"when you can run/walk barefoot, while relaxed, across the rough asphalt without leaving a trace on your feet, then you will be ready to run/walk, while...
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inkyd@...
inkyd...
Aug 1, 2009 3:17 pm
That's two topics - I did not nor do I intend to run backwards for 10 miles. First, an observation: I notice that when I run backwards my form is pretty much...
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Mickey Damelio
milkyd402
Aug 1, 2009 5:07 pm
I've been barefoot running for a couple months now. I'm not/wasn't a runner at all prior to this. I tried a couple times but the knee pain stopped me from...
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Wendy Nail
wendynail2
Aug 1, 2009 5:51 pm
I chickened out and wore my VFFs for the race today. The parking lot reminded me of just how bad the road was and I really wanted to just enjoy this race,...
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Ryan - Barefoot in Va...
ardydub
Aug 1, 2009 7:48 pm
The problem with that is walking seems to be harder on my feet than running is! It would kill me to have to walk that much during a 'run'! Ryan...
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Ryan - Barefoot in Va...
ardydub
Aug 1, 2009 7:59 pm
Harry - Have you considered making you own moccasins? There are websites with patterns and instructions for different kinds of mocs. I've also seen website...
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Ryan - Barefoot in Va...
ardydub
Aug 1, 2009 8:01 pm
Wendy - Were you cutting into steel-biased radial tires? Those would be hard to cut-up by hand! Ryan...
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Wendy Nail
wendynail2
Aug 1, 2009 8:53 pm
HAHAHAHA, heck no, it is a dummy spare, not metal at all! By the way, I just finished watching Sprit of the Marathon on...
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Ken Bob Saxton
runbarefoot
Aug 1, 2009 9:36 pm
How many times have we heard people say the same thing about running barefoot??? Walking Barefoot is a skill, just as Running Barefoot. It can be learned, and...
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mukharji_ashish
Aug 2, 2009 3:38 am
... Running backwards (or imagining running backwards), and then maintaining that form and reversing direction, is exactly the advice I was recently given by...
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nyhemant
Aug 2, 2009 3:05 pm
Here is an interesting article. It is not about barefoot running, per se, but puts it in a broader context with interesting interpretation of life and values...
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spacecadet_7000
Aug 2, 2009 6:37 pm
I am not a ultra, or a marathoner. My goal is just to strengthen my feet and be able to run 5 to 10 K at a reasonable pace. (8 minute mile would be excellent) ...
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yannipapastavrou
yannipapasta...
Aug 2, 2009 6:48 pm
Hi barefoot runners, Anyone heard of George Sheehan - doctor, runner, writer: http://www.georgesheehan.com/ Some of his essays are cool, particularly, he is...
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Ken Bob Saxton
runbarefoot
Aug 2, 2009 9:14 pm
"The worst thing that ever happened to feet was shoes--or perhaps the second worst after concrete The two products of urban civilization have finally conquered...
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Ken Bob Saxton
runbarefoot
Aug 2, 2009 9:15 pm
Yeah, right! We've heard that before.. just wait a year or two, you'll be signing up for your first marathon, or ultra... or maybe not... In either case, Have...
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spacecadet_7000
Aug 2, 2009 9:28 pm
Many years ago, when I wore shoes, and running in them, I had thoughts of training for a half marathon. Priorities change. Injuries happen. How about 11 years?...
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Owen McCall
owenmccall1
Aug 2, 2009 9:51 pm
I thought "Running And Being" was simply awesome. But as far as I know he did not run barefoot, KenBob's quote notwithstanding. Owen On Sun, Aug 2, 2009 at...
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anthony314
Aug 2, 2009 9:57 pm
Great site! Does anyone know what he means by the magic 6? (http://www.georgesheehan.com/essays/essay10.html)...
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yannipapastavrou
yannipapasta...
Aug 2, 2009 10:35 pm
... Not sure.. But each essay I enjoy more than the previous.. My latest favourite: "You let a Girl beat you": http://www.georgesheehan.com/essays/essay29.html...
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Ken Bob Saxton
runbarefoot
Aug 2, 2009 11:06 pm
Being one of the great procrastinators of this world... I think I'll finish this post later... Just kidding... Anyway, being a procrastinator, when I say "a...
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Wendy Nail
wendynail2
Aug 2, 2009 11:17 pm
You forgot, "and can walk across rice paper without leaving a trace" LOL. I know relaxed is probably the part I need to work on most. Once I hit a rock or...
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trikarin
Aug 2, 2009 11:43 pm
About a year ago there was a discussion on sunscreen on this forum. It made me question my absolute dogma that I had to use sunscreen. I am not sure what the...
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Robert Hathaway
robbyh
Aug 2, 2009 11:49 pm
I had been meaning to do this for a while but Wendy's video got me out there to record this. Let me know what you think of my form. Thanks. ...
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Deacon Patrick
highlanderpa...
Aug 3, 2009 12:25 am
Hello, I realize this is a group for running barefoot. However, I beg your indulgence (I've tried contacting a barefoot hiking group, but they have little info...
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Ken Bob Saxton
runbarefoot
Aug 3, 2009 12:36 am
I haven't used sunscreen, or sunglasses, for several decades... When it's too hot, or too sunny, my body tells me to seek shade. My body never tells me, "rub...
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Ken Bob Saxton
runbarefoot
Aug 3, 2009 12:38 am
I didn't forget. In fact I just bought and watched the DVD set of the original Kung Fu series... Anyway, as long as you think "can't" then it will be true......
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Ken Bob Saxton
runbarefoot
Aug 3, 2009 12:40 am
Nice short, quick steps. Our body tends to follow the direction our face is pointing. Try moving your eyes to watch the surface in front of you, and hold your...
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Owen McCall
owenmccall1
Aug 3, 2009 1:29 am
patrick, for those cold mornings i would say just pick up the pace. the largest muscles in your body are right next to your cold feet; get them pumping hot...
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Gene Gugliotta
thinnmann
Aug 3, 2009 3:10 am
Being from New Jersey, he is kind of a legend around these parts. I ran in races that he ran... 'twas a long time ago. His book, "Running and Being" is a...
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Gene Gugliotta
thinnmann
Aug 3, 2009 3:22 am
If I remember correctly, the magic six are six exercises/stretches he recommended to prevent injury. ________________________________ From: yannipapastavrou...
