sounds like a fabulous run, michae. it is awesome when the miles fly like that. do you have plans to run with the old racing buds now? ... From: michae...
Physical therapists aren't physicians, they are the hands-on folks who supervise rehab. Exercises, stretching, massage, etc. They are in a much better position...
Howdy all! I joined to ask this question, but will undoubtedly stay for all of the cool people chatting here about BF running! Question is at the end, so bear...
Other than VFF's, I've been wearing Saucony Bullets. They are like my old XC spikes without a plate and have a very thin sole. Roomy toe box too and a...
I bought a pair of Merrell Mootopia moc-boots a few years back. With the insole removed they're about as minimal as you can get. Really hard to find...
thanks for asking, i have no plans to continue with them, i'm not a planner, more spontaneous.... ________________________________ From: karrie humphries...
thanks ryan, it pretty much eliminated the metatarsal abrasions I was getting on longer runs when race photos portrayed a splaying foot on my longer (1-cm)...
I know, I know ... after 66 marathons and the last 48 marathons barefoot, so what, right? Well, anyway, just in case anyone is interested here's the stats. Not...
Well ho hum, Just another "Congratulations!!" That's fabulous! Jan Trying-to be -F-or -VFF-when it's cold (yes I am a wimp)-but-dammit- pulled-my-rt. calf...
... Is this exciting or what? We may finally have a fertile seed in the medical community who can help "spread the infection" of barefooting into the domain of...
I actually own those. Super-posh and great for vertical ice and lower 48 mteering, but my ankles roll in them if the terrain is even slightly rocky/rooty. ......
shoe cushion? zero. i'm rehabbing from an ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair. it's only been 6 months since my surgery, early days yet, so i'm not fully...
Hi Karrie! Are you a gambler? Want to wager something? I bet in two years or so, you will be posting comments on here that say something like: "I went on an...
I usually have to maintain a professional, business like appearance at work. I absolutely love my latest "dress" shoes. I found a pair of slip-ons at Target...
So last Friday I waited around almost all day for the rain to slow down. Its been raining up here the way we usually lie to folks about just to discourage the...
I'm able to run over a variety of terrain including sharp gravel and rocks, without pain, largely because it forces me into a very soft landing. My foot pain,...
Hey guys still read the posts daily and I am week two of c25k. Talk about taking it slow!! Here in Arkansas it has turned a little cold, not freezing but...
Twisting is a very effective way to wear out skin since it often occurs with more body weight on the foot than sliding. Everyone, depending on fitness,...
there are also the blisters from stepping on a rock. its happened to me several times, where somewhere in the middle of my run, all the sudden i have a...
In my profession I often get bulletins about up-coming continuing education classes on various topics. Today there was one about religious accommodation in the...
Hey, Ross! It really IS possible to learn to run without rubbing away much skin on the feet. So, yes, the abrasion problem is some kind of error that can be...
I had the same problem with my VFFs - they pulled my toes out more than they wanted to, which created tension, which creates problems. Remember: Relax, relax,...
Mucho years ago, I worked with a guy who was a part-time phys ed & racquetball coach at the local university. Sometimes we would go on midnight runs after our...