for the 5th year in a row, i participated in the lake tahoe marathon events- this time the half marathon.

 

for the past 5 years it was cold in the dark morning, with a different twist.  there was 2 inches of snow on the ground, yet clear skies.  being the sierra nevada, i was hoping the snow would melt by run time. and i was glad i had chosen the half marathon because it started at 10:40am rather than 9am marathon.  that meant more time for the snow to melt. 

 

by the time i caught the bus to the start, the street had already melted, and was warm in the sun.

 

the start had about half mile of gravel, ice  and dirt, but then onto the main road and the road was quite toasty.  it was a beautiful autumn day hugging the beautiful lake tahoe with  its wonderful up and down hills.  i ran with two friends and ran, walked for a leisurely picture taking adventure.  i recommend this course to everyone.  it is my favorite running event. it ends on pope beach with a big party. it is 6200 ft elevation.

 

www.laketahoemarathon.com

 

michae

 

 

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Because Tiger's are Lean, Mean, Running Machines!!!

Because I am originally from Louisiana. Home of the LSU Fighting Tigers!!!

Because I always ran in Tigers before they became Asics!!!

Because Tiger Woods is the best golfer in the world!!!

Because of this photo. My first Overall 10K Victory of the year:

http://sports.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/RunningBarefoot/photos/view/4b67?b=27

Okay, the competition was really weak. I also cheated and ran the
first two miles in shoes as fast as I can. Then I took off my shoes
and ran the last 4.2 miles barefoot to hang on for the win. I got
there so fast they didn't even have time to put up the tape!!!

And because everybody else is Barefoot So and So, and TigerPaw sounds
much cooler!!!

TigerPaw


--- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com, "yannipapastavrou"
<yannipapastavrou@...> wrote:
>
> Tigerpaw,
> Why do you call yourself that?
> Curiously,
> Yanni.
> Barefoot runner since December 2004.
>

Yes, this kind of "footwear" are quite effective towards the casual
passerby who just assumes they are shoes. I find them uncomfortable
for walking long distances though. Excellent job! Say that on our
behalf to your daughter.

Thanks Justin...I'm planning on something just like that!  I'm going
to get her to make a pair for myself and maybe I'll have her work on
those aspects.  I think these could actually turn out to be quite
fashionable!  I explained to her that sometimes, just seeing out of
the corner of your eye something like this...you just assume that
they are full blown shoes.




--- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com, "Justin" <judd_e_boy@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi Stacie,
>
> Very impressive! I very much like that idea.  I've thought of
something
> similar so I could go barefoot without getting hassled in certain
> places.  But, where I've only thought about it, your daughter just
dove
> in and did it!
>
> Perhaps she could build on that prototype and make the strings that
go
> around the toe and heel more intricate and substantial, like the
upper,
> so as not to turn heads as Rick mentioned.
>
> Who knows, maybe your interest in barefooting can result in your
> daughter blossoming into a fashion magnate!
>
>
> Justin
>

Hi Stacie,

Very impressive! I very much like that idea.  I've thought of something
similar so I could go barefoot without getting hassled in certain
places.  But, where I've only thought about it, your daughter just dove
in and did it!

Perhaps she could build on that prototype and make the strings that go
around the toe and heel more intricate and substantial, like the upper,
so as not to turn heads as Rick mentioned.

Who knows, maybe your interest in barefooting can result in your
daughter blossoming into a fashion magnate!


Justin

Iigerpaw,
Why do you call yourself that?
Curiously,
Yanni.
Barefoot runner since December 2004.

Those are really neat! I bet she would get some looks if she wore them
in a store or a restaurant, but yes, they technically are foot
coverings.

--- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com, "Stacie" <Rungal262@...> wrote:
>
> My daughter, 13, just came in and showed me these "sandals" that she
> finished knitting.  She was having fun, but then realized they make
it
> look like you have on shoes (for the public who wants to see us in
> shoes) yet they are completely bottomless.  I thought this was pretty
> ingenious for a 13 year old!  I hope this link works below..wasn't
sure
> how to post the picture here.  I did post in the photos section under
> miscellaneous though.
>
> stacie
>
>
http://sports.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/RunningBarefoot/photos/view/4b67
> ?b=28
>

That's pretty cool. For a women to wear. I don't think I would look to
good in them though :) Here are the direct links:

http://sports.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/RunningBarefoot/photos/view/4b67?b=28

http://sports.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/RunningBarefoot/photos/view/4b67?b=29

Stacie. Thanks for putting them next to my TigerPaw Photos. I got rid
of my last pair of running shoes today. So now I have to run Barefoot
or in my Vibrams. I don't really have a choice anymore :)

TigerPaw


--- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com, Rungal262@... wrote:
>
> OK...I just checked the link that I posted, and it's the link for
the  entire
> miscellaneous section...you'll need to go to the very last picture
to see
> the sandals!!!
>
>
>
> ************************************** See what's new at
http://www.aol.com
>

Felt surprisingly strong this week, following the Omaha Marathon last
Sunday.

55.18 BF miles last week ...

http://barefootrunner.org/07weeklymileage/weekending9-30-07.htm

Cheers, ya'll!

Rick

My daughter, 13, just came in and showed me these "sandals" that she
finished knitting.  She was having fun, but then realized they make it
look like you have on shoes (for the public who wants to see us in
shoes) yet they are completely bottomless.  I thought this was pretty
ingenious for a 13 year old!  I hope this link works below..wasn't sure
how to post the picture here.  I did post in the photos section under
miscellaneous though.

stacie

http://sports.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/RunningBarefoot/photos/view/4b67
?b=28

Perhaps Chad clicked the box for "Barefoot" when he intended to click
on the "Clydesdale" box.

Have fun,
-barefoot ken bob

--- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com, "TigerPaw" <ictigers@...> wrote:
>
...
> Here is another theory about Chad. He is in the results with the 2007
> Marathon Clydesdale and Barefoot Results. So do you think he should
> have been a Clydesdale and not a Barefoot Runner??? He looks fairly
> big and they might have put him in the wrong category.
...
> TigerPaw

Yes, they're tacitly admitting that all their other running shoes
allow your foot to become weaker than it would if you ran in the Nike
Free--or ran barefoot, of course.

Nonetheless, I still might buy a pair of Nike Frees, for my winter
running. I'm a healthier runner than I have been in years, and I want
to continue running barefoot as long as I can this fall. But when it
is 10 degrees outside, I'm not going to run barefoot. I probably won't
run barefoot when it is anything below freezing, not sure yet.

I'll try running in my old lightweight aqua socks, but the newer aqua
socks I've seen all have much thicker soles than my old pair. And my
old ones will soon wear out.

Kelly in Madison WI

--- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com, "Eric Lindquist"
<distincthead@...> wrote:
>
> Well, they must simply be counting on the fact that most readers/runners
> will simply not think about their products logically, but emotionally. I
> cracked up when I read this, because yes, it is an 'inadvertent'
admission!
>
> On 9/29/07, barefootwes <refuse6@...> wrote:
> >
> >   Just thumbing through the latest issue of the RoadRunner Sports shoe
> > catalog. On page 8 we read the following below the "Nike Free 7.0"
> > ad: "...this shoe allows your foot to move in a natural motion to
> > strengthen your feet."
> >
> > I'm sure they don't mean it this way, but looking at this logically
> > they just admitted that other running shoes "allow your foot to move
> > in an unnatural motion to weaken your feet."
> >
> > Just below the 7.0 ad, the "Nike Free 3.0" ad says this model
> > "strengthens feet and enhances performance." So what do their other
> > shoes do?
> >
> > We all know the answer to that question!
> >
> > Wes
> >
> >
> >
>

I was running towards a mother and her little girl who were waiting
at a bus stop. The little girl stared and stared as I approached.
When I got close, I expected to hear some comment about my bare feet.
Instead, she said, "Mommy, that man isn't wearing pants!" I guess she
thought my running shorts were underwear!

Ryan


--- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com, Richard Geller <rgeller@...>
wrote:
>
> Children make the funniest remarks. My favorite is a little boy who
> spotted me and exlaims to his mother, "Look, ma, that man has no
feet!"
>
> Slightly (but only slightly) off topic...my wife and I were invited
to a
> wedding. The groom told my wife that I am welcome to bring my bare
feet.
> (His bride wasn't as agreeable on this point however.)
>
> But I showed them...unbeknownst to them, when I attended the
weddign,
> under my shoes I brought...my bare feet.
>
> --Richard
>
> luc_fortin68 wrote:
> >
> >
> > --- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com
> > <mailto:RunningBarefoot%40yahoogroups.com>, Elaine Bruce
<lilelil@>
> > wrote:
> >  >
> >  > My favourite was a little girl who cried out "Mummy, can I
take my
> >  > shoes off?"...I've had that sort of thing a few times,
especially
> >  > when running through parks on warm sunny days. (recruit 'em
young,
> >  > that's what I say)
> >  >
> >
> > It reminds me I once crossed a couple with their young child
walking
> > in a park. I smiled to the child and in return I received a big
smile.
> > After passing them I turned my head and smiled to child again and
then
> > the child was starting running in my direction. The mom and I had
a
> > good laugh.
> >
> >
>

I made myself a couple of running shirts a couple of years ago using
those iron-on transfer sheets. The first one just had some pics of
bare feet with www.runningbarefoot.org on the bottom. The other one
said "It Takes Balls To Run Barefoot!" with some bare feet and the
website on the bottom. That shirt gets a lot of comments!

Ryan
Vancouver (the other Vancouver)
Washington (the other Washington)
with balls (the other ball!)


--- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com, "Laura" <bareshersole@...>
wrote:
>
>
> I hear y'all!  Now, I've only been bare for 6 months, so I'm sure
I've
> not heard nearly the repetoire of reaction that's waiting for me out
> there in my future...
>
> but - I just like to remind myself that I'm not running (much less
> running barefoot) for anyone but myself.  And, the typical person
who
> shouts out derrogetory refuse is usually someone who couldn't run a
mile
> in any shoe version if they tried!
>
> But I hear you, Elaine, on the potential safety issues we girly-folk
> face by adding yet another "reason" for people to "mess" with us.
I do
> think about it sometimes, and am always armed with my pepper spray
no
> matter what (except for organized races).
>
> I was thinking it's about time for a statement shirt too.  Rick
wears
> his faithfully (pun intended), and I bet it "helps" answer questions
> before they even come out of people's mouths - either in question
format
> or ridicule formate.  I'm thinking of just a t-shirt with a windy
path
> of barefoot prints wandering all around it.  :)  Or maybe "Bare Is
> Better"...
>
> Maybe Rick or Ken will weigh in as a couple of guys who do "dress
for
> the part"...
>

Duuuude! You're wearing the 'originals!' (from a Goth).

You're more of a man than I am! (from a policeman).

I wish I could do that! (from some lady.)

Just thumbing through the latest issue of the RoadRunner Sports shoe
catalog.  On page 8 we read the following below the "Nike Free 7.0"
ad:  "...this shoe allows your foot to move in a natural motion to
strengthen your feet."

I'm sure they don't mean it this way, but looking at this logically
they just admitted that other running shoes "allow your foot to move
in an unnatural motion to weaken your feet."

Just below the 7.0 ad, the "Nike Free 3.0" ad says this model
"strengthens feet and enhances performance."  So what do their other
shoes do?

We all know the answer to that question!

Wes

First of all, I would like to thank all those who have given to Soles
For Souls to help the Kansas City Rescue Mission. During my first
barefoot marathon of three in Omaha last weekend, I had a wonderful
reception and gracious Omaha-ians gave both from their pockets and
their promised prayers.

We have made a wonderful start toward the $10,000 goal.

So far, online giving has equalled $550 -- cash donations are at
approximately $250, and one corporate pledge of $250 has come in for
a total of $1050. So, we are over one-tenth of our way to the "finish
line" with 5 weeks to go!

For those who have given ... thank you so much! Many lives will be
touched by your gracious giving.

I would like to challenge each and every one of you on this email
distribution to consider giving $5 toward the goal. If everyone
stepped up and gave $5, we would surpass our goal of $10,000.

If you would like to remain anonymous to KCRM (to not receive their
future mailings and such) please consider sending what you can to:

Barefoot Rick
603 NE Clubhouse Drive
Lee's Summit, Missouri 64086

Otherwise, please consider giving through KCRM's website or send a
check directly to KCRM, 1520 Cherry St., KCMO 64108. This way, your
donation will of course be tax deductable (PLEASE BE SURE TO PUT
SOLES FOR SOULS IN THE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BOX).

Here is a link to their site:
http://www.kcrm.org/ (Click on the Donate Online button in the left
nav bar)

Thank you so much for your help, and God bless!

Barefoot Rick

Info:
http://www.barefootrunner.org/kcrm/kcrm.htm

Children make the funniest remarks. My favorite is a little boy who
spotted me and exlaims to his mother, "Look, ma, that man has no feet!"

Slightly (but only slightly) off topic...my wife and I were invited to a
wedding. The groom told my wife that I am welcome to bring my bare feet.
(His bride wasn't as agreeable on this point however.)

But I showed them...unbeknownst to them, when I attended the weddign,
under my shoes I brought...my bare feet.

--Richard

luc_fortin68 wrote:
>
>
> --- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:RunningBarefoot%40yahoogroups.com>, Elaine Bruce <lilelil@...>
> wrote:
>  >
>  > My favourite was a little girl who cried out "Mummy, can I take my
>  > shoes off?"...I've had that sort of thing a few times, especially
>  > when running through parks on warm sunny days. (recruit 'em young,
>  > that's what I say)
>  >
>
> It reminds me I once crossed a couple with their young child walking
> in a park. I smiled to the child and in return I received a big smile.
> After passing them I turned my head and smiled to child again and then
> the child was starting running in my direction. The mom and I had a
> good laugh.
>
>

That's understandable about the chip and ankle strap. That happened to
me twice this year before I bought an ankle strap. As long as Benny
ran the race barefoot and we have his finishing photo then it looks
like he is the sixth barefoot runner.

Here is another theory about Chad. He is in the results with the 2007
Marathon Clydesdale and Barefoot Results. So do you think he should
have been a Clydesdale and not a Barefoot Runner??? He looks fairly
big and they might have put him in the wrong category.

http://www.onlineraceresults.com/race/view_race.php?race_id=6616

Nobody mentioned anything about my comment on the TigerPaw Fan Club.
Now that was funny!!!

TigerPaw


--- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com, "Ken Bob Saxton" <KenBob@...>
wrote:
>
> No wonder he didn't stay for the awards!
>
> By the way, the Benny that contacted me is not in the results, since
> he didn't wear his chip on an ankle strap (it was in his pocket), so
> he didn't get official results.
>
> have fun,
> -barefoot ken bob
>
> --- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com, "TigerPaw" <ictigers@>
> wrote:
> >
> > I think there might have been just six barefooters in Omaha. Here
> are
> > Chad Novak's pictures in the Marathon. Unless there is a mixup then
> it
> > looks like he wore shoes:
> >
> > http://www.asiorders.com/view_user_event.asp?
> EVENTID=26417&BIB=302&LNSEARCH=1
> >
> > TigerPaw
> >
> >
> > --- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com, "Ken Bob Saxton" <KenBob@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > I was just contacted by Barefoot Benny, which raises the count of
> > > barefooter in Omaha to 7!
> > >
> > > Omaha Marathon (2007 September 23) Saxton
> > > <http://runningbarefoot.org/?p=758>
> > >
> > > Have fun,
> > >
> > > -barefoot ken bob
> > >
> >
>

"Barechested" not "Barefootted"
An easy mistake to make.


wrote:
>
> No wonder he didn't stay for the awards!
>
> By the way, the Benny that contacted me is not in the results, since
> he didn't wear his chip on an ankle strap (it was in his pocket), so
> he didn't get official results.
>
> have fun,
> -barefoot ken bob
>
> --- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com, "TigerPaw" <ictigers@>
> wrote:
> >
> > I think there might have been just six barefooters in Omaha. Here
> are
> > Chad Novak's pictures in the Marathon. Unless there is a mixup then
> it
> > looks like he wore shoes:
> >
> > http://www.asiorders.com/view_user_event.asp?
> EVENTID=26417&BIB=302&LNSEARCH=1
> >
> > TigerPaw
> >
> >
> > --- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com, "Ken Bob Saxton" <KenBob@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > I was just contacted by Barefoot Benny, which raises the count of
> > > barefooter in Omaha to 7!
> > >
> > > Omaha Marathon (2007 September 23) Saxton
> > > <http://runningbarefoot.org/?p=758>
> > >
> > > Have fun,
> > >
> > > -barefoot ken bob
> > >
> >
>

There's a video on Scott Jurek's blog when he won last year's event
too.  It goes into the history of the event - and gives you an insight
into how the Greek people are proud of their past and gives a sense of
their famous hospitality!

http://www.scottjurek.com/blog/

Enjoy,

Yanni.
Barefoot runner since December 2004.
PS I'm half Greek - (from the waist downwards, which explains why I
run barefoot ;-)  )

wrote:
>
> Looks like BFT helped crew his friend Scott Jurek to victory!
>
> http://www.spartathlon.gr/main.html
>
> Ted, what do you do when you crew?
>
> Justin
>
>
> --- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com, "Ken Bob Saxton" <KenBob@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Wealth can be measured by how much you can live without.
> >
> > Have fun,
> > -barefoot ken bob
> >
> > --- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com, "pieter_hogendoorn"
> > <pieter_hogendoorn@> wrote:
> > >
> > > I was walking in a poor, rural area in Spain a year ago. I speak
> > > spanish. One of the elder warned me that there were lots of
> stones on
> > > the trail. I said it wasn't a problem. He looked puzzling at my
> feet
> > > and asked where I came from. I say 'The Netherlands'. He
> replied 'but
> > > that is a rich country, isn't it?' and looked very confused
> > >
> > > :-)
> >
>

That must be Benny. The finish time is the same he reported to me!

Have fun,
-barefoot ken bob

--- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com, Barefoot Julian
<barefootjulian@...> wrote:
>
>   Here is the other barefoot runner that I passed.  I can't really
> read what his number is but according to the time on the clock I
> can't find him in the results.
>
http://www.asiorders.com/view_user_photo.asp?
PID=&EVENTID=26417&PWD=&ID=40241916&FROM=browser&START=769&SHOW=48&CAT=1
55006&SUB=0
>
> -Barefoot Julian
\

No wonder he didn't stay for the awards!

By the way, the Benny that contacted me is not in the results, since
he didn't wear his chip on an ankle strap (it was in his pocket), so
he didn't get official results.

have fun,
-barefoot ken bob

--- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com, "TigerPaw" <ictigers@...>
wrote:
>
> I think there might have been just six barefooters in Omaha. Here
are
> Chad Novak's pictures in the Marathon. Unless there is a mixup then
it
> looks like he wore shoes:
>
> http://www.asiorders.com/view_user_event.asp?
EVENTID=26417&BIB=302&LNSEARCH=1
>
> TigerPaw
>
>
> --- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com, "Ken Bob Saxton" <KenBob@>
> wrote:
> >
> >
> > I was just contacted by Barefoot Benny, which raises the count of
> > barefooter in Omaha to 7!
> >
> > Omaha Marathon (2007 September 23) Saxton
> > <http://runningbarefoot.org/?p=758>
> >
> > Have fun,
> >
> > -barefoot ken bob
> >
>

Looks like BFT helped crew his friend Scott Jurek to victory!

http://www.spartathlon.gr/main.html

Ted, what do you do when you crew?

Justin


--- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com, "Ken Bob Saxton" <KenBob@...>
wrote:
>
> Wealth can be measured by how much you can live without.
>
> Have fun,
> -barefoot ken bob
>
> --- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com, "pieter_hogendoorn"
> <pieter_hogendoorn@> wrote:
> >
> > I was walking in a poor, rural area in Spain a year ago. I speak
> > spanish. One of the elder warned me that there were lots of
stones on
> > the trail. I said it wasn't a problem. He looked puzzling at my
feet
> > and asked where I came from. I say 'The Netherlands'. He
replied 'but
> > that is a rich country, isn't it?' and looked very confused
> >
> > :-)
>