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The Plantar Fasciitis Trials – Part 3 – The Podiatrist

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Robinson — 8 Comments

So.. Picking up where I left off on part 2 – Off to see the podiatrist. First, lets look at my thoughts/views/experiences regarding podiatrists. I had never been to one (that covers experiences.) I love research, so I had googled…

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Posted in Plantar Faciitis, recovery, running, running injury

The Plantar Fasciitis Trials – Part 1. Background

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Robinson — 5 Comments

So, I’ve recently had several discussion regarding my experiences with Plantar Fasciitis both in comments on my blog, and with several people in person. This made me realize it might be worth taking the time to really take a look…

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Last nights run and ponderings on speed. Plus, the 100 up challenge!

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Robinson — 1 Comment

It’s amazing to me, but my running seems much faster than it was. I have actually gone back and compared my times, and I am running consistently 1/2 a mile an hour faster than I was a month, 2 months or 3…

Tagged with: 100 up, 100 up challenge, Christopher McDougall, hundredup.com, NY Times, Physical exercise, Road running, W G George
Posted in Other Exercise, running, vibram five fingers

Weekend Long Run.. Running for the love of it.

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Robinson — 2 Comments

So Saturday was a bit warmer – in the 40’s – so I headed out on my “long run.” I tried to keep my speed down to make sure I could actually do the 5 miles I had planned, but…

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Posted in Other Exercise, running

A Brisk Run, and the beginning of W.G. George’s 100-Up Exercise Regime!

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Robinson — Leave a comment

As I am still “Building back up” (yes I say this a lot.. I am reminding myself as well as you – my dear friends!), I decided 3 miles was a good distance for last night’s run. I picked…

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100-Up (or what lots of barefoot/minimalists are now talking about after Christopher McDougall’s NY Times Article)

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Robinson — 3 Comments

So, this morning – I was unable to get myself out of bed to go and run. I think knowing it is around 30-40 degrees in the morning and 60ish after work is not helping. I see a pleasant evening…