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  1. Agnesd

    Stuff grannies say

    I saw this suggestion from Scedastic and thought it would be great! My grandparents are no longer with us, but my mother is 80 (and crazy) so I think this counts. One day, talking on the phone with both my parents (my dad is just listening) Mom: How does Marc like his golf idol now? (re:Tiger...
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    Do people running in boat anchors ever smile?

    The more I run on a more frequented trail, the more runners I see, and of course they all happen to be shod, mostly in boat anchors. I'm barefoot, or in my huaraches, happy, smiling, and enjoying myself. I try to acknowledge these people (as I was always taught is polite) and nod and...
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    Children playing? Really?

    On my run today the trail goes by a little playground. On on end there's this sign Which actually looks like children playing. Then there was this one Which looks like an adult male sprinting. Maybe he's the adult chasing the children? It stopped me in my tracks and kind of creeped me out a...
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    When will my soles be tough enough?

    I read lots of talk on here about when you feet will be less tender, but I want to know how long it takes till you have to stop worrying about things getting embedded/cutting into your feet? I went for a run on a new route around my neighborhood the other day and I ended up with a small wound...
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    Do cars avoid you more when barefoot?

    I usually just run around my neighborhood, and past a certain point there are no more sidewalks, so I'm usually running on the shoulder which is pretty wide. I was just curious if anyone else has the same experience - drivers give me a much wider berth when I'm barefoot than when I was shod. I...
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    Wild Barefoot Runner

    Not only did I just get to run on a very pretty trail ... But I saw my first barefoot runner in the wild... It was very encouraging. I mean, this forum is awesome, but running into someone running barefoot out in the real world - priceless.
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    Dumb MAF question

    I thought I read something about this somewhere, but I can't find it now ... I've been reading all the info on MAF that you all post, and I got the book and have started reading it. I get the idea, and have been trying to keep my heart rate in a certain range, but for the first time in a while...
  8. Agnesd

    Invisible Shoes Experience

    I just wanted to say something about my experience with Invisible Shoes. I got my first pair last spring, and had a good couple of walks/short runs in them, but on the second or third day the string between the toes was absolutely painful. I walked maybe 2 blocks in them and had pain so bad I...
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    When to give up on a spouse

    My husband just told me the minimalist Altas are causing him the pain behind his foot. I just tried to tell him that he's going back and forth between shoes but he says he's been wearing sandals for 3 weeks. He wears his regular Brooks to the gym, work, and sometimes just out shopping, hiking...
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    Hike with boat anchor wearing husband

    I went hiking with my non-minimalist husband yesterday for the first time since I've gone barefoot/minimalist. I wore my Invisible Shoes and to my surprise he didn't make any comments like "Aren't you going to wear some real shoes?" (perhaps due to the fact that we had that conversation recently...
  11. Agnesd

    Beer Mile

    I mentioned to my friend that I read about Beer Mile races, and we've been looking for any upcoming ones, but are having a hard time finding any current info. We live in Washington ... anyone know of anything? Or how we find anything about a Beer Mile?
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    Foot cramps

    I've been in minimalist shoes for a year now, but my husband just recently decided to give it a try. I've never had problems with foot cramps in any kind of shoes, but my husband is complaining of his feet cramping after wearing his zero drop shoes at work. He's been wearing them on and off for...
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    Unshoes Pah Tempe

    Anyone tried the Pah Tempe style of the Unshoes yet? I haven't found many reviews and am curious. I already ordered a pair and figured if they didn't work out for me for running/hiking, I'd have a nice pair of zero drop sandals. I just can't wait to get them and try them out.
  14. Agnesd

    Running with back pain

    I've hurt my back in the past, but never when I was doing any running. Last week I slipped on a step and hurt my back again. It felt like and ice pick in my back with each step walking, and I didn't think I'd be able to run for quite a while. It still hurts with certain movements, but as long as...
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    Shoes for when you have to wear shoes

    I recently started running in minimalist shoes and was sold on wearing them for everything, but I am still searching for something to wear to work that will last. I am a nurse and work 12 hour shifts, sometimes spending the whole time on my feet on concrete floors. I have been wearing my...
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    Minimalist to Barefoot Convert Needs Advice

    I've never been a runner, but have always liked the idea of just walking out the front door and going for a run. Due to ankle or knee pain while running, I always quit after a few runs thinking I was just torturing myself trying to make it enjoyable. After reading Born to Run and doing some...
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