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  1. SamanthaEve

    Hi from England

    I agree, makes it all worth it! Who knows maybe I'll find a local runner or too interested in it, but always thought it was too weird and never saw someone actually doing it. I went out again today 3.5 miles BF and had someone comment, "Barefoot?" But still with a smile and slightly curious...
  2. SamanthaEve

    Hi from England

    Hi Phil-thanks! It is truly different...and I probably look like a real crazy when not only am I barefoot, but I'm smiling from ear to ear, like I'm actually enjoying every moment of it! Haha...I give the look back, that they are the ones missing out:) It was amazing how much it helped keep...
  3. SamanthaEve

    Becoming a Barefoot Running Coach

    Thanks Bare Lee! Jason's post is another great resource...I picked up 3 of the books he recommended at the library today! I'm like a sponge lately....the more I learn, the more interested I become! Can't wait to read them and check out his site/posts more.
  4. SamanthaEve

    Hello! (I'm the one in the middle)

    Hi Sid! Hey that Sweat Gutr is not that bad at all! I never heard of it before, but just looked it up and might have to get one myself! I had honestly considered the old school original sweat band, then opted for the wrist sweat bands (like they wear in tennis) and do wear it for my runs...
  5. SamanthaEve

    Cont'd from 5mi run...How to keep up w/ milage while BF'ing??

    Hi everyone! Thanks for all your input! To Sid and in general when I am running in my Mizuno's or any runs now I am absolutely focusing on my form, not reverting back to a heel strike. I've watched a few videos from the websites everyone told me about (thank you for those) to better...
  6. SamanthaEve

    Left the Vibrams at home today-5 miles BF!

    Thanks Jaybird! Wow, that's a long time to build your fingers up for the bass! Congrats on sticking with that and look at you now! I think the 3-5 mile range is good and then will probably stick with that for my shorter runs and then kick off whatever shoes I'm wearing at the end to get more...
  7. SamanthaEve

    Left the Vibrams at home today-5 miles BF!

    Thanks BareLee:) I think that's good advice and need to hear that sometimes...to not over think it and do what I've been doing and listen to my body and adjust accordingly. It is hard sometimes not to get caught up in the whole set program, but I eventually always find myself tweaking a...
  8. SamanthaEve

    Left the Vibrams at home today-5 miles BF!

    Hi Nick! I know, I know:) I've read it for BF transitioning, training for marathons or ultras (haven't done one yet, but hoping to next year), getting a better PR, etc. Everyone says take it easy and that's why I'm not going every day or my 10 mile + runs...but with that being said I do want...
  9. SamanthaEve

    Becoming a Barefoot Running Coach

    Hi Jason! I'm new to the site and only a year into my BR running (not always consistent either), but now excited and ready to make the transition to BF running more full time! I have only read a couple books so far and just found this site, so thank you for these wonderful resources!
  10. SamanthaEve

    Hi from England

    My pleasure! I did my first actual barefoot run this past weekend (it's been a while sans shoes completely) and this totally helps with not pushing off my toes! It's amazing that barefoot can actually feel that much different than in the Vibrams. Def going to use it as a tool to get my form...
  11. SamanthaEve

    Cont'd from 5mi run...How to keep up w/ milage while BF'ing??

    I haven't got out again barefoot since Saturday, but going out again tonight sans shoes. I did a few in my Vibrams since then and a couple in my regular worn down Mizuno's, but still focusing on my new form. It's hard for me to run barefoot every day because I like to run medium distances...
  12. SamanthaEve

    Left the Vibrams at home today-5 miles BF!

    Hi Bare Lee! Nice to meet you! Yeah, thankfully I adapt well to all the crazy running I put my body through:) I bookmarked the Natural Running Center (didn't know about this site until posting this) and going to investigate more. This was all great to hear about how our feet adapt-thanks for...
  13. SamanthaEve

    Left the Vibrams at home today-5 miles BF!

    This is all wonderful info! Thank you all! It's making me more confident just learning about it more. All of the callous info was really helpful-and when I report back to my boyfriend he'll be happy to learn that too:) Until this I thought I'd end up with the roughest and ugliest feet ever...
  14. SamanthaEve

    Left the Vibrams at home today-5 miles BF!

    Thanks Sid! This is great! Not only the actual video, but one of the better descriptions of good barefoot form! Huge help:)
  15. SamanthaEve

    Left the Vibrams at home today-5 miles BF!

    Thanks Nick! That may be a good start than trying to focus on everything, and the exact angle I'm bending at..haha:)
  16. SamanthaEve

    Hello! (I'm the one in the middle)

    I agree Sid-all in all we are pretty lucky here in Florida that we can run year round and the worst is that we sweat so much it's like we were in a sauna! I'm from Wisconsin and have been down here 5 years now and I still miss the seasons a lot, but I've finally realized how much more I run and...
  17. SamanthaEve

    Left the Vibrams at home today-5 miles BF!

    5 miles in - time to build up that callus! I'm trying to transition to barefoot running majority of the time...and not just using my Vibrams or running on the beach barefoot, but barefoot on the sidewalks/concrete. In doing this, aside from how wonderful it feels, it is also to improve my...
  18. SamanthaEve

    Hello! (I'm the one in the middle)

    Welcome Sid! I'm new here too and also in Florida! Where do you live in Florida?? I'm down in Boca and I feel you on the heat! My lungs are getting used to all this humidity again and my body trying to not be so sluggish. I'm kind of a glutton for punishment and on the weekends get out...
  19. SamanthaEve

    Greetings from Oregon

    Thanks TJ - finally have some time today to wander the site more...Florida chapter here I come!
  20. SamanthaEve

    Hi from England

    Thanks Bob! I checked out your blog too-great stuff! I love the design of it and how you have your daily mileage stats...plus some of your photos, looks beautiful there! Great to see the bottoms of your vibrams, can totally see the forefoot strike, which I'm working on getting that down and...