Monthly Archives: November 2010

injury lingers

By colinkeb | Published: November 30, 2010

after a weeks rest following a pain developing in my right foot around the metatarsal area I felt fine  and went for a 10 miles easy run in my VFF’s. I kept to 9 min miles and was enjoying myself … Continue reading

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They’re Here!

By Soul Man | Published: November 25, 2010

I had ordered some Aqua Shoes from E-Bay a couple of weeks ago but they ended up being the wrong size in the bag – so finally the new ones are here.

They cost me £6.99 including p&p, so I … Continue reading

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That Thang

By Soul Man | Published: November 22, 2010

Does anyone else get this?

I’m feeling that not only is the pad beneath my second and third toes toughening up, but also that the top edge seems to be slightly extending?

No? Thought not.

If anyone is just starting … Continue reading

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injury!

By colinkeb | Published: November 21, 2010

I havent run barefoot for just over a week now as I had a cross country race and thought the rest would do me good.As I ran the race we had to cross a stream , on the third lap … Continue reading

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first huararches run

By colinkeb | Published: November 12, 2010

well it was 6 am , black and raining outside but i tied my new huaraches on and stepped outside. I did one mile a bit stiffly then stopped to retie my shoe, another mile more relaxed then stopped to … Continue reading

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Huaraches at the ready!

By colinkeb | Published: November 10, 2010

I had a little pain in my right foot yesterday which seemed to have been caused by a bit of compression across the mid foot by my VVF’s, or possibly just a slight overuse strain. Today it was better but … Continue reading

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Sockprints

By Soul Man | Published: November 9, 2010

I wanted to go for a longish run at lunchtime today – the weather was blowing, it had been raining but it was a good day for running.  I got all my dry kit together, drove into work, the realise … Continue reading

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morning storm

By colinkeb | Published: November 8, 2010

the alarm went off at 6am and it was black outside, I could hear the rain hammering against the window and the wind slamming the side of the house and really really did not want to go out for a … Continue reading

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More on ice baths

By RTP | Published: November 7, 2010

As usual, the popular press report what they think will sell the papers, the results being half a story; my previous post is a great example.

It’s worth going to the horses mouth, looking at the English Institute of Sport’s… Continue reading

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Ice baths, maybe more harm than good?

By RTP | Published: November 7, 2010

According to a report in the Daily Mail, the popular treatment for mashed legs — ice baths — might be doing us more harm than good.

‘scientists at the English Institute of Sport said the practice can also limit … Continue reading

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