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  1. melaniepittam

    BRS 2012-2013 Winter Challenge

    Thank you kindly :)
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    BRS 2012-2013 Winter Challenge

    After training almost exclusively barefoot in the UK this winter (our longest recorded winter for ages), I have just completed the London Marathon. It was almost two years to the day that I started my barefoot journey and have loved 'almost' every minute of it!!!!!! Havn't got a clue how many...
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    Barefoot bike pedals

    I have just started biking barefoot in these last few weeks. Before this I was riding in either hueraches, Soft Star Moc3's or Merrell Trail Gloves. I have really noticed my feet getting stronger and the metal ridges on the pedals have really helped with my BF running. The grip on the pedals...
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    Feet

    Lol!!! Jen, I've just pinched your quote at the bottom of your posts to put on my facebook - hope you don't mind?!!! Melanie :)
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    Noob based in leicester and farnborough (UK)

    Not that far from Me then (near Towcester). Welcome :)
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    Comment by 'melaniepittam' in 'Finding the faith - week one - learning to walk'

    Hey - my one and only convert!!!! Keep it up Jay, youre doing awesome :) xxxx
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    Hello all!

    Ouch! Good luck with the race Andy :)
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    Minimalist cycling shoes?

    Lomad and Patrick, yes they are expensive for what they are! I also agree about the stiff soles but as I train mainly for health, fitness and enjoyment, I'm not really bothered about my times so much. Obviously faster times would be good but I dont want to put my feet (and spend the money), in...
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    Minimalist cycling shoes?

    Powergrips are what I use - means I can use any shoes even huaraches! Link: http://www.evanscycles.com/products/powergrips/pedal-straps-ec005334 :)
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    How was your barefoot running this Winter?

    Thank you Yow :)
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    How was your barefoot running this Winter?

    I'm in the UK so our winters obviously aren't too bad! However, I'm just coming up to my first year anniversary barefoot and have to say that I found the winter so much fun once I realised I could do it. Running in the snow was absolutely amazing and after my first time I was on a massive high...