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  1. Barefoot Andrea

    GIVEAWAY! VIVOBAREFOOT Men's Gobi Desert Boot - Expires on January 8, 2013, at Noon EST

    I already run in barefoot EVO2. Would love to try these!
  2. Barefoot Andrea

    Camino Portugues - Porto Santiago

    Dear Friends, I have been running approximately one year. This is my training log, and I would like to know if you think I can train to do the following 11 stage-run next august with 2-3 days of rest in between. If so, what would be it be the ideal training mileage? I have 7 weeks left, would...
  3. Barefoot Andrea

    Running barefeet in tropical countries (Viet Nam)

    The traditional practitioners.. I found a good "doctor", who have magic cures for back and ankle.. But I assume that with practice I will run gentler and gentler
  4. Barefoot Andrea

    Running barefeet in tropical countries (Viet Nam)

    Dear JB, Longboard, Chaserwilliams and Ahcuah,and JosephTree, Many thanks for your messages which have reassured me. Indeed, it is less of a concern. And honestly, it is now five months and i never had problems. Cheers
  5. Barefoot Andrea

    Running barefeet in tropical countries (Viet Nam)

    Dear All,Thank you very much Dear All, Thank you very much for the replies. Indeed, the only sickness she described (among the 303..) are worms that hook on the feet and start growing up to the knee. The idea seems disgusting. I am not native english speaking, so i guess it is hookworms...
  6. Barefoot Andrea

    Running barefeet in tropical countries (Viet Nam)

    Hi Phil, thanks so much. I go Hi Phil, thanks so much. I go back to the "cassandra doc" in Cambodia, and let you all know. She is an epidemiologist and certainly knows the risk. But of course risks have to be appraised. Also crossing the road is dangerous, at the end of the day.. To my...
  7. Barefoot Andrea

    Running barefeet in tropical countries (Viet Nam)

    Dear Friends, I have started running barefoot a couple of months ago. Not to mention the benefits: less fatigue, more fun, etc. I live in Viet Nam, and usually running in Thailand, Cambodia, Lao and of course Viet Nam. Although I never had problems, I was told by a medical doctor that at...