A couple of recent experiences for me: 1. I have run (slowly) barefoot now since this past spring. At first my calves had soreness, but that went away in a...
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Ken Saxton
runbarefoot
Oct 2, 2003 1:27 pm
... terms ... Absolutely! There is a particularly rough bit of chip seal aspalt on the bike path I usually run on, that when I am walking or running slow is...
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Larry
larrymiq
Oct 2, 2003 8:36 pm
... terms ... the ... Yes, I concur wholeheartedly. I don't know why it seems easier but it really is preferrable. Maybe the momentum of moving forward ...
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Judy Benavides
mariachiestr...
Oct 3, 2003 1:09 pm
The weather turned very cold rather quickly here in Northern Virginia forcing me to put on more clothes than I prefer and shoes (It was about 34 degrees when I...
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Ken Saxton
runbarefoot
Oct 3, 2003 5:08 pm
A "Long Distance Inspiration e-card" in a New Balance newsletter sent to my wife recently, featured a series of 3 photos showing running bare feet. I uploaded...
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Ken Saxton
runbarefoot
Oct 3, 2003 9:03 pm
2004 Barefoot Marathons No, I don't mean I have or will be running 2,004 marathons. But, I will be running some marathons in 2004. As many of you know, I came...
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maxxhuber2000
Oct 4, 2003 8:18 am
What water shoes do you use? Low cut ones or some kind of surfing booties? If possible, give a link please. Thanks Max...
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Barefoot Hiker
hikingbarefoot
Oct 4, 2003 2:07 pm
This looks like a real endorsement wheather they mean to or not for barefeet looking like anything else on your feet is a compromise. Almost like they admit ...
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Joey Blue
joeyblue001
Oct 4, 2003 5:31 pm
... N is for naked feet. Did you see the products. {Dual Density ENCAP: Provides softened heel strike with optimal durability} Heel strike?? Hmmmm. My heal...
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tetsujin87@...
tetsujin87
Oct 5, 2003 12:54 am
Ken - Glad the San Diego/Pacific Shoreline Marathons' two-weeks-apart dates in 2004 will permit getting together again at the SDM, especially if Todd and...
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david moore
dmoore40352000
Oct 5, 2003 3:01 am
If the soreness isn't muscular I would see a specialist to clear any preventable problems. I wouldn'r run if you want to do a a dancing show, and if you want...
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Chris Runyan
cprunyan
Oct 5, 2003 5:10 am
Just thought I'd give an update of my latest runs and barefoot experiences. I've found a contract job up in Bellingham Washington. Had been gradually working...
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Larry
larrymiq
Oct 5, 2003 11:22 am
... cannot run in the city when it's wet. Those are the times i have gotten glass slivers because the water softens my soles. We have had a lot of rain this...
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Chris Runyan
cprunyan
Oct 5, 2003 7:03 pm
I totally agree with this assessment as to where to look for places to run. I think people don't throw bottles on the street much in the nice areas of town....
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david moore
dmoore40352000
Oct 5, 2003 11:07 pm
the brand NRS is pretty good, it is used by paddlers. ... _________________________________________________________________ Add MSN 8 Internet Software to your...
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lilpolly90
Oct 6, 2003 1:06 am
My first training session of barefoot running results in a 2-3 week calf strain. I understand that barefoot running works muscles that are oblivious while...
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Chris Runyan
cprunyan
Oct 6, 2003 3:35 am
I looked at the various socks they have and they look interesting. Some have rubber on the bottom, some don't. Have you tried running in the ones that are...
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tetsujin87@...
tetsujin87
Oct 6, 2003 4:36 am
5 October 2003 e-mail Sorry to hear about your calf strain. Based on my recent experience, maybe it means you're doing everything right. Although I've done...
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david moore
dmoore40352000
Oct 6, 2003 4:50 pm
no I haven't seen the ones with just neoprene, did you find those on a website? I use the one with rubber on the bottom that has velcro strap across the top....
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david moore
dmoore40352000
Oct 6, 2003 4:54 pm
is it the same for both sides? or is the pain just on one side. If it is just on one side it might stem from your neck. ... ...
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Ken Saxton
runbarefoot
Oct 6, 2003 5:48 pm
Massage, massage, massage. There are lots of tools for sale out there to assist in self-massage. But, like shoes, they aren't necessary. You can use your right...
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johnd
johndela1
Oct 6, 2003 6:06 pm
When I first got into barefooting a while back I did my first barefoot run on a treadmill for only 10 minutes. Starting that afternoon, my calfs got really ...
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Chris Runyan
cprunyan
Oct 6, 2003 8:22 pm
Yes, found the full line of what they make on the web. They make neoprene socks as well as what you have. My problem with most of these things is the same as...
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michae legault
heymichae
Oct 6, 2003 8:45 pm
once again i'm gonna make a case for a clean diet... skin grows not from the external environment but from internal environment... shoes cannot produce any...
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wapack86
Oct 7, 2003 12:35 am
Something I'll have to check up on: I just heard that in NH it is illegal to go barefoot in public areas (i think this means buildings), and we call ourselves...
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The Barefooted Comput...
the_barefoot...
Oct 7, 2003 2:57 pm
What's the website where you found them?...
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Ken Saxton
runbarefoot
Oct 7, 2003 4:20 pm
This is his wife. Ken might anounces that he will run Long Beach Marathon this coming Sunday (October 12). Visit its, www.runlongbeach.com ... Todd. ... may ...
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Chris Runyan
cprunyan
Oct 7, 2003 4:30 pm
... Here it is: http://www.outdoorplay.com Chris ... .......
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Ken Saxton
runbarefoot
Oct 7, 2003 4:51 pm
Picture shows her in the lead. http://www.island.lk/2003/09/22/sports01.html "AFP- Saturday- Sri Lanka's barefoot runner Sujeewa Nilmini Jayasena made her...
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baretung
Oct 8, 2003 7:13 pm
The problem is the one you identify. A trained (shod)runner can probably go out and run 10-20 minutes barefoot, maybe more on grass. But your calves are...
