Author Archives: Ork

My Intro (also in my profile)

By Ork | Published: March 9, 2011

Or Kremer, 28.

Years running: around 2, but only at the last 5 months got into it for real.

Typical weekly mileage: 23 miles (around 37 km)

Usual running terrain: road

Experience going barefoot (whilst not running): none

Any pre-existing injuries, niggles: no

Usual running footwear: Saucony cohesion nx

Usual foot-strike style: guess that will be hill

Reasons for running barefoot: seems more natural, maybe less/prevent  injuries

Any relevant expertise: not really

I do use insoles when I wear shoes (not only for running). will be interesting to see how it’s going without them

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the 2nd run wasn’t that good…

By Ork | Published: March 11, 2011

I went out yesterday for my 2nd barefoot run. after a few minutes my gastrocnemius (calf) started to hurt for real and also my feet didn’t feel so good. Tried to run mainly on grass (and the feet felt better) but couldn’t run as long as I wanted. now my gastrocnemius are still shrunken and sore and I feel them in every step…

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Weekly summary #1

By Ork | Published: March 13, 2011

Total weekly miles: 9.5
Number of running sessions: 3
Total weekly barefoot miles: 6.2
Number of barefoot running sessions: 3
Running terrain: road (my regular trail) and grass
Ground surface of barefoot runs: same
Runs in minimalist shoes, e.g. Five Fingers: no (just socks)
Condition of skin on feet: nothing special at the moment
Interesting/amusing comments received during the week: ‘what’s wrong with you man’
Treading on nasty things: no…
Changes in your running style that you’ve noticed: not so much, trying no to think about it but I guess that there is a change without shoes.
Injuries incurred, or reduction of existing symptoms:no
Useful tips and nuggets of info you’ve picked up along the way: YA – not to start running barefoot as if with shoes. It takes time to adapt – especially the calf. I was told that it may take up to 6 weeks. the last time I ran +-2/3 with shoes (around 35 min.) and 1/3 barefoot (20 min.). I put the shoes in a little bag. That was really good

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Weekly Summry #2

By Ork | Published: March 20, 2011

Total weekly miles: 14
Number of running sessions: 3
Total weekly barefoot miles: 6.3
Number of barefoot running sessions: 3
Running terrain: road (my regular trail) and grass
Ground surface of barefoot runs: same
Runs in minimalist shoes, e.g. Five Fingers: no (just socks)
Condition of skin on feet: nothing special at the moment
Interesting/amusing comments received during the week:-
Treading on nasty things: no…
Changes in your running style that you’ve noticed: not really.
Injuries incurred, or reduction of existing symptoms: I have some pain in my ankle. I’m afraid that it’s a result of not running right barefoot.
Useful tips and nuggets of info you’ve picked up along the way: nothing new

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Weekly summery #3

By Ork | Published: March 28, 2011

Total weekly miles: 17.4
Number of running sessions: 3
Total weekly barefoot miles: 6.3
Number of barefoot running sessions: 3
Running terrain: road (my regular trail) and grass
Ground surface of barefoot runs: mainly grass but also road
Runs in minimalist shoes: no (just socks)
Condition of skin on feet: nothing special at the moment
Interesting/amusing comments received during the week:-
Treading on nasty things: no…
Changes in your running style that you’ve noticed: not really.
Injuries incurred, or reduction of existing symptoms: no, the pain from last week is now gone
Useful tips and nuggets of info you’ve picked up along the way: nothing new

 

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Weekly summery #4

By Ork | Published: April 5, 2011

29/3-3/4

Total weekly miles: 18.0
Number of running sessions: 4
Total weekly barefoot miles: 6
Number of barefoot running sessions: 3
Running terrain: road (my regular trail) and grass
Ground surface of barefoot runs: mainly grass but also road
Runs in minimalist shoes: no (just socks)
Condition of skin on feet: nothing special at the moment
Interesting/amusing comments received during the week:-
Treading on nasty things: no…
Changes in your running style that you’ve noticed: not really.
Injuries incurred, or reduction of existing symptoms: no
Useful tips and nuggets of info you’ve picked up along the way: nothing new

 

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Weekly summery #5

By Ork | Published: April 12, 2011

4/4-10/4

Total weekly miles: 11.3
Number of running sessions: 2
Total weekly barefoot miles: 3.7
Number of barefoot running sessions: 2
Running terrain: road (my regular trail) and grass
Ground surface of barefoot runs: mainly grass but also road
Runs in minimalist shoes: no (just socks)
Condition of skin on feet: nothing special at the moment
Interesting/amusing comments received during the week:-
Treading on nasty things: no…
Changes in your running style that you’ve noticed: yes, think I’m moving on to running more on the forefoot.
Injuries incurred, or reduction of existing symptoms: no
Useful tips and nuggets of info you’ve picked up along the way: nothing new

 

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Weekly summery #6

By Ork | Published: April 18, 2011

11/4-17/4

Total weekly miles: 17.7
Number of running sessions: 4
Total weekly barefoot miles: 17.7
Number of barefoot running sessions: 4
Running terrain: road (my regular trail) and grass
Ground surface of barefoot runs: mainly road
Runs in minimalist shoes: vibram five-fingers kso
Condition of skin on feet: got some blisters due to the new vibram shoes
Interesting/amusing comments received during the week:
Treading on nasty things: no…
Changes in your running style that you’ve noticed: yes. I feel the forefoot an toes  running.
Injuries incurred, or reduction of existing symptoms: no
Useful tips and nuggets of info you’ve picked up along the way: start gradually with barefoot running.

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Weekly summery #7

By Ork | Published: April 25, 2011

18/4-24/4

Total weekly miles: 8.7
Number of running sessions: 2
Total weekly barefoot miles: 8.7
Number of barefoot running sessions: 2
Running terrain: road (my regular trail) and grass
Ground surface of barefoot runs: mainly road
Runs in minimalist shoes: vibram five-fingers kso
Condition of skin on feet: back to normal!
Interesting/amusing comments received during the week:
Treading on nasty things: no…
Changes in your running style that you’ve noticed: yes. I feel the forefoot an toes  running.
Injuries incurred, or reduction of existing symptoms: no
Useful tips and nuggets of info you’ve picked up along the way: start gradually with barefoot running.

 

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Weekly summery #8

By Ork | Published: May 3, 2011

25/4-1/4

Total weekly miles: 12.3
Number of running sessions: 3
Total weekly barefoot miles: 12.3
Number of barefoot running sessions: 3
Running terrain: road (my regular trail) and grass
Ground surface of barefoot runs: mainly road
Runs in minimalist shoes: vibram five-fingers kso
Condition of skin on feet: nothing special
Interesting/amusing comments received during the week:
Treading on nasty things: no…
Changes in your running style that you’ve noticed: yes. I feel moving to forefoot and toes  running.
Injuries incurred, or reduction of existing symptoms: no
Useful tips and nuggets of info you’ve picked up along the way: start gradually with barefoot running.

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