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  1. happysongbird

    My interview on Super Human Radio

    I haven't been active here in a while, but I have been thinking about you all! Hope everyone is well. I am really looking forward to warmer running weather. To kick it off, I had the privilege of being interviewed by Carl Lanore of Super Human Radio Network. This is a well established podscast...
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    Mileage Reporting Week 21 (May 22 - 28)

    Hey, everybody! I started out my week with a hot Sunday afternoon 4 mile challenging hike in the desert, looking at some acreage to purchase. Wore my heavier duty moccasins for that and glad I did! Since Sunday is usually my rest day, I decided to cut Monday's run down to 3.6 (from the usual...
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    Mileage Reporting Week 10 (Mar 13-19)

    Greetings! I have missed you guys! The temperatures here in Idaho are finally where I can hope to regularly run barefoot! YAY! I ran 6.6 miles Monday and am getting ready to head out for a quick 3 this morning. I am pleased with how my soles seem to have retained most of their conditioning...
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    Mileage Reporting Week 7 (Feb 13 - 19)

    I'm not complaining, but I've been balancing my running schedule with 2 weeks travel in Cozumel, then we just got a new puppy! I did manage 18-19 miles the last couple of weeks, and got off to a good start today with 6.2 miles. It hasn't been quite warm enough to shed my Sockwa's yet, but it is...
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    Why Does Grandma Run Barefoot?

    Hi, friends - I have finally gotten all the kinks worked out and my book on running and being barefoot published. It is titled: Why Does Grandma Run Barefoot? I am very appreciative of all of the advice and encouragement I have gotten here at the Barefoot Runners Society, hence including you...
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    Mileage Reporting Week 48 (Nov 28 - Dec 3)

    Has it really been that long since I checked in here? I took last week totally off, then began this week with a 6.3 miles in some blustery off-and-on hail. Quite chilly for the upper body, but not bad for the feet, since the asphalt path stayed pretty dry.
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    Best Barefoot Running Books?

    Is there already a thread with recommended barefoot running books? I searched, but couldn't find it. I would like to add a list of a few of the best books to the end of my book. Of course, I know what I have read, but would to add the suggestions of you nice people! Here is what I have so far...
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    Mileage Reporting Week 35 (August 29 - Sept 3)

    I ran 33.6 miles last week, including hill repeats on Wednesday. Went out dancing for part of our 34th wedding anniversary celebration this weekend. The establishment let me dance barefoot, it was a great crowd and excellent band, so I danced for about 3 hours. I am pretty tired, but enjoyed an...
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    Almost Done Writing My Barefoot Running Book

    I have been working on this for a couple years now. Not writing on it specifically the whole time. You know how these things go. But now, I'm basically done, except for a wrap up. My writer-daughter is telling me I should find someone "in the field" and somewhat known to others looking into the...
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    Mileage Reporting Week of May 29 - June 4 (week 22?)

    Does anyone object to putting the dates of the week in the title, for those of us who are easily confused? I am very satisfied to report I made it 30 miles last week, including a 12 mile run on Friday. All sole to pavement. This week I have logged 15.6 miles so far, with 8.2 on Monday and 7.4...
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    Mileage reporting week 20 of 2016

    My two barefoot 6.5 mile runs have gone very well this week. Absolutely no trouble with my ankle. Did gag pretty badly on a bug once on today's run.:eek: Have to go on a weekend canoe trip (I will just be decorative or comic relief if I try to use the oars), but I think I can still manage to...
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    IBRD Idaho 2016

    Good thing I have a supportive family. But they are barefooters of various kinds, too. The attendees were my 2 youngest daughters, who run barefoot, and my oldest daughter with her husband and 2 year old, all of whom have been going barefoot and minimal more in daily life. Oh, and my dog, who...
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    Mileage reporting week 13 of 2016

    Are we calling this week 13? Its all a blur! I began the week with 8.5 miles in Sockwas alongside dear hubby on Monday. It was threatening rain and there was an icy cold wind, but I managed to dress just right and was quite comfortable. Biggest problem right now is a lot of trouble with my...
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    Mileage reporting week 8 of 2016

    I must have been tired after working up to 26.4 miles last week, plus the adding the weight lifting. My right hamstring felt iffy over the weekend and still on Monday, so I only biked and swam Monday and Tuesday. Today, everything felt fine, so I ran an easy 10 miles barefoot. Must have been...
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    Mileage reporting week 7 of 2016

    I think I am confused about what week we are in, so if I did it wrong, someone speak up. Last week I put in 23.9 miles, 16.1 of them barefoot, as the weather got very pleasant in the second half of the week. This week, whatever number it is, I started with a 12.2 mile barefoot run around my...
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    Mileage Reporting week 4 of 2016

    Monday, I ran 10.5 relaxed barefoot miles around my pond loop at a pleasant dry, sunny 37 degrees WITHOUT wind! Tuesday, it was the spin bike for 75 minutes, swimming a bit faster for 20 minutes, and a weight session at the gym in Sockwas. Boy, were my legs tired. I thought about running up...
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    Mileage Reporting Week 44 of 2015

    Got off to a hopeful start with 12.5 miles on Monday, but didn't feel as good as I had expected after a good rest week. The reason became obvious when I got sick on Tuesday, so that is probably all the running for me this week. Other than "running" back and forth to the laundry room to wash many...
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    When You Ask a Barefoot Runner What Kind of Surfaces She Runs On

    We were playing something called Pickle Ball at a social gathering, and I was playing barefoot. It is like tennis/ping pong with a woofle ball and stubby wooden paddles. It was couples matches, and my husband and I were playing a couple that we had just met that night. Part way into the game...
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    Mileage reporting 36th week of 2015

    So, are you all shy or just being stubborn this week? I have been recuperating from a trail-less hike straight up mountains with dear hubby for our anniversary last Friday, but I did all right with running this week. Monday - 10 miles in Luna's, included a mini-course on barefoot running to...
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    Mileage Reporting Week 35 of 2015

    Last week, I only ended up with 28.3 miles total, because Saturday morning dear husband wanted to take us fishing on the Snake River in his frugal engineer's jet boat. He is so happy while on his boat. I do give myself credit for "speed work" while dancing Friday night for about an hour, and...