I’m loving my new 20/15 vision but am definitely getting the itch to go out and train. A few more days…
In the meantime, I’ve got some fun stuff going on. I told you a couple of months ago about the photo shoot my friends and I were involved in for a local women’s magazine. The issue came out the other day and I think the picture turned out pretty cool–take a look.
I’m also excited because I won a free entry to the DC edition of the Naked Foot 5k at the end of June! I had my eye on this race anyhow and then got lucky enough to win an entry from fellow FitFluential ambassador MFDRE. The course isn’t revealed until the morning of the race and it promises to involve some cross country miles. Runners are encouraged to run either in minimalist shoes or completely bare foot. I think I’m going for the full monty on this one. I’ve put in enough miles in my Altra Zero Delilahs to feel that my feet are strong enough, plus I spend the majority of my time in my bare feet even when not running. I’ll probably do a little bit of bare foot running in between now and then to further prepare. I’m excited for this one!
And speaking of cross country–our running club, along with local race promotor Bullseye Running, puts on a six-week cross country series over the summer. The events are held on Friday nights at local high schools. Do three of the six and you get a free tech shirt. The best part? Entry is only $5. I plan to get my kids out there for several of them, beginning this Friday. Good stuff.
Anyone else running one of the Naked Foot 5k events? How about here in DC?
That photo is pretty darn cool. Love how you’re all mid-air in stride. I’ve never run barefoot but this race looks pretty cool!
Heidi @BananaBuzzbomb recently posted..Buzz: Where To Sleep In Italy
what would i do without my zippy?
Id never even heard of the nekidfoot!!
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Yes, the picture came out fantastic. Pretty cool to be featured in a magazine.
Jeff recently posted..Mizuno Mazamashii Project
enjoy! I do pretty much everything barefoot, except run outside
I have no place ‘safe/clean’ to run around here
have fun!
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Very interesting sounding run. Can’t wait to hear all about it after you’ve done it.
Heather (Where’s the Beach) recently posted..Running Streak & Fun Facts Friday
Um, you look awesome in that pic!! If you go full barefoot, I’m curious to hear how it goes. Do they sweep the course extra carefully?!
Heather@Just a Colorado Gal recently posted..Elephant Rock Metric Century Ride
That is a super cool pic!!
Sounds like a fun race! I wouldn’t be able to go barefoot, that freaks me out!
Glad that your surgery went good.
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Love the photo.
Good luck with the race. It will be your first barefoot race? Exciting! Can’t wait to hear how it goes.
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Love the picture!
The barefoot race sounds fun – can’t wait to hear how it goes!
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Love the picture. Did they do anything behind the scenes to capture everyone mid-stride?
I’m going to check those XC races against my calendar. I’ll let you know if we make it over for one.
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That Naked Foot 5k sounds great- and you can’t beat a free entry! And a great $5 series, too! I recently found a cheap series of races here too, just as they were wrapping up. I hope to participate next year.
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I still think it’s crazy the dr told you that you can’t workout. Hubby worked out the next day so weird! Glad you like it though!
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Wonderful about the new found vision! Enjoy the rest you’ll be back at it in no time!
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What a fun pic of you and your girls!
Kinda nice to see it even clearer, huh?!
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Congrats on winning the race entry!
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Glad your eyes are looking clear!!! Congrats on winning the entry!
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Can’t believe I forgot to write…..SUPER cool picture!!!
Fancy Nancy recently posted..Monday Motivation
Love the summer XC series, very cool!
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Really great photo! You all look fast! A little bit more patience and you can run. Have a good week!
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Woot for the full MOnty! Congrats on the feature–going to check it out right now!
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Nice pic! That is a framer!
This race sounds totally amazing. I love that the course isn’t revealed until the morning of! Sometimes I feel like we all stress out too much over the course – hill profiles, elevation, etc. Plus I love the idea of running barefoot =)
Congrats on a successful surgery!! Glad to hear that it went well and that you are recovering already!! I can imagine that the hardest part is going to be the required week off from any type of working out!! I would say enjoy the free time, but I never know what to do with myself when I’m forced to take time off!!
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That is an incredible picture and great quote on the opposite page. How neat! And free/cheap races/events are awesome.
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Very cool photo. What are you running in in that pic? Looks like Brooks but I can’t be 100% sure.
Congrats on the winning entry…..very cool.
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You all look screaming fast in that photo! And I’d totally do the race barefoot, too, if I could be sure that *none* of it would be on concrete. I took a barefoot walk up my street two nights ago (all fired up by Running with the Kenyans) and won’t be doing that again. Every step, whether I was in the street or on the sidewalk, seemed to bring small pebbles digging into my flesh–I was walking so slowly the whole time!! I love barefoot running on grass, but…you won’t seeing me doing it on asphalt or concrete! Good luck with the full monty!
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Love the photo and barefoot race sounds interesting. You’re really amazing and i can’t wait to hear how it goes. Good luck with the race!
Born27 recently posted..Internet to Phone
eeek barefoot! you are a trooper! Excited to hear how it goes. Hope your new eyes are doing great too!!
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oh and have fun… sounds like a great race!
Kristy (@KrisRunTri) recently posted..What I’ve Been Up To
Photo shot. Sound like fun. Congrats on winning an free entry to the barefoot 5k. Cant wait to hear how it goes.
Very cool picture!! And I can’t help but notice how not one of you has a heel strike
Good job!
AWESOME PIC!! You ladies are rockin it!
Krysten Siba Bishop (@darwinianfail) recently posted..Met Con Blue Race Day Recap
The photo is great! And that’s awesome you won entry into the race. I look forward to reading your race report, especially if you go bare.
Congrats on the magazine feature and the 5K entry! I don’t know if I could stand to go completely barefoot myself… I’m too clumsy as is so I’m sure my feet would find some sharp debris to hurt myself on. I don’t know if the series takes place down here in ATL but I’ll keep my eye out. But I’ll also keep a little rubber under my feet, I think!
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Lucky you! Sounds like an awesome race!!
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That race looks fun… and for a great cause. Excited that you are going bare (foot)… can’t wait to read all about it.
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Love the pic it looks awesome!!! God luck with the barefoot race looks interesting, can’t wait to read about it!!
Toni Church recently posted..May Recap and June Goals
I love those local races. Our striders have $5 races as well! Actually, since I am a member, I believe they are THREE dollars! You can’t beat that!
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Definitely considering this one. I ran a barefoot mile the other day…a little too fast and my toes were bleeding. I LOVED it though. We’ll see. Toes and mind just need to get on same page.
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I’m JEALOUS of your new vision!
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Very cool photo! You look like you’re flying! And what a clever race idea! Go you for doing it completely barefoot – good luck!
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This is so cool! I love your barefoot photo here! So your into a race? Congratulations in advance! Good luck!
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