I've been doing like Kenbob in the last ten years of at least one triathlon-a-year of all distances from super-sprint to two IMDcA's and using the old toe...
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Cathy
kickcathy
Jan 2, 2012 1:07 am
Jon Yeah I remember that you and Barefoot Todd had mouse pads on pedals. Thank you for reminding. Cathy...
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Cathy
kickcathy
Jan 2, 2012 1:14 am
John, Thank you for advising. Yeah, I believe you that bike shoes is big... In bike shop, a guy who evaluated me, while I got fit on the bike last month. If I...
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Wakeley Purple
purps_ky
Jan 2, 2012 2:53 am
... 1. You will fall when wearing clips - everybody does. It's not like a crash, it's a slower fall and you will just "bump" on the ground. Don't try to catch ...
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Kevin Brubaker
kbrubakerelpc
Jan 4, 2012 10:07 pm
Ken Bob, Links don't seem to be working to at least two of the places you've recently sent us: http://therunningbarefoot.com/begin-here/ ...
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kloudab
Jan 4, 2012 11:22 pm
In 'Born to Run' there is a part that says something about Russians not being able to run competitively until they can jump off of a 20 foot ladder barefoot...
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kloudab
Jan 5, 2012 12:01 am
I hear all the time from this site and the book about running on gravel to train to run softly. I can't think of a single place to run where gravel is the...
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Jim Wb
jimwb...
Jan 5, 2012 1:56 am
I think your making it too hard. You mentioned Ken Bob's book as your reason why you want to make a gravel track. If you look at his book or at his posts...
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Adam Hicks
climbhoser
Jan 5, 2012 2:25 am
Agreed. Gravel is just a rough surface. The point is that you can learn much more from challenging surfaces, so embrace the challenge instead of avoiding it....
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Gordon
gajslk
Jan 5, 2012 2:28 am
... Knock yourself out. ;) Gordon...
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Gordon
gajslk
Jan 5, 2012 2:30 am
Forget the gravel. Go find some chip seal. Gordon...
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Micah Morton
MicahEli
Jan 5, 2012 2:32 am
I completely agree! Chip seal is devil rock. It's pretty much all they use around here. For reference, this is what we're talking about: ...
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Henry Chan
barefoot.henry
Jan 5, 2012 4:54 am
Sometimes it is difficult to find a good rough surface to train on, so gravel is good tool. Â All you need in a few bags from your local construction store to...
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mz5771
Jan 5, 2012 10:56 am
i like the idea. running in place can tell you a lot about your form. sometimes i do this on a hardwood floor at home, to listen for the sounds that i make....
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mz5771
Jan 5, 2012 11:31 am
Ran about a mile in vff to warm up, then took them off and ran another 2. It really felt just great. It was even windy cold, but the feet were fine. I...
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barefootkenbob
Jan 5, 2012 2:37 pm
You people should stop complaining about the cold weather and come join us in Los Angeles for the 2012 Los Angeles Marathon on March 18 ...
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Jim Wb
jimwb...
Jan 5, 2012 5:33 pm
Its funny that you mention that Henry. I live in Massachusetts where we have no shortage of gravel trails, but I was concerned about missing some training...
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mz5771
Jan 5, 2012 8:34 pm
who was complaining? i actually wrote that it felt great running in the teens. a lot of us are worried about the heat in l.a., since it will at least be in...
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mz5771
Jan 5, 2012 8:36 pm
fun rule...that's really the best way to go with this.......
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Jan Hetherington
feldyjan
Jan 5, 2012 10:06 pm
Looks like I'm not the only who runs 'at home'. I have been known to run for 2 hours, back & forth, listening to NPR, periodically chasing The Cat. In fact,...
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Gordon
gajslk
Jan 5, 2012 11:36 pm
... This sort of misses the intent. Deep gravel is actually really comfortable to run in. It's the gravel spaced about an inch apart on concrete that's...
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davidrtownsend
Jan 6, 2012 12:47 am
Agreed. Heck, the weathered asphalt on my street feels almost as sharp as chip seal. I just keep breathing, try to relax, and move on. I'm not brave or foolish...
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Jason
lastplacejason
Jan 6, 2012 5:08 am
Only about 10-15% of my posts are shoe reviews. The vast majority of my posts are delusional rants dreamed up while trying to get some peace and quiet from my...
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Nicko Cowan
nickoac
Jan 6, 2012 5:11 am
What is your book called Jason? Nicko...
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Ardy
ardydub
Jan 6, 2012 5:43 pm
No....
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Piero Maggiani
p_maggiani
Jan 6, 2012 7:22 pm
Your comment reminds me of a cartoon I read recently: one caveman says to another "Something's wrong, we all eat organic, have plenty of exercise, yet nobody...
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Owen McCall
owenmccall1
Jan 7, 2012 12:54 am
This is a common misconception. In the paleolithic there were plenty of old people; everybody didn't die of old age at 35. The AVERAGE age of death was much...
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Jason
lastplacejason
Jan 7, 2012 3:24 am
The Barefoot Running Book. You should be able to find the pdf free online with a little searching. ;-)...
Not the same as this but I think similar, I can shut off pain receptors in my hands and endure scalding hot waters for a bit, but I don't do it for long...
