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  1. Made My Own Custom Minimal Shoes

    TJ- well haven't thought TJ- well haven't thought about a name. What do think about calling em "babystepz?"

  2. Made My Own Custom Minimal Shoes

    shawshank- Don't know if the shawshank- Don't know if the insole is absolutely necessary. I utilized it more as a starting platform. This was an experiment. On my next I pair am planing to leave off the the insole and laminate just the rubber to the sock. This will give me both a pair of...

  3. Made My Own Custom Minimal Shoes

    Yes AA-Please help on posting Yes AA-Please help on posting pictures. Thanks!

  4. Made My Own Custom Minimal Shoes

    Undecided on where to start in the way of a minimal shoe, decided to give a go at making my own. I'm very pleased with the first pair, and plan on making a second pair. "If" I can learn how to post pictures here, I'll do a step by step. Until then, here is what I made them from: Pair of...

  5. Simple 10-15 minute survey requesting barefoot runners to take part (as per Dr. Irene Davis)

    I feel like this survey may I feel like this survey may end up in the hands of some shoe company...

  6. Leg muscle ratios

    Hmmm.. Hadn't thought of the Hmmm.. Hadn't thought of the before and after (shoes to no shoes) leg muscle ratios- It would be interesting to know. After 5 months of strictly bf running, my calves are bigger than they have ever been. I'm noticing strange new muscle definition that wasn't there...

  7. Opinion on beer?

    Barefoot TJ wrote:Doesn't Absolutely. Alcohol will dehydrate you more than soda will- I'll pick a naturally carbonated micro or "home brew" over a an empty calorie soda any day of the week.... cheers!

  8. how to run with a garmin

    Barefoot TJ wrote:I couldn't The garmin 305 does have the auto pause...

  9. Born to Run the Movie

    AABarefoot wrote:how awesome Could end up being a wonderful movie, but how many great books turned out to be just a mediocre movie? It can be difficult to get all the subtle details from book to screen. Looking forward to it's release... Anyone have ballpark?

  10. Born to Run the Movie

    Outstanding! Outstanding!

  11. 3 Things...

    It has been about 3 months now for me running totally barefoot, after my initial set back after developing a stress fracture doing TMTS... My mileage is up to 10k per run every other day and I'm feeling great! I've noticed 3 changes (for the better) that I attribute to running with naked feet...

  12. toughening the feet

    Barefoot TJ wrote:Same here 15 minutes off your "shod" HM time? That is encouraging... The question I have for you TJ is: What was your weekly mileage and your training program with shoes compared to your weekly mileage barefoot?

  13. LHRT in Conjuction W/BF Running?

    I would love to get a hold of I would love to get a hold of Mafetones his first book-I believe it is still out print. I have seen a few on sale via Amazon, but they are going for 3-4 times the cover price... I think to get the most out this training (from everything I've read) a heart monitor...

  14. LHRT in Conjuction W/BF Running?

    Just wondering if there is anyone else out there running barefoot for the purpose of LHRT? After reading material written by Phil Mafetone/ Stu Mittleman/Hadd, wanted to spend some time exploring the benefits of this type of training for endurance. From what I understand, the hardest part is...

  15. Metatarsal Pain

    Ark- Dull pain or sharp Ark- Dull pain or sharp pain? Take the tip of your finger and press down on each metatarsal. If it is a sharp pain that can be pin pointed, it may be a stress fracture. Swelling too along with the sharp pain can be another indicator. I would not run for a few days and...

  16. Finally Figured Out My Perfect Stride

    Gkikas- A couple of things I Gkikas- A couple of things I didn't mention and since you said what you said, will throw this out... The 4 mile run that I had planned ended up being 6. Never had I run anything barefoot farther than 4. (Made a wrong turn) I too average 10:30 -11:30 Pace bf, and...

  17. Finally Figured Out My Perfect Stride

    Thanks all..TJ- I do believe Thanks all.. TJ- I do believe my stress fracture was a result of my running barefoot and I'll tell you why I think so... I have been a runner for over 20 years running shod ( several marathons) and never suffered any injuries... I was a heel striker. Took my shoes...

  18. Finally Figured Out My Perfect Stride

    It's been awhile since posting here after a dissapointing stress fracture while running bf. Typical TMTS.... Back to square one. As I started my runs ever so cautious- constantly evaluating my stride, foot strike/plant wondering if I was doing this right, discovered that I had it backwards...
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