Paralyzed Woman to Prepares For Marathon

by TonyDasilva April 23, 2012 Barefoot Running

A paralyzed woman is to become the first to take on the London Marathon in a bionic suit. Claire Lomas, 32, from Eye Kettleby, near Melton, will be attempting to complete the 26-mile route in her ReWalk suit after being left paralysed from the chest down following a horse riding accident in 2007. The mother [...]

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SURPRISE! It’s a Fail Friday! The Ultimate Treadmill Fails Compilation

by TonyDasilva April 6, 2012 Barefoot Running
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I couldn’t help bringing back Fail Friday’s this week because of this video. A huge thanks to Katie Urso for sending this my way. Watch the clip below and you’ll see why. – Tony

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Review: The Saucony Kinvara 2

by TonyDasilva April 5, 2012 Barefoot Running
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Saucony has recently released the Kinvara 2, which our New Haven location has a fresh helping of. It’s the answer for those that want to either ease into minimalist running or just take one step towards it and stay put. I’m a runner, yes, but let me say I’m not out there daily. I’m a casual [...]

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TB’s Pick of the Week: Spring 2012 VIBRAM FIVE FINGERS

by TonyDasilva March 5, 2012 Barefoot Running
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We are fans of barefoot running over here at Trailblazer and were pretty excited when we started opening the new styles of Vibram FiveFingers recently. We especially loved the Seeya and the Spyridon. Check out our two favorites below! The Vibram Five Fingers SeeYa for Men in Black/Dayglow is an ultra-streamlined performance shoe for ultra-serious [...]

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5 Tips For Surviving Your First Run In Vibrams

by TonyDasilva March 2, 2012 Barefoot Running
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There’s something about running in Vibrams that makes you want to run farther. Unfortunately, for most new Vibram wearers, this feeling can often lead to the dreaded sore calves that are the trademark of doing Too Much Too Soon (TMTS). The problem is that it just feels so good to run with light feet that [...]

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A Vibram Five Fingers Introduction

by TonyDasilva January 25, 2012 Barefoot Running
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Vibram FiveFingers isn’t a product, it’s a community. And when we asked you to help us make a video introducing newcomers to Vibram FiveFingers, boy did you deliver. By the end we had over a thousand submissions, and picking 100 finalists was no easy task. All finalists received 2 pairs of VFF’s, and one lucky [...]

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Gear Guide: The Merrell Trail Glove

by TonyDasilva September 1, 2011 Barefoot Running

Check out the new Merrell barefoot collection! These low profile shoes allow you to strengthen, stimulate and realign your body naturally. The Merrell Barefoot Trail Glove for Men combines a Vibram® sole, an ultra-lightweight upper and synthetic leather foot sling that fits like a glove. Merrell Trail Glove Olive – Men’s Price: $110.00   Merrell [...]

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Vibram FiveFingers Barefoot Running Clinic and Giveaway in New Haven

by TonyDasilva August 8, 2011 Barefoot Running

Join us next Wednesday in our New Haven store at 6pm for a fun Vibram FiveFingers clinic, demo, and shoe giveaway!

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Vibram FiveFingers KomodoSport LS’s Now Available for Pre-Order

by TonyDasilva July 7, 2011 Barefoot Running
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The newest addition to the Vibram FiveFingers fitness line is the KomodoSport Lace (LS) and it’s available for pre-order right now! The KomodoSport LS offers all the benefits of the Vibram Fivefingers KomodoSport along with the speed lacing system to accommodate wider feed and higher insteps. Pre-order your Komodosport LS’s right now! Other benefits include [...]

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Trailblazer’s Barefoot Footwear Comparison

by TonyDasilva June 28, 2011 Barefoot Running
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Not sure which barefoot shoe is right for you? Take a look at our gear guide below and see which style is the best fit for your foot. Merrell Barefoot Glove New Balance Minimus Trail Vibram FiveFingers KomodoSport These low profile shoes allow you to strengthen, stimulate and realign your body naturally. A light and [...]

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Review: New Balance Minimus Trail

by TonyDasilva June 7, 2011 Barefoot Running
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The Outside Blog just did a pretty good analysis and review of our new New Balance Minimus shoe. We have them online and in all of our Trailblazer store locations. Chack out the review and come in for a fitting. – Tony Take some fashion cues from a sticky-sole river shoe, sprinkle a dose of [...]

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The Vibram FiveFingers Speed is Here!

by TonyDasilva June 6, 2011 Barefoot Running
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You asked for it, you got it. The Vibram FiveFingers Speed is now available not only in the USA, but right here at Trailblazer! The Vibram FiveFingers Speed in black for men is based on a unique new platform offering you reliable ground feedback and a confortable 3mm polyurethane insole that’s thickest under the ball. [...]

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Trailblazer and Vibram at the CFPA Gear Expo

by TonyDasilva May 4, 2011 Barefoot Running
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Jon Vinet and Trailblazer were part of the CFPA Outdoor Gear Expo & Silent Auction last week, at Wesleyan University. Jon took the time to hold a clinic and introduce Vibram FiveFingers to people that hadn’t seen them before. Can you imagine?! So, take a look at our day and the clinic Jon held below.  – Tony Jon [...]

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Vibram FiveFingers Interview With Jon Vinet

by TonyDasilva April 28, 2011 Barefoot Running
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Trailblazer has been working with Jon Vinet and the Pursuit Brand Equity Group for a while now. So, we thought it would be great to share some of the questions many of you have about Vibram and barefoot running, together. Take a look at some of the more detailed questions about the brand itself, getting [...]

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My New Vibram Bikila LS’s

by TonyDasilva April 21, 2011 Barefoot Running
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I just got a pair of the new  Vibram Bikila LS’s and took them for a spin around the office. Check out some of my work day below. – Tony

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Chris McDougall’s Naked Book Tour (Born to Run)

by TonyDasilva April 14, 2011 Barefoot Running
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Author Christopher McDougall is beginning a cross-country “Naked Tour” to coincide with the paperback release of his blockbuster book Born to Run. The “Naked Tour” will include barefoot runs, demos and “cabarets”. These part seminar/part show cabarets will feature an impressive group of luminaries from the barefoot running community and of course give folks an [...]

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Vibram Debuts: Robots, Naked People, and the Bikila Microsite

by TonyDasilva March 15, 2011 Barefoot Running
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Remember Vibram’s naked ads? Well, it took a lot more time to perfect it than meets the eye. Take a look at the video below documenting the process, from scraps to real life. – Tony Vibram FiveFingers launched a video this week detailing the making of its controversial barefoot running microsite describing the Bikila. At www.youarethetechnology.com, two [...]

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