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Tiefsa
Distinctively Juvenile
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Ex runner
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Master of the Side Eye
She isn't going to "win" any races, but I think this may be the woman you were referring to. I saw it on a news clip, she ran the Providence Marathon that I did this Spring. Kate Conklin - Triathlete on fire Looks like you can email her from the blog.
TRUST THE PROCESS
Has anyone ever used running sandals to run some actual miles? I have searched the internet several times and wonder if they really exist? I don't mean run every mile in them, but I read of a runner that won a race in running sandals because of a skin condition that makes shoes feel really bad on her feet. If I could find any information I would like to make a page on my site, tips4running.com Thanks in advance. Take care
That sounds like an awful affliction. Running is tough enough as it is.
Certainly Something...
Huaraches! Barefoot Ted talks about 'em on his blog http://barefootted.com/labels/huaraches.html Interesting read. That might get you started. You're welcome Arla
Barefoot and happy
I know this thread is old, but I thought I'd let people know, I created a new site with instructions for how to make huarache running sandals, as well as supplies for DIY huaraches and custom-made huaraches.
http://www.invisibleshoe.com
Imminent Catastrophe
One of the founding maniacs used to run marathons in Bite Sandals. I know he ran a 2:55ish marathon in them. Several other maniacs have also run marathons in them. And while I'm not completely 'up' on their training, I'm quite sure they put in training miles with them to avoid that whole 'don't do anything new on race day'.Anyway, I guarantee that run-worthy sandals exist.
I did some looking around a few weeks ago and Bite sandals are hard to find. Maybe they aren't making them any more.
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