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  1. Shaun Mac

    Had an interesting conversation about BF running

    Was out of town for the weekend, and decided to go to the local Snap Fitness to run on the treadmill, never been in this gym before. Was in there running away in my bare feet, got a few stares. There was an older gentleman running a few machines down from me. After he was done he came over to...
  2. Shaun Mac

    Other BF activities

    Other than the obvious  :)   Other than the obvious :) (swimming, get your mind out of the gutter) Weight training, helps with balance.
  3. Shaun Mac

    -3 deg.F today.........

    And I didn't go running :) Sorry, I'm not that hardcore. Treadmill today. Suppose to get into the 30's again this weekend here. Probably try to sneak an outside run in then.
  4. Shaun Mac

    What is the worst thing you've ever stepped on?

    Squished dead frog. Squished dead frog.
  5. Shaun Mac

    Running Room update

    If I were you, I'd tell that If I were you, I'd tell that Canadian running shoe store to "take off eh" :)
  6. Shaun Mac

    Virgin Barefoot Half-Marathoner "Get's Some"!!

    Awesome job! You are my Awesome job! You are my barefoot hero now :)
  7. Shaun Mac

    Felt like I hit my limit last night.

    Went to do a run last evening. 31 deg. F. 15-20 mph NW winds, right at sunset. Put on my Underarmor cold gear tights, my Zensah calf sleeves (for warmth, not support) my running shorts, merino wool base layer, long sleeve BRS shirt, fleece vest, stocking hat, and took off. Chip seal just hurts...
  8. Shaun Mac

    Heart rate and ground discomfort correlation

    I guess in my case, when I guess in my case, when running on gravel, it forces me to slow down some, which in turn slows my breathing rate and heart rate.
  9. Shaun Mac

    Doing the Duck-Step Boogie

    Ahhh, the old "ability group Ahhh, the old "ability group runs". Remember them well.
  10. Shaun Mac

    Doing the Duck-Step Boogie

    I agree with Joseph. I want I agree with Joseph. I want to do this for the rest of my life, so I don't want to screw it up in the beginning. There have been runs where I've wanted to keep going, but I tell myself "no". I'm trying to take it up gradually and systematically. Build the muscles...
  11. Shaun Mac

    What are your thoughts on minimalist shoes for activities other than running?

    Im lucky in that I can wear Im lucky in that I can wear my Merrell trail gloves to work. I'm liking the look of those Stem shoes too.
  12. Shaun Mac

    Interesting visit to the Podiatrist.

    I just can't see how this I just can't see how this injury could have been "just building up" if you haven't had any problems along the way. I don't buy that. As far as podiatrists, I think its been ingrained in them that it's about orthodics and inserts, anything else is not good. I have a...
  13. Shaun Mac

    My first cold run.

    Went for a run yesterday afternoon in what I would consider the first really cool day of the fall here in MN. Air temp was 42 F., but the wind chill was 35 F. Cold feet flying over the chip seal street (notice the curved up toes :) ) Here is a bit of the scenery where I live. If I go...
  14. Shaun Mac

    BRS Next Top Model (AKA BRS merch photo thread)

    Representin' after a 5 miler Representin' after a 5 miler
  15. Shaun Mac

    A solid 3 months into my transition....musings

    So like the title said I'm 3 months into my transition from shoes and injuries to barefooting. So far so good, I love it! I'm up to 4 mile runs now, with a 2 day on, 1 day off schedule of running. All running miles have been stricly barefoot. My achilles no longer hurt when I run. I read Ken...
  16. Shaun Mac

    Barefoot running feature in Melbourne Age newspaper

    I also like the line when I also like the line when referencing glass on the road...."Barefoot runners don't litter because they care," he reckons. "If you wear shoes, you don't give a shit."
  17. Shaun Mac

    Funny drunk conversations about my barefoot running

    So Sat. afternoon I did a 4 miler barefoot (my longest so far btw!) I went out of town 2 miles and came back. The harvest is going on so there were a large number of farmers trucking grain into town. I happen to know most of them. That night there was a big open house I went to. The alcohol...
  18. Shaun Mac

    First Half Marathon in DSM and Ran it Barefoot

    Congratulations! That's Congratulations! That's awesome. Feet don't look too worse for wear either.
  19. Shaun Mac

    Should I use footwear in a 5K?

    I'd do it barefoot. Since I'd do it barefoot. Since it's your first barefoot race I wouldn't be so much worried about time rather just finishing it. I'ts only 1/4 mile. Think of it as training. There is nothing better to force you to have good form than gravel. I just couldn't see stopping to...
  20. Shaun Mac

    winter running

    My plan for this winter My plan for this winter (Minnesota) is to run outside barefoot when it's dry and fairly nice for MN winter standards....(but it's a dry cold). If it gets real cold, and nasty like it probably will be, I'll hit the treadmill. I've found a treadmill will toughen up your...