My sandals are very sturdy, I have ran countless of miles with them, they are of a very good quality.
You and Barefoot Ric have the only true "Barefoot Shoes" I've heard of where your soles are still bare but with something on top of your foot.
Mileage Reporting 25th Week of 2013
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You and Barefoot Ric have the only true "Barefoot Shoes" I've heard of where your soles are still bare but with something on top of your foot.
I had a great run today.
I kept pretty close to an 8:40 pace for the first 4 miles.
Then, mile 5 was 8:30.
I was sad to see my pace drop of to 8:47 and 8:52 for miles 6 and 7,
so I tried to pick it up for mile 8 and finished with an 8:16 mile, which makes me happy!
All barefoot and included keeping up some good pacing on some fairly rough asphalt. I think I'm getting better at the rougher pavement. Best run since my half.
Also, I saw another barefoot runner. I was so torn running by! I wanted to stop and say hello, but I was into my pacing. It was along a path that I run pretty regularly at that time of day. He didn't seem to be going super fast so maybe newer at it, but since we were passing in opposite directions it was harder to tell. If you are out there, Hello!
I kept pretty close to an 8:40 pace for the first 4 miles.
Then, mile 5 was 8:30.
I was sad to see my pace drop of to 8:47 and 8:52 for miles 6 and 7,
so I tried to pick it up for mile 8 and finished with an 8:16 mile, which makes me happy!
All barefoot and included keeping up some good pacing on some fairly rough asphalt. I think I'm getting better at the rougher pavement. Best run since my half.
Also, I saw another barefoot runner. I was so torn running by! I wanted to stop and say hello, but I was into my pacing. It was along a path that I run pretty regularly at that time of day. He didn't seem to be going super fast so maybe newer at it, but since we were passing in opposite directions it was harder to tell. If you are out there, Hello!
forty min run in 85 deg weather sidewalks where hot, hot, hot and rough lots of chip sealed stretches. Don't know distance since it was an unknown tough/hilly route.
EDIT
It was a forty five mins run not that it matters anyhow.
EDIT
It was a forty five mins run not that it matters anyhow.
NickW
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Yowza Dama, that does not sound fun at all. My feets would be blistered me thinks.
4 miles in my lunas doing a hilly run. I only averaged a 12:40 pace but I guess I need to give myself a break since I am pushing a stroller. I did almost get mauled by a dog that some guy had running off leash on the paved trails. The guy laughed about it and I didn't find it so funny. I went into protective mode because of my toddler son. Too many kids get mauled and killed by dogs anymore because people think their dogs would never do anything like that. I'm a huge dog lover but when your dog is growling and barking viciously and taking attack postures don't just laugh it off. Some people are idiots. The dog was protecting his master and I get that, but I don't think that owner got it. The dog was some sort of mix, looked like part boxer and something else that had longer hair. Anyhow, I actually had to stop running, throw the parking brake on the stroller, and run around in front of the stroller to get between my son and the dog because the dog was charging. After that excitement I went to the gym and did some st of shoulders, biceps, and abs.
4 miles in my lunas doing a hilly run. I only averaged a 12:40 pace but I guess I need to give myself a break since I am pushing a stroller. I did almost get mauled by a dog that some guy had running off leash on the paved trails. The guy laughed about it and I didn't find it so funny. I went into protective mode because of my toddler son. Too many kids get mauled and killed by dogs anymore because people think their dogs would never do anything like that. I'm a huge dog lover but when your dog is growling and barking viciously and taking attack postures don't just laugh it off. Some people are idiots. The dog was protecting his master and I get that, but I don't think that owner got it. The dog was some sort of mix, looked like part boxer and something else that had longer hair. Anyhow, I actually had to stop running, throw the parking brake on the stroller, and run around in front of the stroller to get between my son and the dog because the dog was charging. After that excitement I went to the gym and did some st of shoulders, biceps, and abs.
Wow Nick, your run was on the danger zone I think you should report that dog owner or find another route.
I didn't get blisters or anything but I can tell you one thing, there is some sole conditioning to be done for this hot pavement stuff. the soles of my feet are tingly all over
I never know what kinds of dogs or owners I'm going to meet. Some of the worst times are when one is coming for me but there is traffic coming and I almost jump in front of it. At least on the greenbelt paths, I'm only jumping into cow pastures or thick weeds.
Take out your smartphone and start recording video. Let him see how funny it is, when you report him to animal control.
So much for a 2 mile run or so. I wasn't even 1/2 mile from the house when my brave dog heard thunder. All I saw from him after that was his butt and tail as he turned around and made a beeline back to the house as fast as he could. 
Dutchie, did he pull you along or was he off leash and you had to follow?
just been doing round the block running. boring but keeps the legs moving. did go to the park the other day and there were lots of kids there. ah summertime. they wanted to pet the dogs but i wouldn't let them. asked one kid if he wanted to get bit he could pet them and he said "ok". told them to bite each other instead.
was thinking about running a race with paraganek tonight on our favorite trail but opted out. too many trigger points that have made my last few runs unpleasant to even consider a race. he kept saying "come on, it's just a group run". no it isn't. there's some competitive people there and that's contagious.
just been doing round the block running. boring but keeps the legs moving. did go to the park the other day and there were lots of kids there. ah summertime. they wanted to pet the dogs but i wouldn't let them. asked one kid if he wanted to get bit he could pet them and he said "ok". told them to bite each other instead.
was thinking about running a race with paraganek tonight on our favorite trail but opted out. too many trigger points that have made my last few runs unpleasant to even consider a race. he kept saying "come on, it's just a group run". no it isn't. there's some competitive people there and that's contagious.
12.5km (7.6mi) with 4x1mi fast intervals (around 8'/mi)....It was cold and rainy, feet felt numb for at least 3km....
NickW
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Huh, should I quote you Mike in what you would tell me? Or should I just leave it alone? Hmmmmnmmm. Can't do it, wuss! ;-)
hey! i would tell you not to race. the wuss is for wearing shoes and such. 
what a busy week(kids in half day basketball "camp"), some swim, not much exercise for me, but some each day. can't recall when i posted last?
sunday, monday: stuff, can't remember.
tuesday: night swim, 1 hr or so, about 3.5 run? i think. maybe a few weights
wednesday: night swim, afternoon bike, maybe 8 mi, duh, it's a blur
thursday: ~3.5 run, 10ish bike, that's it. my boy had his first swim meet tonight (he's 8). CUTE! He worked so hard. My workout was grinning and feeling shock at his enormous enthusiasm. He worked it like he meant it. Now he's sleeping like a log.
sunday, monday: stuff, can't remember.
tuesday: night swim, 1 hr or so, about 3.5 run? i think. maybe a few weights
wednesday: night swim, afternoon bike, maybe 8 mi, duh, it's a blur
thursday: ~3.5 run, 10ish bike, that's it. my boy had his first swim meet tonight (he's 8). CUTE! He worked so hard. My workout was grinning and feeling shock at his enormous enthusiasm. He worked it like he meant it. Now he's sleeping like a log.
NickW
Guest
Ya, I gave up on shoes per say, but I love my sandals. My sandals solve all my problems about shoes and being barefoot, if that makes sense.hey! i would tell you not to race. the wuss is for wearing shoes and such.
Keep wanting to do a long run this week but work keeps stopping me. Just found out I will do a 30 + trail run on Sunday so I guess I will taper. Chased the dog around the yard a little today barefoot, so a little bit of mileage.
My dog runs off leash so I had to follow. Mr. braveheart hid in my downstairs bathtub as soon as he was let into the house when we got home.
