That is a cool shoe. I think others who are looking for something to protect their feet (albeit, the best option, in my opinion, is to build up your feet by...
i have 2 questions: 1) although i have never got warts from going barefoot recently, i remember that i got them once when i was younger from a swimming pool or...
For some reason this reminded me of a pair of shoes John Loeshorn described to me. I thought I remembered them also being called "tigers". But, actually.....
... <runbarefoot1@v...> wrote ... I went to the doctor and stretched my arm over my head, and told the doctor it hurts when I do this. The doctor said, "Then...
With regard to the Japanese straw sandals, I knew a guy whose major training undertaking for that year's Ironman Japan was climbing up Mt. Fuji three times in...
Hydration! Hydration! Hydration! I often forget the basics, and have to be reminded. Actually, I used to use a quote too freguently that I would harangue my...
Although I didn't think of it at the time, Barefoot Ken's explanation of the natural adaption of ChiRunning form to running barefoot made me realize that a ...
When I've ran with him, he has been in slip on sandals, not the flip flop type. I guess you would call those bite sandals. rick tetsujin87@... wrote: ...
I have had some lasting chronic physical problems for approximately 20 years. I am now 34 years old. I am hoping some of you may have some personal experience...
Rick, Thanks for emphasizing the hydration point again. AND just in case someone didn't get the message... Hydration! Hydration! Hydration! I keep a 24 oz....
I think this is great advice and is consistent with all my experiences as a runner for 20+ years. My only quibble concerns that old saw that lactic acid is a...
... I agree with you Owen. We really don't know what it is that makes us stiffen when we stop suddenly after a long run. But, in a moment of weakness, I opted...
I was reading a book by Dali Lama and he was talking about chinese medicine. A while back, they believed that the yin and yang of the body is represented by...
Jamie, i have one leg that's slightly longer than the other (my right leg is longer). My right leg hurt much worse than my left when i ran and i just felt...
i was speaking to a dermatolagist about running barefoot. i really respect her and she is very smart. unlike most other doctors, she acknowledges the...
almost forgot. she recommends wearing something thin, such as thick socks (although she said they would wear away quickly and can be expensive) or maybe one...
I'm picking up a theme in your messages that tells me you may be a bit paranoid about getting "dirty". Don't confuse "getting dirty" with "being dirty"....
... not a ... I dont believe none of it. I always think about it in this way: Think of all the animals that are on the earth and some of the animals that we...
Since I have been going barefoot, I have not had any problems with fungus or any other kind of foot problem associated with the wearing of shoes. I often run...
... Unfortunately, even your dermatologist has to theorize a bit here. Yes there are all kinds fungi and bacteria too, that are everywhere! Take a course in...
The Doctor told me to have a straight leg when I land, only very slightly bent because the pressure on my tibia is greater when I land with a bent leg. I land...
Even though I am suffering from a minor injury I don't have any complaints about my summer training and pilgrimages barefoot. This summer has been very...
I would guess that you are being extremely impatient. After all, you reported your problem just last week. I would worry if you are still hurting after Sept....
Hi Mike, ... I like hearing from someone with such a positive attitude. ... Yeah. Injuries can get you down. ... I'm no expert, but when I've pulled muscles,...
I once made me a pair of moccasins from elk hide - wore them until they were almost black from use/exposure. My mother made me throw them away. Now I would...
I feel your pain, and I mean that quite literally, as I strained, sprained(?), hurt my calf muscle a few weeks back. On an easy barefoot 3 miles. I, too did...
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