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    pain on inner/outer leg 2" below calf? ... stretches, treatment?

    I have a tender sore area that is right below my left calf and is most tender on the outer side of that leg. I assume is is part of the calf muscle? I have never developed pain in this area before and have not done anything new with training, racing, etc. I would greatly appreciate any...
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    Elevated bilirubin level more OR less common in barefoot/sandal marathoners?

    I am not sure if this should go in Ask the Doc or Runners forum or where is best! :) ... life is so wonderfully holistic! I have had some blood work done (April 10) for my regular check ups (unrelated to sports, running) and all my levels were fine, except for my total bilirubin which was a...
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    a "corn" with 6 days until a marthon

    I am 6 days away from a marathon that I plan to do with huaraches and barefoot. After doing 15kms yesterday, I felt a dull soreness (that I think is a corn?) that I would rank as a 4 on a scale of 0-10. It feels like it is a little harder than the sole near it, maybe a little thicker and it...
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    san people running shod OR barefoot now a days?

    After seeing TJ's posted article from the cross country world championship in South Africa. I watched a documentary on the San people ("bushman") in South Africa to get inspired for the upcoming Madrid marathon sans shoes. In the documentary on Youtube they were usually barefoot, but when...
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    foot "lesion" from volcanic rock: treat it like a blister?

    I don't know what the medical term is, but I got the worst end of a relationship with a volcanic rock. Living in the Canary Islands, I learned very early in barefoot running that stepping on glass was a delight compared to sharp volcanic stones. However, I had a "run in" with a volcanic rock...
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    Ahotu race calendar website has a barefoot tag in search engine

    I was on the Ahotu race calendar website that I know many use here in this part of the world use ... and noticed that they have "barefoot" as tag for the race. Not many races come up with the "barefoot" tag and I sent an e-mail to the site to see how they determine it is a "barefoot" race - I...
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    recommended motivational running movie to watch for coming marathon?

    Does anyone have a recommended motivational running movie to watch for fun before an upcoming marathon ? ... especially with a barefoot/minimalist bent to the story/athlete I have watched all the movies on those top 10 or top 25 lists for running movie, seen the recent tarahumara movie, etc...
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    Older Hopi men show speed & longevity benefits of barefoot running?

    Could the following journal article by Matthew Sakiestewa Gilbert lead one to believe that barefoot running might not only be faster than shod running, but also contribute to the longevity of a runner? Hopi Footraces and American Marathons, 1912–1930, by Matthew Sakiestewa Gilbert In the...
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    World Masters' Athletics Championship, barefoot & huaraches

    World Masters' Athletics Championship, barefoot & huaraches By Canary Island Feet The last minute change to move the half & full marathon route to a park on the edge of Lyon's city center proved to be multi-loop course that was pretty craggly asphalt with sections of rough irregular gravel &...
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    Have you run an official IAAF event in huaraches?

    Hello! In a little over a week is the marathon for the Masters' World Athletics Championship in Lyon, France. For a number of reasons, I am not planning to do the marathon barefoot, but in huaraches (not enough barefoot training kilometers in, course route changed at last minute, etc.) The...
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    Diagram that shows blister location's relationship to technique flaw?

    I know there are many reasons that blisters develop, but assuming the only/primary factor for a blister on the sole of my foot is a running technique flaw ... is there a digram that shows the probable blister cause in relationship to running technique flaw? Once over 30kms I can get blisters...
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    finally did marathon debut in huaraches in holland

    Finally did marathon debut in huaraches in Holland By canary island feet I had decided to seriously start transitioning to barefooting in fall 2014 after researching it and tinkering around with it. I was set back by having a back injury (unrelated to running). I also didn’t want to alter my...
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    Late race Technique ... and glass too

    From Barefoot Dan: I hope everyone is surviving the cold weather out there. It has been a VERY COLD February here in Indiana. I have been struggling just to get a few miles per week (so far only 3 miles this week!) I've been enjoying the downtime however and used the month to more fully...
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    Barefoot Dan from Indiana doing Gran Canaria Marathon barefoot

    Despite lots of broken up asphalt on the course, Barefoot Dan from Indiana was able to finish the Gran Canaria Marathon barefoot. Here are some photos from the race's site ... on a smoother stretch of asphalt. :)
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    Barefoot Dan in feature newspaper article in Canary Islands

    I apologize for not passing this on sooner ... but I invited Barefoot Dan to join me for a marathon in the Canary Islands. The regional press picked up on him coming for the marathon and did a feature article on him doing the marathon barefoot. The race is around a month away now. I have...
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    cold (possibly wet) marathon strategy?? -barefoot/huarache

    I am planning to do the Clonakilty Marathon in southern Ireland on December 6th. Temps will likely be 5-15C (40-60F) and a high likelyhood of rain. The course is mainly rolling asphalt roads with a bit of gravel. I am planning to Nordic Walk & run the marathon. Back problems have delayed...
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    spondylolisthesis (vertebra slip) rehab VS surgery/rehab & barefoot running

    I just hit a marathon season "altering" situation. Around 12 days ago, I was hit with extreme lower back pain (unable to stand nor walk for more than 10 minutes without intense pain) after having done a week or so of heavy lifting. Pain/discomfort started slow and became progressive over the...
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    know of a barefoot runner with spondylolisthesis (vertebra slip)?

    Do you know of a barefoot runner with spondylolisthesis (vertebra slip)? I just hit a marathon season "altering" situation. Around 12 days ago, I was hit with extreme lower back pain (unable to stand nor walk for more than 10 minutes without intense pain) after having done a week or so of...
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    Who is your favorite barefoot runner/athlete?

    When we think of our favorite barefoot athletes, I know the "classics" all come to mind, but Stan Brock is my favorite. I grew up watching Wild Kingdom on Sunday evenings and loved Marlin & Jim, but I was awestruck by Stan Brock. The burly barefoot Englishman who grew up in South America and...
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    best method to clear soles of pebbles: flamenco pose?

    I am up to a comfy 6kms every other day of barefoot running on worn out rough asphalt in my neighborhood or around a water reservoir. I run in the early morning with limited light, so I get lots of surprises to step on in the limited light. There are lots of little prickly lava pebbles...
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