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  1. Woodsman

    Best five fingers for road and trail

    I'm looking into trying out the Vibram five fingers. My usual runs are a combination of road and trails (nothing too technical) many of the trails are gravel which is doing a number on my feet, when hit that one piece of gravel that's bigger then the others just right. Anyway, can anyone...
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    Neoroma?

    I am having some pain in my 4th toe. It is not constant. It happens occasionally when my foot lands there is a sudden shock like feeling that hits just that toe. It's feels similar to when you hit your funny bone. It on bothers me when I run barefoot and on rare occasions when I am barefoot on a...
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    Trekking poles

    Can anyone recommend some trekking poles. I have a big hike coming up in the Smokies. It's been a while since I've done a hike of this caliber and I may have aged a bit. I have never used trekking poles before, but I thought they would be a good idea since I'll be covering a lot of ground is...
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    Going to the Smokies

    Hello, OK, so I'm getting dragged to my wife's family reunion, but on the bright side it is being held right outside Great Smokie Mountain National Park. The only way I would agree to go was initially could spend a few days hiking. Unfortunately this means only day hikes, no overnighter...
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    What's the deal with Coconut oil?

    How is it beneficial? I am not fully paleo or low carb, but I try to avoid carbs from grains, limiting to only a few times a week. Should I be using the stuff?
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    Product Review: Vivobarefoot Gobi II Leather($150)

    I bought these around 6 months ago as a shoe to wear at the office. Overall they are a rather simple looking shoe, which is exactly what I wanted. Pretty expensive for what they are, but as we all know, there are not many choices when it comes to minimalist footwear that we can get away with in...
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    Product Review: Lems Boulder Boot

    I received a pair of the Black Boulder Boots for Christmas and have been wearing them whenever I am out, but not at work. I really like these boots. Very roomy and comfortable and they look nice as well. They are the first pair of minimalist footwear that my wife complimented on their looks...
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    Fit Bit One and Flex

    My company is offering me one of the fitbits as part of there health incentive program. Does anyone have any experience with these? I am not sure what the difference is besides one you wear as a clip and has an LED display and Flex goes on your wrist like a watch and doesn't have the display.
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    Sockwa x8 1/2 price until midnight Nov 19

    Just saw this promotion from Sockwa. Not much time left. Just thought I'd share I case anyone else was looking to get a pair.
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    Can't believe theses are now real.

    I think someone posted a joke picture like this some time ago. However these just popped up as a "you might like" on amazon:
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    Measuring feet for Euro sizing

    Hello I was looking into getting some Vivobarefoot Ra shoes for work, but there isn't a size that corresponds to my US shoe size (9.5). Does anyone know how I would measure my feet to figure which euro size I should be? I couldn't find any informaiton on there size how to measure. I have a...
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    Heels for healing Achilles tendinitis

    I got a bit overzealous the other week and gave myself achilles tendinitis. I'm trying to nip it in the bud so I'm not going to run until it feels better. However I can't avoid walking and being on my feet and doing the occasional toddler chase The PT where I work suggested I wear shoes...
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    Daytime TV

    So my my mom was so excited to let me know about this new kind of running shoe she heard about watching one of those Doctor shows on TV. Apparently they have separate toes and help prevent injury because they let your foot move more naturally. what will those whacky shoe companies come up...
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    Dirty Look

    So, I am sure we've all had our share of weird looks before, but man did I get a look tonight I was running my usual route and decided to do an extra loop through the neighborhood but down some streets I don't normally run on. This guy pulling into his driveway gave me a look like I was some...
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    Back Pain

    Last week I lifted something very heavy. The moment I picked it up I realized I lifted with my back and put it down. I didn't feel any pain at the time or the next day. The day after that I went for a slow 12 mile run and felt great afterward. Later that day I went to sit down in a comfy chair...
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    Any musicians out there?

    Hello, So my wife just bought me a guitar and lessons for my 41st birthday. Apparently I mentioned it was something I wanted to try several times. I guess it's not so bad as far as mid-life crisis go. I had my first ever lesson on Tuesday. I quickly realized I'll need to toughen my fingers up...
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    Hurricane Run: who's with me?

    In case you haven't heard where expecting a big storm here in the northeast. Since I'll be stuck around the house for a couple days, I figure why not enjoy the weather? I don't have to worry about my shoes getting wet. I usually run on trails but I think I'll avoid trees for this one. I don't...
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    Apps for Running

    I just bought a fancy new smart phone and I have no idea what to do with it. Can anyone recommend any apps for running? Either training programs or just mapping and timing. Anything you can think of. thanks Brian
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    cracking ankles

    Hello, My ankles crack and/or click when I run barefoot, or even when I just walk barefoot, especially in the morning when I first get out of bed. It seems to originate when my ankle bones meets my feet at the top of the foot. They have doing this since my early twenties and never really have...
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    Smartphone Cameras

    Any of you techie people know which smartphones have the best cameras? I am getting g anew phone this weekend and would really like something that takes good pictures.Right now I am thinking about the HTC One x, but I would have to change carriers for that one. Thanks Brian
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