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#29 – 50 runs in 100 days summer edition
#87 – 100 Days Of Miles Challenge

So after my hilly run I decided I would do some barefoot running again.

I have increased the time to 15 min, I tried to run barefoot running normally, like I would when I am running with shoes.

Tried to run a bit faster but I think that the hilly run problably tired my legs a bit. It was faster but not as fast as last time.

Started on the grass and then ran to the parking space and then back on the grass and then back again to the parking pace.

There are some “scary hills” to conquer

This is the little hill that I start on

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And then when I am on my way to the parking space I have a tougher hill :-)

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Today I did not run over branches but there are these tiny stones on the asphalt that also can do harm :-)

When I walked back there came a dad with his two daughters and I overheard a comment from one of the daughters :-) why is she walking barefoot? And dad said that she like to walk barefoot. That put a smile on my face.

Distance: 1.22 miles (1.96K), time: 15.01 min, average pace: 7.39 min/k, max pace: 5.15 min/k

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#27 – 50 runs in 100 days summer edition
#85 – 100 Days Of Miles Challenge

Today it was time again for some barefoot running.

And it was also time to increase the time to 15 min.

When I started with barefoot running I was a bit afraid of my feet and was running slower but I felt that I today could try to run faster as well.

Since I have both my pulse belt and pulse watch sent in for inspection I had to use Movescount to get this run registered which means no cadence.

Started on the grass and then I ran to the parking space to run on smooth asphalt. And then ran back to the starting point and then did the same run again

Where I am doing this barefoot running there is a tiny grass hill and a then a longer grass hill that I also run up and down on.  Down hill I have to run on my whole foot otherwise I do forefeet running.

It is no good to run on branches and these prickly green plants that looks like dandelions but is something else, I do not remember the name. That can hurt :-)

It is interesting how I have changed my mind. I have not been interested in barefoot running since I have heard a lot of stories about stress fractures and that runners have started with too long distance too soon and all the issues that they have had. But I also know runners who run in barefoot shoes and are excellent barefoot runners. They have a more graceful running. But with all the running technique discussion I have had this summer I decided I would give this a try.

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Distance: 1.45 miles (2.34K), time: 15.01 min, average pace: 6.25 min/k, max pace: 3.58 min/k

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#24 – 50 runs in 100 days summer edition

This evening I did barefoot running for 10 min

Started with running on my forefeet on smooth asphalt and then ended the barefoot running on the grass.

Only time when I cannot run on my forefeet is down hill

Felt some pain in my right knee after a while when I was running on the grass.

Ran a bit faster today

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Distance: 1.33K, time: 10.03.8 min, average pace: 7.32 min/k, max pace: 6.29 min/k,
VO2 Max: 22 ml/kg/min, cadence: 188

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#22 – 50 runs in 100 days summer edition

This afternoon it was time again for some barefoot running. Got some tips yesterday.

So part of the run would be on the asphalt.

Started on the grass and then it was time to continue on the asphalt. Let me tell you that there is asphalt and asphalt. The first 20m was not very pleasant since most of the asphalt was rough so I had to get back on the grass again.

Got back on the asphalt again but it was also rough, ran up to a apartment area where I saw that the asphalt was smooth and also saw a parking space area where the asphalt also was smooth. Thought about the cadence.

Most of the run was on my forefeet.

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So much better cadence today.

Distance: 1.12K, time: 10.12.7 min, average pace: 9.07 min/k, max pace: 7.35 min/k,
cadence: 186 :-)

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#20 – 50 runs in 100 days summer edition

Today I tried something that I have planned to do for some time but had not taken the time to do.

I tried barefoot running on grass for 10 minutes, without any shoes. First I ran like I normally do but then I thought that I would try to run only on my forefeet, after some time I felt pain in my right knee and had to go back running like I usually do. And then went back running on my forefeet. Need to work on the technique.

After have been running with Salomon Fellraiser on my longer trail runs and ultra races I ran into calves issues and had to change trail shoe and am testing Altra Lone Peak 1.5 at the moment but will upgrade later this fall to Lone Peak 2.0 which is a minimalist shoe which got me more interested in barefoot running and forefoot technology, therefore looking at my cadence more closely now.

Take off your shoes and become faster, stronger, less fragile, by barefoot running! There were probably many years ago, you ran barefoot. Perhaps you was a child and ran along the water at the beach, or running after your small children on the grass during any summer picnic. It is time that you turn back the clock and throwing off your shoes and try again!

Barefoot or in minimalist shoes, also known as the barefoot shoes, without excessive cushioning under the heel, you will notice that you land more on the whole foot. You will take shorter steps with greater frequency and land feet softer against the ground. All of this makes you a better runner. In addition, a less damaged one.

Recent studies indicate that the subjects experienced different results, but the majority have reported above.

• Fewer problems with recurrent ankle sprains and chronic foot injuries
• Higher levels of perceived flexibility
• Fewer problems with deformed toes
• Improved balance (which has helped to prevent other damage)
• Prevention of varicose veins (due to increased blood circulation in the feet)

Barefoot Running is also a good complement to the experienced runner. Barefoot Running strengthens your feet and calf muscles

Distance: 1.19K, time: 10.03.7 min, average pace: 8.29 min/k, max pace: 7.35 min/k,
VO2 Max:  21 ml/kg/min, cadence: 168