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    Trail uphill hiking technique

    Hi, I signed up for another trail run next month and I want advice form the experts. When I run trails I frequently end up walking most of the uphills. I'm fine with the idea of walking, I'm usually not in a hurry, but I feel highly inefficient. Everybody passes me AND it doesn't feel much...
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    Road Id Coupon use by 03/06/2012

    After I ordered my RoadId I received this coupon. I can be used up to 20 times. Coupon Number: ThanksStephanie11403232 The coupon is good for $1 off any Road ID order placed by 03/06/2012. To order, simply go to RoadID.com or find a RoadID link in the ads column on the right. I think it...
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    Sew your own shoes (kids and women only)

    In the past I tried making shoes for me and for the kids when they were babies. I experimented with different styles of home made patterns and my shoes were usable but always looked like slippers. This website (http://www.myshoeology.com/) sells patterns and soling material at a very reasonable...
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    IT band and marathon training

    Here is the deal: I registered for Philadelphia marathon (Nov 20th) but I cannot run more than a few miles without pain in my knees and hips, probably cause by ITBS. Running barefoot seems to help, whatr else can I do? The long version: In the Spring (May, June) I could run a half marathon...
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    Vivobarefoot (kids and adults) on Ebay

    Hi, I just bought a new pair of Rooty for my son from seller Terraplana254. They were $35 (+$11 of shipping), instead of $75. I think they are last year's model or something like that. Did anybody try this seller? Are they related to the manufacturer? They have only a few pairs left, only a...
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    My first trail race: Charlie Horse Half Marathon, PA

    Charlie Horse trail Half Marathon 03h18 15:44 pace (What started as a short race report seem to have grown out of control, be warned) For my first half marathon race I choose an awesome trail race. It's more challenging than a road race but that's just what I needed. My goal: finishing...
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    Lubricant?

    I've reached a new milestone in my running: after running for 1 year I'm now running long enough (over 10 miles) to have chafing problems near one armpit and sometimes between my legs, where the built-in underwear of my shorts rubs. I could easily solve the leg problem with a different pair of...
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    Sprinting barefoot

    Last weekend I reached one of my goals: I ran 13.1 miles in my huaraches. Now I want to keep a long run on weekends but I would like to do interval training, speed work, etc on week days. The problem is that when I try to run fast my form falls apart. Whether I'm barefoot of in huaraches, on...
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    Accidental minimalist biking

    That's a pretty minimal pedal don't you think? I was running my first mountain bike duathlon this past Saturday: 5k trail run - 10 miles mountain bike - 5k trail run. After about 2 miles on the bike my pedal got caught on something after going over a log and broke. Since I had no way to repair...
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    Oddman Duathlon in NJ: can I do it?

    Hi, I know nothing about triathlon or duathlon but I found this race nearby, on March 26th, and it looks like a lot of fun (see description below). It's 5K trail run - 10 miles mountain bike ride - 5K trail run My question is how much bike training would I need to complete the race and...
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    Jingas 30% off until end of January 2011

    I had to buy shoes for the kids and was looking for coupons, discounts, discontinued models, etc. I ended up ordering 2 pairs of Jingas. They offer 30% off until the end of January. I thought other people may be interested too.
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    Nutrition: Real food?

    I recently reached 10 miles in my long runs and find that barrier really tiring. At the end of the run i'm slow and weak. I will look at Galloway's method but I suspect I also have a hydration/nutrition problem. I will carry a drink now and I think I may need to eat something before and/or...
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    Do I need a Garmin?

    I plan to train for a half marathon and maybe a marathon next year. Should I ask Santa for a Forerunner 305 or something like that? I like to think that it's better to listen to my body than to focus on numbers but I have no experience training for longer distances. For my races next year I...
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    Article: Claude By Nyal Davidsson

    Here is my narrative: Pain on my soles is minor and temporary. Feeling good in the rest of my body is a lasting benefit. I'm a new runner so I don't have a history of injuries from running with shoes, but after trying a few times Ican tell that I don't know how to run with shoes, Ijust do it...
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    Claude By Nyal Davidsson

    Claude By Nyal Davidsson One rainy, drab day in an ivy laced building in the mid 1950s, French anthropologist Claude Levi-Strauss was chipping the final fragments of marble from the critical text that would become his magnum opus, Structural Anthropology. Within the soon to be controversial...
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    Minimal shoes for Kindergarten?

    My son will start school next week and he cannot go barefoot. In fact he doesn't mind wearing shoes but I'd rather have him wear something really soft. When the kids were little they were wearing Robeez and Bobux shoes, but I'm afraid he would get unpleasant comments from his friends if he...
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    Maybe a new member soon...

    My husband has been enjoying running for most of his life. I'm a new runner. In fact, back in April I would have told people that running is not for me and I don't know how to run. Since then I had a growing interest and appreciation of running, particularly after I started running barefoot...
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    Just for fun: Minimal shoes

    When I came across this picture I couldn't resist posting it here: From http://01mathery.tumblr.com/post/831520916
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    Encouraging comments at the gym

    On weekdays I run at the YMCA, on their indoor track. It's boring, but they have free babysitting...and air conditioning. I've ran there with running shoes, with beach shoes, with socks nobody ever said anything to me. I avoid real barefoot to not draw to much attention as I know their policy...
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