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  1. Feeling New...

    I wasn't sure where to post this, might make sense as you read on. And it's a bit long for the intro section, sorry about that. About three years ago I first tried BF running. Shortly after I started purchasing some minimal footwear. I like being barefoot around the house, and at certain...
  2. Walking Gait Un-natural

    Thought I would post an update on things... Due to some neck/shoulder issues I had taken a break from cycling. As this was my main source of fitness I had to do something else. Given some of the running/hiking/walking issues I've had with minimal/BF mentioned above, I decided to try running...
  3. How many have solved it

    The pain is dull and minor, often just extreme sensitivity that makes me think something worse is coming. It's on the inside and rear of my ankle (like the achilles area). 10 yrs ago I had achilles tendonitis on the same foot, not from running. I've been to physio (two different PTs) and no...
  4. How many have solved it

    Great feedback (and accomplishments). Thanks! My running experiences haven't been positive. When I first started BF I was up to 15+ minutes and never had an issue. I would do some body-loosening exercises, and stretch afterwards. At this time I was reading about BF running, watching...
  5. How many have solved it

    I understand it's a rather silly question, but I'm curious as to how many people on this forum can now run the distances they're happy with, without any injury...and now I'm really pushing it - without having to do much strength training, stretching, etc. BF or minimalist. Before I tried...
  6. Ankle tendon pains, solved, possibly

    Would love to hear how this evolves. I'm guessing, with your theory, if you keep the back stress free you should be able to run without ankle pain. Interested to hear a docs opinion too.
  7. How did you find the BRS?

    Google - I like to get "into new things" as others have mentioned, and found the site after searching for minimalist running forum...or something similar. While I haven't done any BF running for two years, and any minimalist running for a year, I still come here because the information is...
  8. Walking Gait Un-natural

    SI Barefoot - I believe it's the Tibialis Posterior. Just yesterday I discovered a knot in a musle just below the calf, on the back of my leg. I massaged it several times and this morning it's looser. Now when I walk my ankle is fine (mind you I'm walking in dress shoes that while are light...
  9. Walking Gait Un-natural

    I was thinking the same thing today :rolleyes: However, as I have worn thin-soled shoes for a while, and because I've not done any running in them for over a year, I was surprised that I was still getting sore ankles. Trying to change my gait felt so unnatural though, and I'm not convinced...
  10. Walking Gait Un-natural

    For many years when I walk barefoot around home I do not notice my gait. I just walk around and it seems natural. I walk on ceramic floors, wood, concrete basement floor, concrete patio, grass, and concrete sidewalk. I have never once paid attention to my gait on those short walks. I slip on...
  11. Any of you have this happen...

    He resolved the acute pain. Since then I've been visiting every week or two for therapy...this has helped, but not 100% resolved.
  12. Any of you have this happen...

    Barefoot TJ - it started as a pinched nerve, but the PT helped resolve that early on. SI - it's like we're twins.
  13. Any of you have this happen...

    Sorry for the long note, but i thought this easiest to lay out with a timeline... 5pm today - neck and shoulders have been hurting since the summer...still hurting. Past seven days - I'm an avid cyclist...though I've taken a break from cycling. Been to the physiotherapist and for massage...
  14. Genetics

    I'm wondering if my persisting injury/troubles are linked to the make up of my muscle structure and other human body stuff I don't understand, versus the regular form, running schedule, stretching, footwear (or lack there of), etc...usual causes. I'll try and explain below and would love to...
  15. Winter running shoes!

    I bought these in the summer, on sale, and have only tried them a few times...but I found them very stiff around the toes - do you feel the same, has this went away after enough usage? On snow I've been using Vivobarefoot Evo II, a size larger than I need, as I wear them with thick wool socks...
  16. Confession Time

    Amen And to toss out my .02 - shoes vs S2G is a very simple decision when compared to the infinite paths (e.g., plans, schedules, surfaces, etc.) one can take when taking up running, getting back into running after an injury or lay-off, continuing to run and increase distance/speed (not to...
  17. Almost packed it in ...

    Did you ever learn what was the source of the tight soleus? I had similar issues, though not as bad, and I went to see a physiotherapist a month ago. My right side was always a minor issue, and while my left hadn't given me any issues, it did after one 'bad' run and ended up swelling, with...
  18. "When" to return from a setback (minor injury)

    Had a physio appt today and it was a weakness higher up in the chain, my left glute. When doing one-leg squats on my left side my knee would fall inwards. Right side was fine. Now having some ultrasound on my ankle and doing some glute strengthening. Here are a few take-aways for future...
  19. Achy ankles - how long should this last?

    While this definately is normal, I find it helps if you can rate the stiffness on like a scale of 1-3 or something, and for yourself, be cautious with running when you're more stiff (that way, you're stiffness won't worsen). I'm guessing the amount of stiffness varies? I had about a 3 month...
  20. "When" to return from a setback (minor injury)

    I do apply a good deal of pressure when using the stick. As a tool to massage my muscles this has been effective. About 6 months ago I discovered that I wasn't letting my heel drop, I've since corrected that. I've decided that given my running issues as of late, I'm going to take as long as...