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    Featured Blog - I'll tell ya where I've been....

    I'll tell ya where I've been.... By Otoole4info Ok, so I'm gonna blog and I'm gonna do...
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    "Guthrie Gallop" 10k run and 5k run or walk

    "Guthrie Gallop" 10k run and 5k run or walk Race report from a barefoot perspective...
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    A Double Dose

    A DOUBLE DOSE..... 2 race reviews in one blog [CENTER][SIZE=5][FONT=georgia][B] By...
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    Cape Cod Marathon and Marathon Half - 2 Reviews in one......

    Cape Cod Marathon and Marathon Half - 2 Reviews in one...... By otoole4info Here I am a week after running 40 miles in 30 hours...
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    Hitchhikers, what is your method of getting rid of them.

    I look to change surface for a few steps. I'll leave the pavement and hit the grass or dirt area along side the road and usually the hitchhiker will let go. If it doesn't I'll attempt a light scuff or a "stop, brush, back to running" type of move.
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    I've crossed over to the min side... Advice

    Here is where I am at now.... I ended up buying a second pair of Vibrams, a size smaller and they fit much more snug. Really didn't want to have to buy another pair but I'm happy I did. I ran 6 miles yesterday and they felt much better. I think if for some reason I grow tired of these my next...
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    I've crossed over to the min side... Advice

    I am back running again, I gave my knee issues 2 plus months to resolve itself and now I'm starting out a bit slower. I also bought a pair of Vibram EVO's after 3 years (I think) of going barefoot. I needed something to avoid frostbite and something to protect my feet a bit more on the longer...
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    Men-is-cus issue, I think

    Had an appointment this past Tuesday at a sports clinic locally and the PA there was able to trigger the pain doing a bit of manipulation. He determined and is pretty certain my issue is Pes Anserine Bursitis, need to do some cross training and some muscle strengthening for a bit and ease back...
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    [Mar 24, 2016] 6th Annual Winter Challenge (Worldwide)

    Think I got registered alright.... Now to wait for this Pes Anserine Bursitis to go away and get back running. Made the mistake of not running for two months then attempted to train for a marathon in 30 days, didn't work out so well for me. Live and learn.
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    Men-is-cus issue, I think

    I'll find out for sure hopefully what the issue is tomorrow, got an appointment at a sports clinic.
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    Men-is-cus issue, I think

    What did I start here with this post? Well anyway here is an update on my men-is-cuss issue. I think my issue goes deeper, I'm going to see if I can get an MRI of the knee. I haven't run since last Thursday and decided to go out for an easy 2 miles to see where I stand. Needless to say as...
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    Men-is-cus issue, I think

    Lee, I have no swelling or stiffness. I think after Sunday's marathon I'll attempt to get into an ortho doc and have him take a look at it a bit closer if it keeps cussing at me.
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    Men-is-cus issue, I think

    Anyone else ever experience a meniscus issue. Not sure it I have just a strain, sprain or slight tear, either way I have a Marathon to run Sunday 10/4 and will motor through it. I did a 15 mile (of 14.5 mile) run last Thursday and have refrained from running since because of an achy pain that...
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    People's reactions when you run

    Lol, I sorta contradicted myself..... I'll retract that d-bag part and insert "fine upstanding gentleman who are severely misinformed and not properly educated regarding the awesomeness of barefooted-ness whilst walking and running which leads them to say things inappropriately out loud"
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    People's reactions when you run

    Tonight a quick 5 mile run got the usual, "he's barefoot" type response from some high school aged kids. Also got the old, "your feet must tough" remark. At the end of my run while walking by a local store I got a lovely comment from a fine and obviously upstanding member of society...
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    People's reactions when you run

    A couple of comments tonight on my 5 mile run. Guy on porch, "Hope you don't step on a nail!" - Me, "They come out pretty easy." I wanted to continue to say it's the super small glass shards that suck but I was too far past. Another comment tonight from a guy walking with his wife/girlfriend...
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    Mileage reporting 22nd week 2014

    Total of 5 miles. 4 mile run starting on the east bank near the U in Minneapolis, crossed the Mississippi to the West Bank then back across. At 4 miles I stopped and walked a bit, then ran another mile.
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    Mileage reporting 22nd week 2014

    East Bank..... I sent you a message in the convo app of the site. Get a chance check your in box. Hope you kick that head cold and (fingers crossed) I haven't stubbed a toe in a while, hopefully I didn't just jinx myself.
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    Mileage reporting 22nd week 2014

    East Bank..... I sent you a message in the convo app of the site. Get a chance check your in box. Hope you kick that head cold and (fingers crossed) I haven't stubbed a toe in a while, hopefully I didn't just jinx myself.
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    Mileage reporting 22nd week 2014

    I love the twin cities, was here 5 years ago with our oldest, same scenario. I plan on getting out again tomorrow morning for another 3 maybe