Return of the Barefoot Freak!

talonraid

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Hey guys. I'm back.....like a bad case of shingles.

I don't know who all is still around that I used to chat/argue with here, but I thought I would say hi and post a quick update.

I started running barefoot again this week after over a year away from barefoot running. Today I will make my second barefoot run of probably 1/2 mile, combined with a 1.5 mile barefoot walk. I did this a few days ago and my feet were stiff for a day, but no damage or injuries. I'll probably increase my running distance about 1/4 mile each week for the next several weeks and just see how it goes. That was the system that used to work a few years back, so I hope the rules haven't changed.

Anyway, some old craniums may remember that I had IT band syndrome a little over a year ago, and finally took some time off to heal, then sort of started running again before I got addicted to CrossFit (CF) and just stopped running altogether. I'm still addicted to CF by the way, but I missed running long distances and I really missed doing those runs barefoot. I ran a 5k a few weeks ago in Merrell Trail Gloves and the entire time I just kept thinking how boring it was. So, I decided to drink the Cool Aid again. For anyone who is curious, I have not done any training runs outside of what little running we do in CF, but I was able to run a 5k with no problems at a faster pace and with less effort than I could when I was actually training to run. Weird, but true. That CF cult shiznit works.
 
And you are...?
 
Hee, I pulled that on Weiner Dawg the other day, and it was funny then too. Welcome back. One thing though. I have more stitches in my feet than you do! Damn ass shoes!
 
Oh, $hit... The Talonraid is back in town...

Don't worry about your wives and daughters though... He only goes one way...

You might, however, want to take your cat to the vet if it gets a strange look on it's face and starts walking funny...

WELCOME BACK, BRO!!!!!

You have been missed.

(Not by me of course, but you have been missed!)
 
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THERE YOU ARE!!! So happy to see you and don't you disappear again-Welcome back :)
Did you miss me?
 
Let's see, where to start.....
Thanks everyone for the welcome back.

The IT band appears to be completely healed, but I do admit that anytime I feel the slightest twinge in the knee I still worry about it. That's such a crappy injury.
I'm surprised to see so many of the old timers posting. I'm especially surprised to see that Pilot is still not in prison. Especially after the indecency with a chicken arrest.

Also, my plan completely failed to survive "first contact". I ended up running a mile barefoot the other day instead of the 1/2 mile. No damage noted and it felt pretty good. I'll probably make that my new baseline....or maybe I'll start with 2 miles.

Cheers.
 
Welcome back, the place just hasn't been the same without you. I would suggest you not be doing that again.......
 
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Let's see, where to start.....
Thanks everyone for the welcome back.

The IT band appears to be completely healed, but I do admit that anytime I feel the slightest twinge in the knee I still worry about it. That's such a crappy injury.
I'm surprised to see so many of the old timers posting. I'm especially surprised to see that Pilot is still not in prison. Especially after the indecency with a chicken arrest.

Also, my plan completely failed to survive "first contact". I ended up running a mile barefoot the other day instead of the 1/2 mile. No damage noted and it felt pretty good. I'll probably make that my new baseline....or maybe I'll start with 2 miles.

Cheers.


Hey! you didn't answer my question, what am I chop liver or something?;)
 
Let's see, where to start.....
Thanks everyone for the welcome back.

The IT band appears to be completely healed, but I do admit that anytime I feel the slightest twinge in the knee I still worry about it. That's such a crappy injury.
I'm surprised to see so many of the old timers posting. I'm especially surprised to see that Pilot is still not in prison. Especially after the indecency with a chicken arrest.

Also, my plan completely failed to survive "first contact". I ended up running a mile barefoot the other day instead of the 1/2 mile. No damage noted and it felt pretty good. I'll probably make that my new baseline....or maybe I'll start with 2 miles.

Cheers.

Hey Talon...welcome back! I was in my BF infancy when you left but benefited from your IT Band woes. Now that I am a BF toddler and want to say thanks.
Looks you're getting a lot of love around here....glad you're back :)