Monthly Archives: July 2010

5th Barefoot Run – The Downs part 3

By Soul Man | Published: July 19, 2010

I didn’t get around to doing a barefoot run on the weekend so I went out this lunchtime.  The same idea as last time – half with shoes, half barefoot, but rather than starting in Vivos I started in my … Continue reading

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Week 5 Summary

By Soul Man | Published: July 18, 2010

Total miles: 18 miles, hilly, tarmac and pavement, dry and rainy

Barefoot miles: 0

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It’s go time! 6 weeks up today, time to try a barefoot run.

By barefootzumbarunner | Published: July 18, 2010

On Thursday (3 days ago) I squeaked out a 1/2mi barefoot run and it felt great. Really had to take it slow. Still some aches and pains in my left foot, so hopefully with some gentle running I’ll be able … Continue reading

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Tired Now

By Soul Man | Published: July 16, 2010

The 9-mile run back last night was very hard work – not because of the wind and rain but just because I was tired by the end of the day.  My knees seemed to ache alternately and randomly – so … Continue reading

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An introduction to my somewhat calamitous beginning to barefoot running.

By Fiona | Published: July 15, 2010

A bit of a rambling introduction – future posts won’t be this long, I promise – about how I came to start running in bare feet, with a couple of setbacks (a gashed open heel from some rusty barbed wire and a broken little toe) to test my determination on the way.

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Looking after the calf muscle

By GC | Published: July 12, 2010

This happened last year: a few weeks before the Snowdon Mountain Race I strained a calf muscle and had to swap running for cycling. This time it’s not so bad, but I’ve still had to stop running for a week; … Continue reading

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Introduction – new poster

By ian_r_knowles | Published: July 11, 2010

Hi, this is my first post so I’m adding in my background for some context.

I started running in Sept last year, having never run before at all.  Followed an 8 week beginner program to 30 mins, then extended my … Continue reading

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The Long Run In & Out

By Soul Man | Published: July 10, 2010

Today I’m back up to the full length Park and Stride – 9 miles in from Pensford and of course 9 miles back out at the end of the day.  A bit windy and rainy today but it makes a … Continue reading

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Doh!

By Soul Man | Published: July 10, 2010

It dawned on me this morning that my blister didn’t come from the blaster but must have arisen on Wednesday’s barefoot run, and either I hadn’t noticed it or else the blaster finally brought it out.

What’s odd is that … Continue reading

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The Burrington Blister

By Soul Man | Published: July 8, 2010

The Burrington Blaster is the third in the Summer Series of runs organised by Town and Country Harriers and the second one I’ve managed to run. http://www.tach.org.uk/races.php

It was a great evening – sunny but breezy on top, and I … Continue reading

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