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Wow!  Well done - that's a great achievement, Yanni.
Look forward to the report..
Yanni
Barefoot runner since December 2004.

--- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com, Wendy Nail <wendynail2@...> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>   I can now say that the Outer Banks Half marathon has been officially run
barefoot!!  I only had one problem and that is I had my D-tag pinned to the
bottom of my long running tights and by the end of the race they had scrunched
up enough that my time didn't register at the finish.  I've emailed with the
timing folks and they have entered a time for me (it is off by a half minute or
so, but no big deal.)  So in the future I'll stick to wearing the D-tag on
something tied to my ankle.  I finished just under 2 hours!  I will write a race
report in the next couple of days, but I will say now that I had one blistered
toe and a tiny blister on the ball of my foot, both of which were resolved the
next day without popping or treating them.  I did see one runner in Vibrims and
told him to man-up as I passed him LOL.
>
>  Wendy
>

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#30004

From: Wendy Nail <wendynail2@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 1:49 pm
Subject: Barefoot half marathon

wendynail2

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Hi all,

I can now say that the Outer Banks Half marathon has been officially run barefoot!! I only had one problem and that is I had my D-tag pinned to the bottom of my long running tights and by the end of the race they had scrunched up enough that my time didn't register at the finish. I've emailed with the timing folks and they have entered a time for me (it is off by a half minute or so, but no big deal.) So in the future I'll stick to wearing the D-tag on something tied to my ankle. I finished just under 2 hours! I will write a race report in the next couple of days, but I will say now that I had one blistered toe and a tiny blister on the ball of my foot, both of which were resolved the next day without popping or treating them. I did see one runner in Vibrims and told him to man-up as I passed him LOL.

Wendy

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#30003

From: "Lisa Gunnoe" <cgunnoe@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 5:13 am
Subject: RE: Podiatrists' statement on barefoot running

shebalynnx

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http://www.apma.org/MainMenu/News/MediaRoom/PositionStatements/APMA-Position-Statement-on-Barefoot-Running.aspx

Well dang, it sure would be hard for a podiatrist to make any money off of special shoes and insoles if one is running barefoot!!! LOL

Great articles!!!

Lisa

From: RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com [mailto:RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jcs2b
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 2:00 PM
To: RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [RunningBarefoot] Podiatrists' statement on barefoot running

So the APMA, the podiatrists' association, has put out a grudging statement on barefoot running:

As always barefooting is forced to bear the burden of proof -- it might make more sense it you swapped "running barefoot" and "running with shoes" in their first paragraph. Then it would read like this:

Running with shoes has become an increasing trend, and a possible alternative or training adjunct to running barefoot. While anecdotal evidence and testimonials proliferate on the Internet and in the media about the possible health benefits of running in shoes, research has not yet adequately shed light on the immediate and long term effects of this practice.

Finally, the podiatrists encourage the public to consult a podiatrist -- now there's a surprise.

I think this is what you call "being dragged kicking and screaming" into a reassessment of professional folklore.

- Jay Stanley
http://www.futurehead.org/futurehead/barefooting/

APMA Position Statement on Barefoot Running

Barefoot running has become an increasing trend, and a possible alternative or training adjunct to running with shoes. While anecdotal evidence and testimonials proliferate on the Internet and in the media about the possible health benefits of barefoot running, research has not yet adequately shed light on the immediate and long term effects of this practice.

Barefoot running has been touted as improving strength and balance, while promoting a more natural running style. However, risks of barefoot running include a lack of protection--which may lead to injuries such as puncture wounds--and increased stress on the lower extremities. Currently, inconclusive scientific research has been conducted regarding the benefits and/or risks of barefoot running.

The American Podiatric Medical Association, along with the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, encourages the public to consult a podiatrist with a strong background in sports medicine to make an informed decision on all aspects of their running and training programs.

#30002

From: Wakeley Purple <wakep@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 1:25 am
Subject: Re: Shoe Guy article

purps_ky

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Humerous - that's the funny old song about the "leg-bone connected to the
shin-bone..."

On Tuesday 10 November 2009, Wakeley Purple wrote:
> Seen the humerous Shoe Guy article in this month's Running Times?
>
> In summary, he claims it's ok to take your shoes off AFTER YOU RUN - to let
> your feet rest and rejuvenate, as long as you put some slippers or proper
> sandals on (not flip-flops!).
>
> He's going down fighting...

#30001

From: Wakeley Purple <wakep@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 12:43 am
Subject: Shoe Guy article

purps_ky

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Seen the humerous Shoe Guy article in this month's Running Times?

In summary, he claims it's ok to take your shoes off AFTER YOU RUN - to let
your feet rest and rejuvenate, as long as you put some slippers or proper
sandals on (not flip-flops!).

He's going down fighting...

#30000

From: David McCord <saloncolorist@...>
Date: Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:49 pm
Subject: Podiatrists' statement on barefoot running

saloncolorist

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You can't really blame the Podiatrists. They have huge mortgages, expensive car payments, and stocks that bottomed out last October. They're only trying to save their business. The more shoe related injuries, the more patients to see. (Tongue in Cheek...kinda) =) Gump

#29999

From: "jcs2b" <jcs2b@...>
Date: Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:59 pm
Subject: Podiatrists' statement on barefoot running

jcs2b

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http://www.apma.org/MainMenu/News/MediaRoom/PositionStatements/APMA-Position-Statement-on-Barefoot-Running.aspx

So the APMA, the podiatrists' association, has put out a grudging statement on barefoot running:

Running with shoes has become an increasing trend, and a possible alternative or training adjunct to running barefoot. While anecdotal evidence and testimonials proliferate on the Internet and in the media about the possible health benefits of running in shoes, research has not yet adequately shed light on the immediate and long term effects of this practice.

Finally, the podiatrists encourage the public to consult a podiatrist -- now there's a surprise.

I think this is what you call "being dragged kicking and screaming" into a reassessment of professional folklore.

- Jay Stanley
http://www.futurehead.org/futurehead/barefooting/

APMA Position Statement on Barefoot Running

#29998

From: "Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton" <KenBob@...>
Date: Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:33 pm
Subject: Re: Barefoot friendly marathons

runbarefoot

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Oh yeah, I almost forgot, the Orange County marathon is scheduled for 2010 May 2
- I was really tired this year when I ran the course - I had "run" the Palos
Verdes Marathon the previous day... But, I think I remember it was pretty
barefoot friendly, and I got to run with Barefoot Julian for the first couple
miles (until he got bored running an 11-12 minute/mile pace).
http://www.ocmarathon.com


Many folks have run barefoot at the Rock 'n' Roll, San Diego (end of May, or
early June) - Todd and I even met one guy (a couple years ago), who had taken
off his painful shoes at about mile 10, and ran the rest of the Marathon
barefoot.

But I wouldn't say it was really very barefoot friendly.

Palos Verdes Marathon, really is nice, not just because of the barefoot friendly
course, and the views from running along the coast, but it is an old-fashioned
type marathon, run by the Kiwanis Club for charity, (though it isn't very flat),
the registration is cheap (like half the big city marathons), it is the longest
running marathon in California, you should be able to place, easily, in the
top-500 (only about 200-300 runners in the marathon), you don't have to attend
any expo during the days before the event (saving on driving), and you don't get
a shirt, unless you finish! It is truly a finisher's shirt.

A barefoot runner (Vince Sweetser) placed 3rd overall in 1970, with a time of
2:37. So Palos Verdes Marathon actually has a long Running Barefoot history.
http://runningbarefoot.org/?p=691

Only one problem, is the last few miles, besides being mostly up hill (with a
short downhill finish), are mostly run on the shoulder of the road (open to
traffic) unless you finish really fast (which I've never done - my fastest was
3:37) - but there are some nice trails, even some occasional parks with grass,
parallel to the road, for some of that.


Have fun,
-barefoot ken bob

--- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com, Andrew Hull <andrewmhull@...> wrote:
>
> Any other May, June marathons that are flat and known good barefoot
> marathons?
>
> On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 9:26 AM, Andrew Hull <andrewmhull@...> wrote:
>
> > I'm thinking about the Palos Verdes Marathon.  That will give me time to
> > work on any problems that might come up due to diminished mileage over the
> > cold months here.
> > By the way, Central Park, NYC is extremely barefoot friendly.  And even
> > friendlier for anyone that emails me if you are visiting, I'll join you for
> > a run and I'm a nice guy!!!
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 4:16 PM, Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton <
> > KenBob@...> wrote:
> >
> >>
> >>
> >> I kind of figured that, I listed some of the bad ones, as ones you might
> >> want to avoid...
> >>
> >> 2009 November 15 Malibu International Marathon is supposed to be very
> >> barefoot friendly (Barefoot Todd is the course director), but probably too
> >> soon for you - this Sunday, and it is an inaugural, so no reports (other
> >> than Barefoot Todd).
> >>
> >> 2010 January 17 Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, Phoenix, is supposed to be
> >> barefoot friendly, according to Barefoot Todd, and a few other barefooters
> >> who have run it
> >> http://www.rnraz.com
> >>
> >> Surf City (at the time, Pacific Shoreline) Marathon was MY first barefoot
> >> ROAD marathon. And there is a dirt option next to the roughest section
> >> (about 1/4 to 1/2 mile), and even some grass options (unfortunately, kind
of
> >> redundent, since it's next to some of the smoothest asphalt) for about a
> >> mile or two... Still, it makes for some nice variety.
> >>
> >> The only other rough stuff is in Central Park (Huntington Beach, not New
> >> York City), and that isn't nearly as rough as the first year I ran this
> >> event - much of it has been repaved. Then, one short bit, about 50 meters,
> >> of course gravel alongside the road.
> >>
> >> This is one of my favorite events, not just because it is near my home,
> >> but, I have run 2 of my 3 fastest marathons on this course, and,
> >> occasionally (pretty much, whenever I ask), I get a chance to speak at the
> >> expo about Running Barefoot.
> >>
> >> There are nicer barefoot courses, as Michae said,
> >>
> >> 2009 December 13, Tucson Marathon wasn't too bad - though I seem to
> >> remember one barefoot runner stopping after 16 miles, due to bad blisters -
> >> and it was freezing (32F) at the start (Michae hid inside the bus, until
the
> >> race began) - I ran the half-marathon.
> >> http://www.tucsonmarathon.com
> >>
> >> Long Beach Marathon is pretty nice, but that was in October.
> >>
> >> Palos Verdes Marathon is one of the smoothest barefoot courses (since they
> >> repaved a few years ago), but that's in May (we had 7 barefoot runners
> >> complete the course in 2005).
> >>
> >> San Francisco is pleasant, I believe. But it's at the end of July (or
> >> occasionally the beginning of August)
> >>
> >>
> >> Have fun,
> >> -barefoot ken bob
> >>
> >> 2010 February 21 Pasadena Marathon, was pretty nice. I had almost forgot
> >> about this one. This year was the innaugural that almost wasn't. Originally
> >> scheduled for last November but got smoked out by the wildfires, it was
> >> postponed until March this year, when it rained really hard, but was still,
> >> as I recall, a nice course, and we had, at least 4 barefoot runners, Todd,
> >> Julian, Jim, and myself, and maybe more...
> >>
> >>
> >> --- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com<RunningBarefoot%40yahoogroups.com>,
> >> Andrew Hull <andrewmhull@> wrote:
> >> >
> >> > I'm looking for known good barefoot friendly races only because it will
> >> be
> >> > my first.
> >> >
> >> > On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 1:38 PM, Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton <
> >> > KenBob@> wrote:
> >> >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > These are some local winter marathons I have run (several times in
> >> most
> >> > > cases), here in southern California.
> >> > >
> >> > > 2010 January 24 Carlsbad Marathon - actually lots of rough chip-seal
> >> here,
> >> > > just ask Barefoot Jon (he blistered VERY badly one year)
> >> > > http://www.carlsbadmarathon.com/
> >> > >
> >> > > 2010 February 7 if you're interested, register soon! This one has sold
> >> out
> >> > > (for the past several years) every year! Course is a bit (others might
> >> say,
> >> > > "very") rough in a couple spots, but majority of the course is nice
> >> smooth
> >> > > asphalt, and mostly running along the sunny (but, sometimes rainy and
> >> > > stormy) coastline. Also a chance to visit with Barefoot Rick, and
> >> Barefoot
> >> > > Ken Bob, and likely Barefoot Todd, all at the same time and place (and
> >> I
> >> > > will be holding a special Surf City Running Barefoot workshop at the
> >> beach
> >> > > on Saturday the day before the marathon)
> >> > > http://runsurfcity.com/
> >> > > http://barefootkenbob.runningbarefoot.org/?p=592
> >> > >
> >> > > 2010 March 21 - Los Angeles Marathon is sporting a new course, running
> >> from
> >> > > the (Dodger) Stadium to the sea (Santa Monica). Can't comment on the
> >> > > smoothness of the new course, but, typically more people finish the
> >> Los
> >> > > Angeles Marathon barefoot, than start it barefoot (that's like better
> >> than a
> >> > > 100% barefoot success rate!)
> >> > > http://www.lamarathon.com/
> >> > >
> >> > > 2010 February 13 San Miguel Buzz Marathon. I have not run this one,
> >> yet.
> >> > > Barefoot Todd blew out an Air-Nike on the mostly gravel and sharp rock
> >> > > course - not recommended for a first barefoot marathon.
> >> > > http://barefoottodd.runningbarefoot.org/?p=177
> >> > > http://www.buzzmarathon.org
> >> > >
> >> > > Whatever you choose, or not,
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > Have fun!
> >> > > -barefoot ken bob
> >> > >
> >> > > --- In
RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com<RunningBarefoot%40yahoogroups.com><RunningBarefo\
ot%
> >> 40yahoogroups.com>,
> >> > > Andrew Hull <andrewmhull@> wrote:
> >> > > >
> >> > > > I live in NYC, but am looking for a good warm weather trip anyway.
> >> > > >
> >> > > > On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 12:51 PM, Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton <
> >> > > > KenBob@> wrote:
> >> > > >
> >> > > > >
> >> > > > >
> >> > > > > Andrew,
> >> > > > >
> >> > > > > Where do you live, and how willing are you to travel?
> >> > > > >
> >> > > > > Have fun,
> >> > > > > -barefoot ken bob
> >> > > > >
> >> > > > >
> >> > > > > --- In
RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com<RunningBarefoot%40yahoogroups.com>
> >> <RunningBarefoot%40yahoogroups.com><RunningBarefoot%
> >>
> >> > > 40yahoogroups.com>,
> >> > >
> >> > > > > Andrew Hull <andrewmhull@> wrote:
> >> > > > > >
> >> > > > > > With my mileage climbing to over 14 miles a couple of runs a
> >> week,
> >> > > I'm
> >> > > > > > thinking of trying a marathon this winter. I'm looking for a
> >> barefoot
> >> > > > > > friendly marathon sometime in the winter or spring. Any ideas?
> >> > > > > >
> >> > > > > > Andrew Unshod
> >> > > > > >
> >> > > > >
> >> > > > >
> >> > > > >
> >> > > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>

#29997

From: "Ryan W" <ardydub@...>
Date: Tue Nov 10, 2009 5:53 pm
Subject: Re: Barefoot friendly marathons

ardydub

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There is the Salt Lake City Marathon held in April. The course starts at the
Univ of Utah which is up on a bench above the city. It goes down a gentle hill
to the valley floor in the first mile and from there on it is all flat.

Ryan


--- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com, Andrew Hull <andrewmhull@...> wrote:
>
> Any other May, June marathons that are flat and known good barefoot
> marathons?
>
> On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 9:26 AM, Andrew Hull <andrewmhull@...> wrote:
>
> > I'm thinking about the Palos Verdes Marathon.  That will give me time to
> > work on any problems that might come up due to diminished mileage over the
> > cold months here.
> > By the way, Central Park, NYC is extremely barefoot friendly.  And even
> > friendlier for anyone that emails me if you are visiting, I'll join you for
> > a run and I'm a nice guy!!!
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 4:16 PM, Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton <
> > KenBob@...> wrote:
> >
> >>
> >>
> >> I kind of figured that, I listed some of the bad ones, as ones you might
> >> want to avoid...
> >>
> >> 2009 November 15 Malibu International Marathon is supposed to be very
> >> barefoot friendly (Barefoot Todd is the course director), but probably too
> >> soon for you - this Sunday, and it is an inaugural, so no reports (other
> >> than Barefoot Todd).
> >>
> >> 2010 January 17 Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, Phoenix, is supposed to be
> >> barefoot friendly, according to Barefoot Todd, and a few other barefooters
> >> who have run it
> >> http://www.rnraz.com
> >>
> >> Surf City (at the time, Pacific Shoreline) Marathon was MY first barefoot
> >> ROAD marathon. And there is a dirt option next to the roughest section
> >> (about 1/4 to 1/2 mile), and even some grass options (unfortunately, kind
of
> >> redundent, since it's next to some of the smoothest asphalt) for about a
> >> mile or two... Still, it makes for some nice variety.
> >>
> >> The only other rough stuff is in Central Park (Huntington Beach, not New
> >> York City), and that isn't nearly as rough as the first year I ran this
> >> event - much of it has been repaved. Then, one short bit, about 50 meters,
> >> of course gravel alongside the road.
> >>
> >> This is one of my favorite events, not just because it is near my home,
> >> but, I have run 2 of my 3 fastest marathons on this course, and,
> >> occasionally (pretty much, whenever I ask), I get a chance to speak at the
> >> expo about Running Barefoot.
> >>
> >> There are nicer barefoot courses, as Michae said,
> >>
> >> 2009 December 13, Tucson Marathon wasn't too bad - though I seem to
> >> remember one barefoot runner stopping after 16 miles, due to bad blisters -
> >> and it was freezing (32F) at the start (Michae hid inside the bus, until
the
> >> race began) - I ran the half-marathon.
> >> http://www.tucsonmarathon.com
> >>
> >> Long Beach Marathon is pretty nice, but that was in October.
> >>
> >> Palos Verdes Marathon is one of the smoothest barefoot courses (since they
> >> repaved a few years ago), but that's in May (we had 7 barefoot runners
> >> complete the course in 2005).
> >>
> >> San Francisco is pleasant, I believe. But it's at the end of July (or
> >> occasionally the beginning of August)
> >>
> >>
> >> Have fun,
> >> -barefoot ken bob
> >>
> >> 2010 February 21 Pasadena Marathon, was pretty nice. I had almost forgot
> >> about this one. This year was the innaugural that almost wasn't. Originally
> >> scheduled for last November but got smoked out by the wildfires, it was
> >> postponed until March this year, when it rained really hard, but was still,
> >> as I recall, a nice course, and we had, at least 4 barefoot runners, Todd,
> >> Julian, Jim, and myself, and maybe more...
> >>
> >>
> >> --- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com<RunningBarefoot%40yahoogroups.com>,
> >> Andrew Hull <andrewmhull@> wrote:
> >> >
> >> > I'm looking for known good barefoot friendly races only because it will
> >> be
> >> > my first.
> >> >
> >> > On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 1:38 PM, Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton <
> >> > KenBob@> wrote:
> >> >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > These are some local winter marathons I have run (several times in
> >> most
> >> > > cases), here in southern California.
> >> > >
> >> > > 2010 January 24 Carlsbad Marathon - actually lots of rough chip-seal
> >> here,
> >> > > just ask Barefoot Jon (he blistered VERY badly one year)
> >> > > http://www.carlsbadmarathon.com/
> >> > >
> >> > > 2010 February 7 if you're interested, register soon! This one has sold
> >> out
> >> > > (for the past several years) every year! Course is a bit (others might
> >> say,
> >> > > "very") rough in a couple spots, but majority of the course is nice
> >> smooth
> >> > > asphalt, and mostly running along the sunny (but, sometimes rainy and
> >> > > stormy) coastline. Also a chance to visit with Barefoot Rick, and
> >> Barefoot
> >> > > Ken Bob, and likely Barefoot Todd, all at the same time and place (and
> >> I
> >> > > will be holding a special Surf City Running Barefoot workshop at the
> >> beach
> >> > > on Saturday the day before the marathon)
> >> > > http://runsurfcity.com/
> >> > > http://barefootkenbob.runningbarefoot.org/?p=592
> >> > >
> >> > > 2010 March 21 - Los Angeles Marathon is sporting a new course, running
> >> from
> >> > > the (Dodger) Stadium to the sea (Santa Monica). Can't comment on the
> >> > > smoothness of the new course, but, typically more people finish the
> >> Los
> >> > > Angeles Marathon barefoot, than start it barefoot (that's like better
> >> than a
> >> > > 100% barefoot success rate!)
> >> > > http://www.lamarathon.com/
> >> > >
> >> > > 2010 February 13 San Miguel Buzz Marathon. I have not run this one,
> >> yet.
> >> > > Barefoot Todd blew out an Air-Nike on the mostly gravel and sharp rock
> >> > > course - not recommended for a first barefoot marathon.
> >> > > http://barefoottodd.runningbarefoot.org/?p=177
> >> > > http://www.buzzmarathon.org
> >> > >
> >> > > Whatever you choose, or not,
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > Have fun!
> >> > > -barefoot ken bob
> >> > >
> >> > > --- In
RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com<RunningBarefoot%40yahoogroups.com><RunningBarefo\
ot%
> >> 40yahoogroups.com>,
> >> > > Andrew Hull <andrewmhull@> wrote:
> >> > > >
> >> > > > I live in NYC, but am looking for a good warm weather trip anyway.
> >> > > >
> >> > > > On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 12:51 PM, Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton <
> >> > > > KenBob@> wrote:
> >> > > >
> >> > > > >
> >> > > > >
> >> > > > > Andrew,
> >> > > > >
> >> > > > > Where do you live, and how willing are you to travel?
> >> > > > >
> >> > > > > Have fun,
> >> > > > > -barefoot ken bob
> >> > > > >
> >> > > > >
> >> > > > > --- In
RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com<RunningBarefoot%40yahoogroups.com>
> >> <RunningBarefoot%40yahoogroups.com><RunningBarefoot%
> >>
> >> > > 40yahoogroups.com>,
> >> > >
> >> > > > > Andrew Hull <andrewmhull@> wrote:
> >> > > > > >
> >> > > > > > With my mileage climbing to over 14 miles a couple of runs a
> >> week,
> >> > > I'm
> >> > > > > > thinking of trying a marathon this winter. I'm looking for a
> >> barefoot
> >> > > > > > friendly marathon sometime in the winter or spring. Any ideas?
> >> > > > > >
> >> > > > > > Andrew Unshod
> >> > > > > >
> >> > > > >
> >> > > > >
> >> > > > >
> >> > > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>

#29996

From: Andrew Hull <andrewmhull@...>
Date: Tue Nov 10, 2009 3:45 pm
Subject: Re: Re: Barefoot friendly marathons

andrewmhull

Offline

Any other May, June marathons that are flat and known good barefoot marathons?

On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 9:26 AM, Andrew Hull <andrewmhull@...> wrote:

I'm thinking about the Palos Verdes Marathon.� That will give me time to work on any problems that might come up due to diminished mileage over the cold months here.
By the way, Central Park, NYC is extremely barefoot friendly.� And even friendlier for anyone that emails me if you are visiting, I'll join you for a run and I'm a nice guy!!!

On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 4:16 PM, Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton <KenBob@...> wrote:

�

I kind of figured that, I listed some of the bad ones, as ones you might want to avoid...

2009 November 15 Malibu International Marathon is supposed to be very barefoot friendly (Barefoot Todd is the course director), but probably too soon for you - this Sunday, and it is an inaugural, so no reports (other than Barefoot Todd).

2010 January 17 Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, Phoenix, is supposed to be barefoot friendly, according to Barefoot Todd, and a few other barefooters who have run it
http://www.rnraz.com

Surf City (at the time, Pacific Shoreline) Marathon was MY first barefoot ROAD marathon. And there is a dirt option next to the roughest section (about 1/4 to 1/2 mile), and even some grass options (unfortunately, kind of redundent, since it's next to some of the smoothest asphalt) for about a mile or two... Still, it makes for some nice variety.

The only other rough stuff is in Central Park (Huntington Beach, not New York City), and that isn't nearly as rough as the first year I ran this event - much of it has been repaved. Then, one short bit, about 50 meters, of course gravel alongside the road.

This is one of my favorite events, not just because it is near my home, but, I have run 2 of my 3 fastest marathons on this course, and, occasionally (pretty much, whenever I ask), I get a chance to speak at the expo about Running Barefoot.

There are nicer barefoot courses, as Michae said,

2009 December 13, Tucson Marathon wasn't too bad - though I seem to remember one barefoot runner stopping after 16 miles, due to bad blisters - and it was freezing (32F) at the start (Michae hid inside the bus, until the race began) - I ran the half-marathon.
http://www.tucsonmarathon.com

Long Beach Marathon is pretty nice, but that was in October.

Palos Verdes Marathon is one of the smoothest barefoot courses (since they repaved a few years ago), but that's in May (we had 7 barefoot runners complete the course in 2005).

San Francisco is pleasant, I believe. But it's at the end of July (or occasionally the beginning of August)

Have fun,
-barefoot ken bob

2010 February 21 Pasadena Marathon, was pretty nice. I had almost forgot about this one. This year was the innaugural that almost wasn't. Originally scheduled for last November but got smoked out by the wildfires, it was postponed until March this year, when it rained really hard, but was still, as I recall, a nice course, and we had, at least 4 barefoot runners, Todd, Julian, Jim, and myself, and maybe more...

--- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com, Andrew Hull <andrewmhull@...> wrote:
>
> I'm looking for known good barefoot friendly races only because it will be
> my first.
>
> On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 1:38 PM, Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton <
> KenBob@...> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > These are some local winter marathons I have run (several times in most
> > cases), here in southern California.
> >
> > 2010 January 24 Carlsbad Marathon - actually lots of rough chip-seal here,
> > just ask Barefoot Jon (he blistered VERY badly one year)
> > http://www.carlsbadmarathon.com/
> >
> > 2010 February 7 if you're interested, register soon! This one has sold out
> > (for the past several years) every year! Course is a bit (others might say,
> > "very") rough in a couple spots, but majority of the course is nice smooth
> > asphalt, and mostly running along the sunny (but, sometimes rainy and
> > stormy) coastline. Also a chance to visit with Barefoot Rick, and Barefoot
> > Ken Bob, and likely Barefoot Todd, all at the same time and place (and I
> > will be holding a special Surf City Running Barefoot workshop at the beach
> > on Saturday the day before the marathon)
> > http://runsurfcity.com/
> > http://barefootkenbob.runningbarefoot.org/?p=592
> >
> > 2010 March 21 - Los Angeles Marathon is sporting a new course, running from
> > the (Dodger) Stadium to the sea (Santa Monica). Can't comment on the
> > smoothness of the new course, but, typically more people finish the Los
> > Angeles Marathon barefoot, than start it barefoot (that's like better than a
> > 100% barefoot success rate!)
> > http://www.lamarathon.com/
> >
> > 2010 February 13 San Miguel Buzz Marathon. I have not run this one, yet.
> > Barefoot Todd blew out an Air-Nike on the mostly gravel and sharp rock
> > course - not recommended for a first barefoot marathon.
> > http://barefoottodd.runningbarefoot.org/?p=177
> > http://www.buzzmarathon.org
> >
> > Whatever you choose, or not,
> >
> >
> > Have fun!
> > -barefoot ken bob
> >
> > --- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com <RunningBarefoot%40yahoogroups.com>,
> > Andrew Hull <andrewmhull@> wrote:
> > >
> > > I live in NYC, but am looking for a good warm weather trip anyway.
> > >
> > > On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 12:51 PM, Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton <
> > > KenBob@> wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Andrew,
> > > >
> > > > Where do you live, and how willing are you to travel?
> > > >
> > > > Have fun,
> > > > -barefoot ken bob
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com<RunningBarefoot%40yahoogroups.com><RunningBarefoot%

> > 40yahoogroups.com>,
> >
> > > > Andrew Hull <andrewmhull@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > With my mileage climbing to over 14 miles a couple of runs a week,
> > I'm
> > > > > thinking of trying a marathon this winter. I'm looking for a barefoot
> > > > > friendly marathon sometime in the winter or spring. Any ideas?
> > > > >
> > > > > Andrew Unshod
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>

#29995

From: Bill Slammon <bslammon@...>
Date: Tue Nov 10, 2009 3:40 pm
Subject: Re: Re: ITB problems

wrslammon

Offline

Thank you, Ken Bob. That is in fact what I'm doing. It's like relearning to walk all over again. I'm going out and walking 1-3 miles barefoot as long as there is not pain. I'm throwing some slow running in the mix with an eye on developing form and relaxing. It's actually kind of liberating to go out and just practice form. I've learned that for my mind and body, running and relaxing feel incompatible. My body is getting it much faster than my mind is. My mind keeps saying, hey wait a minute, shouldn't you be tensing here, etc.� It's all very good.

Thank you and all for the suggestions and encouragement. I can't wait to run my first barefoot race here in Southwest New Hampshire.

Bill

On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 1:14 PM, Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton <KenBob@...> wrote:

�

Before swearing off all running, or at least walking, I would focus on technique, not distance, for a while. You can practice most of the concepts of running barefoot technique, while walking, or even standing:
http://runningbarefoot.org/?page_id=525

Have fun,
-barefoot ken bob

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#29994

From: Andrew Hull <andrewmhull@...>
Date: Tue Nov 10, 2009 2:26 pm
Subject: Re: Re: Barefoot friendly marathons

andrewmhull

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I'm thinking about the Palos Verdes Marathon.� That will give me time to work on any problems that might come up due to diminished mileage over the cold months here.
By the way, Central Park, NYC is extremely barefoot friendly.� And even friendlier for anyone that emails me if you are visiting, I'll join you for a run and I'm a nice guy!!!

On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 4:16 PM, Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton <KenBob@...> wrote:

�

I kind of figured that, I listed some of the bad ones, as ones you might want to avoid...

2009 November 15 Malibu International Marathon is supposed to be very barefoot friendly (Barefoot Todd is the course director), but probably too soon for you - this Sunday, and it is an inaugural, so no reports (other than Barefoot Todd).

2010 January 17 Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, Phoenix, is supposed to be barefoot friendly, according to Barefoot Todd, and a few other barefooters who have run it
http://www.rnraz.com

Surf City (at the time, Pacific Shoreline) Marathon was MY first barefoot ROAD marathon. And there is a dirt option next to the roughest section (about 1/4 to 1/2 mile), and even some grass options (unfortunately, kind of redundent, since it's next to some of the smoothest asphalt) for about a mile or two... Still, it makes for some nice variety.

The only other rough stuff is in Central Park (Huntington Beach, not New York City), and that isn't nearly as rough as the first year I ran this event - much of it has been repaved. Then, one short bit, about 50 meters, of course gravel alongside the road.

This is one of my favorite events, not just because it is near my home, but, I have run 2 of my 3 fastest marathons on this course, and, occasionally (pretty much, whenever I ask), I get a chance to speak at the expo about Running Barefoot.

There are nicer barefoot courses, as Michae said,

2009 December 13, Tucson Marathon wasn't too bad - though I seem to remember one barefoot runner stopping after 16 miles, due to bad blisters - and it was freezing (32F) at the start (Michae hid inside the bus, until the race began) - I ran the half-marathon.
http://www.tucsonmarathon.com

Long Beach Marathon is pretty nice, but that was in October.

Palos Verdes Marathon is one of the smoothest barefoot courses (since they repaved a few years ago), but that's in May (we had 7 barefoot runners complete the course in 2005).

San Francisco is pleasant, I believe. But it's at the end of July (or occasionally the beginning of August)

Have fun,
-barefoot ken bob

2010 February 21 Pasadena Marathon, was pretty nice. I had almost forgot about this one. This year was the innaugural that almost wasn't. Originally scheduled for last November but got smoked out by the wildfires, it was postponed until March this year, when it rained really hard, but was still, as I recall, a nice course, and we had, at least 4 barefoot runners, Todd, Julian, Jim, and myself, and maybe more...

--- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com, Andrew Hull <andrewmhull@...> wrote:
>
> I'm looking for known good barefoot friendly races only because it will be
> my first.
>
> On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 1:38 PM, Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton <
> KenBob@...> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > These are some local winter marathons I have run (several times in most
> > cases), here in southern California.
> >
> > 2010 January 24 Carlsbad Marathon - actually lots of rough chip-seal here,
> > just ask Barefoot Jon (he blistered VERY badly one year)
> > http://www.carlsbadmarathon.com/
> >
> > 2010 February 7 if you're interested, register soon! This one has sold out
> > (for the past several years) every year! Course is a bit (others might say,
> > "very") rough in a couple spots, but majority of the course is nice smooth
> > asphalt, and mostly running along the sunny (but, sometimes rainy and
> > stormy) coastline. Also a chance to visit with Barefoot Rick, and Barefoot
> > Ken Bob, and likely Barefoot Todd, all at the same time and place (and I
> > will be holding a special Surf City Running Barefoot workshop at the beach
> > on Saturday the day before the marathon)
> > http://runsurfcity.com/
> > http://barefootkenbob.runningbarefoot.org/?p=592
> >
> > 2010 March 21 - Los Angeles Marathon is sporting a new course, running from
> > the (Dodger) Stadium to the sea (Santa Monica). Can't comment on the
> > smoothness of the new course, but, typically more people finish the Los
> > Angeles Marathon barefoot, than start it barefoot (that's like better than a
> > 100% barefoot success rate!)
> > http://www.lamarathon.com/
> >
> > 2010 February 13 San Miguel Buzz Marathon. I have not run this one, yet.
> > Barefoot Todd blew out an Air-Nike on the mostly gravel and sharp rock
> > course - not recommended for a first barefoot marathon.
> > http://barefoottodd.runningbarefoot.org/?p=177
> > http://www.buzzmarathon.org
> >
> > Whatever you choose, or not,
> >
> >
> > Have fun!
> > -barefoot ken bob
> >
> > --- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com <RunningBarefoot%40yahoogroups.com>,
> > Andrew Hull <andrewmhull@> wrote:
> > >
> > > I live in NYC, but am looking for a good warm weather trip anyway.
> > >
> > > On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 12:51 PM, Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton <
> > > KenBob@> wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Andrew,
> > > >
> > > > Where do you live, and how willing are you to travel?
> > > >
> > > > Have fun,
> > > > -barefoot ken bob
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com<RunningBarefoot%40yahoogroups.com><RunningBarefoot%

> > 40yahoogroups.com>,
> >
> > > > Andrew Hull <andrewmhull@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > With my mileage climbing to over 14 miles a couple of runs a week,
> > I'm
> > > > > thinking of trying a marathon this winter. I'm looking for a barefoot
> > > > > friendly marathon sometime in the winter or spring. Any ideas?
> > > > >
> > > > > Andrew Unshod
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>

#29993

From: "Jonnifer M. Lacanlale" <JonniferLacanlale@...>
Date: Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:34 am
Subject: RE: Barefoot in Manila

jonnifer_lac...

Offline

My apology folks. The email below should have been sent privately. Oh well. That’s the price of not paying attention.

Cheers,

Jon

From: RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com [mailto:RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jonnifer M. Lacanlale
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 9:16 AM
To: RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [RunningBarefoot] Barefoot in Manila

Yes, I am based in Clark, Pampanga. I am the Team Captain of Team Clark and a member of Pinoy Ultra Runners. Here is my blog: http://jon-ultra.blogspot.com/.

Good idea, let’s join. I think we are perhaps just some of the Pinoy runners in the BFT Yahoo group.

Jon

From: RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com [mailto:RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John Resurreccion
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 10:18 PM
To: RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [RunningBarefoot] Barefoot in Manila

Hi Jon! A very pleasant surprise! And a ultra runner, AWESOME! Yes, lets see each other in upcoming races! Unfortunately, the timex run is too soon for my (still) tenderfoot. I'm joining Run for Life on the 21st, in Alabang. By your email ad, I understand that you are based in Clark, Pampanga?

From: Jonnifer M. Lacanlale <JonniferLacanlale@clark.com.ph>
To: RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, November 9, 2009 3:39:46 PM
Subject: RE: [RunningBarefoot] Barefoot in Manila

Hi John.

This is Atty. Jon from Philippines as well. I am more of lurker here but I enjoy the posts and the wisdom that goes with them. I too have been incorporating barefoot running in my training for ultras.

I hope to see you in one of the local races. Better still let’s run barefoot!

Jon

Clark, Phils.

From: RunningBarefoot@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:RunningBare foot@yahoogroups .com] On Behalf Of John Resurreccion
Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 10:36 AM
To: RunningBarefoot@ yahoogroups. com
Subject: [RunningBarefoot] Barefoot in Manila

Hi guys! This is my first post here, I just want say HI! to fellow barefooters across the globe. I'm very new to barefoot running (about 2weeks young) and already doing 3km with none or only "minor" blisters that heal overnight. I guess I have to limit myself to 3km until I consistently get no more blisters. It really feels weird adopting a new running technique after years and years of incorrect form. I've really learned a lot from your posts, and learning more everyday as I try to apply what I've read. It's really a different experience. Like a number of people in this group, Chris McDougall's book piqued my curiosity about barefoot running and therefore led me to this group.... though I regularly see 70+ year old dudes barefoot on races who always kick my behind hahahaha! Now I really understand why they don't wear shoes!

I've decided to ditch my new shoes (bought the nike lunarglide+ and adidas supernova) REAL CRAP, hurts my knees and shins (something I've never experienced on my old shoes, which are of course no longer in production). Now I'm learning how to run, slowly, practicing the right technique, will probably lose some fitness during the transition, but hey... isn't it worth it to learn do to things the right way? :)

I have two toddlers, and now, the rule inside the house is "no shoes!" will be good for them in the long run. Their footstrike is my inspiration. :)

This message is getting long, so again I just want to say HI to you guys and yes, there are barefooters here in Manila ! Would be sweet to run with some of you guys when I visit the US !

#29992

From: "Jonnifer M. Lacanlale" <JonniferLacanlale@...>
Date: Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:15 am
Subject: RE: Barefoot in Manila

jonnifer_lac...

Offline

Yes, I am based in Clark, Pampanga. I am the Team Captain of Team Clark and a member of Pinoy Ultra Runners. Here is my blog: http://jon-ultra.blogspot.com/.

Good idea, let’s join. I think we are perhaps just some of the Pinoy runners in the BFT Yahoo group.

Jon

Hi John.

I hope to see you in one of the local races. Better still let’s run barefoot!

Jon

Clark, Phils.

#29991

From: michae <heymichae@...>
Date: Mon Nov 9, 2009 9:26 pm
Subject: Re: Re: Barefoot friendly marathons

heymichae

Offline

i didn't hide, i just couldn't find my contact lense...

well, okay, since the bus wasn't leaving i just stayed until they would kick me off, but never did, and then the event started, and i finally left the bus, no lines at the porta potties, and started after everyone else had crossed the line, it was pretty cool... and even though it was 32 at the start, it was 50 by mile 2, the desert warms incredilbly fast...and it was my fastest barefoot marathon, cuz it was allllllllllll downhill.

and i don't really wear eye crutches, or contact lenses...
the CIM california international marathon in sacramento, is pretty friendly.

From: Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton <KenBob@...>
To: RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, November 9, 2009 1:16:37 PM
Subject: [RunningBarefoot] Re: Barefoot friendly marathons

I kind of figured that, I listed some of the bad ones, as ones you might want to avoid...

2009 November 15 Malibu International Marathon is supposed to be very barefoot friendly (Barefoot Todd is the course director), but probably too soon for you - this Sunday, and it is an inaugural, so no reports (other than Barefoot Todd).

2010 January 17 Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, Phoenix, is supposed to be barefoot friendly, according to Barefoot Todd, and a few other barefooters who have run it
http://www.rnraz. com

Surf City (at the time, Pacific Shoreline) Marathon was MY first barefoot ROAD marathon. And there is a dirt option next to the roughest section (about 1/4 to 1/2 mile), and even some grass options (unfortunately, kind of redundent, since it's next to some of the smoothest asphalt) for about a mile or two... Still, it makes for some nice variety.

The only other rough stuff is in Central Park (Huntington Beach, not New York City), and that isn't nearly as rough as the first year I ran this event - much of it has been repaved. Then, one short bit, about 50 meters, of course gravel alongside the road.

This is one of my favorite events, not just because it is near my home, but, I have run 2 of my 3 fastest marathons on this course, and, occasionally (pretty much, whenever I ask), I get a chance to speak at the expo about Running Barefoot.

There are nicer barefoot courses, as Michae said,

2009 December 13, Tucson Marathon wasn't too bad - though I seem to remember one barefoot runner stopping after 16 miles, due to bad blisters - and it was freezing (32F) at the start (Michae hid inside the bus, until the race began) - I ran the half-marathon.
http://www.tucsonmarathon.com

Long Beach Marathon is pretty nice, but that was in October.

Palos Verdes Marathon is one of the smoothest barefoot courses (since they repaved a few years ago), but that's in May (we had 7 barefoot runners complete the course in 2005).

San Francisco is pleasant, I believe. But it's at the end of July (or occasionally the beginning of August)

Have fun,
-barefoot ken bob

2010 February 21 Pasadena Marathon, was pretty nice. I had almost forgot about this one. This year was the innaugural that almost wasn't. Originally scheduled for last November but got smoked out by the wildfires, it was postponed until March this year, when it rained really hard, but was still, as I recall, a nice course, and we had, at least 4 barefoot runners, Todd, Julian, Jim, and myself, and maybe more...

--- In RunningBarefoot@ yahoogroups. com, Andrew Hull <andrewmhull@ ...> wrote:
>
> I'm looking for known good barefoot friendly races only because it will be
> my first.
>
> On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 1:38 PM, Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton <
> KenBob@...> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > These are some local winter marathons I have run (several times in most
> > cases), here in southern California.
> >
> > 2010 January 24 Carlsbad Marathon - actually lots of rough chip-seal here,
> > just ask Barefoot Jon (he blistered VERY badly one year)
> > http://www.carlsbad marathon. com/
> >
> > 2010 February 7 if you're interested, register soon! This one has sold out
> > (for the past several years) every year! Course is a bit (others might say,
> > "very") rough in a couple spots, but majority of the course is nice smooth
> > asphalt, and mostly running along the sunny (but, sometimes rainy and
> > stormy) coastline. Also a chance to visit with Barefoot Rick, and Barefoot
> > Ken Bob, and likely Barefoot Todd, all at the same time and place (and I
> > will be holding a special Surf City Running Barefoot workshop at the beach
> > on Saturday the day before the marathon)
> > http://runsurfcity. com/
> > http://barefootkenbob.runningbarefoot.org/?p=592
> >
> > 2010 March 21 - Los Angeles Marathon is sporting a new course, running from
> > the (Dodger) Stadium to the sea (Santa Monica). Can't comment on the
> > smoothness of the new course, but, typically more people finish the Los
> > Angeles Marathon barefoot, than start it barefoot (that's like better than a
> > 100% barefoot success rate!)
> > http://www.lamarathon.com/
> >
> > 2010 February 13 San Miguel Buzz Marathon. I have not run this one, yet.
> > Barefoot Todd blew out an Air-Nike on the mostly gravel and sharp rock
> > course - not recommended for a first barefoot marathon.
> > http://barefoottodd.runningbarefoot.org/?p=177
> > http://www.buzzmarathon.org
> >
> > Whatever you choose, or not,
> >
> >
> > Have fun!
> > -barefoot ken bob
> >
> > --- In RunningBarefoot@ yahoogroups. com <RunningBarefoot% 40yahoogroups. com>,
> > Andrew Hull <andrewmhull@ > wrote:
> > >
> > > I live in NYC, but am looking for a good warm weather trip anyway.
> > >
> > > On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 12:51 PM, Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton <
> > > KenBob@> wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Andrew,
> > > >
> > > > Where do you live, and how willing are you to travel?
> > > >
> > > > Have fun,
> > > > -barefoot ken bob
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In RunningBarefoot@ yahoogroups. com<RunningBarefoot% 40yahoogroups. com><RunningBare foot%
> > 40yahoogroups. com>,
> >
> > > > Andrew Hull <andrewmhull@ > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > With my mileage climbing to over 14 miles a couple of runs a week,
> > I'm
> > > > > thinking of trying a marathon this winter. I'm looking for a barefoot
> > > > > friendly marathon sometime in the winter or spring. Any ideas?
> > > > >
> > > > > Andrew Unshod
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>

#29990

From: "Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton" <KenBob@...>
Date: Mon Nov 9, 2009 9:16 pm
Subject: Re: Barefoot friendly marathons

runbarefoot

Offline

I kind of figured that, I listed some of the bad ones, as ones you might want to
avoid...

2009 November 15 Malibu International Marathon is supposed to be very barefoot
friendly (Barefoot Todd is the course director), but probably too soon for you -
this Sunday, and it is an inaugural, so no reports (other than Barefoot Todd).

2010 January 17 Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, Phoenix, is supposed to be barefoot
friendly, according to Barefoot Todd, and a few other barefooters who have run
it
http://www.rnraz.com

Surf City (at the time, Pacific Shoreline) Marathon was MY first barefoot ROAD
marathon. And there is a dirt option next to the roughest section (about 1/4 to
1/2 mile), and even some grass options (unfortunately, kind of redundent, since
it's next to some of the smoothest asphalt) for about a mile or two... Still, it
makes for some nice variety.

The only other rough stuff is in Central Park (Huntington Beach, not New York
City), and that isn't nearly as rough as the first year I ran this event - much
of it has been repaved. Then, one short bit, about 50 meters, of course gravel
alongside the road.

This is one of my favorite events, not just because it is near my home, but, I
have run 2 of my 3 fastest marathons on this course, and, occasionally (pretty
much, whenever I ask), I get a chance to speak at the expo about Running
Barefoot.

There are nicer barefoot courses, as Michae said,

2009 December 13, Tucson Marathon wasn't too bad - though I seem to remember one
barefoot runner stopping after 16 miles, due to bad blisters - and it was
freezing (32F) at the start (Michae hid inside the bus, until the race began) -
I ran the half-marathon.
http://www.tucsonmarathon.com

Long Beach Marathon is pretty nice, but that was in October.

Palos Verdes Marathon is one of the smoothest barefoot courses (since they
repaved a few years ago), but that's in May (we had 7 barefoot runners complete
the course in 2005).

San Francisco is pleasant, I believe. But it's at the end of July (or
occasionally the beginning of August)

Have fun,
-barefoot ken bob

2010 February 21 Pasadena Marathon, was pretty nice. I had almost forgot about
this one. This year was the innaugural that almost wasn't. Originally scheduled
for last November but got smoked out by the wildfires, it was postponed until
March this year, when it rained really hard, but was still, as I recall, a nice
course, and we had, at least 4 barefoot runners, Todd, Julian, Jim, and myself,
and maybe more...

--- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com, Andrew Hull <andrewmhull@...> wrote:
>
> I'm looking for known good barefoot friendly races only because it will be
> my first.
>
> On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 1:38 PM, Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton <
> KenBob@...> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > These are some local winter marathons I have run (several times in most
> > cases), here in southern California.
> >
> > 2010 January 24 Carlsbad Marathon - actually lots of rough chip-seal here,
> > just ask Barefoot Jon (he blistered VERY badly one year)
> > http://www.carlsbadmarathon.com/
> >
> > 2010 February 7 if you're interested, register soon! This one has sold out
> > (for the past several years) every year! Course is a bit (others might say,
> > "very") rough in a couple spots, but majority of the course is nice smooth
> > asphalt, and mostly running along the sunny (but, sometimes rainy and
> > stormy) coastline. Also a chance to visit with Barefoot Rick, and Barefoot
> > Ken Bob, and likely Barefoot Todd, all at the same time and place (and I
> > will be holding a special Surf City Running Barefoot workshop at the beach
> > on Saturday the day before the marathon)
> > http://runsurfcity.com/
> > http://barefootkenbob.runningbarefoot.org/?p=592
> >
> > 2010 March 21 - Los Angeles Marathon is sporting a new course, running from
> > the (Dodger) Stadium to the sea (Santa Monica). Can't comment on the
> > smoothness of the new course, but, typically more people finish the Los
> > Angeles Marathon barefoot, than start it barefoot (that's like better than a
> > 100% barefoot success rate!)
> > http://www.lamarathon.com/
> >
> > 2010 February 13 San Miguel Buzz Marathon. I have not run this one, yet.
> > Barefoot Todd blew out an Air-Nike on the mostly gravel and sharp rock
> > course - not recommended for a first barefoot marathon.
> > http://barefoottodd.runningbarefoot.org/?p=177
> > http://www.buzzmarathon.org
> >
> > Whatever you choose, or not,
> >
> >
> > Have fun!
> > -barefoot ken bob
> >
> > --- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com <RunningBarefoot%40yahoogroups.com>,
> > Andrew Hull <andrewmhull@> wrote:
> > >
> > > I live in NYC, but am looking for a good warm weather trip anyway.
> > >
> > > On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 12:51 PM, Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton <
> > > KenBob@> wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Andrew,
> > > >
> > > > Where do you live, and how willing are you to travel?
> > > >
> > > > Have fun,
> > > > -barefoot ken bob
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In
RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com<RunningBarefoot%40yahoogroups.com><RunningBarefo\
ot%
> > 40yahoogroups.com>,
> >
> > > > Andrew Hull <andrewmhull@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > With my mileage climbing to over 14 miles a couple of runs a week,
> > I'm
> > > > > thinking of trying a marathon this winter. I'm looking for a barefoot
> > > > > friendly marathon sometime in the winter or spring. Any ideas?
> > > > >
> > > > > Andrew Unshod
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>

#29989

From: michae <heymichae@...>
Date: Mon Nov 9, 2009 7:46 pm
Subject: Re: Re: It's all Greek to me!

heymichae

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lmao ryan...

From: Ryan W <ardydub@...>
To: RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, November 9, 2009 11:25:06 AM
Subject: [RunningBarefoot] Re: It's all Greek to me!

I wonder if it wasn't like this:

Phidippides comes panting in to Athens and collapses, almost dead from exhaustion. A reporter for the local Athens Tribune hurries over and interviews him. "Where did you run from, Phidippides? " he asks. "Iera Polis Messologhiou" gasps Phidippides. "How do you spell that?" asks the reporter. "Um, uh, er - screw it! Just put down 'Marathon!'"

Ryan

--- In RunningBarefoot@ yahoogroups. com, "yanni papastavrou" <yannipapastavrou@ ...> wrote:
>
> Hi Rick and others,
> My Greek is too limited to translate - it's good enough to get me into trouble, but not out of trouble!
> The Athens "Marathon" (Or shouldn't that be Athens "Athens" - see below) looks irrisistable to me. Count me in! Particularly if there is a strong presence from you guys in the New World..
>
> However, let's no emulate Phidippides too closely: (EG expiring at the finishing line; running an ultramarathon distances the week before his "Marathon" - including a "Spartathlon" , and also, in his wearing of sandals)
>
> Finally, One thing puzzles me - since he was running FROM Marathon TO Athens why do we call a 26.2 mile run a "Marathon" and not an "Athens"?
>
>
> Yanni.
> Barefoot runner since December 2004.
>
>
> >
> > Let's do it!!!!!
> >
>

#29988

From: michae <heymichae@...>
Date: Mon Nov 9, 2009 7:45 pm
Subject: Re: Re: Barefoot friendly marathons

heymichae

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tucson marathon, was pretty barefoot friendly...

From: Andrew Hull <andrewmhull@...>
To: RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, November 9, 2009 11:14:14 AM
Subject: Re: [RunningBarefoot] Re: Barefoot friendly marathons

I'm looking for known good barefoot friendly races only because it will be my first.

On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 1:38 PM, Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton <KenBob@runningbaref oot.org> wrote:

These are some local winter marathons I have run (several times in most cases), here in southern California.

2010 January 24 Carlsbad Marathon - actually lots of rough chip-seal here, just ask Barefoot Jon (he blistered VERY badly one year)
http://www.carlsbad marathon. com/

2010 February 7 if you're interested, register soon! This one has sold out (for the past several years) every year! Course is a bit (others might say, "very") rough in a couple spots, but majority of the course is nice smooth asphalt, and mostly running along the sunny (but, sometimes rainy and stormy) coastline. Also a chance to visit with Barefoot Rick, and Barefoot Ken Bob, and likely Barefoot Todd, all at the same time and place (and I will be holding a special Surf City Running Barefoot workshop at the beach on Saturday the day before the marathon)
http://runsurfcity. com/
http://barefootkenbob.runningbarefoot.org/?p=592

2010 March 21 - Los Angeles Marathon is sporting a new course, running from the (Dodger) Stadium to the sea (Santa Monica). Can't comment on the smoothness of the new course, but, typically more people finish the Los Angeles Marathon barefoot, than start it barefoot (that's like better than a 100% barefoot success rate!)
http://www.lamarathon.com/

2010 February 13 San Miguel Buzz Marathon. I have not run this one, yet. Barefoot Todd blew out an Air-Nike on the mostly gravel and sharp rock course - not recommended for a first barefoot marathon.
http://barefoottodd.runningbarefoot.org/?p=177
http://www.buzzmarathon.org

Whatever you choose, or not,

Have fun!
-barefoot ken bob

--- In RunningBarefoot@ yahoogroups. com, Andrew Hull <andrewmhull@ ...> wrote:
>

> I live in NYC, but am looking for a good warm weather trip anyway.
>
> On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 12:51 PM, Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton <

> KenBob@...> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Andrew,
> >
> > Where do you live, and how willing are you to travel?
> >
> > Have fun,
> > -barefoot ken bob
> >
> >
> > --- In RunningBarefoot@ yahoogroups. com <RunningBarefoot%40yahoogroups. com>,

> > Andrew Hull <andrewmhull@> wrote:
> > >
> > > With my mileage climbing to over 14 miles a couple of runs a week, I'm
> > > thinking of trying a marathon this winter. I'm looking for a barefoot
> > > friendly marathon sometime in the winter or spring. Any ideas?
> > >
> > > Andrew Unshod
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>

#29987

From: "Ryan W" <ardydub@...>
Date: Mon Nov 9, 2009 7:25 pm
Subject: Re: It's all Greek to me!

ardydub

Offline

I wonder if it wasn't like this:

Phidippides comes panting in to Athens and collapses, almost dead from
exhaustion. A reporter for the local Athens Tribune hurries over and interviews
him. "Where did you run from, Phidippides?" he asks. "Iera Polis Messologhiou"
gasps Phidippides. "How do you spell that?" asks the reporter. "Um, uh, er -
screw it! Just put down 'Marathon!'"

Ryan


--- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com, "yanni papastavrou"
<yannipapastavrou@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Rick and others,
> My Greek is too limited to translate - it's good enough to get me into
trouble, but not out of trouble!
> The Athens "Marathon" (Or shouldn't that be Athens "Athens" - see below) looks
irrisistable to me. Count me in! Particularly if there is a strong presence from
you guys in the New World..
>
> However, let's no emulate Phidippides too closely: (EG expiring at the
finishing line;  running an ultramarathon distances the week before his
"Marathon"  - including a "Spartathlon", and also, in his wearing of sandals)
>
> Finally, One thing puzzles me - since he was running FROM Marathon TO Athens
why do we call a 26.2 mile run a "Marathon" and not an "Athens"?
>
>
> Yanni.
> Barefoot runner since December 2004.
>
>
> >
> > Let's do it!!!!!
> >
>

#29986

From: Andrew Hull <andrewmhull@...>
Date: Mon Nov 9, 2009 7:14 pm
Subject: Re: Re: Barefoot friendly marathons

andrewmhull

Offline

I'm looking for known good barefoot friendly races only because it will be my first.

On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 1:38 PM, Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton <KenBob@...> wrote:

�

These are some local winter marathons I have run (several times in most cases), here in southern California.

2010 January 24 Carlsbad Marathon - actually lots of rough chip-seal here, just ask Barefoot Jon (he blistered VERY badly one year)
http://www.carlsbadmarathon.com/

2010 February 7 if you're interested, register soon! This one has sold out (for the past several years) every year! Course is a bit (others might say, "very") rough in a couple spots, but majority of the course is nice smooth asphalt, and mostly running along the sunny (but, sometimes rainy and stormy) coastline. Also a chance to visit with Barefoot Rick, and Barefoot Ken Bob, and likely Barefoot Todd, all at the same time and place (and I will be holding a special Surf City Running Barefoot workshop at the beach on Saturday the day before the marathon)
http://runsurfcity.com/
http://barefootkenbob.runningbarefoot.org/?p=592

2010 March 21 - Los Angeles Marathon is sporting a new course, running from the (Dodger) Stadium to the sea (Santa Monica). Can't comment on the smoothness of the new course, but, typically more people finish the Los Angeles Marathon barefoot, than start it barefoot (that's like better than a 100% barefoot success rate!)
http://www.lamarathon.com/

2010 February 13 San Miguel Buzz Marathon. I have not run this one, yet. Barefoot Todd blew out an Air-Nike on the mostly gravel and sharp rock course - not recommended for a first barefoot marathon.
http://barefoottodd.runningbarefoot.org/?p=177
http://www.buzzmarathon.org

Whatever you choose, or not,

Have fun!
-barefoot ken bob

--- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com, Andrew Hull <andrewmhull@...> wrote:
>
> I live in NYC, but am looking for a good warm weather trip anyway.
>
> On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 12:51 PM, Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton <
> KenBob@...> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Andrew,
> >
> > Where do you live, and how willing are you to travel?
> >
> > Have fun,
> > -barefoot ken bob
> >
> >
> > --- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com <RunningBarefoot%40yahoogroups.com>,

> > Andrew Hull <andrewmhull@> wrote:
> > >
> > > With my mileage climbing to over 14 miles a couple of runs a week, I'm
> > > thinking of trying a marathon this winter. I'm looking for a barefoot
> > > friendly marathon sometime in the winter or spring. Any ideas?
> > >
> > > Andrew Unshod
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>

#29985

From: "Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton" <KenBob@...>
Date: Mon Nov 9, 2009 6:38 pm
Subject: Re: Barefoot friendly marathons

runbarefoot

Offline

These are some local winter marathons I have run (several times in most cases),
here in southern California.

2010 January 24 Carlsbad Marathon - actually lots of rough chip-seal here, just
ask Barefoot Jon (he blistered VERY badly one year)
http://www.carlsbadmarathon.com/

2010 February 7 if you're interested, register soon! This one has sold out (for
the past several years) every year! Course is a bit (others might say, "very")
rough in a couple spots, but majority of the course is nice smooth asphalt, and
mostly running along the sunny (but, sometimes rainy and stormy) coastline. Also
a chance to visit with Barefoot Rick, and Barefoot Ken Bob, and likely Barefoot
Todd, all at the same time and place (and I will be holding a special Surf City
Running Barefoot workshop at the beach on Saturday the day before the marathon)
http://runsurfcity.com/
http://barefootkenbob.runningbarefoot.org/?p=592

2010 March 21 - Los Angeles Marathon is sporting a new course, running from the
(Dodger) Stadium to the sea (Santa Monica). Can't comment on the smoothness of
the new course, but, typically more people finish the Los Angeles Marathon
barefoot, than start it barefoot (that's like better than a 100% barefoot
success rate!)
http://www.lamarathon.com/

2010 February 13 San Miguel Buzz Marathon. I have not run this one, yet.
Barefoot Todd blew out an Air-Nike on the mostly gravel and sharp rock course -
not recommended for a first barefoot marathon.
http://barefoottodd.runningbarefoot.org/?p=177
http://www.buzzmarathon.org

Whatever you choose, or not,

Have fun!
-barefoot ken bob

--- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com, Andrew Hull <andrewmhull@...> wrote:
>
> I live in NYC, but am looking for a good warm weather trip anyway.
>
> On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 12:51 PM, Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton <
> KenBob@...> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Andrew,
> >
> > Where do you live, and how willing are you to travel?
> >
> > Have fun,
> > -barefoot ken bob
> >
> >
> > --- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com <RunningBarefoot%40yahoogroups.com>,
> > Andrew Hull <andrewmhull@> wrote:
> > >
> > > With my mileage climbing to over 14 miles a couple of runs a week, I'm
> > > thinking of trying a marathon this winter. I'm looking for a barefoot
> > > friendly marathon sometime in the winter or spring. Any ideas?
> > >
> > > Andrew Unshod
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>

#29984

From: "Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton" <KenBob@...>
Date: Mon Nov 9, 2009 6:14 pm
Subject: Re: ITB problems

runbarefoot

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Before swearing off all running, or at least walking, I would focus on
technique, not distance, for a while. You can practice most of the concepts of
running barefoot technique, while walking, or even standing:
http://runningbarefoot.org/?page_id=525

Have fun,
-barefoot ken bob

--- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com, "Bill" <bslammon@...> wrote:
>
> Hello all,
>
> Any suggestions for an angry ITB that doesn't like it when i run? The problem
started, I think, because I ramped up my mileage too fast (shod) over the
summer. I had been running over the past three years without problems. I've been
running barefoot for the past 3-4 weeks. I'm new, so I haven't run more than 1-2
miles at a go. At first everything is fine, then I start to feel the nagging on
the outside of my right knee.
>
> Here's the question: Do I just stop running for a while, let it heal up, and
start back slowly; do I keep running, and do ice, stretching, hip strengthening,
etc; or do I go to the doctor? A running friend of minesays keep running, but I
feel like it's not getting better. And, I like running; want to be able to keep
at it when I'm even older than I am now.
>
> I wondering if anyone here has an experience with this. Would you mind sharing
your experience/suggestions? (Sorry if this has been discussed before.)
>
> Thank you,
>
> Bill
>

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#29983

From: Andrew Hull <andrewmhull@...>
Date: Mon Nov 9, 2009 6:08 pm
Subject: Re: Re: Barefoot friendly marathons

andrewmhull

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I live in NYC, but am looking for a good warm weather trip anyway.�

On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 12:51 PM, Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton <KenBob@...> wrote:

�

Andrew,

Where do you live, and how willing are you to travel?

Have fun,
-barefoot ken bob

--- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com, Andrew Hull <andrewmhull@...> wrote:
>
> With my mileage climbing to over 14 miles a couple of runs a week, I'm
> thinking of trying a marathon this winter. I'm looking for a barefoot
> friendly marathon sometime in the winter or spring. Any ideas?
>
> Andrew Unshod
>

#29982

From: "Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton" <KenBob@...>
Date: Mon Nov 9, 2009 5:51 pm
Subject: Re: Barefoot friendly marathons

runbarefoot

Offline

Andrew,

Where do you live, and how willing are you to travel?

Have fun,
-barefoot ken bob

--- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com, Andrew Hull <andrewmhull@...> wrote:
>
> With my mileage climbing to over 14 miles a couple of runs a week, I'm
> thinking of trying a marathon this winter.  I'm looking for a barefoot
> friendly marathon sometime in the winter or spring.  Any ideas?
>
> Andrew Unshod
>

#29981

From: "Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton" <KenBob@...>
Date: Mon Nov 9, 2009 5:37 pm
Subject: Re: It's all Greek to me!

runbarefoot

Offline

Yanni,

Actually, you folks in England (well, your king, anyway) standardized the
"Marathon" distance at 26.2 (42.195Km) relatively recently (1921).

I suppose it depends on the perspective of the original story-teller
(presumably, in Athens).

But, my guess, If I was in Athens at the time Pheidippedes came running in, I
wouldn't be saying, "Pheidippides just ran all the way to Athens!" I would be
saying, "Pheidippides just ran all the way from Marathon!" And, even
Pheidippides would be telling us (before he croaked) that he just ran from
"Marathon". And thus, I would guess, Athenians (and Pheidippides), telling the
story, would be calling that distance a "Marathon distance"... While, it would
take another runner a few more hours (at least) to ran back and tell the story
to Marathon residents, by which time, the run will have already been established
as the legendary "Marathon" run ...

Have fun,
-barefoot ken bob

--- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com, "yanni papastavrou"
<yannipapastavrou@...> wrote:
>
...
> Finally, One thing puzzles me - since he was running FROM Marathon TO Athens
why do we call a 26.2 mile run a "Marathon" and not an "Athens"?
...

#29980

From: tetsujin87@...
Date: Mon Nov 9, 2009 10:32 am
Subject: Re: Re: It's all Greek to me!

tetsujin87

Offline

I won't make it for a barefoot Marathon Athens but would like to do it virtual with everyone at the same time in Marathon or over here. What time/date does it start?

barefoot jon

- seattle

In a message dated 11/9/2009 5:57:21 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, yannipapastavrou@... writes:

Hi Rick and others,
My Greek is too limited to translate - it's good enough to get me into trouble, but not out of trouble!
The Athens "Marathon" (Or shouldn't that be Athens "Athens" - see below) looks irrisistable to me. Count me in! Particularly if there is a strong presence from you guys in the New World..

However, let's no emulate Phidippides too closely: (EG expiring at the finishing line; running an ultramarathon distances the week before his "Marathon" - including a "Spartathlon", and also, in his wearing of sandals)

Finally, One thing puzzles me - since he was running FROM Marathon TO Athens why do we call a 26.2 mile run a "Marathon" and not an "Athens"?

Yanni.
Barefoot runner since December 2004.

>
> Let's do it!!!!!
>

#29979

From: John Resurreccion <John@...>
Date: Mon Nov 9, 2009 2:18 pm
Subject: Re: Barefoot in Manila

johnresu

Offline

From: Jonnifer M. Lacanlale <JonniferLacanlale@...>
To: RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, November 9, 2009 3:39:46 PM
Subject: RE: [RunningBarefoot] Barefoot in Manila

Hi John.

I hope to see you in one of the local races. Better still let’s run barefoot!

Jon

Clark, Phils.

#29978

From: "yanni papastavrou" <yannipapastavrou@...>
Date: Mon Nov 9, 2009 1:55 pm
Subject: Re: It's all Greek to me!

yannipapasta...

Offline

Hi Rick and others,
My Greek is too limited to translate - it's good enough to get me into trouble,
but not out of trouble!
The Athens "Marathon" (Or shouldn't that be Athens "Athens" - see below) looks
irrisistable to me. Count me in! Particularly if there is a strong presence from
you guys in the New World..

However, let's no emulate Phidippides too closely: (EG expiring at the finishing
line;  running an ultramarathon distances the week before his "Marathon"  -
including a "Spartathlon", and also, in his wearing of sandals)

Finally, One thing puzzles me - since he was running FROM Marathon TO Athens why
do we call a 26.2 mile run a "Marathon" and not an "Athens"?


Yanni.
Barefoot runner since December 2004.


>
> Let's do it!!!!!
>

#29977

From: "Preston" <barefootrunners@...>
Date: Mon Nov 9, 2009 1:52 pm
Subject: 2 Barefoot Races in MA this past weekend

barefootrunners

Offline

Hey all,

Just wanted to report that In ran 2 5k's this past weekend and 1 race on
Saturday had 3 barefoot runners. It was the Run For All Ages race in Wakefield,
MA. Ben Ibey and Jim Paisner joined me in Wakefield for a 5k around lake
Quinnapowett on a warm November morning. Ben drove from NH to make the race and
did well at 21:33 (6:57 mile) placing 1st in the barefoot division. It was a
really good feeling to be with other barefoot runners as usual and we all had
different times so we did not run together, but met after the race and chatted
and had apre race food. Hope this weather holds out.

The next day I traveled to Boston and ran the Luv 2Run 5K along the Charles
River. It was beautiful out and close to 65 degrees. I was the only barefoot
runner at the race and it was surprising how many people have never seen a
barefoot runner and how many people have not heard about the Born To Run book. I
did manage to have a gal tell me that her friend "Jill" is just beginning to get
into barefoot running and the dig the idea. My time was 23:21.

All said, the weather was perfect and I like running with other barefoot runners
more even though I don't mind running barefoot alone.

Preston

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#29976

From: "Jonnifer M. Lacanlale" <JonniferLacanlale@...>
Date: Mon Nov 9, 2009 7:39 am
Subject: RE: Barefoot in Manila

jonnifer_lac...

Offline

Hi John.

I hope to see you in one of the local races. Better still let’s run barefoot!

Jon

Clark, Phils.

From: RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com [mailto:RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John Resurreccion
Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 10:36 AM
To: RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [RunningBarefoot] Barefoot in Manila

Hi guys! This is my first post here, I just want say HI! to fellow barefooters across the globe. I'm very new to barefoot running (about 2weeks young) and already doing 3km with none or only "minor" blisters that heal overnight. I guess I have to limit myself to 3km until I consistently get no more blisters. It really feels weird adopting a new running technique after years and years of incorrect form. I've really learned a lot from your posts, and learning more everyday as I try to apply what I've read. It's really a different experience. Like a number of people in this group, Chris McDougall's book piqued my curiosity about barefoot running and therefore led me to this group.... though I regularly see 70+ year old dudes barefoot on races who always kick my behind hahahaha! Now I really understand why they don't wear shoes!

I've decided to ditch my new shoes (bought the nike lunarglide+ and adidas supernova) REAL CRAP, hurts my knees and shins (something I've never experienced on my old shoes, which are of course no longer in production). Now I'm learning how to run, slowly, practicing the right technique, will probably lose some fitness during the transition, but hey... isn't it worth it to learn do to things the right way? :)

I have two toddlers, and now, the rule inside the house is "no shoes!" will be good for them in the long run. Their footstrike is my inspiration. :)

This message is getting long, so again I just want to say HI to you guys and yes, there are barefooters here in Manila! Would be sweet to run with some of you guys when I visit the US!