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    Summary - 2014 Winter Challenge

    Summary - 2014 Winter Challenge By Barefoot YOW Our barefoot winter challenge was a resounding success. This year, 71 members participated and ran 7,840.3 miles. The ultimate winner with the most miles was Christian Lemburg with 934.6 miles. We increased the temperature range to 50°F or...
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    5th Annual Winter Challenge

    5th Annual Winter Challenge. Everyone is welcome to participate, whether you run 1 mile or 500. Come and challenge yourself and run in the snow and cold. The challenge runs from Oct 1 2014 to April 1 2015. Our last day will be April Fools Day. Rules 1. Runs must be BAREFOOT 2. Temperature...
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    Sockwa G4 sizing

    I measured my foot, in the relaxed position, as recommended on the Sockwa website. I get 25.5 to 26.3 cm. This puts me in on the border of the M10 and M11. Based upon your experience, would you go with the larger size?
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    Finally ... 26.2 miles

    Finally ... 26.2 miles By Barefoot YOW Four years into my barefoot experience and I've finally completed a marathon. I ran the Mad River Marathon in Vermont USA, on July 6th. It is near Stowe and Sugar Bush ski resorts, so there were some hills. The scenery was absolutely beautiful, as we...
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    Running when it's hot ... how're doing?

    As temperatures reach 30°C with a humidex of near 40°C, I was wondering how you were handling running in the summer heat? In the heat, I typically run trails or avoid afternoon runs. I have a road event (42k) coming up and am concerned about how my feet will hold up to the hot asphalt. Does...
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    Winter Challenge Summary 2013-2014

    Winter Challenge Summary 2013-2014 By Barefoot YOW Alaska to Georgia + 3 more miles!!! That’s an amazing 3549 miles or 5712 kilometres. The same distance racked up by BRS runners in our 2013 Winter Challenge. That’s skin on the ground, snow, or ice. No 5-fingers. No minimalist. No...
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    Mad Marathon in Vermont (July 06 2014)

    Does anyone plan on running in the Mad River Marathon, taking place in Waitsfield VT? Looks to be a very pcituresque run. Here's the link.
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    Soleus tight after 20 km

    Hello Docs .... I've had a gagging issue where my soleus tightens for the last year, and wondering if I could get some advice. I've been running barefoot/min for 4 years now, and previously was able to achieve 35 km barefoot. I've done a few marathons shod. I'm fine running less than 15 km...
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    Canadian TV does report on shoes ...

    CBC Marketplace does a piece on Shoes. Do they make you a better runner? They interviewed Dr. Irene Davis ... she talks about impact loading shod vs barefoot Interview They also discuss sport drink and power bar. It showed the amount of fat and sugar these products use. It also tested the...
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    Barebottom shoe

    Canadian member, Sue Kenney, is marketing a new style of footwear. It is called Barebottom shoes. Her creation gives the illusion that you are wearing a shoe/sandal, but your toes, forefoot, and heal are kissing the ground. She is promoting them for those interested in yoga and earthing. I...
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    This area rug has got to be high on your list ...

    How about this ...
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    Almost packed it in ...

    In September I felt like my barefooting days were over. I'd only managed 30km (18mi) for the first 9 months of the year. My right soleus just would not allow for barefoot running. It started January 3rd and even after a round of ART it would go incredibly tight. It even flared up running hilly...
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    Winter Challenge - 2013

    Time to start up the annual Winter Challenge. Everyone is welcome to participate, whether you run 1 mile or 500. Come and challenge yourself and run in the snow. The challenge runs from Oct 1 2013 to April 1 2014. Rules 1. Runs must be BAREFOOT 2. Temperature with windchill must be less than...
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    2nd barefoot run since Christmas ...

    I went for a 5k run in the woods near work. It was a beautiful 12°C (54°F) today. The snow has melted away and the trails were nice and muddy. It felt great to be able to run through the forest with a carpet of dead leaves from last fall. Mud and puddles, does anything really beat that? I...
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    BRS 2012-2013 Winter Challenge

    BRS 2012-2013 Winter Challenge By Barefoot YOW Barefoot in the Winter? Are you Crazy? I guess the short answer is YES, but I’m not alone. left to right (Barefoot YOW's footprints, Mikkel, Barefooting Bob, rickwhitelaw, YOW) The BRS 2012 Winter Challenge has come and gone. 46 members...
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    Street Sweeper ... It must be Spring

    I spied my second street sweeper this week. Ah, it is a sure sign that Spring is upon us. Street sweepers, flocks of Canadian geese heading north, and the return of the red-winged blackbirds are all signs that Spring has arrived to our neck of the woods. I can see half my yard now that the...
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    Running is bad for old folks like me ...

    Check out his article stating old farts like me are asking for heart trouble, by doing endurance training. I say tell that to the 100 yr old that ran the Toronto Marathon in May 2012. Article
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    International Federation of Podiatrists

    Not sure whether this has been posted previously... International Federation of Podiatrists - 2011 Article The key point I take from this is that running on an irregular surface is more likely to reduce your risk of injury. This corresponds very well with my barefoot running experience. The...
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    5th day wearing shoes

    Well, today I wore dress shoes. It was for a funeral. It was the 5th time I wore traditional footwear all year. The other four times were winter boots. I couldn't wait to get out of those uncomfortable shoes. It was driving me crazy. My feet felt all crammed into them. My heal was rubbing...
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    Winter Challenge - 2012

    Snow -- Shmo! Our friendly Barefoot Winter Challenge is back. Last year, Lou ran 400+ km or 250 mi barefoot. This challenge is open to all BRS members. We want you to record your BARE FOOT running/walking/hiking at temperatures <= 5°C (41°F), whether you do it once or 50+ times. The Challenge...
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