The most active and friendly barefoot running and minimalist running club and forums going!, Barefoot Runners, Barefoot, Minimialist, Running Mon, 16 Dec 2019 20:58:08 +0000 Mon, 16 Dec 2019 20:58:08 +0000 Barefoot Runners Society https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/ Mon, 16 Dec 2019 20:31:23 +0000 https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/pr%C3%A9sentation-des-nouveaux-membres-de-brs-france-qui-%C3%AAtes-vous.11614/ https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/pr%C3%A9sentation-des-nouveaux-membres-de-brs-france-qui-%C3%AAtes-vous.11614/ invalid@example.com (Christian Barefooteur) Christian Barefooteur 1049 Mon, 16 Dec 2019 13:59:38 +0000 https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/two-years-barefoot-running-and-my-first-half-marathon.22192/ https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/two-years-barefoot-running-and-my-first-half-marathon.22192/ invalid@example.com (Visions Of Asia) Visions Of Asia

https://visionsofasia.asia/2019/12/...ew-milestone-my-first-half-marathon-barefoot/]]> 3 Mon, 16 Dec 2019 11:49:46 +0000 https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/mileage-reporting-week-50-dec-9-dec-15.22196/ https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/mileage-reporting-week-50-dec-9-dec-15.22196/ invalid@example.com (Runlite01) Runlite01 Today we went 3 miles at 5:00 am, it was 45°with no wind and clear skies. The moon was large and prominent. At mile 2.75 I spotted a huge shooting star (very nice).]]> 2 Sun, 15 Dec 2019 19:50:55 +0000 https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/torc-winter-challenge-2018-2019.20933/ https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/torc-winter-challenge-2018-2019.20933/ invalid@example.com (c17) c17
Voici les liens vers le ToRC et le Winter Challenge :

Winter Challenge 2016-2017.
ToRC 2017 : Janvier, Février,...

ToRC & Winter Challenge 2018-2019]]> 115 Sun, 15 Dec 2019 19:43:43 +0000 https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/winter-challenge-links-and-rules.20955/ https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/winter-challenge-links-and-rules.20955/ invalid@example.com (Christian Barefooteur) Christian Barefooteur //UPDATED INFORMATION//

BRS Winter Challenge 2019-2020
April 1, 2019 - September 30, 2019 Southern
October 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020 Northern

Winter Challenge 2019-2020

1. All runs/walks must be BAREFOOT
2. Update the number of walks/runs (cumulative) in each temperature range
3. Update your distance (cumulative, in...

Winter Challenge - Links and Rules]]> 16 Sun, 15 Dec 2019 19:05:41 +0000 https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/peoples-reactions-when-you-run.6322/ https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/peoples-reactions-when-you-run.6322/ invalid@example.com (mandytheartist) mandytheartist 893 Sun, 15 Dec 2019 13:13:35 +0000 https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/qui-coure-avec-son-chien.18706/ https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/qui-coure-avec-son-chien.18706/ invalid@example.com (petit-pied) petit-pied

Mon chien est hyper-kinétique et donc, a de l'énergie à revendre.
Il y a quelques semaines, l'idée folle d'aller chez les beau-parents à vélo (2,5 km).... ET avec le chien... bon après petit réglage surtout aux endroits où d'autres chiens se trouvent (jolie chute, "imbécile" que m'a répondu ma Chérie- mais ça je le savais déjà )
Le chien m'a fait un aller en courant comme un dératé (pour ma part excellent pas eu...

Qui coure avec son chien ?...]]> 50 Sat, 14 Dec 2019 17:56:36 +0000 https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/unable-to-afford-shoes-athlete-runs-barefoot-and-clinches-silver-medal-in-11km-vasai-virar.22188/ https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/unable-to-afford-shoes-athlete-runs-barefoot-and-clinches-silver-medal-in-11km-vasai-virar.22188/ invalid@example.com (Barefoot TJ) Barefoot TJ Again...running barefoot isn't a detriment. Some would say it's an advantage.

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Athlete Amit Mali at Vasai Virar Mayor's Marathon (Photo Credits: YouTube/@Maharashtra Majha)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=33&v=Dw6WCPqXdkk&feature=emb_logo...

Unable to Afford Shoes, Athlete Runs Barefoot and Clinches Silver Medal in 11km Vasai Virar ...]]> 1 Sat, 14 Dec 2019 13:59:55 +0000 https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/les-sorties-du-jour.19997/ https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/les-sorties-du-jour.19997/ invalid@example.com (Oxyom) Oxyom
Ça entretient la motivation et rend plus vivant le forum !
L'expérience des anciens est très utile aux nouveaux comme moi !
En espérant que quelques-uns joueront le jeu !



Cet aprem je suis parti faire 8km avec des huaraches V3 qui ont été calamiteuse
Le caoutchouc s'est complètement écrasé et je me suis retrouvé avec 0.1mm de protection au niveau des métatarses des gros orteils.
Du coup j'ai un peu souffert quand...

Les sorties du jour !]]> 800 Sat, 14 Dec 2019 12:38:32 +0000 https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/nos-courses.15070/ https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/nos-courses.15070/ invalid@example.com (Bruno orteils d'acier) Bruno orteils d'acier
Je commence par celle que je viens de courir aujourd'hui, 27 octobre:

Voici le compte rendu de ma 3e participation à une épreuve officielle: 10 km - Courir Santé - La Ville Aux Dames . Temps 45' 40" , Moyenne 4'28" au km , mon nouveau record ; Et comme toujours, pieds nus...

Nos courses]]> 948 Sat, 14 Dec 2019 02:44:02 +0000 https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/barefoot-runners-in-makeshift-shoes-win-medals-in-iloilo-sports-meet.22194/ https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/barefoot-runners-in-makeshift-shoes-win-medals-in-iloilo-sports-meet.22194/ invalid@example.com (Barefoot TJ) Barefoot TJ Well...

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Barefoot runners in makeshift shoes win medals in Iloilo sports meet
Sun.Star
WITH or without shoes, there's no stopping elementary pupils from the Fifth District of...

Barefoot runners in makeshift shoes win medals in Iloilo sports meet]]> 3 Sat, 14 Dec 2019 01:47:48 +0000 https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/sprinting.22197/ https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/sprinting.22197/ invalid@example.com (Neil_D) Neil_D I went to a sports field across the road from where I live to do a set of 10 x 150m sprints. The body puts up high resistance to these efforts. It's a real brain body battle.
After a warmup lap I do a sprint then...

Sprinting]]> Sat, 14 Dec 2019 01:37:54 +0000 https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/impressive-feet-sonny-molina-barefoot-world-record-setter.22169/ https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/impressive-feet-sonny-molina-barefoot-world-record-setter.22169/ invalid@example.com (Barefoot TJ) Barefoot TJ View attachment 9395
Impressive Feet
By Woodstock Independent ​

Currently the holder of five titles in the Guinness World Records, Woodstock resident Salacnib “Sonny” Molina attempted last week to claim a sixth.

Surrounded by family and friends at Snap Fitness, 1400 N. Seminary Ave., Molina set the course on which he hoped to walk barefoot into the pages of history – a course paved with Lego bricks....

Impressive Feet: Sonny Molina, Barefoot World Record Setter]]> 5 Thu, 12 Dec 2019 23:43:17 +0000 https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/running-closer-to-nature.22195/ https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/running-closer-to-nature.22195/ invalid@example.com (Barefoot TJ) Barefoot TJ View attachment 9413
Nikki Ponnappa (left) along with Milind Soman (in grey) and members of The Coorg Wellness Foundation

Running closer to nature
The New Indian Express
Ponnappa says the main objective of...

Running closer to nature]]> Wed, 11 Dec 2019 15:59:32 +0000 https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/xero-shoes-love-em.21906/ https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/xero-shoes-love-em.21906/ invalid@example.com (Kungaloosh Dan) Kungaloosh Dan That said, these are the best shoes I have ever run in.
A little background on me, so that it may help you decide if you're thinking about shoes to run in.
I primarily run on pavement in various weathers.
I'm am casual runner, (half marathons are good enough for me)
I always wore luna sandals with little complaint. When I moved to a place with a less agreeable climate, I got shoes because the smooth lunas were no good...

Xero Shoes... Love 'em.]]> 25 Wed, 11 Dec 2019 07:06:58 +0000 https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/longtime-no-post.22193/ https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/longtime-no-post.22193/ invalid@example.com (mandytheartist) mandytheartist
To recap the last few months: we moved from Cambridge to Sudbury. Stephanie is gearing up for her first Finals as a professor. Megan is growing SO MUCH! (I'm still breastfeeding) I can't believe I have a 2 year old!! I'm so happy I've been able to keep up my running. Readying for my 2020 racing season.]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2019 19:18:43 +0000 https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/barefoot-marathon-held-in-kodagu.22191/ https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/barefoot-marathon-held-in-kodagu.22191/ invalid@example.com (Barefoot TJ) Barefoot TJ View attachment 9410

Barefoot Marathon held in Kodagu
Star of Mysore
Pollibetta (Kodagu): The 5th Edition of the Barefoot Marathon for the people of ... 42 km race- Local Kodagu category: Male- S. Goutham (1st) and K.J. ...]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2019 18:52:18 +0000 https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/barefoot-marathon-runner-completes-goal-of-surpassing-unofficial-record.22190/ https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/barefoot-marathon-runner-completes-goal-of-surpassing-unofficial-record.22190/ invalid@example.com (Barefoot TJ) Barefoot TJ There are a few articles/links that come up about Alberto Perusset in the past. We've shouted out to him before here as well.

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Unfourtunately, the full article requires payment to access it:...

Barefoot marathon runner completes goal of surpassing unofficial record]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2019 18:44:40 +0000 https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/fort-lewis-college-cross-country-team-signs-promising-runner-in-ikageng-gaorekwe.22189/ https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/fort-lewis-college-cross-country-team-signs-promising-runner-in-ikageng-gaorekwe.22189/ invalid@example.com (Barefoot TJ) Barefoot TJ View attachment 9407

Fort Lewis College cross-country team signs promising runner in Ikageng Gaorekwe
The Durango Herald
“I've been running barefoot all my life,” Gaorekwe said. “The...

Fort Lewis College cross-country team signs promising runner in Ikageng Gaorekwe]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2019 17:03:56 +0000 https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/this-years-races-from-10k-to-a-full-and-some-new-prs.22150/ https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/this-years-races-from-10k-to-a-full-and-some-new-prs.22150/ invalid@example.com (Tristan) Tristan This years races, from 10k to a full, and some new PRs
By Ttristan​

I hadn't got around to posting about some of my earlier races, so thought I'd combine them all into one. This will be a long post! This year I set out early in the year to train for a spring half marathon - using an actual plan for the first time. I tried to follow Hal Higdon's advanced half marathon plan. In the plan it's suggested to do a 5,...

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