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  1. barefoottyler

    2012 Publix Atlanta Marathon

    Hey guys! I haven't posted here since the new site has been created, but I just wanted to drop by and post some updates. AlaninDahlonega and I ran the Publix Atlanta Marathon yesterday and completed it. We are very excited at this benchmark in our running and hope to continue to increase the...
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    Run It By Jason - Hills - How should I run hills if I'm barefoot?

    Run It By Jason Hills How should I run hills if I'm barefoot? Run it by Jason is a column where readers are encouraged to ask ultramarathon barefoot runner Jason Robillard for his advice when it comes to running barefoot and/or minimal. If you have a question you would like Jason to answer...
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    Article: Run It By Jason - Hills - How should I run hills if I'm barefoot?

    Good post. Once I get my girlfriend to record me I will post how I handle hills and the like. I may have to try the Sonic The Hedgehog idea...
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    Spell Check In Firefox Fix

    Cameron, or some other admin, could you please follow this guide so firefox users can use their built in spell check? http://techfromthetrenches.com/content/fckeditor-drupal-and-firefox-spell-checker
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    Anyone Use RunKeeper?

    RunKeeper is a distance, location, and elevation tracking app for the iPhone and Android. Anyone else have it? http://www.runkeeper.com/user/barefoottyler is mine! I will happily join your street team.
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    Please Spare A Moment of Your Time

    Jason Robillard and I are gathering statistics about runners. These statistics will help us make a program to generate personalized running programs that cater to your needs. Please take two minutes to do the survey. It would mean a lot to us. http://tdrusk.freehostia.com/training/2form.html...
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    Personal Goal 5K + PR

    Hey guys. I ran the 5K I have been training for on Saturday. The 5K itself wasn't a big deal, but I had to shoot for something. I wrote it in a first person narrative to add some entertainment. Check it out. http://www.barefoottyler.com/2010/06/my-goal-race-savin-girls-5k-at-yahoola.html I...
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    My "Counterfeit" Vibram Five Finger KSOs

    Hey guys, I just wrote a pretty lengthy blog post about my new "counterfeit" KSOs. I thought the information may be useful. http://www.barefoottyler.com/2010/06/my-dads-start-to-barefoot-running-my.html
  9. barefoottyler

    Questions That Might Pertain To Training

    I am working on a program with Last Place Jason that will give users a personalized training plan for any distance. In order to make the program as personalized as possible, I must first gather data to compare so I can make formulas and such. How do I gather data you might ask? I need...
  10. barefoottyler

    Chafing?

    Who here experiences chafing? I have read all sorts of lube do the trick, but I found boxer briefs helped a tenfold. What is your solution? http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/07/60/31/76/0007603176660_500X500.jpg
  11. barefoottyler

    I Fear Footwear

    Many friends and family have been encouraging me to wear VFFs or something like it. The only time it would seem necessary is on gravel or really hot asphalt, but in order for me to be comfortable enough to run in them I would have to wear them for a while. That is what I am afraid of. What...
  12. barefoottyler

    Knee Soreness After Increasing Run Distance

    Last week I was comfortable running 5K barefoot, so I popped it up to 4 miles this week. I ran up a very long and steep hill, then back down it. This about covered the four miles. Now my knees are kind of sore. Is this normal?
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    Introduce Others To Barefoot Running At Races

    So I was thinking it would be a cool idea to hand people a card with BRS on it when they ask about running barefoot. I could have given 10 people a card the other day that were all interested in why I was doing it. Any other ideas? Designs? Other objects to give out?
  14. barefoottyler

    Pain Under First Metatarsal

    I have had some pain under my first metatarsal for the past couple of days. The only thing is, I only feel the pain when I apply pressure to that one area. The pain isn't overbearing, just uncomfortable. This happens when I am using my tennis ball under my foot to massage the muscles on the...
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    Should I Run It?

    I have already been told not to, but I figured I could get more advice here. I am planning on doing a 5k this Friday, barefoot! It will be my first 5k in about 6 years and my first overall completely barefoot. I have been running barefoot for 3 weeks. I have built up to the 5k over these...