This isn't the first reference that I've heard to barefoot running as a tool, or one tool in the toolbox of training, especially by shod runners. I think most...
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nanopiesnegros
Jul 1, 2010 2:33 pm
Thanks Ryan and Jon. I can´t wait to get back to running!!! Really enjoyed the experience of a long race. Nano...
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mikecool959
Jul 1, 2010 2:48 pm
Hi all. About 10 months ago I was massively inspired by the whole barefoot running idea – especially that I had been suffering from shinsplints for the past...
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Andrew Hull
andrewmhull
Jul 1, 2010 3:04 pm
Mike While I don't know the specifics to what *may* be wrong with you. I will tell you that the first problem is to wear the minimalist shoes when learning...
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nora mancuso
nkay71
Jul 1, 2010 3:37 pm
I ran in my vff's the other day and now have top of foot pain, not only that I noticed I run faster in them so that prb contributed to it too. I'm quiet...
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Andrew Hull
andrewmhull
Jul 1, 2010 3:50 pm
Nora: If it's any consolation, the top of foot pain went away quite quickly once the Vibrams did :) Andrew ... Nora: If it's any consolation, the top of foot...
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nora mancuso
nkay71
Jul 1, 2010 3:53 pm
Well I'm taking a couple of days off and icing hoping it gets better. My prb is the race on the 11th is not a smooth road race so I kind of have to wear my...
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Andrew Hull
andrewmhull
Jul 1, 2010 3:57 pm
I found that flexing my foot and trying to spread my toes and generally stretching out my foot helped a lot. Having my foot spread my toes out over and over...
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nora mancuso
nkay71
Jul 1, 2010 3:59 pm
how about sticking stuff inbetween toes to keep them stretched? Would that help? Is it just the muscles on top of the foot that are aggrevated? To:...
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Andrew Hull
andrewmhull
Jul 1, 2010 4:03 pm
I don't know, but I truly believe in letting the foot do what it's meant to do. Sticking stuff in there makes me think you are forcing something that isn't...
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nora mancuso
nkay71
Jul 1, 2010 4:18 pm
Ok I'm adding flexing my foot to the icing today!! To: RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com From: andrewmhull@... Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2010 12:02:54 -0400 ...
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Andrew Hull
andrewmhull
Jul 1, 2010 4:23 pm
It was just something that I did while sitting at my desk or when at the dinner table. Very organic and not designed. ... It was just something that I did...
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twc151home
Jul 1, 2010 5:03 pm
Hi Mike, I can echo what Andrew has to say. I would add a few observations from my own experience. I completely agree that being barefoot as much as...
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tetsujin87@...
tetsujin87
Jul 1, 2010 5:43 pm
sorry about your plight Michael but appreciate your consideration/courtesy in sharing with us. I don't run enough to get injured and can only recommend to do a...
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davisbrftr
Jul 1, 2010 5:55 pm
Mike, if it's any consolation, I started when I was 32. I'm 39 now. The first several years for me were plagued with injuries and pain. There were no VFFs...
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mikecool959
Jul 1, 2010 7:02 pm
Thanks guys. I've really enjoyed reading your replys. You're right - I think I am one of those types that do rush into things too quickly and when I start...
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Andrew Hull
andrewmhull
Jul 1, 2010 7:09 pm
When I started, I walked a lot barefoot around the city. Now that I run so much barefoot, i don't need to always be barefoot, but I certainly wear as little...
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Jan Hetherington
feldyjan
Jul 1, 2010 7:31 pm
Thx Jon for all your stories too. Today I heard someone in media saying that "Failure is not an option". I have no idea what particular failure he was...
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shoelessly2
Jul 1, 2010 9:31 pm
Great summer reading... http://www.thebarefootbook.com/...
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Ryan W
ardydub
Jul 1, 2010 9:54 pm
Great advice, Andrew! I would like to add to it: Practice running in place (barefoot). Capture the feel of it in your mind: Knees bent. Placing of the feet...
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Kelly Mahoney
kellymahoney
Jul 1, 2010 11:12 pm
The question "is it too late for me at 32?" is curious to me cause it seems that most people in this group including me are in their 40s or 50s. Perhaps you...
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rowrun99
Jul 1, 2010 11:33 pm
... learn a new skill. this is a key phrase. i started to progress with barefoot running when i realized that i was indeed learning a new skill and that i...
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Billy
duckfeetbilly
Jul 2, 2010 1:01 am
... Gee, I wonder if there is something about those Fremont streets. It was after that race, which we both were in, that I began having chronic PF type pains...
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shoelessly2
Jul 2, 2010 1:21 am
Thanks for all the replies, and may those of you are ailing feel better soon. This quick, very helpful exercise linked to below is a very good all-purpose...
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Michae
heymichae
Jul 2, 2010 4:39 am
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Wakeley Purple
purps_ky
Jul 2, 2010 11:00 pm
... My god, I didn't start until after 60! It's never too late....
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Wendy Nail
wendynail2
Jul 3, 2010 5:32 pm
We have two runners so far for this race: http://www.tidewaterstriders.com/docs/races/operation_homefront5k10.pdf It is a small 5K so we can make a big splash...
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Josh
inkyd...
Jul 4, 2010 11:43 am
My goal for the summer was to break 20 minutes. Now what am I going to do? Here's my report: http://www.barefootjosh.com/?p=868...
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tetsujin87@...
tetsujin87
Jul 4, 2010 1:55 pm
Josh - What a fanastic Fourth of July celebration. Our local sports station had a top ten list of baseball Fourth of July performances. Thanks for starting ...
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kelly
kellymahoney
Jul 4, 2010 2:42 pm
Josh, First off, as they say, Dude!!! Secondly, to answer your question, get another PR, set the bar higher, or is that lower? Finally, no PRs or met goals...
