Virginia Chapter

Welcome to the Virginia Chapter of the Barefoot Runners Society

 

        Hi folks, Rodney here, youre VA Chapter Admin.  While I think of something witty to fill this space, come on in and have a look around. 

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VA/Arlington - Kinhaven 5K Open, Barefoot/VFF, and Stroller Divisions

Date: 
Sun, 11/20/2011 - 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM EST
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D.C. - Library of Congress CFC Kickoff encore

Date: 
Wed, 11/02/2011 - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM EDT
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D.C. - Library of Congress CFC Kickoff 5K

Date: 
Tue, 10/04/2011 - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM EDT
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D.C. - Run on the Mall

Date: 
Wed, 09/28/2011 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
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MD/Rockville - 'Reinventing Running: Run Barefoot!'

Date: 
Sat, 09/10/2011 - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM EDT
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VA/Springfield - Barefoot run for beginners

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Sun, 08/21/2011 - 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT
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Feels like a pull or sprain

I have been running barefoot for about 4 months mow and I am currently up to 4 miles or so - so I am feeling really great about that.  Up to now my ca;lves, ankles, and feets have been sore but I could always run.  However, for the past 2 weeks its seems that my calves have been revolting against me.  The pain feels like I have pulled or strained something while running.  It starts about half way throught the run and the pain is in the region where the calve muscule contects to the bone.  It has happened in my right leg and now my left leg.  I went out yesterda

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MD/Germantown - Germantown 5 Miler

Date: 
Sat, 05/21/2011 - 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM EDT
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VA/Manassas - Soaring Eagles 5K/1 Mi Fun Walk

Date: 
Sat, 05/28/2011 - 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
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DC/Washington - Tidal Basin 1.5K or 3K

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Wed, 04/20/2011 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
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Chris McDougall: Born to Run - New York Society for Ethical Culture Video

Everyone who loved the book "Born to Run" by Christopher McDougall will love to see this.  It has speeches from many important people in the barefoot movement.

http://fora.tv/2010/11/05/Chris_McDougall_Born_to_Run#fullprogram

Guests include:

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VA/Manassas - Manassas City Police Association 10th Annual Memorial 5K

Date: 
Sat, 05/07/2011 - 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
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VA/Arlington - Run along the Mt. Vernon Trail

Date: 
Sun, 03/27/2011 - 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
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Passing of the baton, as it were...

Guess I had better say something, eh?

Well, as you can see, I've been added as a group admin.  I was approached and asked if I might be interested in a more prominent role in this chapter and said yes before the offer was even complete. 

I'm fairly new to barefoot running, but I embrace it and minimalist running whole-heartedly.  I'm excited about the movement and am anxious to do whatever I can to promote it. 

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VA/Manassas - Run along the PW Parkway

Date: 
Sat, 03/05/2011 - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST
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After work running in DC

Location

The Mall and there-about.
United States

Hey everybody,  this topic has been touch upon on a few instances but I haven't seen any real traffic on it.  For those who work in DC, anyone interested in some after work running?  I'm downtown most Mon, Wed, and Fridays - and some Tues and Thursdays.  It would be great to get a group of us together to do some running in the coming weeks. 

The time changes Mar 13 so we get an extra hour of daylight and the weather should start breaking 'bout that time too.

Anyone interested in establishing a standing after-hours meetup?

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Any Southwest VA runners?

I'd love to meet up with anyone in the Blacksburg/Roanoke region for runs, or to trade barefoot-friendly routes!

Bounding along,

RattleFox

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IBRD

Alright dudes, what's the dealio here?  I'm chompin' at the bit to get this ball rolling.  I know IBRD is 10 looonnnnnnng weeks away but it's going to sneak up on us quickly.  I'm not looking to spearhead this for our group, but I do want to play an integral part. 

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Charlottesville Half Marathon

I am contemplating running the upcoming Charlottesville half marathon.  For those who have experience--How barefoot (truly barefoot) friendly is it?  (e.g., is it all asphalt?  Does it have any loose gravel?  How is the road quality?)  Thanks. 

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Accoustics

Geez!!! The accoustics in here are phenominal!!  ECHO-OOO-OO-O.   HELLO-OOO-OO-O. CAN ANYBODY HEAR ME - EAR ME-EAR ME-ME????

What gives?! Where is everybody??

Post up people!