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    Copper Canyons Ultra Marathon 2011 By Patrick Sweeney, a.k.a. Bourbon Feet

    Copper Canyons Ultra Marathon 2011By Patrick Sweeney, a.k.a. Bourbon FeetIt's a daunting task to feflect upon my trip to the Barancas. The...
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    Hi all... Question about vff

    I agree w/TJ. I believe the Komosports have a thicker sole than the Sprints. Thus, your ground feel is reduced, perhaps causing you to strike the ground harder than you are used to.
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    IE Blocking...PLEASE READ

    TJ,Works fine for me in TJ, Works fine for me in Firefox & IE. Cheers!
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    Honey!

    Lava, I agree about the Lava, I agree about the yellow jackets and africanized bees. I've found pretty much everything else will leave you alone, if you leave it alone. But yellow jackets & africanized bees just seem to wake up mad.
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    Ice Baths

    JT, I agree with you. After JT, I agree with you. After my long runs, especially 13+ milers, I would set in the tub and start cold water running. That way the shock didn't kill me. When it was above the tops of my legs, I would have my young son bring in ice and pour it in the tub. The first...
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    Hello from Tulsa

    Ray, welcome to Tulsa! Now Ray, welcome to Tulsa! Now I've got somebody to run with! Suhweeet! ;-) Actually, I haven't run at all in a month. My feet and ankles were hurting and I was afraid I was about to really screw something up. So I decided to take off until New Year's Eve(ish). Thought I...
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    New barefoot runner from Oklahoma City

    Jen, first of all, Welcome to Jen, first of all, Welcome to the BRS!! :-) Your pain sounds like TOFP caused by TMTS! (gotta love those tricky acronyms) Since you are new (and now have some time on your hands while you heal), be sure to visit the BRS Library. This time of year in Oklahoma, you...
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    WTH?

    Laura,barefootmetalman Laura, barefootmetalman (prez. of BRS-Kansas) just finished the Warrior Dash barefoot. Maybe he'll jump in here with his thoughts. It was the Warrior Dash in Tulsa, OK. I wasn't able to run it, but saw on Facebook that he did. I have run barefoot most of the area the...
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    Not wanting to be annoying... but...

    I agree w/Beth. As bad as it I agree w/Beth. As bad as it is to be bitten by an ant while barefoot, it's not as bad as getting some of those buggers in your shoes and being bitten while trying to get the shoes & socks off. Just like running, your bare foot gives you "immediate" feedback about...
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    STEM Footwear is giving away TWO pairs of their new Origins shoes! Expires September 28 at midnight

    Well...I guess sign me up! Well...I guess sign me up! Can't beat the price. :-)
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    Standing

    Laura,I agree w/Matt. I Laura, I agree w/Matt. I think it will just take time for the muscles, etc. in your legs and feet to get used to the change in footwear. A year ago, it was uncomfortable to be in my VFFs for a several hour shift in a concession stand (gotta love those fundraising gigs)...
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    Bend the Knees!

    Something I just heard the Something I just heard the other day that helps me "lean from the ankles" is to: 1)Stand upright with feet shoulder width apart (approx.) 2)Lean forward 3)When your heels leave the ground, you are leaning the correct amount This may not be perfect for...
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    small puncture, and it hurts to step on

    You might have a deep bruise You might have a deep bruise to go with the puncture. I bruised the bottoms of both my feet in a 5 mile trail run on Labor Day, but there wasn't much discoloration. One week later, a lot of the soreness has gone away, but still have tender spots. And if something...
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    Do you give your kids flu vaccines (injections or nasal spray)?

    IMHO, it is all about the IMHO, it is all about the money. Just follow it. Big Pharma uses the media to create "a need", then government pays for it so it looks like they care. And let's not overlook the amount of money Big Pharma gives back to our "elected officials".
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    Sprint training...to bare or not to bare?

    Jonny,I agree to bring them, Jonny, I agree to bring them, just in case. I started doing the same thing a couple of months ago. The first few times, I wound up with blisters on my toes from pushing off. Just remember to keep your feet under you, leaning slightly forward from the ankles, and...
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    Cushioning needed for pavement and concrete?

    TJ, I totally agree. I just TJ, I totally agree. I just ran a 5 mile trail run without any blisters or hotspots. Did get some bruising, but that's a story for another day. ;-) But whenever I run on asphalt or concrete, as soon as I start getting a little tired, my forms starts slipping, and I...
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    Cushioning needed for pavement and concrete?

    Merrell Tough Glove. Brown Merrell Tough Glove. Brown leather that works well for work & casual. And you just found the website that will help you. Be sure to check out the library. And just ask questions as you think of them. Cheers!
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    What is one of your best tunes for barefoot running?

    Don't forget the old standby, Don't forget the old standby, "Turning Japanese". ;-) Also, just the other day ran across one from my younger days, "Dancing with myself" by Billy Idol. 'Cause when you're bfr in Oklahoma, you are definitely "dancing with yourself". :-)
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    Hot Spots only on one foot

    I agree that this is probably I agree that this is probably caused by something else w/your body, probably in the hips area. Weak hips, hips out of alignment, etc. Chiropractor may be able to help. Also exercises that strengthen the hips (see google). They're probably not enough out of whack to...
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    Why do I blister on the outside of my right foot only?

    Am I the only one here with Am I the only one here with this problem? 'Cause now I'm feelin' real "special". ;-)