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Week 3

  • Total weekly miles

 1.25 miles.

  • Number of running sessions

3.

  • Total weekly barefoot miles

1.25 miles.

  • Number of barefoot running sessions

3.

  • Running terrain

Flat circuit outside my house on pavement, and sandy trail beside the beach on holiday.

  • Ground surface of barefoot runs

A mix of smooth and rough pavement, and one run on sandy trails.

  • Runs in minimalist shoes, e.g. Five Fingers.

None.

  • Weather for barefoot runs (rain on road?)

Fine weather again for all runs.

  • Condition of skin on feet — hotspots, blisters

Still quite good, although my feet seem to have started to shed.  Lots of dry dead skin coming off at the moment, from my heels and the balls of my feet.  However, I’m not sure read more

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still running

still running using VFF’s , I haven’t worn trainers to run for months now and doubt I ever will.  its such a different experience that putting shoes on would seem ridiculous now,  like putting boxing gloves on to go climbing.  my rock climbing has improved greatly and mostly due to the increased power in my lower legs, im sure the benefits would be felt in other sports as well.

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Running in Pregnancy – First Trimester (part 2)

Snowdon International Mountain Race – 22nd July 2011

My pregnancy was a bit of a surprise. A woman of my age has about 0.5% chance of conceiving naturally if she’s trying hard, and after a distressing miscarriage over New Year I’d conceded that I was past my best, in the baby producing sense, and had thrown myself into my running. I ran Paris Marathon in April with a bit of a knee read more

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Early Pregnancy = Anxious Times

8th August 2011

I woke up today convinced that something was wrong. My impressive new bust (so very inconvenient for running!) wasn’t as sore as it has been. Rather than feeling pleased, I spent the best part of the day worrying. How relieved I was when my ‘afternoon sickness’ finally made an appearance!

I didn’t run yesterday. I cycled instead, but it never seems as virtuous read more

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Pregnant – To run or not to run

7th August 2011

I’m guessing that one of the first questions for a dedicated (obsessed) runner when they fall pregnant (females only – obviously) is “can I still run?”  That’s certainly how it was for me.

I have been pregnant 3 times. My son was born 7 years ago, when I was aged 37; I had a miscarriage 8 months ago at the age of 43; and I’m presently 9 weeks pregnant read more

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Running when Pregnant – To blog or not to blog

9 Weeks – 7th August 2011

I have huge anxiety about this first entry. Not only am I pregnant at the age of 44, but I had a miscarriage 8 months ago and don’t want to tempt fate. In reality, however, there’s little more I can do to influence a positive outcome. I’m fit and healthy, I look after myself, I’m dutifully taking folic acid and pregnancy multi-vits, I’ve read more