I tried starting out barefoot this morning. I think that's a much better way to go. It's a much easier to start with barefoot form than to make the...
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Gene Gugliotta
thinnmann
Jun 1, 2007 1:57 pm
Asking what is "normal" around here is a very loaded question :) But consider that you might be pushing off too hard rather than just lifting and falling...
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Ken Bob Saxton
runbarefoot
Jun 1, 2007 3:21 pm
I agree that people often tense up when they see rough asphalt or sharp stones, and that the tension is often the cause of the pains/injuries. Just watch for...
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Ken Bob Saxton
runbarefoot
Jun 1, 2007 3:42 pm
Jeffrey, Look forward to running with you again Jeffrey. I've added the event to my upcoming events. http://barefootkenbob.com/ See you there, and maybe before...
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Ken Bob Saxton
runbarefoot
Jun 1, 2007 3:55 pm
Jeffrey, or anyone else, if you're interested, there's also a 5K race in Manhatten Beach the day before. They even invite us to run barefoot! ...
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sanjay5goel
Jun 1, 2007 4:06 pm
he!he! This reminds me that I too sometimes run by just staring at the horizon blankly. Because I can still see/feel the trail/surroundings with peripheral...
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luc_fortin68
Jun 1, 2007 5:19 pm
... I just bought a pair of TEVA Men's Proton 3 http://www.teva.com/ProductDetails.aspx?g=m&categoryID=338&productID=6309&model=Proton+3 ...
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victoriapatt@...
vpat99
Jun 1, 2007 6:59 pm
I've been barefooting since Jan. 1 this year and walking 20 minutes a day since April 18. Except I skipped most of last week because of the pain. It has gone...
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luc_fortin68
Jun 2, 2007 1:03 am
... Do not take me wrong when I say I like them I mean it's an alternative when it is too cold. In summer my feet are getting too sweaty for my taste. I think...
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luc_fortin68
Jun 2, 2007 1:07 am
... Ted, Would it be possible to order a kit with both type of straps (hemp and leather)? I think it would make a nice birthday gift that I could give to...
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michae
heymichae
Jun 2, 2007 4:20 am
when i was running the tucson marathon, i talked with two guys that were taking turns doing this: one was leading with eyes open, and one was holding on to the...
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michae
heymichae
Jun 2, 2007 4:26 am
i don't know the origins of flipflops but they may have been around for a long time also... ... From: Barefoot Ted <ted@...> To:...
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Barefoot Ted
barefoot_ted
Jun 2, 2007 4:33 am
I am quite sure you are right about that. However, I don't recommend trying to run 100 miles in the mountains in flip-flops. For that, you need an ingenious...
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michae
heymichae
Jun 2, 2007 4:35 am
i've ran alot of miles in flip flops... i used to carry them for off roading, cuz i got tired of goathead thorns, and these other thorns that would gang up...
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michae
heymichae
Jun 2, 2007 4:41 am
i, along with many others in this group, proudly extole the winter exploits of barefoot rick to those not hip to barefoot running. happily i haven't had...
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michae
heymichae
Jun 2, 2007 4:53 am
everything is second hand unless one personally experiences it. ... From: Patrick Mahoney <pat@...> To: RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
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michae
heymichae
Jun 2, 2007 5:09 am
many things are discovered on LSD. in fact i just heard the author of a book on the western discoverer of DNA state that said person was on altered...
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michae
heymichae
Jun 2, 2007 5:13 am
lets hope its the beginning... ... From: Barefoot Rick <rroeber@...> To: RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2007 9:11:38 AM Subject:...
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michae
heymichae
Jun 2, 2007 5:15 am
rick, completely outta control, and quite inpiring. ... From: Barefoot Rick <rroeber@...> To: RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2007...
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tetsujin87@...
tetsujin87
Jun 2, 2007 5:34 am
Interesting flipflop experiences. I wore 'em last year in four trail races (5K/10mi/13mi/50mi) and a rough road marathon. I seem to have to squeeze them...
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victoriapatt@...
vpat99
Jun 2, 2007 12:31 pm
Flipflops have been around my whole life and that's a loooong time. But I have to say the BFT Huaraches are great. Victoria...
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Jeffrey Ferris
jferris1955
Jun 2, 2007 2:07 pm
Excellent! I'm doing a 5K in Nahant with shod friends on Friday evening the 15th. Flying out with my wife Anne on Saturday. She hasn't decided if she will...
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Karin
trikarin
Jun 2, 2007 3:58 pm
Ted and anyone else who has tried the huaraches - I am thinking this may be the answer to my IM quandary. I was going to cut the soles out of aqua socks but I...
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Barefoot Ted
barefoot_ted
Jun 2, 2007 4:44 pm
I know that we are breaking a big rule here talking about...not exactly shoes (barefoot police, thank you for you indulgence). And furthermore, I DO have a...
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Ken Bob Saxton
runbarefoot
Jun 2, 2007 8:05 pm
The rules are really more like guidlines, and I certainly hope that the "barefoot police" never make themselves as obnoxious as most "Shoe Police". We're not...
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beardedyoungman
Jun 2, 2007 8:13 pm
You should get three pairs of loose socks instead of wearing those thing inside the Neos if you get them! If you got the insulated Neos I'm sure it would be...
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Ken Bob Saxton
runbarefoot
Jun 2, 2007 8:17 pm
During the last few miles of the Saddleback Half Marathon on Memorial Day, one man caught up with me, and was making a horrible pounding racket with his shoes....
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Barefoot Ted
barefoot_ted
Jun 2, 2007 9:41 pm
I have started a new Google Group (forum) titled: Huaraches - Indigenous Running Sandals http://groups.google.com/group/huaraches The mission of the group is...
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luc_fortin68
Jun 3, 2007 2:22 am
... I bought those that aren't insulated. I've been able tu run outdoor almost all winter (was a bit too cold and icy for my taste in January and February)...
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Barefoot Susie
boxsquatter
Jun 3, 2007 3:41 am
Ran the 5K today. I was pretty disappointed. When I crossed the finish line, I knew I could have gone either faster or longer. The LSD runs have helped me...
