Monthly Archives: June 2010

1st Barefoot run – Soul to Sole

By Soul Man | Published: June 16, 2010

It’s a lovely sunny day and I’m working in the city centre so I decided to go down to Queen’s Square for my first barefoot run, and I’m very pleased I did.

There’s a whole range of terrain in this … Continue reading

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Week Banana

By Nyal | Published: June 15, 2010

Total weekly miles: 11 miles

Total BF miles: 11 miles

Barefoot Sessions: 4

Terrain: Asphalt and trails.

Weather: Cool weather and rain. Some sunny days.

Condition of Feet: Feet are healthy with no quirks or aches to speak of. Amazing!

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Almost Barefoot

By Soul Man | Published: June 14, 2010

Five years ago, when I was looking for new ways to keep my legs and joints healthy I bought some Vivo Barefoot shoes (I told you I was faddish).  If you haven’t come across them they are completely unpadded shoes, … Continue reading

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What next? To pad or not to pad?

By Soul Man | Published: June 13, 2010

I have to be careful – I have a faddish tendency.  My modus operandi is to come upon a new project, throw myself in, become completely obsessed and then, without a second thought, drop it and move on.

It took … Continue reading

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The Barefoot Buzz

By Soul Man | Published: June 13, 2010

Sometimes you just happen to be in the right place at the right time, without even knowing it.

Something sticks in your mind when you normally wouldn’t give it a second thought.  You start looking into a world that you … Continue reading

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Week 3

By Barefoot Megan | Published: June 11, 2010

Total weekly miles: 10

Running sessions: 3

Total barefoot miles: 0.5 Ran during lunch this week since it was cooler and since I was rushed, didn’t want to take the extra time to stop and take my shoes off.  Next

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Week….um..8 or 9 or something.

By Nyal | Published: June 7, 2010

Total weekly miles: 14 miles

Total BF miles: 12 miles

Barefoot Sessions: 5

Terrain: Asphalt for form. Trails for fun.

Wore aqua shoes for two miles of this week’s totals.

Weather: Warm week. Not hot.

Condition of Feet: After a

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week 18 (race week) w/e June 6

By barefootzumbarunner | Published: June 7, 2010

Tuesday: 4mi run…perfect. Some top of foot pain in my left foot.

Thursday: 3.5mi run with hubby and kids. Tofp still there

Sunday: 13.1, ran faster than I had during training and think I may have a stress fracture where … Continue reading

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Greek barefoot running

By GC | Published: June 7, 2010

A well-earned holiday on the Greek island of Rhodes included in this two week spell which ended with the formidable South Downs Way Relay.

Despite the heat in Greece, managed short runs most days, but not much barefooting, just the … Continue reading

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Week 2

By Barefoot Megan | Published: June 6, 2010

Total weekly miles: 33

Running sessions: 5

Total barefoot miles: 2-getting myself to stop towards the end and take my shoes off is tough.  I’m at the point I just want the run over with and adding another couple minutes … Continue reading

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