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  1. pattymlt

    Good winter minimalist shoe recommendation needed

    I used to run in the Vibram 5 I used to run in the Vibram 5 fingers, but I guess I'm more of a wimp because I live in the Dallas/Denton area, and the winters here were too cold for running in the VFFs. I found Merrell Pace Gloves to be the best alternative, and in winter, you can wear socks...
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    price of minimalist footwear rising fast

    Jimmy,It's not a big deal, Jimmy, It's not a big deal, but I thought it was worth mentioning, since not everyone has the means to spend that kind of money every few months. Since I'm just starting this barefoot/minimalist thing, as with any new endeavor, an initial investment needs to happen...
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    price of minimalist footwear rising fast

    Thanks for the great ideas!  Thanks for the great ideas! :)
  4. pattymlt

    price of minimalist footwear rising fast

    Part of the reason I started barefoot running in the first place was because I hated how the price of shoes was so high, and I loved the idea of freeing myself from paying for all of that useless engineering. Returning to barefoot running seemed like a way to 'come back home'. I'm...
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    Funny line for the back of my BRS shirt

    How about .....   Ninja in How about ..... Ninja in training
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    Hottest Half in Dallas

    I'd like to try it barefoot I'd like to try it barefoot but can't get past the ick factor. I guess I'll wear vff's, but I'm worried they'll be hot. Is there a learning curve with huaraches? I was thinking of trying Barefoot Ted's Lunas.
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    Does anyone think you are a freak for going barefoot?

    No converts yet from this No converts yet from this camp, but my husband goes barefoot on walks with me. He will not lose his expensive Asics yet, even though they give him significant knee problems. He still thinks it's the running and not the shoes. I don't take any comments/stares...
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    Hottest Half in Dallas

    Anyone running the Hottest Half in Dallas on August 16th?
  9. pattymlt

    Weekly mileage, w/e 6/21-6/27

    Back to running barefoot!  Back to running barefoot! Yay! I logged 3 miles today and 2 over the weekend for a total of 5 so far!
  10. pattymlt

    stone bruises

    I got a stone bruise a couple of months ago, and it took forever to heal! Each time I thought it was better, I'd go running and then it would swell again! The pain wasn't too bad, but it felt like there was a piece of gum in the ball of my foot. I massaged alot, took anti-inflammatories, and...