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My 2013 Famous Potato Partially Barefoot First Half Marathon

By on May 21, 2013 in Barefoot Episodes, Fun Fitness After 50

Before this first-ever half marathon, I had run the distance (or slightly more) a few times.  But I had never felt that I had conquered those last 4 miles.  They always seemed to take a lot of mental effort to complete, mostly because my legs would be giving out.  Over half of these longer training [...]

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The Accidental Barefoot Runner – From Zero Running to Barefoot Marathon in 10 Months and Beyond

By on May 16, 2013 in Barefoot Episodes

When 15 year old Chandler Prohl’s mom signed him up for the 2012 Race to Robie Creek half marathon (13.1 miles) he was not a runner.  His mom had run several races, including a couple of half marathons, though, and would give him training guidance. But Chandler had always hated shoes.  Since he thought he [...]

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Barefoot Runners Compare Soles in Idaho on International Barefoot Running Day 2013

By on May 14, 2013 in Barefoot Episodes, Fun Fitness After 50

Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 1 PM was the largest known gathering of barefoot runners and walkers in Idaho.  A wide range of  experience was represented.  The group of 9 people spent most of the hour exchanging barefoot stories, then completed a 1/2 mile run.  The run was across grass in hard packed soil and [...]

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How We Swim Straight in the Endless Pool Fastlane Current Generator

By on May 9, 2013 in Fun Fitness After 50, Triathlon Training

I have been swimming almost exclusively in the Endless Pool Fastlane current for 6 months now.  My only still water swimming in that time period was in a hotel pool on a roof in Taipei for a week.  Swimming in against the current is fun, but it is not the same as using a lap [...]

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9 Reasons to Make Races Part of Your Own Over 50 Year Old Exercise Routine

By on May 7, 2013 in Fun Fitness After 50

It’s true.  You can just exercise without paying for races.  And let’s face it – who ever heard of a water aerobics show down or yoga contest?  Besides that, the chance of me, a 52 year old woman, challenging for the top standings is remote to ludicrous.  So, why enter running races and triathlons (2012 [...]

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