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  1. How was your July?

    About 50 for me.  It was a About 50 for me. It was a good month, despite the heat. I'm totally over my slight foot pain caused by a too-fast run in March and can now do 6 miles at a time without incident, completely barefoot. I feel like this month I've regained my forward motion and can now...
  2. New barefoot runners, when were you able to run on consecutive days?

    I'm 14 months into barefoot I'm 14 months into barefoot running. I will occasionally run back to back days, but I overdid it a bit in March with a run that was much too fast (I just felt really good and was booking it happily!). That set me back, so now I'm a bit more careful. I do want to...
  3. Had a break through in last 48 hours, very excited

    I'm glad for you.  My one I'm glad for you. My one problem in 13 months of barefoot running came when I felt so good during a four-mile run that I ran it 2 minutes per mile faster than normal. I was so careful to build up mileage over the previous 9 months, but that speedy run set me back a...
  4. Branca Running Huaraches Giveaway

    I always like trying I always like trying something new. Count me in!
  5. Which Huraches to buy?

    I have both the Invisible I have both the Invisible Shoes and the Original Luna huaraches. I had some issues with the strap being between my toes, but an alternative tying method (by Sonjabean -- video on the IS website) did the trick and I've had great runs in them. I just last week received...
  6. NYC Marathon: Anyone Applying, Running?

    I've entered the lottery but I've entered the lottery but I don't have high hopes for getting in this year. I understand my chances are less than 10%. But, this is the marathon I really want to be my first, mostly because I love New York City. I'm taking a student group to NYC in May and...
  7. Back to back runs: a quandary

    Let me add my voice to the Let me add my voice to the TMTS group. Listening to your body (and particularly your skin) is really important. Race goals may have to wait until your body is ready. I've seen too many posts in forums about people pushing it and getting hurt. I say, keep it slow...
  8. BFR and Mindfulness

    I couldn't agree more.  I've I couldn't agree more. I've noticed that I'm more focused when I run (and, like you, never with headphones and music) and I'm seeing some positive mental changes as a result of running barefoot. I'm paying more attention to my form, my breath, my surroundings...
  9. Article: Stone Cat Trail Marathon By SillyC

    I love stories like this. Your upbeat and happy personality and relaxed but committed attitude about running that comes through here just makes me smile, and reminds me that this sport is full of wonderful people. Running can and should always be as fun as you seem to make it. Thanks for sharing...
  10. Stone Cat Trail Marathon By SillyC

    I love stories like this. Your upbeat and happy personality and relaxed but committed attitude about running that comes through here just makes me smile, and reminds me that this sport is full of wonderful people. Running can and should always be as fun as you seem to make it. Thanks for sharing...