Thanks, Jon, for the thoughtful analysis and KenBob quote. I admit I haven't stopped thinking about your invitation and suggestions since you made them. My...
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mark_langley
Dec 1, 2005 11:09 am
Well done, Sir. To add to what others have been saying, this is what the Posers call "landing over the center of gravity" -- an essential element of Pose...
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mark_langley
Dec 1, 2005 11:20 am
When I was growing up we had Dalmation dogs. The most interesting thing about them is the way they trot. They can trot at an even, regular and pretty fast...
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mark_langley
Dec 1, 2005 11:37 am
"Greek distance runner Yiannis Kouros scored a sensational victory in the Cliff Young Australian Six-Day Race on Saturday at Colac, smashing both the world...
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sanjay5goel
Dec 1, 2005 5:05 pm
In the past few weeks I have had a few runs at freezing and below freezing temps. Ran successfully for 35 - 40 minutes for a couple of times at 28F with ...
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Barefoot Rick
rroeber
Dec 1, 2005 5:17 pm
Sanjay - There could be any number of reasons why you reacted that way to the cold. Each person is different, of course, as well as their respective...
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Marc M. McLellan
marcmmclellan
Dec 1, 2005 5:31 pm
I've noticed in this situation, which happens to me from time to time, my feet feel like they are struggling to keep up with my body. My body is leaning...
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Brian Dickey
sls1j
Dec 1, 2005 5:49 pm
I've been running for about 15 years and been barefoot for one and a half years. However last winter I was in southern California so snow wasn't a problem. ...
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yannipapastavrou
yannipapasta...
Dec 1, 2005 8:01 pm
Just wondering, what the best time for a run is? I often run in the evening, sometimes back from work. I find it hard to motivate myself to run TO work in the...
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Barefoot Ted
wildmountain...
Dec 1, 2005 9:06 pm
The press of my foot to the earth springs a hundred affections, They scorn the best I can do to relate them. B, BT -- One foot at a time. One sole at a time....
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Ken Bob Saxton
runbarefoot
Dec 1, 2005 9:27 pm
I like to run to work, occassionally, but it isn't difficult to find a "good" excuse not to. After getting to work, having a snack, and washing up or showering...
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Barefoot Rick
rroeber
Dec 2, 2005 12:11 am
I can dig it!!!! BR ... They scorn...
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Ken Bob Saxton
runbarefoot
Dec 2, 2005 12:20 am
I scorn thorns... Have fun, -barefoot ken bob ... They scorn...
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Ryan - Barefoot in Va...
ardydub
Dec 2, 2005 1:44 am
Its been said by hunters that to warm your head, hike uphill, and to warm your feet, hike downhill. I always wondered if there was any truth to that! This week...
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Ryan - Barefoot in Va...
ardydub
Dec 2, 2005 1:45 am
... Hey! I have noticed the same thing! Quicker steps, "shorter" strides (by my thinking, even if not measurably shorter) and just "putting down and picking...
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Ken Bob Saxton
runbarefoot
Dec 2, 2005 2:51 am
And very comforting to know, since some of us will be running the Tucson Marathon, and Half-Marathon, downhill, starting at about 40 degrees F. I'm looking...
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dwrightiii2001
Dec 2, 2005 3:37 am
Yanni, For me, morning running is the best. It invigorates the body for the day (especially during winter) and gives you a sense of accomplishment to start the...
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Barefoot Ted
wildmountain...
Dec 2, 2005 4:43 am
I prefer early evening just before sunset. I especially like running directly into the sun. Gives me a second wind for the rest of the day. Furthermore,...
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Lauren Jaworski
gymn010
Dec 2, 2005 5:51 am
I'd vote for Yes, Race! I like racing because you get to come together with other people who enjoy the same activity as you, and I find it inspiring not to...
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Lauren Jaworski
gymn010
Dec 2, 2005 6:07 am
The time for my runs changes with the season! During the summer (well, April through September, pretty much), its often 100 degrees with 100% humidity here in...
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yannipapastavrou
yannipapasta...
Dec 2, 2005 10:43 am
Well, I woke up bright and awake, half an hour before my alarm clock, so I figured I'd give it a go and run the 8 and a bit miles to work! The total journey...
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Barefoot Rick
rroeber
Dec 2, 2005 1:41 pm
to all running Tucson this weekend!!!! BR...
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Barefoot Rick
rroeber
Dec 2, 2005 1:43 pm
Great way to start off the day and your 2nd year of barefoot running, Yanni! Congrats! Looking forward to your 1 year report! BR ... clock, ... work! ... mark....
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Ken Bob Saxton
runbarefoot
Dec 2, 2005 2:10 pm
happYANNIversary! Have fun, -barefoot ken bob ... clock, ... work! ... mark. ... is ... days, ... amusing ... gives ... stressed ... end ... Bingo! ... ...
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Richard Geller
rgeller3403
Dec 2, 2005 2:23 pm
Yanni, what a thrill. Congratulations! I very much enjoy hearing about your experiences and I love your upbeat approach. --Richard...
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tetsujin87@...
tetsujin87
Dec 2, 2005 5:26 pm
Congratulations to you and your feet. Having RunningBarefooters from England to New Zealand ensures that none of us ever feel like lonely oddballs as was...
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Barefoot Ted
wildmountain...
Dec 2, 2005 7:03 pm
Dude!!! -- One foot at a time. One sole at a time. One hell of a good time. Barefoot Ted's Adventures www.BarefootTed.com [Non-text portions of this message...
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Richard Geller
rgeller3403
Dec 2, 2005 7:50 pm
I realized today as I ran that I place each support leg a bit differently as I "fall forward" in my running. My feeling is that this is linked to differences...
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tetsujin87@...
tetsujin87
Dec 2, 2005 8:32 pm
Me too and I think my right leg is a little longer and might be causing the right foot splaying and abrasions on the right ball of the foot except, it seems,...
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Barefoot Rick
rroeber
Dec 4, 2005 9:04 pm
I had a lot of fun running this week! It was only 39 miles but the average temp was 30 degrees with temps as low as 24 and as hight as 35. It seemed fitting to...
