Monthly Archives: March 2010

A bit about me

By jameskhammer | Published: March 28, 2010

I am 29 yrs old. I ran while in the Marines for 4 yrs; landed on my heel then. Now since a little over a yr running in Vibram Five Fingers I land on the ball of my foot. Now… Continue reading

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Running in VFF

By jameskhammer | Published: March 28, 2010

I have been running in them for a little over a year. I love them; don’t wanna run in anything else. The muscles around my ankles along with my calves did hurt pretty bad at first. I think it may… Continue reading

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Week 11: Cable, Taxes, Concerts, Flying and Some Running

By Bruno Runs | Published: March 28, 2010

This week was full of distrations to take my mind off how pathetic I am doing currently with my running.  Had to wait in line for 2 hours to return a cable box to Comcast (worst company ever). Did my… Continue reading

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8 weeks into Barefoot running, transition summary

By barefootzumbarunner | Published: March 27, 2010

Started my transition, whilst training for a half marathon, so was still running the bulk of my miles in Saucony Hurricanes (a stability shoe that I did NOT need).

Week 1: total barefoot miles, 1/4mi on the treadmill in socks… Continue reading

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My Introduction

By barefootzumbarunner | Published: March 27, 2010

Hi there, just want to thank Graham for inviting me over here. I look forward to hearing your stories and sharing experiences with you as well as helping out with the book.

Name: Katie
Age: 30
Years running: 4yrsContinue reading

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From the Beginning

By Barefoot Megan | Published: March 27, 2010

Right now, I’m a poseur.  I don’t actually run barefoot.  My first marathon is in two weeks and as you’ll see below, I don’t know where I am in the shoe world-minimalist, full heeled normal shoe, vff, what?  Once that… Continue reading

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Hastings Half Marathon, barefoot?

By GC | Published: March 25, 2010

Yes, but not me I hasten to add (maybe next year).
I was hoping to catch him for a chat but he got away from me.
Anyone who knows this race, also knows that there is a long… Continue reading

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Week 10: Take Me To BlisterLand

By Bruno Runs | Published: March 21, 2010

After my great experience last weekend I was due for a crap week.  I can’t explaine my actions as cocky, just stupid. I decided that maybe if I go and run one of my old routes from my shoed days, the sidewalks… Continue reading

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Week 9: St. Patrick’s Day 5K

By Bruno Runs | Published: March 14, 2010

This week went quite well. Total milage was 12.1 and on Sunday I ran the Charm City St. Patty’s Day 5k in Baltimore MD, Barefoot. 

I began running completely and solely Barefoot on January 10th, 2010. Since then I have followed… Continue reading

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Week 8: Some issues, but 4 runs

By Bruno Runs | Published: March 7, 2010

I started this week happy from my success in completing a 5k earlier than my race next week. I was also excited because out of the gates, the week was looking to be warmer and that lifted my spirits.  My first run was just about perfect… Continue reading

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