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  1. avonleaf

    Central Jersey 5 k

    Hi! I am looking for a few races to train for in the fall..anyone know of any 5k's coming up in Sept/Oct in the central NJ area? AL
  2. avonleaf

    Not a Bug help! luddite alert

    cannot figure out how to reply to or quote a specific post..ie: I start a thread, wish to reply to a specific poster ..how do I reply and how do I insert quotes (theirs?) ack..just reading this question confuses me.
  3. avonleaf

    BFR and mood

    As a newcomer to the BF movement I continue to be incredibly surprised by many of the benefits of having my soles on the earth. Short history: I was diagnosed many years ago with a mood disorder (depression, anxiety). As a member of Generation SSRI I was prescribed a number of different...
  4. avonleaf

    the elusive form

    As a recent convert to barefoot running (hell, running at all), A quick question for all.. Is it common to 'feel" like you've intellectually grasped the whole proper form thing, then go out and feel like,,nope, I don't have a clue. I know I'll get some good advice, thanks in advance! AL
  5. avonleaf

    define "distance"

    Or, to be more precise, what kind of distances are we talking about when evaluating the benefits of running as they relate to health (cholesterol levels, glucose levels and mood)? Recently had these issues rear their scary heads, and wish to avoid throwing meds at them! AL
  6. avonleaf

    leg length discrepancy

    beginner question. I am new to BF, actually, new to running as far as I am concerned as I haven't run for over 30 years. I was advised not to due to a significant leg length discrepancy (1 inch...due to avascular necrosis as an infant.) So, any advice as to how to proceed? I am going slowly...
  7. avonleaf

    Hi from NJ!

    Hello! Not only am I a new member, I am also a new BF. I ran many years ago, loved it, but was forced to stop due to a severe leg length discrepancy. My dear friend (and now mentor) JosephTree introduced me to the concept...I was intrigued! Wow, could it really be possible? I could run...