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  1. Alejandro 10

    How did you find the BRS?

    Since I feel quite similar to Chaser, in the cat came back but randomly aspect, I was sure! :-)
  2. Alejandro 10

    Xero Shoes Amori Venture Review

    Note, through http://thebarefootrunners.org Xero Shoes provided a complimentary pair of the Amori Venture huarache sandals in return for the following review. Ours is a two graduate student household with two children under three, so we consider where every penny is spent. Therefore, when I...
  3. Alejandro 10

    GIVEAWAY-Xero Shoes Sensori Venture Giveaway Contest! Expires Monday, December 22, Noon EST

    Oh, wow! I am very excited about writing a review of the Sensori Venture.
  4. Alejandro 10

    Book Review, Jeff Horowitz "Quick Strength for Runners"

    Hi Hobbit, My prima facie thought is that this book would still benefit barefoot runners as most of the exercises are movements that work through multiple planes. Also my impression is that the author assumes a heel strike because, unfortunately, that is what the majority of runners use...
  5. Alejandro 10

    Book Review, Jeff Horowitz "Quick Strength for Runners"

    Aaron M. Farnham review of Horowitz, Jeff. Quick Strength for Runners: 8 Weeks to a Better Runner's Body. Boulder, Colorado: Velopress, 2013. Print. Note, through http://thebarefootrunners.org the publisher has provided a complimentary copy of this book in return for the following review...
  6. Alejandro 10

    GIVEAWAY-Xero Shoes New Sensori Venture! September Giveaway Expires Friday, September 12, Noon EST

    The day started off with a bang as I took notes on an article concerning the history of wine in Spain. Who doesn't love graduate school? :)
  7. Alejandro 10

    What does your screen name mean?

    In my 7th grade Spanish class we were given Spanish names to use as a way to practice the language. The girls did not like the name that I had so they convinced our teacher to change it to Alejandro. 10 has long been a number that I like. Also in '98 or '99 when I created my first forum accounts...
  8. Alejandro 10

    How did you find the BRS?

    Wow, three years later... I believe I had lurked on the RW site, Ken Bob and Ted's forums for about a year at that point and must have caught wind of BRS through one of those.
  9. Alejandro 10

    Street shoes other than ripoff vivo or merrell?

    Wow, those Sole Runner Scouts look impressive. Alas, we will sooner win the lottery (which we don't play) than be able to afford those! :) It is a good thing that nothing I do right now prohibits me from being barefoot!
  10. Alejandro 10

    International Barefoot Running Day is tomorrow!

    This is great stuff... by the way, that IBRD logo looks better and better each time I see it!
  11. Alejandro 10

    5 Lessons from My First Maximum Aerobic Function Barefoot Race on Sharp Gravel with Hills

    Laura, I know it has been bit since this thread got much attention, but thanks again for your race report. I enjoyed it!
  12. Alejandro 10

    "Pillows are like orthotics for our necks..."

    I believe she was getting at the hormone changes going on during the 9 month bump.
  13. Alejandro 10

    "Pillows are like orthotics for our necks..."

    I read this to my wife, and she quipped, "Try being pregnant," with a smirk. :)
  14. Alejandro 10

    "Pillows are like orthotics for our necks..."

    You want hammocks, I've got twenty! ;) Reference check? It was one of my little brother's favorites. (He's ten years my minor.)
  15. Alejandro 10

    "Pillows are like orthotics for our necks..."

    Okay, I have been playing with this and found I sleep better on the floor or our futon using the positions mentioned in the above article than on our Tempur-Pedic with my pillow.