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  1. Busphan

    CONTEST ENDED!!! Branca Running is giving away a pair of their Leather Branca Running Sandals to TW

    I'm in! I could use something I'm in! I could use something other than VFF when I'm not barefoot.
  2. Busphan

    need some new running shoes during the transition to BFR

    I'm actually in the same I'm actually in the same predicament as you. I have only ran bf for a short time and have made it to running 2 miles. I too am training for the Army 10 miler and would like to have a good shoe for this run but don't want to go too minimal, as I don't feel I will be...
  3. Busphan

    Military "Natural Running" clinic interest?

    Excellent, this is great Excellent, this is great news. Looking forward to this in the National Capital Region. I feel this is long over due for all of the services.
  4. Busphan

    Regulations Across The Services

    There is nothing in writing There is nothing in writing saying yes or no for the Air Force in regards to vibrams or minimalist shoes. The instruction just says that you have to wear conservative athletic shoes with white socks. It is from AFI 36-2903 - 7.1.6. Footwear.7.1.6.1. Socks. Socks...
  5. Busphan

    First mile

    Ahhhhh, one step forward, two Ahhhhh, one step forward, two steps back. I went 1.5 miles yesterday and then ran another three something in shoes. I felt good but my form was way off. I have hotspots and the outsides of my feet are sore, probably like a bruise. I know I was pushing off from the...
  6. Busphan

    Welcome!

    TJ, FreeYourToes, I will lend TJ, FreeYourToes, I will lend a hand at moderating. Just let me know.
  7. Busphan

    Military runners

    A military chapter sounds A military chapter sounds great. I'm an AD Air Force TSgt, stationed at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. Currently working with the National Guard Bureau.
  8. Busphan

    First mile

    I finally hit my first mile barefoot yesterday. It felt great. I used a metronome but other than looking for obstacles I didn't fuss to much with what my legs were doing. It was just a great run. I didn't notice anything new on my soles, just loose skin from an old blister. I guess I need to cut...
  9. Busphan

    The message is getting through

    I'm glad to hear you all are I'm glad to hear you all are getting positive feedback. I'm still getting told that I'm crazy or what's wrong with you here in my Air Force environment.
  10. Busphan

    DailyMile Accounts?

    Post updated. And you got it Post updated. And you got it right. I use to own two VW campers, a 72 and 67. I hate that I had to get rid of them but I couldn't afford to keep them. Also, Phish is one of my all time favorites. You know, you are the first one to catch that.
  11. Busphan

    DailyMile Accounts?

    I know I'm new here, but I I know I'm new here, but I thought I would add that I join daily mile. I'm Scott H on the site. I just ran .5 of my three mile run bf but I know I will get there. http://www.dailymile.com/people/ScottH40#ref=tophd
  12. Busphan

    Hi All, from Crofton Maryland

    Just finished another .5 mile Just finished another .5 mile barefoot run with a 2.5 shod run today after my hotspots/blisters healed. It felt great! I focused on my cadance and short stride. Actually, I used a metronome on my android phone set to 190 beats per minute. It felt good and so did my...
  13. Busphan

    Hi All, from Crofton Maryland

    Thanks, I will. Thanks, I will.
  14. Busphan

    Hi All, from Crofton Maryland

    You are right about pain in You are right about pain in the foot shoes, and if I remember correctly they have to have raised heel. I guess it is something I will have to deal with until I retire. Wow, that seems daunting.
  15. Busphan

    Hi All, from Crofton Maryland

    Try Try this. http://www.uspatriottactical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/c/o/corcoran-duty-shoe-1544-l.jpg
  16. Busphan

    Hi All, from Crofton Maryland

    TJ thanks for the reply! The TJ thanks for the reply! The shoes look nice but won't work for my dress shoes. Here is a pic of what they look like.
  17. Busphan

    Invisible Shoes Huarache Running Sandal Giveaway Contest to TWO Lucky Winners Expires August 1, 2011

    It's funny I was just looking It's funny I was just looking at the invisible shoe site right before I saw this thread. By the way, I would love a pair.
  18. Busphan

    Hi All, from Crofton Maryland

    Thanks TJ and Phil for your Thanks TJ and Phil for your warm welcome. I'm so excite to join such a knowledgeable group. Phil I like the idea of VFF but they just haven't worked for me due to form issues. I felt like I was focusing too much, which took the fun out of running. I do know they...
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    Hi All, from Crofton Maryland

    Here's my background. I love to run. It is something I've done off and on since high school. I say off and on because gotten away from running a few time. But I still enjoy it. I just started barefoot running 3 weeks ago and couldn't be happier. I do own vibrams but it definitely feels better to...