Hee hee (Very) repetitive scenery ...... Jan ... Hee hee (Very) repetitive scenery ...... Jan On Dec 26, 2009, at 7:55 AM, fendent wrote: What a nig house you...
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Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton
runbarefoot
Dec 27, 2009 2:16 am
I used to roller skate in my parents' basement. I learned how to turn very well. EVERY terrain has something to teach. Have fun, -barefoot ken bob...
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odgill
Dec 28, 2009 4:37 am
Hello, Everyone -- I had the opportunity to interview Christopher McDougall for a local magazine, and would love to hear feedback from the group. The article...
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jayceland
Dec 28, 2009 3:18 pm
... I liked it a lot. I think you've highlighted all the strongest arguments for barefoot running nicely. A hint about the Interwebs: I have noticed automatic...
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Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton
runbarefoot
Dec 28, 2009 4:19 pm
Excellent article. While reading, I was about to get contentious with the statement, "more than likely, everyone reading this article, champions included, have...
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richard g
rich_mett
Dec 28, 2009 6:59 pm
I thought the article was well written and made interesting reading. In fact I would like to link to the article from my site ...
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MJ
mjruns
Dec 28, 2009 9:45 pm
Good morning from Western Maine! I am new to the group but have been to BKB's site off and on for a few months. After reading Born To Run I knew it was time to...
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inkyd@...
inkyd...
Dec 28, 2009 10:59 pm
I've been meaning to ask this ever since I read the book: http://www.scribd.com/doc/18228/Gordon-Piries-Running-Fast-and-Injury-Free-ultimate-edition-240307 I...
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Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton
runbarefoot
Dec 28, 2009 11:55 pm
Take it with a grain of salt, if the author does not explain their reasons, they may or may not apply to your, or my, situation. Gordon Pririe was a world...
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odgill
Dec 29, 2009 3:42 am
Thank you for the feedback, Ken Bob. I really value your opinion on all things related to naturaly running. We will correct the web site attributions -- sorry...
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Ryan W
ardydub
Dec 29, 2009 6:31 am
On a 10 miler today, I came up to a group of walkers. A man saw me and said, Oh my. Look at that! A woman in the group said matter of factly, Oh, he's the...
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yanni papastavrou
yannipapasta...
Dec 29, 2009 12:56 pm
I think there's a grain of truth there.. Let's consider the converse: "Walking improves running." I do not personally find it does. Strangely, I STILL find...
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spacecadet_7000
Dec 29, 2009 1:42 pm
I disagree with his definition of walking. "(Walking is landing on the heels with a straight leg). 3 -... " Since going barefoot I don't walk like that any...
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Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton
runbarefoot
Dec 29, 2009 2:11 pm
As spacecadet_7000 said, 'I disagree with his definition of walking. "(Walking is landing on the heels with a straight leg)"' While it is true that you can...
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Deacon Patrick
highlanderpa...
Dec 29, 2009 3:29 pm
Dear MJ I delight in running in my all leather moccasins. They are equally good at traction (with good barefoot technique). Min are custome sized (so they fit...
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terryjbenzie
Dec 29, 2009 6:01 pm
I believe, from reading other material from him, that it is related to rule 2 and form. Pirie distinguished between running and walking by where your foot...
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inkyd@...
inkyd...
Dec 29, 2009 8:25 pm
http://www.news-record.com/blog/64298/entry/78920 I won a Shorty!...
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robbyh
Dec 30, 2009 2:55 am
Have been watching Ninja Warrior on G4 lately and noticed the split toe Ninja socks. I did a search and saw somebody was asking about them and was wondering...
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rowrun99
Dec 30, 2009 3:42 am
Racewalkers I know use running as cross training for their racewalking. Racewalking technique definately involves landing on your heal with a straight leg....
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michae
heymichae
Dec 30, 2009 4:11 am
my understanding is walking is always having at least one foot on the ground...in the race walking crowd, so any walking is good. ...
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inkyd@...
inkyd...
Dec 30, 2009 1:38 pm
I LOVE that show. And check out this picture of 1951 Boston Marathon winner Tanaka: http://www.runningpast.com/vintage_photos/baa1951_tanaka_lg.jpg I imagine...
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inkyd@...
inkyd...
Dec 30, 2009 1:47 pm
I figured this was most likely the case. I brought it up because I find walking barefoot to feel a lot more awkward than running. Since my...
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spacecadet_7000
Dec 30, 2009 2:36 pm
How did we get from Gordon Pirie's book to racewalking? As far as I can see he was not a race walker. "here are two basic rules of racewalking. (USATF #39 &...
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tetsujin87@...
tetsujin87
Dec 30, 2009 6:25 pm
thanks for the Tanaka split-toe footwear photo. I've been wearing traditional Japanese footwear for marathons and hikes up Mt. Fuji (almost 30 in total over...
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rowrun99
Dec 30, 2009 8:23 pm
Yes, you're right about one foot in contact with the ground at all times. The USATF has two rules for racewalking: 1) Race walking is a progression of steps so...
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michae
heymichae
Dec 30, 2009 9:08 pm
well, thanks for that info, i guess my career as a race walker ends before it begins... :( Â ________________________________ From: rowrun99...
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climbhoser@...
climbhoser
Dec 30, 2009 9:12 pm
Was thinking about Pirie today on my run and what he says actually does make some sense. I realize I usually have to run a moderate 2 miles just to warm up,...
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Barefoot Ted
barefoot_ted
Dec 30, 2009 9:59 pm
Wow! Just got the latest issue of Runner's World with an excellent debate on barefoot running with Barefoot Ken Bob giving some excellent (per usual) answers...
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Robert Hathaway
robbyh
Dec 30, 2009 11:47 pm
Thanks barefoot Jon for all the fascinating information and the correct name for these socks-shoes. Thanks barefoot josh for laugh of the day. Would not want...
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Joe Wrigley
wrigleyjw
Dec 31, 2009 12:13 am
2009/12/30 robbyh <robbyh@...> ... and couldn't afford VFF so went with what I had, which are a bit like ...
