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  1. fmagic

    2016 IBRD in Eastern Pennsylvania

    I did not plan anything formal in Pennsylvania this year, but did manage to to get out for a barefoot mile in the light rain this afternoon as my way of acknowledging IBRD 2016. Afterwards, I put on my Xero Z-Trail's and continued on for 2.2 additional miles. Temperature was around 51F. I went...
  2. fmagic

    Barebottom shoes

    I am surprised this had not come up yet, but has anyone else tried Sue Kenney's Barebottoms shoes yet (http://suekenney.ca/barefoot/)? I just ordered and received my pair and I personally love the idea. I have never been able to get over the aspect of going barefoot in public, but I immediately...
  3. fmagic

    Big Island, Hawaii

    I am going to the Big Island of Hawaii soon and wanted to find out advice on what footwear I need to bring along. We plan to explore the volcanic areas, and everyone keeps insisting that we bring hiking boots. I haven't used my hiking boots in years since I've gone minimalist. Will I be okay...
  4. fmagic

    Plantar fasciitis

    I just started running in April of 2010 and I started with Vibram FiveFingers. I moved on to Merrell Trail Gloves when they were released later in the year. I started off consistently running 3-5 miles with no problems. I let my sister talk me into running the Broad Street 10-miler on May 1...
  5. fmagic

    Initial review of the Merrell Trail Glove

    I wrote an initial review of the Merrell Barefoot Trail Glove and wanted to share my first reactions. I have only had them out for one run so far, but I must say they are great. I took them on a trail with a variety of conditions so I was able to test them on a lot of surfaces in that one run. I...