Still looking for barefoot or minimalist runners!

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bfRunner

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Mar 28, 2012, 4:08:06 PM3/28/12
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Just over five weeks until International Barefoot Running Day!

Organized by the Barefoot Runner's Society, "International Barefoot
Running Day is a grassroots, inclusive effort to promote barefoot
running as a healthy and viable way to run. It’s also about having fun
and delighting in the idea of running barefoot with thousands of
people worldwide on the same day."

I've had a couple of people say they'll join me on Sunday May 6th to
participate in IBRD.
I would like to get as many as I can!

Here's what I have planned:

•WHEN: May 6, 2012 9:00 AM
•WHERE: Presque Isle; Stull Nature Center (near Beach 1)
•HOW FAR: Fun runs of 1-mile and 5km
•WHY:
◦To bring awareness to barefoot and minimalist running
◦To show support for this sport we love
◦To have loads of fun in a worldwide moment of barefoot solidarity

Runners in minimalist footwear (Vibram Five-Fingers, etc) are welcome,
as well as those in normal running shoes willing to at least TRY SOME
AMOUNT of barefoot running.

This is strictly a non-competitive, non-timed event.
I will provide water and snacks afterwards.
The main idea is to have fun!

Tom Madura
Barefoot runner for 12 years and counting!

Mike Lawrence

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Mar 28, 2012, 5:23:38 PM3/28/12
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Thanks Tom! I attended your barefoot run clinic at Asbury last May. Throughout the summer I incorporated one day of barefoot running into my weekly training for my first marathon at Presque Isle in September. I think the barefoot running was a key component to having an exceptionally wonderful 1st marathon experience. I'm looking forward to participating in the run on May 6th for the IBRD.
Thanks,
Mike Lawrence

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robert rappole

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Mar 28, 2012, 6:33:12 PM3/28/12
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Cool,will try to make it, and poss. bring a few of our Maple Grove kids along,will be in touch- doc
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