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  1. 4xharley

    Big toe pain

    I have had some very minor pain on the top of the distal end of my 1st metatarsal for over a year now. I believe it started when I tried to kick a ball for the dog and shot low, catching my toe on the lawn. After I looked around to see if anyone saw, I checked the damage. My toe hurt to bend...
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    Any other MA races out there

    If you're interested in going just a little north, check out LOCO runners' "Will Run For Beer" series. Most of the races are right around MA/NH border and they are usually well organized. I've run a bunch of their races and had great experiences. I was hoping to get in on the half marathon at...
  3. 4xharley

    Mileage Reporting 42nd week of 2012

    15 miles on pavement this morning. Feet were getting a little sensitive toward the end, but no big deal. Pretty happy with my progress lately!
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    First time kicked out today

    I feel like I'm wasting my time debating with the poor girl left in charge of the store. I went to school with the owner and her family had been farming in town for as long as I can remember. I'm thinking of writing to her to ask if that really is her store policy and why. I'm just dumb-founded...
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    First time kicked out today

    Today I was asked to leave my local farm's country store. The reason I was given is "because we sell ice cream and health codes and stuff". I assured them there were no health codes involving barefootedness(is that a word?), but if that was their policy I would leave. I got a blank stare and a...
  6. 4xharley

    9/11, what were you doing?

    ....and just like that, I feel old. Lol!
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    9/11, what were you doing?

    I know there is controversy in many people's minds surrounding this tragedy, but I think today is a day to remember those that lost their lives and those that gave up their lives trying to keep that from happening. I was working as a roofer when I heard the coverage on the radio. First thought...
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    Thoughts to contemplate on those long runs

    As long as you all are looking for something to think about, I'm building smallish boats and kayaks on the side and I'm looking for a name for my potential company. So far my leading name is Barefoot Boats, but that feels kinda weak.
  9. 4xharley

    Now I'm stressed...

    Well, just met with my doctor and he said results from the EEG were normal. Still going to meet with the neurologist in a few weeks but feeling a lot better about everything now. On a side note, the doctor also told me "exercising for longer than 60 minutes at a time is dangerous and could kill...
  10. 4xharley

    Got my # and swag for Falmouth

    Good luck and have fun!
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    Now I'm stressed...

    Thanks everybody, had the EEG done but I'm waiting to hear how it was. They had me hyperventilate for 3 minutes and that caused something that seemed wrong to me. It started in my extremities and worked it's way through my whole body. For anybody that has ever gotten shocked by AC voltage...
  12. 4xharley

    Now I'm stressed...

    Thank you for the kind words. And thank you for the possible easy explanation. I'll let you know what the docs find, if anything.
  13. 4xharley

    Now I'm stressed...

    Yep, Mass Dash! The race raised $150,000 for the Jimmy Fund, it was another great year!
  14. 4xharley

    Now I'm stressed...

    They are testing to see what stress does to my brain to determine what caused the seizure. At least that's what i think they are doing. Thanks for the concern, we'll see what happens
  15. 4xharley

    Now I'm stressed...

    I was running in a fund raiser this weekend, a 200 mile relay across MA. This is the third year we've competed. Everything was going wonderfully until about 3am Sunday when i guess i had some kind of seizure according to everyone else in the van with me. It felt to me kind of like i fainted but...
  16. 4xharley

    GIVEAWAY: Run Strong Run Free Book - Expires Sunday, July 15 at midnight EST

    Sounds like a great book! Count me in please!
  17. 4xharley

    It's contagious

    Born To Run was the book that convinced her to try barefoot running, she loved it! Now I need some reading that will make her aware of the importance of transitioning slowly. I'm trying not to give too much advice myself because, first of all, I'm new to this too, and second I don't want it to...
  18. 4xharley

    It's contagious

    Ok, I'm thrilled that she is doing this but I think she's doing too much and I don't want her to get discouraged. I think if I gave her something to read about transitioning it would help. What do you think the best article/thread would be to present? I know I already found the best forum!
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    It's contagious

    She would probably thank you when all was said and done!
  20. 4xharley

    It's contagious

    Nick, my wife said the same thing until the other day. She listens to audiobooks on her way to work but finished her last one so she grabbed my copy of "Born to Run" and was intrigued. I guess it was just a matter of time.