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Barefoot Episodes

Barefoot Runner Blisters the Track in the Barber to Boise 2011

October 15, 2011 Barefoot Episodes

Today I ran my second barefoot race, the 5K Barber to Boise run.  In spite of a somewhat bruised left foot from dancing (in shoes) last weekend, I ran without any pain.  I did end up with an unopened blood blister on a toe of my right foot, as well as a very small opened [...]

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First Barefoot Race at Age 50

September 18, 2011 Barefoot Episodes

(photo compliments of my friend Mary at owlhaven.net unless otherwise noted) After three months of really transitioning to barefoot running, I was ready to try my first barefoot race.  Conveniently, the 27th annual Harvest Classic Fun Run was scheduled in my home town.   I was very familiar with the route, part of which I have [...]

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Funky Homemade Ballet Flats

September 7, 2011 Barefoot Episodes

I started out to make a dress to wear to the wedding.  Then I found one in my closet that fits much more nicely since I lost about 15 pounds.  Only now, after all this barefoot activity, I was cringing at the thought of my dress shoe choices.  I briefly considered going barefoot, since it [...]

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