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  1. Pigwig

    Totally BF... Why??

    Hi there. I'd love to know the reasons why you run totally bf. I switched to Xero/Sockwa 6 months ago after painful shins, heavy legs etc which were a result of bad form in heavy clunkers. I've been amazed and really happy with my progress BUT someone challenged me to run BF ( yes you Paul...
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    Your opinions please...on Sockwa

    I'm looking into getting a pair for the UK winter. I'd like to know any good points or bad or in between! What you love/hate about them, how they feel for both running and also walking on day to day basis. I've read/watched YouTube and they sound good but most of these reviews are from people...
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    Great South Run 5k 2013

    Yesterday I took part in this race in Portsmouth, UK. I ran with my friend and her daughter and what an experience! We each had brilliant results AND I got a PB, YEEHAAAAAA! 35.09, 698 out of nearly 1000, well chuffed with that. Hopefully photo below. The lady who had to remove my chip, bent...
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    Best clothing for (UK) winter running?

    Hello, this is my first winter as a runner and I'd like some advice/opinions on what you like to run in during the cold weather. It's very confusing, looking at all the gear in official running shops - do I need base layers/short or long sleeve? Long sleeve t-shirt or zip up jacket? Thermal...
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    My first 10k. Feeling proud!

    Just wanted to post that I completed my first 10k! I finished last but one and I'm really proud of myself as I beat my previous 10k in training time by 15 mins. I was at the back of the pack right from the off, everyone else was defo there to race whereas I was just there to see IF I could hack...
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    Which training plan for HM?

    Hi, anyone have an recommendations for a HM plan? Anyone do HM'S? What are your times, experiences etc. do you keep up with those in trainers or are BF'ers infamous (sorry, can't think of another word) for being near the back? I was always at the back anyone, perhaps I need to start the day...
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    Achy ankles - how long should this last?

    Hello. I'm sure this has been covered but I'll be darned if I can find the thread! I usually run 6km 3/week in Xero's and I wear them all day (or aqua shoes if really cold). I usually run every other day and I'm finding that my ankles and sometimes calves, though not so much, are really, really...
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    Totally grossed out by toenail falling off!

    Yuck! I was in the bath after a run, soaping my tootsies and my little toe nail came off in my hand. I'm totally freaked because a) it wasn't even loose (so I thought), and b) in my naívity I didn't think running bf or in my case, huaraches would cause this. I actually believed that it was yet...
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    Which BF style shoe for Winter?

    Hello. I've posted this is the UK chapter as well so hopefully any shoes recommended will be available over here! Hi everyone. This is my first cold spell since getting my Xero shoes and my feet are chilly! I had envisaged being hardy and carrying on through winter with just the X's but thats...
  10. Pigwig

    Blisters - how??

    Hi. IOC anyone can shed some light on this I'd be grateful please... I have developed blisters on my big toe and second toe of one foot (the big, padded bit directly underneath), and on the other big toe, I have split the skin (again, it's on the big padded bit directly underneath). The split...
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    Q on foot arch (I'm new and keen to learn!)

    Hi. A well meaning friend has declared that "our" (he means Western) foot arches are different from African runners and it's something I should be aware of and compensate for when running barefoot style (I have 6mm Xero's) By compensate, I'm not sure if this means doing certain exercises, or by...
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    Q on breathing technique

    Hi. I've just read a very interesting post from a while back on breathing techniques. It included a video from Budd Coates featuring someone from Runners World, and advised on how to "belly breathe". Two things I've read which go against this advice; first is this post on another forum...
  13. Pigwig

    Hi from Newbie, any advice please!

    Hello. I've been reading some of the posts and messages an you seem a friendly bunch - if argumentative at times, ha ha! Anyway, I wanted to say hello from the UK and if anyone feels compelled to answer with any advice, well that would be gratefully received! I've been running since April...