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  1. peacekaren

    Has anyone here done the Ultimate Hike? (or ever hike Foothills Trail in NC/SC barefoot?)

    I'm considering signing up to do the Ultimate Hike this summer. If I do, I'll be hiking barefoot (as always). Ultimate Hike is a fundraiser event for CureSearch to benefit childrens' cancer research. The event (there are 4 this year) is a 20-30 mile one-day hike. In my case, if I decide to...
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    Women's Vibram KSOs on clearance right now for $29.93

    At REI-Outlet http://www.rei.com/product/835034/vibram-fivefingers-kso-multisport-shoes-womens-2011-overstock
  3. peacekaren

    Barefoot Gym

    I recently started powerlifting and decided I wanted to work with a personal trainer to help me with proper lifting form. I looked around and found a local gym focused on free weights with great rates. When I contacted the gym to ask about training I inquired regarding their shoe policy...
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    Like barefoot, only...

    Last night my husband and I saw a TV ad for New Balance's Minimus shoe with the tag line, “Like Barefoot, Only Better." My husband said, "Shouldn't that be, 'Like Barefoot, Only Shoe-ier?" :D Peace, Karen
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    It seems there's suddenly a problem with my son's Run Club at school...

    Evan is 6 years old. His school recently started a walk/run club for interested K-2nd graders. It's just 15 min, once a week before school starts. Evan loves it. (He runs in Merrel Trail Gloves.) Yesterday he told me there's suddenly a problem with run club. (uh oh) Evan is one of the...
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    Just found a good home for all my cute high heels!

    I haven't worn anything but a zero-drop shoe for the last 2 years (on the rare occasions that I actually wear shoes). All of my old, cute high heels were just taking up space in my closet, but I wasn't sure what to do with them or even if I was ready to get rid of them (what if there's an...
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    2nd Annual NYC Barefoot Run (Sept 24-25) -- Who's going?

    Sorry if there's already another thread for this. I couldn't find it. http://www.nycbarefootrun.com/nycbr-2011/event-overview/ I'm considering making the trip this year. I'm trying to work out the logistics now. Just wondering who else is planning to attend. Peace, Karen
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    Garmin 405 for $169.99 on Amazon -- Today (3/23/11) Only

    I just noticed that Amazon's deal of the day for today is a Garmin 40 Forerunner for just $169.99. Thought I'd pass it along...
  9. peacekaren

    Things I noticed from tonight's run...

    Tonight I went for my first work-out at the local Y. I took a yoga class (very nice) and then went for a BF run on the indoor track. Here are a few things I noticed.... 1) BF running after a full yoga class feels so wonderful that I wish I could somehow always schedule a full hour of yoga...
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    Tech fabric by the yard?

    OK, suppose I wanted to do something that probably isn't a good idea, like sew my own running skirt. Does anyone know where I could get quality tech fabric by the yard? Peace, Karen
  11. peacekaren

    The OFFICIAL 2010 BRS HALLOWEEN CONTEST thread -- Game on!

    The witching hour fast approaches. Post updates, photo evidence and final results to this thread. Hope everyone has a safe and happy Halloween! Contest begins 12am Saturday morning (Oct 30) and ends at 12am Monday morning (Nov 1) based on your local time zone. Results must be posted...
  12. peacekaren

    I thought I blew it for her... (update on my daughter's fun run)

    You may remember that my daughter was concerned about her fun run at school today. She wanted to run barefoot, but didn't know how well that would go over at school. She opted to go with the "ask forgiveness, not permission" plan. I went out to volunteer at the run, first with my son's...
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    My 9 year old daughter just asked...

    "Mommy, can I get some shoes and cut the bottom out of them for my fun run at school next week -- because I don't think they'll let me run barefoot." :( Sadly, I dont think we'll be able to make that work. I told her she'll just have to run in her Feelmax Osmas. So she suggested at least...
  14. peacekaren

    Barefoot Halloween Contest Again This Year?

    Is there any interest in a virtual Halloween contest this year like we had last year at RWOL? I've included a copy of LPJ's original post from last year. Hopefully, with a bit more notice this year we'll get more participation. Feel free to suggest rule changes for this year. I think we...
  15. peacekaren

    "Wow! Barefoot! When I saw you running from a distance..."

    "...I just figured you were wearing flesh colored running shoes!" My reply: "I am." :) I was stopped several times during my run this afternoon to answer questions about BFR. Good thing I'm still rebuilding my base with run/walk intervals. Otherwise, all the stopping might have been...
  16. peacekaren

    Experiment #1 -- Barefoot Sandals

    Click here to see how I made them. Peace, Karen
  17. peacekaren

    Are you taking requests?

    I'd love to have a composite forum that wraps all of the main forums into one main access point. I dislike having to go from forum to forum to see the latest posts. I'd prefer to have it all in one place. It would also be nice to have a link to my chapter's forum on the chapter's home...
  18. peacekaren

    Sharing my latest footwear and accessories...

    I've started a new blog. I may not do a good job of updating it regularly, but I figured I'd give it a go. It's a work in progress. The overall format/design is still not quite what I want but it will do for now. My second entry is about minimal everyday footwear...
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    Surprised - VFF/BFR discussed at an REI trail running info session.

    I went to an info session at REI last night about local trail running. It was a useful session in which the presenter described nearly all of the public unpaved running trails within a 45 minute drive. Wow, there are a lot more around here than I realized! The second 1/2 of the session...
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    Nice comment at the bike shop tonight.

    My new, really cool Keen cycling sandals arrived in the mail a few days ago. (Yes, I just called a pair of shoes cool.) I went to the bike shop tonight to buy my first pair of clipless pedals. (I only fell over twice on the way home. :-D LOL.) The guy at the shop helped me get the...