New PR for barefoot running distance

ajw1970

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Jun 29, 2011
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLEpXibdERI This was taken just before doing my 11 mile run (new pr on distance and pace for long distance) I ended up averaging an11:56/min mile pace at an average heart rate of 163 (79%) and an average cadence of 162 which is an improvement for me (I had been running at 140 on average.) I ran yesterday on wet pavement for 4 miles and today was all wet pavement. Both days were in the upper 50's. Up until now my longest running day was 10 miles but that was a 5k in the morning and then another 7 miles in the afternoon. Prior to that I'd done 8 miles but split that up too (4 am/4 pm). This was my longest distance for a day and it was all in one run so I'm thrilled.. and it was all barefoot. I ran 26 miles barefoot this week plus another 4 miles in minimalist shoes. Next week my long run will be 13.1 to make sure my legs and brain know the distance won't kill me and then I'll taper back off up until the half marathon race on Oct 16th. I'm thrilled with my progress since starting barefoot July 1st. Amazing to think that I can run 11 miles on a rainy day on we asphalt without blisters when I couldn't do 2 miles without blisters just a couple of months ago! Video shows room for improvement on my form but my feet tell me I'm not doing to terribly bad. I'm pretty sure losing another 30 lbs would help too. :)
 
Very cool!  You're getting

Very cool! You're getting there!
 
Thanks! 

Thanks!
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AJ, You are doing great!

AJ, You are doing great! Sounds like we are at a similar level. For comparison, my longest distance was 14 mi and longest BF distance was 10 mi before my first 1/2 marathon BF last Saturday. It was wet or damp most of the run and my feet were in great shape. Last spring I was taping my toes to avoid blisters on 3 mi runs. I think the issue of avoiding blisters all comes down to form. If your form causes friction you will blister. I've run enough on wet surfaces now to think that it is also a non issue if you have good form, and it is a blast to run through puddles.

Take it easy and enjoy the run. Going too fast can mess wih your form. The last blisters I suffered was in July when I ran a 5k much faster than my normal pace. They were on the pads of my right 2nd and 3rd toes where I used to always get them before I learned to gently curve up my toes (see p100 of BFKB's book).

I'm running the Freedom's Run 1/2 in Shepherdstown, WV on 10/1. Hopefully all BF, but it starts on a canal trail I'll have to check out that Friday to see if i can run that part BF. If too rough, I'll wear my Unshoe huaraches for that segment.

I look forward to your race report!

David
 
Nice work!!!!!  I'm rowing

Nice work!!!!! I'm rowing the same boat...30lbs would make me faster and make running easier!

How did running it straight compare to splitting is up on your 2-a-days?

Jonny
 

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