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  1. unshodsam

    **BRS Book Giveaway** "Second Wind: The running coach you never had but always wanted" by Levi Dodd

    I will be barefoot when I I will be barefoot when I read this! (if I get it) :p
  2. unshodsam

    Article: Barefoot Des Moines Marathon By Barefoot Angie Bee

    Quite the read! I am so pumped up for the Living History Farms race! This part was my favorite: "One kid will always stand out in my mind as he rocked out on his guitar with his super long thick mane hanging down his back. He played that electric guitar with such heart and blended our worlds...
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    Barefoot Des Moines Marathon By Barefoot Angie Bee

    Quite the read! I am so pumped up for the Living History Farms race! This part was my favorite: "One kid will always stand out in my mind as he rocked out on his guitar with his super long thick mane hanging down his back. He played that electric guitar with such heart and blended our worlds...
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    Comment by 'unshodsam' in 'My Cold Feet'

    Thanks for taking time to read and comment, TJ. Ido enjoy winter, I love snow very much, but why does it have to be so cold?!?!?
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    Comment by 'unshodsam' in 'The Ridding of Warts'

    TJ, thanks for weighing in on this! Your theory of how BFR could have had an impact on the warts is a very concise way to put it and Iwould tend to agree, and you're probably right about the docs too.
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    Running in the dark

    I used to take regular runs I used to take regular runs along the Rhine too! Only I ran in Mainz/Wiesbaden. I miss that! Very picturesque!
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    Running in the dark

    Matt, one word describes my Matt, one word describes my reaction to that "whoa!" I'm have to try this!
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    Running in the dark

    I almost tend to think that I almost tend to think that our perseption of the number of "dangerous objects" must be skewed compared to reality. Honestly... of all the runs the last couple months I only remember seeing anything truly dangerous once of twice. Although, this probably depends on...
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    Running in the dark

    My runs usually are in the My runs usually are in the evening after sunset. Before I got my VFFs and when it was a bit warmer I would start the run barefoot in twilight, when there was just enough light to go barefoot and still spot potentially dangerous objects. The street lights helped alot...
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    Comment by 'unshodsam' in 'The Ridding of Warts'

    Haha, fungus-factories! Couldn't agree more and glad to hear that you're toe fungus is clearing up. I'm pretty sure it's well documented that fungus thrives in moisture and in warm environments but I don't know if it's well documented for the same to be true of plantar warts.If it is though...
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    My Cold Feet

    It's only been about two months since I started running barefoot and it's already too cold to do it! November seemed to spell the end to a mild fall with the onset of several frosts. I was earnestly trying to bare the cold, but I suppose I've run into complications. While during these two...
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    The Ridding of Warts

    I wanted to share this little story that may give a new perspective on the potential benefits of going barefoot. I know this might be hard to follow, but stick with me. I recently got out of the Army (left active service in July) after just four years of service. As you may or may not know...
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    Comment by 'unshodsam' in 'OUCH !'

    JosephTree, knowing that I'm not the only one with this issue gives me some solace. Thanks for sharing. Although I am sorry that you share my discomfort in such weather. Ijust got a pair of VFF Bikilas myself, so I guess I'll be running in those until Spring. Ilike them quite a bit, although I...
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    Comment by 'unshodsam' in 'OUCH !'

    What if I find that I can't even pour it into the bowl, my mouth keeps getting in the way... But once inside me my feet curl in excitement that's for sure!
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    Comment by 'unshodsam' in 'OUCH !'

    Iagree, I found it strange as well. It was pretty breezy, but I wouldn't say that can account for what I experienced. Don't get me wrong, they weren't NUMB numb... they just... weren't all there... ha. I don't know. I'll have to test it a bit.
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    Comment by 'unshodsam' in 'OUCH !'

    This will be my first winter barefoot as well, and I'll tell you this: I'll be wearing VFFs for most of it. Iwent on a longer run yesterday and it was only mid to lower 50's but my feet got numb midway. Not pleasant. Not being able to feel my feet made it so I couldn't keep my foot strike...
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    Comment by 'unshodsam' in 'Conquered by the minimalist shoe…. beginners don’t overdo it!'

    John, Thanks for posting this and including the link to the referrenced blog. I definitely needed the reminder to take it slow. Iwent on an 8 miler yesterday and had some odd results. Mainly, the pavement was colder thanI had been used to and half way through the run(just about when I was...
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    interesting piece in Army Times on minimal shoes

    Cory, I really haven't read Cory, I really haven't read much on it. I've only heard rumors through the grapevine. TJ, I agree. My son is pretty awesome! Thanks for the warm welcome.
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    interesting piece in Army Times on minimal shoes

    ajb422, there is one branch ajb422, there is one branch that has it "right" as far as fitness tests go: the Marine Corps. I just got out of the Army in July and had the pleasure to do part of the Marine Combat Fitness Test (CFT) with a detachment of Marines that I worked with at the time. The...
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    Comment by 'unshodsam' in 'The decision to race barefoot or not...'

    I only started going barefoot about two months ago now. I don't have any minimalist footwear yet, but I have my flip-flops! I carry them under my arm for long stretches of gravel (especially gravel with unavoidable large rocks). I find that I don't have to slow my overall pace when I do that, it...