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  1. Lizc0002

    Who has quit barefoot running?

    Just out of curiosity Abide, Just out of curiosity Abide, why are you asking? You aren't giving up are you? Liz
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    Transitioning out of orthotics advice needed for PF

    That gave me a good chuckle, That gave me a good chuckle, poo running = pool running, not running in my back yard after not picking up after my dogs for most of the winter, AHHH the dreaded spring thaw! I am a slow runner too, but I enjoy it and I realize I am never going to win a race, so I...
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    Transitioning out of orthotics advice needed for PF

    You may have posted this You may have posted this earlier (I have no brain power left after 3 kids, yes, I blame them) but are you running the 1/2 barefoot or in minimalist shoes? I had originally (before I switched to BFR)planned to run another 1/2 in May (I did my first this past Nov in...
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    2 hour barefoot run

    Fellow running addict here Fellow running addict here which is why doing a measly 1 mile is killing me! But hey, running with glass in your foot for 2 hours makes you sound like you are hard core, I like it! Liz
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    2 hour barefoot run

    Impressive!  2 hour run Impressive! 2 hour run injured, you give me hope to get there some day! And it has been warm here in PA too, I had a great run on Thursday when it was 65 out. (only 1 mile though, desperately trying to hold myself back to avoid injury) Bummer that it was such a short...
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    Transitioning out of orthotics advice needed for PF

    No I agree, if you get relief No I agree, if you get relief from the tiger balm by all means use it, I have some too! I am 41 and falling apart and patching back up as well. I just found with the type of person I am, I had to remove all race goals this season otherwise I would end up...
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    Transitioning out of orthotics advice needed for PF

    Twinkltoes, the tiger balm Twinkltoes, the tiger balm does nothing really other than tricking your brain and nerves into focusing on that skin sensation, have you tried arnica cream? It is a homoepathic remedy. Also I would be cautious about running a 1/2 if you are in pain. I pushed through...
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    Transitioning out of orthotics advice needed for PF

    Thanks for the encouragement Thanks for the encouragement migangelo and twinkletoes, I appreciate it. Ran another mile on Thursday barefoot. It was 65 degrees and gorgeous out. Feet are sore today and PF is flaring, but so far, knock on wood, does not appear to be getting worse. TJ, I did...
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    How's this for a fashion statement?

    HA, not quite as nutty as me HA, not quite as nutty as me wearing a full length fleecy tech shirt, tights with side panels to keep me warm and bare feet! I did run into a neighbor and she really does think I am completely out of my mind (I love it)
  10. Lizc0002

    Carbohydrates?

    I follow the South Beach diet I follow the South Beach diet regarding carbs. Refined white carbs are basiscally sugar, your body does not have to work at all to release/digest this sugar, hence the crash and the feeling of needing to eat about 1/2 hour later. I eat carbs but only of the...
  11. Lizc0002

    Transitioning out of orthotics advice needed for PF

    Neil, watched the video and Neil, watched the video and will add these calf raises to my repetoire. Thanks! Liz
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    Transitioning out of orthotics advice needed for PF

    First off let me say I am not First off let me say I am not feeling nearly as low today as I was last night. I was panicking big time, I was in my head way too much and thinking that I was back to having to wear my orthotics pretty much all day and thinking if I did not do that the pain would...
  13. Lizc0002

    Transitioning out of orthotics advice needed for PF

    I am so depressed, after I am so depressed, after going without orthotics for 5 days the foot and arch pain is so bad I had to put them back in/on tonight . I just can' afford to not be able to walk especially since i have 3 small kids that I have to chase after. I guess maybe going...
  14. Lizc0002

    Not really new, but...

    I live in a very hilly I live in a very hilly neighborhood and at first they intimidated the heck out of me, but one I got used to them I actually enjoyed the challenge. (now this is all shod experience as I new to BFR just to be 100% candid) But what I found out that is awesome is that when I...
  15. Lizc0002

    Transitioning out of orthotics advice needed for PF

    PS, out of curiosity what PS, out of curiosity what specifically do you think it is with your form that is causing the PF to flare? I am always looking for hints about what I could be doing wrong. Liz
  16. Lizc0002

    Transitioning out of orthotics advice needed for PF

    Thanks Mike! For now I am Thanks Mike! For now I am taking a short break from running (I don't plan to do it for long, plus no matter what my plan is, I never last long without breaking down and running) For me since I am also transitioning out of orthotics I think I need to be extra cautious...
  17. Lizc0002

    Transitioning out of orthotics advice needed for PF

    Didn't know cocaine and Didn't know cocaine and heroin were an option, that would definitely not care that I am injured with this blasted PF again. The frustrating thing is this time I did not even do TMTS (as I am so prone to do), it was just shucking the dreaded orthotics which led me to this...
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    Transitioning out of orthotics advice needed for PF

    Thank you for taking the time Thank you for taking the time to respond with such a thorough account of your own issues with PF. For now I am going to try and tough it out without the orthotics. I have been on heavy duty anti-inflammatories for quite awhile now due to the runner's knee which...
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    Transitioning out of orthotics advice needed for PF

    Hi Everyone, I am new here and new to BFR. I have battled PF for the past 6 years, but actually thought I had a jump on it and managed for run a 1/2 marathon this past Nov without it acting up which was a major victory for me. BUT I developed bi-lateral runner's knee and while trying to...
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