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  1. jschwab

    I'm living a nightmare, help me. Anybody have the new NB 790's?

    I haven't been posting in a long time because I destroyed my back last summer doing core workouts with a trainer that wasn't right for me. I have a nerve impingement in my lower back now and the nerve pain hits directly in my Achilles'/heels/bottom of feet. I stopped running (and walking for...
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    Nerve impingement/calf strain

    SOOOOO, this year has been a super bust. After getting a sports hernia and not even missing one race two years ago, I seem to be plagued by dumb stuff this year. I overtaxed my core in June (kettlebells) and developed a severe PSOAS strain. That eventually got fxed by the chiro, but my calf...
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    BRS-PA Chapter Form Clinic in Philly area 9/24

    Hi, I'm organizing a form clinic for barefoot runner hosted by the BRS-PA chapter September 24th at 10am with POSE-certified coach Tracy Steven Peal if anyone is interested. Date: Saturday, 9/24 Time: 10:00AM Location: TBD Tracy coached a friend of m,ine to a 2:29 marathon after less than...
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    Why do I always get a new kind of injury instead of the same one over again?

    I haven't decided if this is a philosophical, rhetorical or practical question, which is why I did not file it in the injury forum. The latest was a misdignosed psoas injury (you know, the good ol' "so' ass". I've had something different every time - never anything really, really serious except...
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    More minimalist adventures - sleep!

    Tonight I am switching from a 4" foam mattress to sleeping on a yoga mat. Wish me luck. It's kind of like switching from Frees to some huaraches, I think. Wondering what's next. :bigsmile:
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    Another barefoot in the news

    The local news station was reporting on the case of a 19 month old toddler who was found walking down the street unsupervised (and nobody looking for him) in a residential neighborhood holding a marijuana pipe and a pack of cigarettes BAREFOOT (emphasis theirs). Hmmmmm....
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    I talked to the Merrell people today (re: Mud Run barefoot rule)

    I spoke with the reps at the Broad Street Run expo and they listened nicely. They asked if I was the one who "wrote the email" :). I said no, but I was the PA Chapter Prez (they remembered the BRS from the email). Anyway, the message is getting through but they say Merrell insists on the...
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    BRS Mini-Meetup Report PA/NJ

    Recently, I started a running club near my house (Clark Park Track Club in West Philly). Tonight the lovely Sloutre from BRS came over the bridge to run with out fledgling group - it was so much fun to meet her and talk "shop". I want to encourage any runner in South Jersey or the Philly area to...
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    Disappointment at Boston (re: minimalist/barefoot)

    Not sure what I expected, but spectating the Boston Marathon today I was kind of shocked to only see one person in VFF's, one in huaraches and one barefoot, and those all could have been bandits (didn't see bibs anywhere). I did not see the whole race (left at 1:30 or so) and maybe there were...
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    I'll be looking for barefooters at Boston

    Capmikee and I are hardly Boston-qualifying types, but we'll be spectating. Anyone running who needs a good cheer around mile 23?
  11. jschwab

    I'm done with water shoes Updated - I heart water shoes Sigh.

    Four badly sprained toes on my right foot from tripping in those Dicks' water shoes. They are amazing for running but this is my second or third training-killing serious toe sprain from tripping in water shoes. I'm sticking with Bikila's, even if I don't like them as much. Unless I'm barefoot...
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    Tell me about CEP compression socks/sleeves

    I have Zensah sleeves which are hot and CXU which breathe well but are black. I am thinking about getting light colored compression socks or sleeves for my upcoming May race (it wa 80 degrees last year, maybe hotter, so I'm trying to do all I can to reduce heat retention). Are the CEP sleeves...
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    Dick's Sporting Goods DBX Water Shoes Review

    Perfect, and only $19.99. Hubby wears them and raves and I finally got to try a too-small pair he threw in the summer clothes bags last year. They are men's 9 (I am a women's 9) and a tiny bit too big, but I ran a fast, comfy 8.25 miles in them today. They hug tight through the arch and are nice...
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    Running Times website

    Devotes a whole line on the sidebar menu to the topic "Minimalism". That's tight real estate - I'm surprised despite their general editorial net towards minimalist/BF running.
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    When do stores start stocking water shoes?

    That's it. Desperate.
  16. jschwab

    Philly Runners Roll Call

    I have been asked to look into setting up BFR meetups around Philly. I see some posts by Ramblin Dan and others in the PA Chapter forum. Is anybody interested in meeting up? Interested in being noticed out on the trail? Interested in meetups at races or International BFR Day and a meetup at...
  17. jschwab

    Chicago Folks?

    I'm traveling. Can I run in Lincoln Park alone after dark mid week? Anyone want to have a meetup?
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    Do any of you have food allergies (anaphylaxis)?

    Just curious. I have had a few anaphylactic episodes in the last year when I accidentally had lobster and dairy (throat closing, tongue swelling). Allergist says it's not allergy - more likely reflux - but I need to always carry an Epi-Pen and never eat the offending foods again (dairy and...
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    Lost toenail 10/9 - still nothing growing, lost forever?

    It's been over two months and nothing is coming in - is it gone forever? It's pretty calloused and it gets tender when I run.
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    Friendly Running Store for Gear (SEPA area)

    I talked to one of the guys from Jenkintown Running Company just north of Philly today at the local turkey trot. I had talked to him last year and he was interested in stocking VFF's and generally interested in minimalist shoes (I was traveling in regular, but minimalist trainers at the time)...
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