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Barefoot Running Events
Let me know if you know of a terrific Barefoot Running event (presentation, clinic, movie, etc.)
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in Re: Barefoot Meetup Group In Chicago
on 2012 Sep 22 Sat, 16:21
Ken Bob's Regular Runs and Play-Fun-Shops
Stuff related to Ken Bob's Regular Runs and Play-Fun-Shops (what some might call, "clinics", or "workshops")
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in Re: rsvp
on 2013 May 17 Fri, 22:30

New Topics
New Topic
Post topics not covered in any of the existing Categories and Forums. I will create a new Forum in the appropriate category (or create a new category) as I see fit.
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in Crazy barefoot study
on 2013 May 20 Mon, 15:50

Beginning and Introductions
Testimonials
Your experiences running barefoot, for better and/or worse
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Posts: 48		Last post by kenbobsaxton
in Re: Barefoot and shod in Hamburg,Germany
on 2013 Apr 4 Thu, 14:19
From Non-Running
So you don't believe you're a runner, or at least you haven't been "running" for a while?
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Posts: 59		Last post by kenbobsaxton
in Re: Lag issues
on 2013 Apr 24 Wed, 20:55
From Minimalist Footwear
So someone convinced you to try "Barefoot" running in minimalist shoes (or "Barefoot Shoes"). Do you think the extra transition step helped prepare you for the real thing?
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in Re: Road Glove to Road Love
on 2013 May 13 Mon, 12:24
From Running Shoes
Regardless if you're having problems or not in running shoes, there just may be something that taking them off will teach you about running that you didn't already know.
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Posts: 27		Last post by kenbobsaxton
in Re: Feeling dejected after second run :(
on 2013 May 13 Mon, 22:52

Technique
Cadence
Cadence is the number of footsteps per minute. Generally we see elite runners moving their feet at least 180 steps per minute - usually faster.
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Posts: 28		Last post by kenbobsaxton
in Re: 180
on 2013 May 8 Wed, 19:58
Knees
Bending the knees lifts the feet, lowers our center of gravity, absorbs energy on landing, releases energy on take-off, pumps nutrients into joints, compensates for uneven terrain or leg-length discrepancies, etc., etc..
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Posts: 38		Last post by chrischada
in knee lift and stride
on 2012 Aug 8 Wed, 02:54
Landing
Foot landing (hopefully)... Questions or comments about the bare foot landing while running barefoot
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Posts: 40		Last post by uncle
in Re: Landing clarification pls
on 2013 May 18 Sat, 12:07
Lean
Forward lean gets our body moving forward. It isn't necessary (or desirable) to lean the torso, just the legs, so they are "chasing" our body. Lead with the body, not the legs.
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in Re: Technique
on 2012 Apr 22 Sun, 02:04
Posture
A vertical head and torso requires less work to keep up.
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Posts: 5		Last post by editors
in Re: posture and pilates
on 2012 Aug 28 Tue, 14:21
Sprinting
Even if you are a sprinter, most of your running should be easy aerobic running. But even the slowest runners want to kick their speeds up once in a while.
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in Re: "Why Barefoot Runners Never Win"?
on 2013 Jan 18 Fri, 18:46
Twist
Twisting the hips - counter-balanced by twisting the shoulders the opposite direction - allows us to swing our legs more efficiently.
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in Re: Side to side motion while running
on 2013 Mar 14 Thu, 17:55

How Much
How Fast?
Some days you feel like a speed demon, other days, not so much...
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Posts: 2		Last post by editors
in Re: Overall Speed
on 2012 Jun 29 Fri, 23:26

Terrain
Race Courses
Do you know of a really wonderful course for barefoot racing, or maybe a really horrible one to test your technique?
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in Re: Pasadena Marathon May 20
on 2012 May 12 Sat, 21:24
Roads
Are hard flat surfaces really "unnatural" for running barefoot?
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in Re: Concrete/asphalt OK?
on 2012 Sep 4 Tue, 14:53
Rocks and Gravel
Why are natural rocks and gravel so very challenging for the modern barefoot runner? And what about those "unnaturally" crushed rocks and pebbles often used in landscaping footpaths?
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in Re: Rocks!
on 2012 May 19 Sat, 15:09
Trails
People will often tell us that barefoot running should be more natural and comfortable, on natural trails... These people have obviously never been on some of the trails I have!
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Posts: 6		Last post by editors
in Re: Mid-maryland ultra 50k: failed attempt to run barefoot.
on 2013 Feb 11 Mon, 17:53

Weather
Cold and Winter
Neither rain, nor hail, nor ... When, and how far, should you run barefoot in the snow, cold, wet conditions? And what should you wear (besides on your feet)?
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in Re: Winter running
on 2013 Mar 28 Thu, 02:42
Heat and Summer
Is it too hot for your tootsies on the black top? Or is it too hot to run at all?
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Posts: 0		No topics yet

Run Reports
Announcements
Let people know where and when (race or fun) you will be running barefoot so they can join you.
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Posts: 10		Last post by Shin-Splints-Dave
in UK Newbie, Cheltenham
on 2012 Jun 6 Wed, 21:09
Fun Run Reports
Interesting stuff that happened on your fun run, alone or with a group.
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in Re: Barefoot running and other motherly considerations (plus a receipe for foot scrub)
on 2012 Jul 27 Fri, 21:49
Race Reports
Brag, or let us know what did or didn't work for you in a race. Share your times (if you like), distances, but at least your experience.
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in Re: My first barefoot race!
on 2012 Nov 4 Sun, 01:01

Injuries and Disease
Blackened Soles
The skin on your soles is turning black, and it does NOT wash off
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Posts: 6		Last post by dntwrybout_it
in Re: Shins
on 2013 Apr 12 Fri, 02:16
Achilles Tendonitis
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in Re: achilles tendon pain
on 2012 Sep 17 Mon, 13:10
Knee Pain
Why do so many people stop getting knee pains when they begin running barefoot?
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in Re: Knee Pain
on 2012 Jun 10 Sun, 15:57
Calf Pain
Calf Pains are not uncommon when beginning to run "barefoot", but seem to occur far more often in those who aren't actually running BARE foot, but using minimalist shoes (far-too-often called "Barefoot Shoes"). I say calf pains are common, but I d
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in Re: Calf Tightness
on 2013 Apr 4 Thu, 10:28
Arthritis
Osteo, Rhemetoid, etc.
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in Re: Plantar fasciitis caused by running bf?
on 2012 Aug 30 Thu, 23:43
Bug Bites
Ants, spiders, etc.
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Posts: 2		Last post by editors
in Re: Red Ants
on 2012 May 17 Thu, 20:36
Dry Cracked Skin
Sometimes a problem in hot, dry, dusty areas and seasons.
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Posts: 4		Last post by Justin Lamb
in Re: Dry Feet
on 2012 May 17 Thu, 15:08
Glass, Cuts, Abrasions
This is for discussions about hazards that cut, slice, or abrade the foot (or ankles, legs, etc.)
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in Re: Blisters.....
on 2013 Apr 26 Fri, 21:38
Parasites and Fear
If you're spending a lot of time standing or walking in the moist feces of those who were infected with parasites, there's a good chance you'll become infected.
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in Moist Florida trails and parasites
on 2012 Aug 23 Thu, 03:52
Top-of-Foot pain
Top-of-foot pain often precede stress fractures, and are the result of over-stressing the foot. Usually the result of trying to learn to run "barefoot" in minimalist footwear or on "barefoot friendly" terrains (grass, sand, etc.).
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in Re: Foot Injury
on 2012 Sep 24 Mon, 16:15

NOT Running while Barefoot
Theaters Barefoot
Ever try to go barefoot to the movies, plays, musicals, hulu, etc.?
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in Re: Barefoot @ Batman
on 2012 Aug 13 Mon, 17:32
Earthing or Grounding
What about all those electrical charges that build up in your body when you're electrically insulated from the earth by shoes?
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in Re: Earthing
on 2012 Aug 17 Fri, 14:49
Bicycling Barefoot
You know how strongly some of us feel about barefoot running. Well some folks feel as strongly about bicycling footwear
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in Barefoot Cycling Pedals
on 2012 Aug 9 Thu, 14:17
Sleeping Barefoot
Not everyone sleeps barefoot. Some folks do it with their boots on...
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in Re: Beds
on 2012 Aug 30 Thu, 23:59
Golfing Barefoot
Does your golf course allow you to go barefoot? Are their nasty poisons and stuff on the greens?
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in Re: Barefoot golfing
on 2012 Sep 4 Tue, 02:08

Footwear???
Flats
More traditional shoes (covering the top of the foot). Will likely have Velcro or shoe-strings (or even buckles?), to hold the shoe firmly on the foot, but the sole is relatively flat (not much difference between the heel-height, and fore-foot height)
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in Comfy shoes with thicker sole are needed
on 2012 Nov 24 Sat, 23:54
Raised Heels
A noticeable increase of the thickness of the sole under the heel compared with the thickness of the sole under the fore-foot.
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Sandals
Footwear with soles and just strings/thongs/adhesive holding the soles to the foot. These might also include Velcro straps for securing
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in Re: Invisible Shoes
on 2012 Apr 2 Mon, 14:22
Slippers
footwear that the foot slips into, with no fastening mechanism (ties, velcro, etc.). These may include moccasins, ninja shoes/socks, etc (stretch fabric, or elastic bands qualify)
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Support Shoes and Inserts
Really? You want to tell us how wonderful those shoes are that provide support - so your foot can atrophy and become sore and you get plantar fasciitis because your foot cannot flex naturally? Well here's the place for you!
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in Re: Help for an orthotic wearer please!
on 2012 Aug 28 Tue, 10:34

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  • COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - Barefoot Running Clinic
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: 2013 May 26 - 12:00 am
    Location: TBD
    Description: Yes, that's right! We're sneaking in a barefoot running clinic on our "barefoot walking tour" on request by our friends at the local air force base!
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  • Bolder Boulder 10K
    Starts: 6:00 am
    Ends: 2013 May 27 - 9:00 am
    Location: Boulder, CO
    Description: All this talk about barefoot running this weekend, we'll be itching to get running with a pack of barefoot runners in this year's Bolder Boulder!

    We'll meet up in the bleachers at CU's stadium afterwards.

    More details soon!
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  • SANTA FE, NM - REI
    Starts: 6:00 pm
    Ends: 2013 May 29 - 7:30 pm
    Location: REI Santa Fe
    Description: Space is limited! Please RSVP at REI.com to reserve your spot!
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  • ALBUQUERQUE, NM - REI
    Starts: 6:00 pm
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