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  1. MirthScout

    Ain't got 'nuff sole for this weathah

    I hear you, scedastic. It has warmed up nicely and I've done a few 3.5 to 5 mile barefoot runs on nice smooth concrete. But, my feet end up a bit sensitive and even a small blister. I'm kinda bummed that I'm not ready to run the Shamrock 8k barefoot (on asphault) this Saturday. VFFs it is then.
  2. MirthScout

    Finally trying barefoot for more than half a mile

    When I was running mostly in my VFFs and only a little barefoot I didn't notice any differences in form either. Once I had been running completely barefoot for a while I could tell the difference on the occasions when I would use the VFFs. One of the most noticable differences is that my...
  3. MirthScout

    Embedded rocks

    Yes, spoonerweb, that's Yes, spoonerweb, that's exactly what I'm talking about, though I don't thing I've gone longer than a day brfore finding and picking them out. BarefootGburg, I think that's it. The wet softens up the pads so the rock can embed in there and the cold numbs them a little...
  4. MirthScout

    Embedded rocks

    So it was a little damp out yesterday since it had rained all day but warmer that usual for this time of year (but still cold). I decide VFFs aren't needed, I can get a barefoot run in. My runs are mostly smooth concrete on the oceanfront boardwalk with some rougher concreate and asphault...
  5. MirthScout

    The OFFICIAL 2011 BRS HALLOWEEN CONTEST thread -- Game on!

    No marathons for me.  But I No marathons for me. But I am running the Wicked 10K, barefoot, in a Fred Flintstone costume.
  6. MirthScout

    Barefoot Halloween Costumes Ideas

    tonic wrote:Aren't ninjas There's Doctor Manhattan from The Watchmen but he's more bare than just feet so I'm not sure how to do that costume.
  7. MirthScout

    Neptune Fesitval 8K

    No funny looks that I No funny looks that I noticed. I only heard positive comments if a bit incredulous. I loved "first barefoot runner" yelled out about 3.5 miles in. Afterward one woman came up and asked if I ran the whole thing barefoot. She thought I would put on the VFFs at some...
  8. MirthScout

    Neptune Fesitval 8K

    This morning I ran the Neptune Festival 8K. When I signed up I thought at least half of this race would be on the nice smooth concrete of the oceanfront boardwalk where I usually run. I found out yesterday that the entire race would be on Atlantic Ave. parallel to the boardwalk (which makes...
  9. MirthScout

    Standing

    I have a pair of Merrell I have a pair of Merrell Trail Gloves. My toes didn't seem to touch the end of the shoes at first my they do now. I really wish I had gone up a half size. The Merrells don't seem to be made for socks. The inside is pretty grippy and will pull the sock tight down...
  10. MirthScout

    First run in the rain

    I needed more runs before the 8k I signed up for on October 1st. The weather forcase was calling for rain for several days to come. So, Saturday morning I decided it was just a light rain, I'll try it. I was a bit worried about soft wet skin on concrete so I was prepared to keep the distance...
  11. MirthScout

    New PR for barefoot running distance

    Very nice!  I'm way behind Very nice! I'm way behind you but working my milage up.
  12. MirthScout

    Which would you run...

    I'd choose the mud run.  My I'd choose the mud run. My wife and I did Muddy Buddies and had a blast. We're signed up for the Merrell Down and Dirty in Richmond in a couple of weeks.
  13. MirthScout

    Running naked.

    Barefoot Gentile, maybe you Barefoot Gentile, maybe you should check out the SportKilt microfiber Hiking Kilt. All the "airing out" without the court apearance. http://www.sportkilt.com/category/52/Hiking-Kilt.html
  14. MirthScout

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

    No.  You aren't the only one No. You aren't the only one with that problem but my blister doesn't get that big. I'm only up to 2 mile barefoot runs. Sometimes with no issues at all. Sometimes with a little blistering in that area. When I feel some friction in that area I think at my foot...