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    Do you have a special breathing method for running?

    Hi All, I don't think this is a popular subject in the forum, but I would like to find out how everyone like to breath while they run. I like the 2 ins, 2 outs breath, so I will breath in on 2 steps, and out the other 2. When I get really tired I will take one deep breath and then blow all...
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    Chocolate chia seed pudding recipe

    I have been complaining my "weight problem" to my wife for a few months. I've been doing hot yoga 7 classes a week for about 2 years now, and started running about 6 months ago, usually go about 10k sometimes longer on the weekend runs. In the beginning of the 2014 I was 145lbs (I'm 5' 8")...
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    Best post running restorative strech--Supported Shoulderstand

    So you have just finished a long hard run, feeling great about what you have accomplished. You also feel tired, legs are screaming and you have tightness all over the calf, thigh, hamstring. Going straight to bed is nice but not addressing the tight muscles then you will be “paying” for them...
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    Vibram, 'Barefoot Running Shoe' Company, Settles Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit

    True or False? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/10/_n_5302213.html The lawsuit said the false claims are (1) Strengthen muscles in the feet and lower legs (2) Improve range of motion in the ankles, feet, and toes (3) Stimulate neural function important to balance and agility (4)...
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    Where's my water

    Hi All, Is there an app available that will show all the public water fountains on a map? Like those at the park, school, malls....etc. I'm trying to run longer miles but don't want to carry a bulky water bottle. Thanks.
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    Putting on more miles on barefoot

    Hi Group, Swire from Los Angeles here. I have been running barefoot since the start of 2014. The experience has been great and I'm here to stay. At the moment I'm averaging 20-25 miles a week. I usually run in the morning barefoot for 3 miles to take my son to school (my son run also in...
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    Looking for a good pair of running shoes

    Hi Group, I'm looking for a good pair of minimalist/barefoot type running shoe. I currently own a pair of Luna Sandal and I seem to have trouble fitting nice into a Vibram 5 fingers. I'm running 5 days a week and Mon-Wed-Fri I will run barefoot, and Tue-Thur I will put on shoes (Luna Sandal...
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    Running routine with my 8 year old

    I'm training to run a 5k barefoot myself, and my 8 year old son would like to run along (with shoes for now). Do any of you have experience running/working with kids who can share your routine/methods? Keep running
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    Hello from Los Angeles, CA

    Hi All, I started barefoot walking on my son's first school day, which about a 2 miles walk round trip. I plan to walk for another week before switching to running. Any suggestions for newbie barefoot runner will be welcome.
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