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  1. Mattlock

    ITBS, hip strengthening, frequency??

    I've been battling an ITBS flair up recently. I'm now doing the hip strengthening exercises and wondered if its better to do those daily or every other day to allow for the hips to rebuild in between sessions. thanks Matt
  2. Mattlock

    Advice, 100k in one week, ITBS flare up

    (First of all I apologize if a double post...here and "ask the docs" is against rules but I am in a little bit of a panic and need all the advice I can get) It's been 2 years since I've had any ITBS issues and sure enough, last week I started having a flare up. I have a 100k next weekend and...
  3. Mattlock

    Advice, 100k in one week...ITBS Flare up

    It's been 2 years since I've had any ITBS issues and sure enough, last week I started having a flare up. I have a 100k next weekend and could use some advice. Here's a little info...I've been stretching and rolling several times every day since it started. No pain when rolling even when...
  4. Mattlock

    High Point Marathon-Zem360s and Barefoot- great experience

    I ran the High Point NC marathon today and it was incredible. I ran the first 13 miles in my Zem360s which I absolutely love. I have about 300 miles on my pair and they are holding up very well. I have not been training at all barefoot lately and I had not planned on running barefoot but the...
  5. Mattlock

    Fibula Stress Fracture.....other proximity pain

    (sorry, couldnt get image to paste into post) 5 weeks ago I was diagnosed with a Fibula stress fracture located about 2 inches above the akle bone (black spot). In addition to the pain distinctly associated with that spot I also have another distinct pain assoicated about an inch around...
  6. Mattlock

    Barefoot Running - CBS News with Katie Couric

    I received an email this morning from a CBS producer asking permission to use one of my Gait Analysis videos from vimeo.com . http://www.vimeo.com/7509689 He said they wanted to use it in a segment on barefoot running Friday (Nov 5th) night at 6:30 (EST) with Katie Couric. I was somewhat...
  7. Mattlock

    Tweaking my form....observations (hamstring vs. hip flexors)

    Well I did post this same message at the "other" barefoot forum but I just wanted to get as much feedback as possible. I've been running BF now for about 9 months with much success. I've gotten up to 15 miles BF at an 8:45 pace. I have noticed now that I am getting really sore hip flexors...
  8. Mattlock

    Recommendations for 11 year old just starting out

    I've been BF for about a year now and truly enjoying it. My son just started middle school and is joining the running club. Since he is just starting out I wanted to get some suggestions on the best shoe he should begin with. Middle school assimilation is already a challenge so I am not...