tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post7574625790542277999..comments2023-09-17T03:37:04.931-04:00Comments on Maine Runner: Sore Soleus MusclesJamie Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09819417283043630893noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post-83624501540576844052009-11-15T12:15:41.059-05:002009-11-15T12:15:41.059-05:00THE CROSS COUNTRY SKIING SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT WAY T...THE CROSS COUNTRY SKIING SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT WAY TO HAVE FUN AND GET FITTER AT THE SAME TIME.<br />I use to do 2-3 hours inline skating [ with friends] after my long sunday morning runs. We use to finish off with a mile race in the local park, i think we equalled steve crams [running] mile record! mind you i gruess 15 mph on skates is not really all that fast ;]<br />yeah the skating is really good for the hip flexor muscles and should give you a stronger knee drive for running!<br />HAVE TO DIG MY SKATES OUT THE CUPBOARD!<br />Happy RunningRICK'S RUNNINGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15836338956751369408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post-75778240436039744152009-11-14T19:21:28.926-05:002009-11-14T19:21:28.926-05:00I had a coach in the late 70's who was a big p...I had a coach in the late 70's who was a big proponant of barefoot running, usually fast paced workouts were done barefoot and the long runs or recovery runs were done with shoes. I don't know if it helped my running form, but I do remember the sore calves!Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06280988022460450306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post-45927640464158470712009-11-14T18:06:12.485-05:002009-11-14T18:06:12.485-05:00I was going to run with you guys this morning. I w...I was going to run with you guys this morning. I wish I'd just paid attention to my urge to go back to bed despite not being that tired, though...<br /><br />I totaled my car on my way there. Obviously, I never made it.<br /><br />(Nobody was hurt.)Blaine Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850230392841736295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post-44069946256762838112009-11-14T14:04:35.963-05:002009-11-14T14:04:35.963-05:00Thanks Rick. Good links. Maybe some Five Finger ...Thanks Rick. Good links. Maybe some Five Finger running this winter, depends on how much ice and snow we get. I do plan on doing a lot of cross training with cross country skiing (skate style).Jamie Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09819417283043630893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post-84194673515746643012009-11-14T13:52:21.140-05:002009-11-14T13:52:21.140-05:00But I'm really impressed how far you can run i...But I'm really impressed how far you can run in barefeet.<br />Do you plan to run in 5 fingers or nike free's this winter?RICK'S RUNNINGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15836338956751369408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post-14325394851683534982009-11-14T12:55:03.958-05:002009-11-14T12:55:03.958-05:00I think running bare foot is a good way to improve...I think running bare foot is a good way to improve foot strength and improve running form, check ot this video;<br />http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=17923<br />but even tribesmen wear shoes when they can get hold of them;<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=826HMLoiE_o&feature=player_embeddedRICK'S RUNNINGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15836338956751369408noreply@blogger.com