... Ryan, This reminds me of something I saw on TV years ago about Ethiopians. Researchers were trying to figure out how/why Ethiopians could run for miles...
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Peter
yrtepgold
Nov 1, 2004 3:48 pm
I guess that this post wont work so I wont say much except I am a barefoot runner from michigan!...
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Ken Bob Saxton
runbarefoot
Nov 1, 2004 3:54 pm
Time is of the essence. Until you run longer distances, you probably won't get the usual "runner's high". The first 5-10 minutes of running are the most...
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Peter
yrtepgold
Nov 1, 2004 4:03 pm
Hi everbody- I just got done with my second barefoot half marathon. With a time around 1:44, an 18 minute PR, I took first place in my declared division. My...
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The Peter Reno
yrtepgold
Nov 1, 2004 4:04 pm
Mr. Soar Right Ankle, Perhaps you need to adjust the way you run a bit when your on those running conditions. Try to put extra emphasis on running on the ball...
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Rick Roeber
rroeber
Nov 1, 2004 4:11 pm
Excellent time on your half, Barefoot Peter. Congrats! Barefoot Rick Peter <yrtepgold@...> wrote: Hi everbody- I just got done with my second barefoot...
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michae legault
heymichae
Nov 1, 2004 4:11 pm
howdy folks, yesterday i ran the 10k. it started in downtown lafayette, and ran out of town, up a steep hill to a reservoir and around the lake and then down...
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ardydub@...
ardydub
Nov 1, 2004 4:33 pm
... ANY POINTERS? Ouch! A nurse practitioner friend says to soak the area in a pretty strong salt-water solution, table salt works, so does Epson salt. It has...
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Ken Bob Saxton
runbarefoot
Nov 1, 2004 6:14 pm
Osmosis is the transfer of liquid through a membrane in an attempt to balance the salinity of solutions on each side. A high salt solution outside your foot...
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Ken Bob Saxton
runbarefoot
Nov 1, 2004 6:16 pm
It sounds like your slowest 10K prior is about whaat my fastest 10K, 37:02? That was on a gradual uphill first half, and gradual downhill second half. Love...
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ardydub@...
ardydub
Nov 1, 2004 11:11 pm
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Ken Bob Saxton
runbarefoot
Nov 2, 2004 2:30 pm
Hi Peter, Congrats on your half-marathon P.R. I grew up in Grawn (rhymes with yawn, for good reason), just outside of Traverse City, Michigan. 2003, I ran the...
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Ken Bob Saxton
runbarefoot
Nov 2, 2004 2:35 pm
One of the big advantages of being barefoot, is that your foot, not only feels the ground, it feels the shape of the ground. As the foot touches, it should...
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Billy Gard
duckfeetbilly
Nov 3, 2004 2:34 am
... But in the park where I do most of my barefoot hiking, I stop for a swim in salty water. I get out and continue barefoot. * * * * * Shoeless in Seattle * *...
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Ken Bob Saxton
runbarefoot
Nov 3, 2004 2:48 pm
Well, after several years of running barefoot, each individual should have a pretty good idea of how much their feet are capable of. I often do run, swim,...
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ardydub@...
ardydub
Nov 3, 2004 7:02 pm
I spoke with a marathoner friend of mine who used to suffer from plantar faciitis in both feet. He said he consulted with a Chinese healer who recommended he...
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Edward Hamilton
ehamilton7019
Nov 4, 2004 3:05 pm
... I'm from Grand Rapids originally, although I'm currently in Chicago. It's good to see that GR has an annual marathon again. I'll have to see if I can make...
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Gregor Merry
gregormerry
Nov 4, 2004 4:38 pm
Any advice for twisted ankle recovery? The swelling is almost gone and the strength seems to be back but I don't want to overdo it and I don't want to twist it...
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Owen McCall
owenmccall1
Nov 4, 2004 5:05 pm
Yes. I would suggest getting yourself a "wobble board". This is a wooden disk with a hemisphere glued in the center. One places the foot on the middle of...
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Ken Bob Saxton
runbarefoot
Nov 4, 2004 5:18 pm
Soft sand running/walking, beach sand for example, also helps re- strengthen the ankles. Just remember, start slow, easy, and re-build gradually. -barefoot ken...
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ardydub@...
ardydub
Nov 4, 2004 6:49 pm
I once sprained my ankle pretty severely jumping out of a tree (thats a story by itself!) A PT type advised me to trace the letters of the alphabet with my...
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Acacia Madrona
aymadrona
Nov 4, 2004 9:07 pm
It also might help to balance on one foot for a minute or so. Then as you get better, close your eyes and balance. You'll probably find this very dificult at...
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ardydub@...
ardydub
Nov 4, 2004 10:31 pm
Yes, this is something else my PT suggested. He also suggested doing the one-legged standing, with your eyes closed inside of a doorway with the backs of your...
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tetsujin87@...
tetsujin87
Nov 5, 2004 4:26 am
Third hand news but there may have been a barefoot runner in this year's Marine Corps Marathon too. Isn't the MCM on Todd's annual routine; maybe it's being...
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The Peter Reno
yrtepgold
Nov 5, 2004 5:41 am
Hey Ed- The weather was great! Nice and cool so over heating wasn't an issue and the brave could run in just shorts. The winner of the race somethin Bush was...
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Rick Roeber
rroeber
Nov 5, 2004 12:52 pm
Yes, Jon, I heard about a barefoot runner also at MCM. I was going to post something about this morning but you beat me to the punch. Here is thread link to a...
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tetsujin87@...
tetsujin87
Nov 5, 2004 2:59 pm
Rick - Thanks for the confirmation and reference. If the Washington, D.C. bricks near the end of the course are as smooth as the pleasant brick interlude...
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Rick Roeber
rroeber
Nov 5, 2004 3:15 pm
Jon, FE = Forum Encounter (n.) - A planned encounter or meeting of runners who post regularly to the RW forums. regards, BR tetsujin87@... wrote: Rick - ...
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Gregor Merry
gregormerry
Nov 5, 2004 5:45 pm
Thanks for all the good advice re: my twisted ankle. I tried the standing on one leg with my eyes closed but I found this very easy (I think from learning to...
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Gregor Merry
gregormerry
Nov 5, 2004 5:49 pm
The University of British Columbia in Vancouver has a very good forestry program, plus you can barefoot year-round. Gregor ... From: The Peter Reno To:...
