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  1. The fine art of trolling

    I'm pretty sure his name is Dr. Payne and he will soon be participating in a debate... http://www.huntergait.com.au/blogs/news/5839708-the-great-running-shoe-debate-melbourne-7-30pm-friday-march-23
  2. Mobility Work Out of the Day

    Just find the "couch Just find the "couch stretch". Ouch. No bands or lacrosse balls needed. Seems like a great one for runners as it stretches the front of the hip (to hopefully allow for better hip extension while running).
  3. IMPORTANT!!!! How did you learn of the new domain name?

    I found it at BKB's site.  I found it at BKB's site. Then after I saw this thread, I looked for an email and found it in my spam folder. Gmail seems to think that the email (from mmoore) was a phishing attempt.
  4. Fellowship of the Morton's Toe

    I'm very interested in Dr. I'm very interested in Dr. Schuler's answer to ev's question. On his website, he states that the hypermobile 1st met is believed to be hypermobile due to a loose tendon which allows the bone to move. If this tendon held the 1st met more tightly, then the bone would...
  5. Worst Foot and Calf Cramps I've Ever Experienced

    Possible after-effects of the Possible after-effects of the recent solar flares? :wink:
  6. Increase by 10 %

    I totally agree with what I totally agree with what Paleo wrote. I also got a stress fracture while increasing mileage 10% per week, each week, for about a month. Now, I take a much more gradual, careful approach to increasing mileage (more like 10% per month, rather than 10% per week).
  7. Achilles Tendonitus AND Plantars Fasciitis

    PF from antibiotics, that's PF from antibiotics, that's interesting (and sucks too, of course). Did you do anything special to recover from that? Or did it just dissipate over time?
  8. Achilles Tendonitus AND Plantars Fasciitis

    My 2 cents:For achilles My 2 cents: For achilles tendonitis, eccentric heel drop exercises are one of the best things you can do (running also involves eccentrically loading the calf, so running is itself a good way to help the achilles heal). From what I've read, and from my own experience...
  9. Is anyone running the ING Miami half or full marathon this weekend????

    My 79 year old father is My 79 year old father is "running" it (well, what he does is actually more like walking, due to a knee problem). He won't be barefoot (I think he's wearing Newtons) but he does do some of his training on the beach barefoot, so maybe that counts for something.
  10. metatarsalgia pain & Morton's toe: UPDATE!

    I have also heard that the I have also heard that the book Art of Slowing Down, by Edward Yu has some exercises focused on better engaging that big toe, although I haven't read the book or done these exercises myself yet (but hopefully will soon).
  11. metatarsalgia pain & Morton's toe: UPDATE!

    One more link for you (and One more link for you (and where I got the idea to actively press down with the 1st met while running and walking)http://yelling-stop.blogspot.com/2011/09/achilles-ankle-and-lee-saxby.html
  12. metatarsalgia pain & Morton's toe: UPDATE!

    Yeah, an elevated 1st Yeah, an elevated 1st metatarsal is kind of the definition of Morton's Foot. So, I'm not surprised that you have this. My previous post was based on this guess (because that is what I also have). The main thing I am doing while running is to actively press down with the...
  13. metatarsalgia pain & Morton's toe: UPDATE!

    When I was wearing the When I was wearing the Correct Toes, which I've basically stopped doing since they didn't seem to be helping, I found them more comfortable to wear with toe socks.
  14. First Roller

    I have the regular black high I have the regular black high density foam roller, which works well for me, however, if I had money to burn, I just might get a Rumble Roller. (as seen here http://www.mobilitywod.com/2011/03/episode-206365-the-couch-series.html) I am planning to get a PVC pipe...
  15. metatarsalgia pain & Morton's toe: UPDATE!

    Ok, sorry about that, Ok, sorry about that, hopefully the links will copy and paste correctly this time... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AwRK3js5dg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyRE9dReVTE http://uvaendurosport.wordpress.com/2011/07/09/less-from-your-shoes-more-from-your-feet/
  16. metatarsalgia pain & Morton's toe: UPDATE!

    First of all, I am not a Dr.  First of all, I am not a Dr. However, the fact that the pain is getting worse despite no running sounds kinda bad. I would probably recommend going to see a Dr. about this. Could it be a stress fracture? Maybe you bruised the metatarsal head? Also, I wouldn't...
  17. very tight calves and been having graston technique done

    McDougall posted about his PF McDougall posted about his PF and how he got it resolved recently... http://www.chrismcdougall.com/blog/2011/11/100-up-and-the-vampire-bite-aka-plantar-fasciitis/
  18. very tight calves and been having graston technique done

    Will do.  I am also getting Will do. I am also getting an ART treatment on Friday. My expectations are not high, but it's worth a shot.
  19. very tight calves and been having graston technique done

    Hey TJ,That second vid I Hey TJ, That second vid I posted above was actually recommended to me as a way to improve my neuroma symptoms. Just thought I'd mention that as I know this is an issue we both seem to have. Can't say if it's working yet, as I just started doing them recently.
  20. very tight calves and been having graston technique done

    A couple of things that may, A couple of things that may, or may not, be helpful... http://youtu.be/Q8vay90655Q (I've used the 50 lb bag of sand on the leg method myself) http://youtu.be/MKCdTKCOfEc