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Location:

UT,USA

Member Since:

Feb 27, 2006

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

(2008) 5k Magna Classic (15:18)

(2007) Ogden Marathon (2:29:31)

(2007) St George Marathon (2:25:18)

 

 


Masters PRs:

17:09-2nd place Masters-

    Draper Days 5k (2013)

 

1:16:58-2nd place Masters-

    Utah Valley Half Marathon (2013)

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

Sub 2:40 at Deseret News Marathon. Never quite conquered that beast yet.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run a good marathon again in the future.

Personal:

 

    
 

 

 

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 404.70
Brooks T-7 Lifetime Miles: 1193.31
Brooks T-7 Lifetime Miles: 1031.20
Saucony Fastwitch A-5 Lifetime Miles: 617.50
Skechers Go Run Lifetime Miles: 496.50
Saucony Kinvara 3 Lifetime Miles: 816.50
Brooks T-7 (used) Lifetime Miles: 1113.00
Saucony Kinvara 4 Lifetime Miles: 542.50
Brooks T-7 Lifetime Miles: 922.90
Brooks T-7 Lifetime Miles: 1051.50
Saucony Fastwitch Blueberry Lime Squeeze ) Lifetime Miles: 788.00
Nike Pegasus Lifetime Miles: 1008.10
Reebok Running Shoe Lifetime Miles: 442.35
Under Armour Black Micro Lifetime Miles: 463.00
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.000.000.000.0010.00

Easy 10 miles on the trail in very minimal flats.  Stayed on the soft shoulder today and it definitely payed off in dividends. My legs don't even feel as if they ran today for the most part. Pulled over into some nice shady trees and switched out of the treads. I then started my slightly crazy barefoot running experiment. Set the limit for 3 minutes just to start out on the safe side.  But wait a minute maybe I should be doing this on grass perhaps I told myself?  Oh well...  it was interesting and also fun but this is going to take some time to get used to for sure.   

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Rob on Thu, Jun 28, 2012 at 07:29:38 from 12.164.59.154

My favorite way to barefoot run besides the beach, is find a big plush soccer field and run right after they have finished watering it. The cool water on your feet feels great.

From Jake K on Thu, Jun 28, 2012 at 08:29:52 from 155.100.226.54

I think you are smart to start with very short increments... even 1-2 minutes, or just some strides mixed up with walking. Its all about learning the form / technique.

From steve ash on Thu, Jun 28, 2012 at 21:11:51 from 174.52.177.84

Rob-That sounds so good right now. Then again anywhere damp and cool sounds good!

Jake-So right.. Baby steps.

Also over time I've heard where it has actually reduced the shoe size of one of the top US runners. Supposedly strengthened and brought his arches up higher where before he was considered to be flat footed. Just can't recall his name off the top of my head.

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