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After meaning to for ages, this morning I put on my Sealskinz waterproof socks and headed to a local cricket pitch. The fact it was pouring with rain was the deciding factor - less people about and softer ground!
Really enjoyed it, and the toe pain I've had for ages didn't even show up. No idea of distance, I just wanted to try it. A couple of miles though, definitely.
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Posted 28 February 2010 - 01:49 PM
Good to hear mate - do build it up in stages though 
(Just in case you were thinking of going on a ridiculously long barefoot run next - I know your type
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Posted 28 February 2010 - 02:33 PM
Yeah, guilty!
I used to run forefoot in my old Nikes (Basically not thudding down and rolling off the heel) and found my calves ached as they got used to it, but it was like I'd never stopped running today
Have ordered a pair of these as I'd like to run on my previous routes which are covered in stones. A pine cone was bad enough in socks...
I used to run forefoot in my old Nikes (Basically not thudding down and rolling off the heel) and found my calves ached as they got used to it, but it was like I'd never stopped running today
Have ordered a pair of these as I'd like to run on my previous routes which are covered in stones. A pine cone was bad enough in socks...
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Posted 28 February 2010 - 04:40 PM
I am a recent convert to bud. Stick with it. Best thing running wise I have ever done.
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Charlie Brooker & Chris Morris.
"Don't get hung up on the stopwatch or times, or even weight lifted, think about technique, technique, technique and listening to your body. You will not perform better every session and that is set in stone. Test your self every month keep a written journal not just a forum, a place where you can keep personal notes that you can read to motivate yourself. Don't compare yourself to others when you are working out and likewise do not think that you are already fit as fcuk!!! As someone will always be in front and behind you, ultimate confidence in your abilities yes, but arrogance no, there is a fine line.
But most of all do the things you hate above the things you like or are good at, this will make you a better athlete. Save the things you like for recreational sessions. But ultimately enjoy it, even when you hate it! And finally remember the mind will always give in before the body!"
Here endeth the lesson.
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Posted 01 March 2010 - 10:25 AM
i'm a convert too, i use vibrams when it's too cold (or maybe i'm not man enough ), though i prefer to be completely barefoot.
Try and relax your feet when you run, it you hit a stone it will be a lot less painful if your foot is soft and relaxed. Also you should be constantly looking at where you are going.
My favourite running surface is smooth stone or road, I find wet grass begins to hurt after a bit.
Start introducing some rougher surfaces to begin conditioning your feet up, you can also scratch your feet chicken style in fine gravel too.
), though i prefer to be completely barefoot.Try and relax your feet when you run, it you hit a stone it will be a lot less painful if your foot is soft and relaxed. Also you should be constantly looking at where you are going.
My favourite running surface is smooth stone or road, I find wet grass begins to hurt after a bit.
Start introducing some rougher surfaces to begin conditioning your feet up, you can also scratch your feet chicken style in fine gravel too.
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Posted 01 March 2010 - 10:50 AM
So, barefoot warm-up lap tonight then?
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Posted 01 March 2010 - 02:34 PM
it can also help to minimise the amount of noise you make as you run, this means you will be hitting the ground much more softly.
One of the things I like is that it's so stealthy, people don't usually hear you, or they think it's a dog padding along
i should probably plug that i'm doing the manchester 10k this year barefoot with Finn, we're hoping to raise some money for unicef too.
One of the things I like is that it's so stealthy, people don't usually hear you, or they think it's a dog padding along
i should probably plug that i'm doing the manchester 10k this year barefoot with Finn, we're hoping to raise some money for unicef too.
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Posted 01 March 2010 - 05:28 PM
facebook: http://www.facebook....92484002&ref=ts
and JG: http://www.unicef.or...gregrunbarefoot
need to get some training updates on there, we've been a little lax from the cold weather :S
despite what people might tell you running outside barefoot when it's frosty is painful
tbh my main reason for running it is because i get blisters if i wear shoes!
and JG: http://www.unicef.or...gregrunbarefoot
need to get some training updates on there, we've been a little lax from the cold weather :S
despite what people might tell you running outside barefoot when it's frosty is painful
tbh my main reason for running it is because i get blisters if i wear shoes!
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