails!
Comment by Dawn — November 25, 2011 @ 3:08 pm
Jernej
Runnning on road is unnatural. You need to go off-road, you have to feel the surface bellow you, the greatest road that exists-trail. Once you go off road, you never go back on road:)
Comment by Jernej — November 25, 2011 @ 3:46 pm
Christoffer
Like life, it’s all about the ups and downs, the twists and turns, and expecting the unexpected.
Comment by Christoffer — November 25, 2011 @ 5:17 pm
Nate
Left fibular break April 2011 Army Parachuting accident, missed favorite activity, trail running. Yesterday first trail run since. TY Jesus!
Comment by Nate — November 25, 2011 @ 6:20 pm
sharo stephenson
I love the fresh air and the sense of wellbeing that comes with it!!
Comment by sharo stephenson — November 25, 2011 @ 6:29 pm
Sarah
Hiking in the Tennessee hills is when my back brain comes out for a visit, and we tackle life’s thorniest problems together. Personally, I think my back brain could visit any time, but just wants an excuse for an outing!
Comment by Sarah — November 25, 2011 @ 7:45 pm
Jerry
I love fresh air and variety on my runs. I enjoy staying fit and want to explore the world with my family. Now if you only would make the Neo Trail in a 48, because a 47 just won’t fit my size 13 American feet.
Comment by Jerry — November 25, 2011 @ 7:50 pm
Mat
N everending
E xperiences,
O verwhelming
T errain.
R unning
A mongst
I ncredible
L andscapes…
Comment by Mat — November 25, 2011 @ 8:37 pm
Nate
LeftFibularBreakApril2011ArmyParachutingAccidentMissedFavoriteActivityTrailRunningYesterdayWasFirstTrailRunSinceThankJesusForQuickHealing!
Comment by Nate — November 26, 2011 @ 3:15 am
David Bergman
I love running trails. I find it meditative because I can’t zone out for even a second or I’ll eat dirt. The terrain demands absolute attention and requires so much concentration the I have no choice but to leave everything else in life behind. I feel as though I can out-run my problems and have often found more solutions and peace through trail running than anywhere else.
Comment by David Bergman — November 26, 2011 @ 3:55 am
Cameron
Mountain trails restore me. Beneath ancient Douglas Fir, past dripping ferns, by bracken & skunk cabbage, over fallen nurse logs, through rocky streams, I run.
Comment by Cameron — November 27, 2011 @ 4:52 am
Aaron
Being a part of the movement of the forest by walking or running without the imposition of the urban and suburban world beating down on me… That’s my joy from trails.
Comment by Aaron — November 27, 2011 @ 2:35 pm
Chris
I can’t believe how much barefoot shoes have improved my posture
Comment by Chris — November 28, 2011 @ 1:05 am