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    Why do I blister on the outside of my right foot only?

    After I run 5+ miles bf, I end up w/a large blister about 1/2 the size of my thumb on the sole of my foot on the outside. As you can see from the picture, I'm getting blisters on top of blisters! These never really puff up, but eventually they will come off. But it seems like they are deep...
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    "Born to Run" part of a Senate Filibuster...

    Well, I guess now bfr is part of the permanent congressional record... ;-) http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/local/politics/2011/04/expect_lots_of_shin_splints_ne.html
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    **BRS Book Giveaway** "Second Wind: The running coach you never had but always wanted" by Levi Dodd

    Okay, all you boys & girls in barefoot land. Have we got a deal for you! We are giving away 2 copies of this book (compliments of the author). And the best part, is that to win, all you have to do is post in this thread. Well, that and you have to be the lucky one (of two) whose names are drawn...
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    5 Minutes w/Christopher McDougal

    Kind of a cool little interview. And it is ALWAYS cool to see a bfr photo in a running mag. http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=22396&cm_mmc=Facebook-_-RunnersWorld-_-Content-ShoesandGear-_-RunningTimesChrisMcDougallInterview
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    VFFs & broken toes

    Has anyone else had a problem with running trails in their VFFs and breaking toes? I have run on some fairly technical trails here with my KSO Treks, and have kicked some rocks and roots that didn't move very much (read: not at all). I have been able to finish my runs, but when I take my Vibrams...
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    Copper Canyons Ultra Marathon 2011 By Patrick Sweeney, a.k.a. Bourbon Feet

    Copper Canyons Ultra Marathon 2011By Patrick Sweeney, a.k.a. Bourbon FeetIt's a daunting task to feflect upon my trip to the Barancas. The magnitude of the experience has not set in (even though I have totally lagged in getting this post together). It was a trip where I gained many new friends...
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    Article: Copper Canyons Ultra Marathon 2011 By Patrick Sweeney, a.k.a. Bourbon Feet

    Well done bourbonfeet! And a nice write-up as well. I enjoyed reading it.
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    Sounds like a barefoot runner

    I get daily emails from RW called a "Daily Kick in the Butt". This was today's quote. If I didn't know better, I'd think that he was talking about bfr. :-) "As we become increasingly involved in technology, science, and business, we should not lose that instinct, that feeling for the earth...
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    BFR wins marathon!

    Okay, maybe she didn't run the whole marathon bf, but a nice finish photo nonetheless! :-) http://washingtonexaminer.com/sports/2011/03/barefoot-stretch-dado-wins-3rd-rome-marathon-0
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    Barefoot runner wins IAAF World Cross Country Championship!

    So, buck up, those of you who wonder if you can win a race running barefoot! ;-) http://www.iaaf.org/WXC11/news/kind=100/newsid=59566.html
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    First Annual Born to Run Ultra (complete with BFR division)!

    The race director has offered a discount to BRS members on this race. It is @ the East Creek Ranch in Los Olivos, California and includes 100 mile, 100KM, 50KM & 10 mile trail runs. The discount is available on any distance, but you have to sign up by April 1, 2011. The race has a Barefoot...
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    BFR article in Wichita, KS newspaper

    Shout out to barefoot metalman for the great press! You rock! ;-) http://www.examiner.com/running-in-wichita/best-tips-for-running-barefoot
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    Mercedes commercial

    Hey, now even Mercedes is getting on the bandwagon... ;-) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLC8FniqvhI&feature=player_embedded
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    Run in Plano, TX w/BFR division

    For anyone who is interested... http://runningblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/03/plano-race-offers-barefoot-div.html
  15. miker

    Runkeeper Pro is free until end of January

    Runkeeper Pro (reg. $9.99) is free from now until the end of January. It works pretty well for me and I thought someone else might like to try it. It is available in both iphone & android versions. http://runkeeper.com/fitness-app-download
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    Moon Boots (aka Asics 2110s)

    I don't know if anyone else has noticed this or not. For the last 7 months, I have pretty much lived in either moccasins, VFFs, or BF. Today, I put on my old pair of Asics 2110s and couldn't believe how the felt. I felt like I was walking around in a pair of moon boots! It felt like I was about...
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    I am a barefoot runner video

    You knew one of these was coming...enjoy (btw, you can watch this one w/the kids) Cheers!
  18. miker

    Tough Mudder events

    Has anyone ever done one of these before? http://toughmudder.com/
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    Has Nike invented a second skin?

    Oh yeah, they know we're right... http://www.adventure-journal.com/2010/12/has-nike-invented-a-second-skin/
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    Make your own barefoot shoes...

    For all you DIYs out there... http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-barefoot-shoes/
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