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- First Bauxite Corporation
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Catherine Boggs
Catherine Boggs
General Counsel
Ms. Boggs joined RCF in January 2011, after having served as Sr. Vice President, Corporate Affairs at Barrick Gold Corporation. Prior to joining Barrick in 2005, Cassie was an international partner at the law firm of Baker & McKenzie, having practiced in its Chicago, San Francisco, Almaty and Jakarta offices. Her professional career has focused on the natural resources sector. She has undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Denver and a Masters degree from Michigan State University.
David Thomas
David Thomas
Managing Director, Member of the Investment Committee
Mr. Thomas joined RCF in 2010 following an investment banking career that included positions as a mining equity analyst and as a specialty mining salesperson serving institutional clients. Prior to this he was an exploration geologist for Inmet Mining. He is a Professional Geoscientist and holds a B.Sc. in Earth Sciences from the University of Waterloo and a M.Sc. from Queen's University.
Mr. Thomas serves on the Board of Directors of portfolio company, Noront Resources Ltd.
Michael Rowe
Michael Rowe
HR Business Director
Mr. Rowe joined Resource Capital Funds in 2010 after 22 years with the Royal Dutch Shell Group. During his time with Shell he worked in Human Resources, and in Commercial, Governance and M&A roles in the UK, Netherlands, China, Singapore and Australia. He has a strong external focus advising RCF portfolio companies and leading HR aspects of strategic investments. Michael commenced his career working in industrial relations at Australian mine site operations. He is a graduate in Arts (Industrial Relations & Political Science) from the University of New South Wales, and a Fellow of the Australian HR Institute.
Jasper Bertisen
Jasper Bertisen
Mr. Bertisen graduated with a M.Sc. degree in Mineral Economics from the Colorado School of Mines and a M.Sc. degree in Mining Engineering from Delft University of Technology. Prior to joining Resource Capital Funds in 2004, he completed traineeships in Germany, Finland, Chile and Australia in a number of open pit and underground mining operations. In 2005, Mr. Bertisen worked full time with one of RCF's portfolio companies with base metal operations in Portugal.
Mr. Bertisen serves on the Board of Directors of portfolio company Avanti Mining Inc.
Chris Corbett
Chris Corbett
Mr. Corbett joined Resource Capital Funds in 2008 after working as a financial analyst and commercial manager within the business development department at Wesfarmers Limited. Prior to this he worked as an engineer for Byrnecut Mining Pty Ltd where he gained technical experience in shaft sinking and equipping and underground mine development and production. Mr. Corbett has a B.Eng. (Mech, First Class Honors) and a B.Comm. from the University of Western Australia, Grad. Dip. in Mining from the Western Australian School of Mines and a Grad. Dip. in Applied Finance and Investment from FINSIA.
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Sudden Jihad Syndrome: A Reason For Carrying Firearms For Self-Defense
Larry Pratt
I have compiled (quite easily, I might add) a list of murders and attempted murders carried out by Muslims acting on the basis of what the founder of Islam taught them.
Convinced that they will go to heaven if they die killing infidels who Mohammed taught his followers to hate, some Muslims don't bother joining al Qaeda or some other organized band of thugs. They get so filled with hatred from hearing Islamic sermons and visiting jihadi web sites that they decide to become freelance Jihadis.
The condition is recognizable and has been labeled Sudden Jihad Syndrome (SJS) -- although some people are unable, or unwilling, to recognize SJS. Politically correct spokesmen for the FBI and other agencies seem to be under orders to issue a denial that a SJS-related murder could possibly have anything to do with Islam.
The rest of the population should come to grips with the fact that many in America are susceptible to SJS. The best cure for many SJS-related acts of terrorism is a bullet fired from the gun of a prospective victim.
The following list is offered to show that SJS is a reality, and that rational Americans should be prepared to deliver the most effective known antidote -- a bullet administered at the first sign of an outbreak of SJS.
March 1994 -- Rashid Baz, a Muslim from Lebanon, opened fire on a van containing members of the Lubavitch Hassids in Brooklyn. One was killed.
February 1997 -- Palestinian-born Ali Abu Kamal opened fire on the observation deck of the Empire State Building, killing a tourist and injuring six other people before committing suicide. His daughter, Linda Kamal, said in 2007 that the family is tired of lying and admitted that a letter had been found on her father's body explaining his Muslim hatred for Israel and America.
July 2002 -- Egyptian-born Hesham Mohammed Hadayet walked into the Israeli Airlines El Al terminal at the Los Angeles airport and began shooting Jews. He killed two and injured another four. He was known to sympathize with al Qaeda.
September 2002 -- Patrick Gott killed one and wounded another in the New Orleans airport. He had entered the terminal with a shotgun and his Koran.
October 2002 -- John Mohammed and Lee Malvo killed 13 people in the Washington, DC area. Both were converts to Islam and had attended a jihad training camp in southwestern Virginia.
August 2003 -- Mohammed Ali Alayed almost totally decapitated his erstwhile Jewish friend, Ariel Sellouk, following Alayed's getting serious about his Islamic faith. He went to a mosque after killing Sellouk.
October 2005 -- Joel Henry Hinrichs III, a convert to Islam, was an engineering student at Oklahoma University. His student career ended when a bomb he had strapped on himself went off prematurely outside a crowed stadium, killing only himself. Police subsequently cleared explosives from the apartment that Hinrichs had shared with Muslim students from Pakistan.
April 2006 -- Muslim Ayhan Surucu was so angry when his sister started to wear make-up and date men in Berlin, Germany, that he put a gun to her head at a bus stop and killed her. Boys at a nearby school, attended mainly by the children of immigrant Muslim families, cheered and applauded when news of the murder reached them.
May 2006 -- Mohammed Reza Taheri-azar, a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill student, rented an SUV and drove it through a crowded part of the campus -- intentionally trying to hit people and wounding nine. In a series of letters to the student newspaper, he explained that he acted in obedience to Koranic dictates.
June 2006 -- Michael Ford, a Muslim convert, walked into work at a Safeway warehouse in Denver and opened fire on his coworkers, killing one and injuring five. Relatives explained that he was being teased at work because he's a Muslim and he could not take it anymore.
July 2006 -- Naveed Alzal Haq, a Pakistani, walked into the Jewish Federation Center in downtown Seattle and shot six women -- killing one and wounding five (one of whom was pregnant). He stated matter-of-factly: "I am a Muslim American angry at Israel."
August 2006 -- Omeed Aziz Popal, a Muslim Afghan refugee, used his SUV as a weapon and ran down at least 14 people and a bicyclist in the San Francisco Bay area. He was targeting Jewish neighborhoods to terrorize.
January 2007 -- A 22-year-old Muslim, Ismail Yassin Mohamed, stole a car in Minneapolis and rammed it into other cars before stealing a van and doing the same, injuring several drivers and pedestrians before police finally caught up with him. Mohamed called himself a "terrorist."
February 2007 -- Ibrihim Ahmed, a Nashville cab driver and Muslim, was enraged that two passengers did not agree with him about Islam. When they got out of the cab, he tried to run them down, striking one in a parking lot.
February 2007 --Sulejman Talovic, a Bosnian Muslim immigrant, went to a Salt Lake City mosque on a Friday night. Then he went to one of only two malls in the state which prohibits civilian carrying of concealed weapons. He killed five before an off-duty cop (not subject to the ban) used a concealed firearm to stop his murder spree.
Cornell University did a study estimating that there are seven million Muslims in the U.S. If even a single percent of that population is motivated to go kill a few infidels for Allah, the country would be facing 70,000 murderers on the loose.
The examples that I have found of Islam being the driving force for murder show that the prospect of Sudden Jihad Syndrome should be reason to loosen the country's concealed carry laws. The Utah Jihadi did not have a concealed carry permit, but he carried his weapons to the scene of the crime concealed anyway. Why should the laws make it harder for the rest of us to counter what criminals are already doing?
Put another way, our current restrictions on concealed carry on the books in most states facilitate murder by tying the hands of victims. The law should be on our side, not on the side of the bad guys.
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This school is a great school the teachers and principal has been super. My daughter went there and now I have two sons there all the teachers have been involved in their education more than was expected. The teachers are always there for the parents any time they have any questions and work well with the parents. My youngest son has ADHD and has had the teachers work with him. They also have a great speech program, and the office staff is very friendly. The principal has an open door for all students and parents that have any concerns or questions. He's very polite and very involved with the students, parents, the students education, and fundraisers. I wish I had more kids to send here and would recommend this great school to anyone.
My son finished kindergarten last Spring. He went to Pre-K somewhere else and they didn't properly prepare him for Kindergarten. He started off way behind in all of the basics. By the end of the school year he was caught up to where he was supposed to be and even ahead in some areas. His teachers did a great job of working with him and were always available if we needed to talk to them. The school has a great principal as well. He is very active in fundraising and always greets the kids in the morning. The parents are asked to volunteer, but there is no PTA type organization. All in all, I am glad that my son attends Johnson. Hopefully our other kids will be able to attend as well. I have heard great things about their Pre-K program, but I have no personal experience with it.
My daughter will be in 3rd grade next school term 2010-11. She has been there since K5 and has done very well! Her teachers have all been extremely nice and Principal Hanner is amazing! I plan on keeping my child there til she's ready for middle school..it's GREAT!
Johnson has been a great school for my son. They have a wonderful caring staff that really care about their children.
The right principal makes all the difference! Johnson now has a male principal who gets my vote of confidence! He encourages parental involvement and fundraisers. He is willing to work with parents who have children with special needs. He's always congenial, and I've never heard a single teacher complain about him. Great leader. Great school.
I think this school started it's downfall after a new principle came in a few years ago. I have never seen a person come in and have such a negative attitude towards parental involvement and fundraisers. She tried to act like she was better than everyone else and quite frankly I am so glad my kids are out of that school.
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Not used today, but a regular sight a generation ago. Meant to support the babies' ankles and give stability while learning to walk. They had to be polished every day. Remember?
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Internet unplugged: Get the facts
A casual scroll through Yik Yak quickly reveals student frustrations with Internet on campus, but the real issues go beyond what is seen on social media sites. Although students may be sharing concerns with their peers, the problems are going … read moreLearn More
Wiz concert calls for heightened security
With more than 2,000 tickets already sold for the Nov. 14 Wiz Khalifa concert, a security and logistics meeting was held Oct. 7 between student coordinators, campus directors and community fire and police department chiefs to discuss how to keep … read more
School of Rock
When one hears the name "Bradley University," generally the first thing that comes to mind is either engineering, nursing or teaching. In the past few years, however, Bradley has been producing some truly great musicians, which may give reason to … read more
Student newspaper: Journalism, not PR
On April 11, 2014, The Scout published an editorial clarifying that it is not an arm of university promotional messaging. Apparently, that editorial did not ring through as clearly as we would have liked. So, let me say this again. … read more
Visiting writer previews poetry
Indiana Poet Laureate George Kalamaras shared thoughts with students on how to effectively write and develop poetry as part of the Visiting Writers Series. On Wednesday, Oct. 15, poet Kalamaras visited Bradley as a part of the Visiting Writers Series. … read more


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Students & Staff Election Participation
Early voting for Washoe County residents comes to TMCC, and a candidate forum helped students become informed.
Early voting for Washoe County residents comes to TMCC, and a candidate forum helped students become informed.
The shade structure that a TMCC professor envisioned is completed after his death.
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RDMT 122, Dandini Campus
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Idlewild Park, 1900 Idlewild Dr., Reno
Procedures are current and approved by the SGA Senate as of August, 2014
The purpose of club/organization funding is to assist SGA-recognized student clubs/organizations in developing events and activities for students on campus, educational opportunities, as well as providing support for a club/organization foundation.
Each funding request is evaluated on its ability to serve students. This ability is defined as including (but not limited to):
It is important to note that SGA funding is meant to be auxiliary in nature, and should not be a club/organization's sole source of fundraising. The SGA Finance Committee will consider this when making decisions about Finance Requests.
The number of clubs/organizations on campus is growing rapidly and they are becoming more active; therefore, the SGA Finance Committee prioritizes each club/organization Finance Request by its impact on the student body.
Requests that are generally supported by the SGA include:
To ensure the finance process is transparent, efficient, and funds are spent in a responsible manner, the SGA Finance Committee has a set process to review and approve requests. Important components necessary for a club/organization to receive funding are listed below.
A complete Finance Request includes an event budget (if applicable), supporting documents for each requested item and why the items requested help support TMCC and the SGA's Mission and Goals.
Finance Requests must be completely typed before they are turned in or they will not be accepted. Failure to include a detailed description and budget including supporting documents may result in the automatic denial of a request.
The SGA Funding Hearing is a public meeting at which the SGA Finance Committee approves/denies each individual request. Failure to attend the SGA Funding Hearing in which the request is being reviewed may result in the automatic denial of a request.
The SGA Senate Meeting is a public meeting at which the SGA Senate approves/denies each individual request. Failure to attend the SGA Senate Meeting in which the request is being voted on may result in the automatic denial of a request.
Below are items that the SGA absolutely will not fund:
The SGA Finance Committee has set limits for items that are regularly requested:
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|Conference registration (individual)
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All expenditures approved by the SGA must be spent in the funding period that they were approved.
The SGA Senate will make every attempt to honor these funding policies; however, the SGA Senate reserves the right to disperse funds in any manner it sees fit.
If funds are requested for travel, a Finance Request for a funding period prior to the travel date will be accepted. Proof must be provided showing early bird registration due dates, etc. to justify the early request. In addition, an Off-Campus Event Request form must be submitted in conjunction with the Finance Request a minimum of thirty (30) business days in advance of the travel date.
All forms must be complete, including exact travel costs and attached back-up documentation for items requested.
All travelers must follow all TMCC Travel Policies including applicable per diem rates.
Finally, if the required items are not completed in compliance with TMCC Travel Policies within fifteen (15) working days after the trip, all monies granted by the SGA will be withdrawn and the club/organization will have to repay the total cost of the trip and will be put on probation or have recognition revoked.
The club is required to provide an in-depth summary on how the activity/event benefitted the club or organization and TMCC students. The in-depth summary must be provided both in person and in writing to the SGA Senate at an SGA Senate Meeting within fifteen (15) business days after returning from travel.
To request supplemental funds from the TMCC Student Government Association (SGA):
Note: Attendance is mandatory at both the Finance Hearing and the SGA Senate Meeting where your request is to be reviewed and/or approved. Failure to attend these meetings and include a detailed description and budget, including back up documentation, may result in the automatic denial of this request.
The SGA fiscal year is divided into five terms where clubs/organizations need to present requests for anything needed during those terms: Fall I, Fall II, Spring I, Spring II and Summer.
Funding Hearings will be held on a day determined by the SGA Treasurer and will be posted around campus, on the SGA website, and on the TMCC Events Calendar before the start of the Fall Semester. Each funding period is budgeted a specified amount for distribution to recognized student clubs/organizations.
Funding allocations will take place the following week during the Funding Hearing on a day to be determined by the SGA Treasurer. Funding Hearings are required to follow the Nevada Open Meeting Law; therefore, agendas for the hearings will be posted a minimum of three business days prior to the scheduled Funding Hearing.
Funding requests are due to the SGA Office by noon on the designated due dates listed below. Finance hearings and SGA Senate meetings are held in RDMT 122, Dandini Campus.
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Sept. 18 – Oct. 29
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How To Manage Life Choices
Sermon shared by Bob Briggs
January 2002
Summary: Life is a smorgesboard of choices...how do I know what is right for me?
Scripture: Proverbs 2:5-2:12 (add scripture)
Tags: God The Father (add tag)
Denomination: Pentecostal
Audience: Seeker adults
About Sermon Contributor
Bob Briggs
New Hope Community--Ballard
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How To Manage Life Choices
The college faculty were in their annual meeting when, suddenly, an angel
appears. Turning to the Dean, the angel said, "I will grant you one
of three choices -- infinite wisdom, infinite wealth or infinite health."
The Dean thought for a minute, then replied "Wisdom."
"So be it." and the angel disappeared.
In the silence that followed, the Dean sat thoughtfully, saying nothing and
staring off into the distance. Finally, one of the other faculty members
exclaimed, "Do you have anything to say? What words of wisdom can you
provide us?".
Said the Dean, "I should have taken the money."
Life has many choices, and doesn�t it seem at times, when we make one, we later have regrets about our decision and wished we had taken another. How do we manage the live choices around us?
Consider shopping. The average American supermarket carries around 36,000 items for sale. Crest offers 36 variations of its toothpaste in the choice of size, shape and flavor. Revlon has 158 different colors of lipstick and there are 200 new magazines which hit the market each year although the vast majority of those new editions will fail. Lets be honest, how often have you stood in front of an aisle of choices in the supermarket with a glazed look in your eyes as you were trying to decide which laundry detergent would be right for your clothes? Even at the checkout counter you are faced with choices, paper or plastic meaning how do you want to pay and what do you want your purchase put in.
The choices we make today have an impact on the decisions we will be making tomorrow. They establish a pattern and a foundation for our life. We ask people in the early stages of their life to make choices of careers which will effect their life down the road. Laura took key punch classes. I remember getting personal notes from her when we were dating written on the tops of cards. Get those out of order and you can have a real messed up message. There was a demand for trained key punch operators, that was until the computer was downsized and information stored in a better manner. And all those people, trained in the skilled job description as key punch operators were hitting the pavement because their life choice became a dead end job.
We can make good choices in life which will lead to our success, and we can make bad choices which will lead to our demise. A couple of weeks ago on survivors Kim had to chose between Ethan and Lex for the final vote. She chose Ethan and I believe her choice was the different between having won a million dollars and the 100,000 she received for second place. So how do we make the right ones?
Proverbs 2:5 tells us God gives out Wisdom free, is plainspoken in Knowledge and Understanding. The writer goes on to point out in verse 9-12 So now you can pick out what�s true and fair, find all the good trails! Lady Wisdom will be your close friend, and Brother Knowledge your pleasant companion. Good sense will scout ahead for danger, Insight will keep an eye out for you. They�ll keep you from making wrong turns, or following the bad directions.
I want to suggest five questions you should ask when making life choices which will keep you on the right path and off the road to destruction.
1. Is the choice in agreement with God�s Word?
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Foot Care Tips That Can Save Your Race
Filed under: blister care, Foot Care, Footcare, Footwear, Health, toenails
Here are a few foot care tips I wrote to help runners at the Amazon Jungle Marathon. I'll be there in a few weeks to help with foot care on the medical team. The tips are valuable for anyone doing a 24 hour race, a multi-day event, an adventure race, or a long backpack. Remember, your feet will carry you day to day only if you take care of them.
Start with good toenail care. Trim your nails short and then use a file over the front edge to remove any rough edges. File the tip of the nail so when you run your fingertip over the tip of the toe and over the nail, you don't feel any rough edges. You can also file the top of the nail if it's thick. Coming to the race with bad toenails will ensure toe blisters and black toenails.
Make sure your shoes fit well. Have enough room in the toe box for your toes to wiggle. Your feet may swell over the race and you don't want shoes that are too tight. Some shoes, like Hokas, retain water and become heavy over the days, as they are wet so much of the time. Wet and waterlogged shoes are heavy.
Get good socks. Don't show up with cotton socks. Socks made with Coolmax or wool are good choices. Injinji toe socks are great. Have several pair and wash then after each day's stage or have one pair per day. Also don't show up with old socks or ones with holes in them.
Do whatever you can to reduce any calluses. Getting a blister under a callus can be painful and it's very hard to find the pocket of fluid for draining. After showering, use a callus file or pumice stone to shave the callused skin from your feet. Then apply some callus cream. This is something that should be done several times a week. Calluses are the result of friction and pressure between your shoes and feet. Make sure your shoes will drain water.
Shoes that hold water inside will increase the maceration effect of your feet being wet to long, leading to wrinkled and soften skin that can fold over, crease, and split open. Check this by filling your shoes with water and seeing whether it will drain out. You can heat a nail (at least 1/8 inch round) or an awl and make several holes at the inside and outside arch, and the heel of your shoes. Learn how your feet respond to being wet for long periods. Do some long walk or runs three to six hours long with wet feet. Try several products like Desitin or similar cream for baby bottoms that works to control moisture on the skin. Google "baby bottom cream" to see many options.
Do not skimp corners on your foot care kit you need to carry in your pack. Have several yards of a good quality tape, several needles to drain blisters, and learn how to drain and patch blisters. The medical team will try and help with your foot care needs, but we can become overwhelmed by the number of people wanting help. Part of your responsibility as a runner is to know how to do good foot care.
Carry a good pair of camp shoes to wear in the camp after each day's stage. You don't want to walk around barefoot and doing so will destroy the taping or blister patching done by you or the medical team. Lightweight Crocs, flip-flops, or sandals are easy to strap to your pack. Change into these after running to allow your skin time to heal from the moisture.
All About Insoles
Filed under: Foot Care, Foot Care Products, Footwear, Health, Sports
Insoles and Beyond is a family-owned small business based in North Carolina. They want to help you be comfortable, avoid injury, and reduce any pain you are experiencing. Their insole line includes a wide variety of insoles from manufacturers including, Birkenstock, currexSole, New Balance, Powerstep, Sof Sole, and Sole. Whether you are looking for orthotics for plantar fasciitis pain, arch support inserts for comfort, or insoles for running shoes and other sports performance, you can find them at Insoles and Beyond. Within each company's line are a variety of insoles and sizes. You can look for insoles by company name, foot type, activity, pain/condition, and shoe type. They also carry compression wear from CEP compression and Mediven, and offer ankle braces, knee braces and splints as well.
Because many athletes don't understand insoles, I asked Stacey some questions about insoles. I think the questions will help you when you need insoles, or if you are unsure why you should replace the standard "sock liner" that came with your shoes. For years, I have told people that generally speaking, the stock sock liners shipped in shoes offer little support and are of little help. Many are simply thin pieces of foam or cardboard. Read on to learn about insoles. Then check out Insoles and Beyond's website.
I've run for years and always used the regular insoles that come with shoes. Why should I consider a replacement pair of insoles? Most running shoes (expensive and inexpensive alike) use very simple and cheap foam insoles despite the tons of science that goes into making the rest of the shoe. Many runners will spend $100 to $200 on a pair of running shoes based on the materials and technology used to make them but then leave in the relatively generic insoles that come with the shoes. It makes sense that shoe manufacturers don't invest much in the insoles – everyone's foot is different. Shoe manufactures leave it to the consumer to purchase the appropriate insoles for their specific foot needs – high arches, low arches, overpronation, etc. Additionally, some people want more cushioning than others. Some want more support than others. Personally, the first thing I do when I buy a pair of shoes is rip out the "sock liner" and put in a pair of my favorite insoles.
There's a whole bunch of replacement insoles to choose from, how can I make an intelligent choice? Our website has some good information on the various types of insoles and categories (collections) to help you find the insole that is appropriate for you. So, that's a good starting place. However, within the categories (insoles for plantar fasciitis, insoles for running, insoles for hiking, etc.) there may still be questions. At that point, I'd suggest calling us or sending us an email to discuss things further.
Are certain insoles better than others for minimalist shoes and zero-drop shoes? Absolutely. Lower profile/volume insoles are best for minimalist shoes. Sole's ThinSport and currexSole's RunPros are both low volume options. The ThinSport has the same arch support as Sole's Response and Ultra, but with less cushioning. The currexSole RunPros pack a lot of cushioning and less arch support (allowing for a more natural feel). Most insoles are neutral in terms of drop – they can be worn in zero-drop shoes.
How long do these insoles last? That depends. Many manufacturers recommend that you replace the insoles as often as you replace your shoes. Generally most running shoes should be replaced at 500 miles. I find that the BirkoSport by Birkenstock last pretty long – I've used them through four or five shoe replacements. Sole, New Balance, and Powerstep insoles tend to last a while (3 or 4 changes). Birkenstock and Sole both mold to your feet the longer you wear them. SofSole tends to only last one or two changes, but they are also less expensive. Generally speaking the more cushioned the insoles and the more activity they are subjected to, the more frequently you'll need to replace them.
What's the difference between inexpensive insoles and the more expensive ones? I believe you can get a really good pair of insoles in the $25 to $65 range. Custom insoles can run hundreds of dollars and many customers who've had custom insoles have shared with us that the $40 insoles they got from us were just as effective as the $400 custom pair they got from their doctor. The cheap insoles ($10 to $20 insoles at the drugstore) tend to not be much better than the insoles that come in the shoes to begin with. Among the insoles we offer, the materials used and the overall durability of the insoles set inexpensive and expensive insoles apart. I find that the more expensive the insoles, the longer they tend to last. Conversely, the less expensive insoles last a shorter period of time. Materials like carbon fiber, cork latex, tend to be more expensive and durable than gel insoles.
I cross-train and ride bikes too. Are there insoles made for biking shoes? There are definitely insoles specifically made for biking shoes. You can, however, use general purpose or running shoe insoles for biking shoes as well. The trick is to make sure that the insoles are low volume (since most biking shoes will not accommodate thick insoles) and that they have good cushioning in the ball of the foot (the part that is in contact with the bike pedal the most). Something like the currexSole RunPro can easily go from your cycling shoes to your running shoes if you are cross-training.
You may be asking why you would order insoles from Insoles and Beyond. Yes, you can find insoles in the foot care section of your local drugstore, sporting goods store, and running store. But will they be the right ones for your feet? Check out their lines of insoles and if you have questions, give them a call. On the right side of their page, is a 10% coupon and they offer free shipping in the U.S.
Disclosure: I have no financial involvement in Insoles and Beyond.
Toenail Blisters – 7 Causes
Filed under: blister care, Foot Care, Footcare, Health
Today's blog post is a little bit by me and a lot by Rebecca Rushton. Rebecca is a friend and podiatrist from Australia. I admire her work regarding blister formation and prevention. I follow her website and whatever she writes.
Having worked many events over the past years, I have seen hundreds of toe blisters. These may be at the tip of your toes, between your toes, or under your toes. They are very common, especially in ultras, adventure racing, and multi-day stage races. Understanding the causes of toe blisters, and ways to prevent them is important, not just for you but for your crew too.
Rebecca's recent blog post details seven likely causes of toenail blisters. Here's the link to Toenail Blisters.
- Shoes too small
- Shoes too big
- Nail shapes and deformities
- "Cocked-up" big toe
- Clawed toes
- Downhill terrain
- Long, thick or rough toenails
Make sure you sign up for Rebecca's emails and you'll get a free copy of her premium resource The Advanced Guide to Blister Prevention. The sign-up box is in the upper right corner of her web page. While you're on her website, be sure to check out the rest of her content.
Maceration in a Dry Race
Filed under: blister care, Foot Care, Footcare, Health, Sports
Maceration in a Dry Race
Two weeks ago I worked medical at Badwater. This year's course had some serious uphills and downhills – but the course was dry. Unless one has feet that sweat heavily, there typically would not be any issues with wet feet.
Yes, this post is going to talk more about maceration. I've done a number of posts this year on maceration, but the problem won't go away, so there must be more to learn.
So here's how maceration happened in a dry year at Badwater and what you need to learn from it.
It's very simple – really. Runners pour water over their head to cool themselves. Or well-meaning crews douse their runners with water over their heads, or spray them up and down with some kind of tank sprayer. The water runs down the runner's clothes and body, down their legs, and ends up in the runner's shoes. Socks and shoes become saturated.
Sometimes runners will changes socks and shoes during the run, and this helps for a bit, until more water is poured over the runner's head and down into his or her shoes.
The water buildup leads to softening of the skin and maceration. In the photo you can see three areas of concern. If you click on the image, you'll open a much larger copy image where you can see the detail even better.
First, the skin has torn at the base of the fourth toe. There may or may not have been a blister with fluid under the skin on the ball of the foot. My guess is it was not a blister, but simply wet softened skin that was stressed and then tore.
Secondly, notice the fold of skin at the bottom of the baby toe. The toe was probably pinched in the shoe toebox, folding under the fourth toe. This puts pressure on the skin of the baby toe, pushing the skin forward into a fold from the tip of the nail to under the toe. When I see these folds, the skin in usually intact and not torn.
Thirdly, notice the fold of skin going down the center of the ball of the foot. This is the most serious of the three problems. The fold is painful. The skin is not torn, but has pulled up and then folded over on itself.
As the skin goes through the maceration process, it first looks like the skin of a prune – shriveled up. The longer the maceration continues, the more chance for the skin to soften. The foot inside the sock, inside the shoe, can be squeezed and as the runner moves through the foot strike, with his whole body weight carried on his feet, pressure is put on the skin leading to creases in the skin. The creases are most common in a line down the length of the foot rather than across its width. Continuing through the maceration process, the creases of softened skin can lead to the skin lifting up and folding over on itself. In the photo you can see the shadow from the fold – it's significant and can be quite painful.
In this case, all three problems were caused, by the runner's admission, his pouring water over his head and allowing it to run down is legs into his socks and shoes.
It seems so beneficial to cool yourself off by pouring water over your head and/or by spraying your body and legs – but there are negative side effects.
The hard part for the runner, besides the pain, is that there is no quick fix to remedy the skin folds. It takes time, sometimes days for the skin to return to its normal state.
In an upcoming post I'll talk about some products to help protect your skin from wet conditions. For now, avoid pouring water over your head. Protect your feet.
Maceration at Western States
Filed under: blister care, Foot Care, Foot Care Products, Footcare, Health, Sports
Last weekend I worked foot care at the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run. We had a fairly dry winter with not much snow in the high country and I had heard runners talk of the dust on the trail. Based on that, I did not expect to see high number of runner's having foot trouble because of maceration.
Working Michigan Bluff aid station, at 55.7 miles, I was surprised by the runners coming in with wet feet, and varying degrees of maceration. For some, it was minor skin softening and maybe a few surface creases. Others had more severe maceration, with creases that were deeper over widespread areas on the bottom of their feet. A few were really bad – deep creases and skin folding over on itself. In extreme cases, the folded skin can split open.
While maceration is commonly caused by stream and river crossings, it also happens when runners pour water over their heads and body and it runs down into their shoes. Feet also sweat a lot, some people's more than others, and this also can lead to maceration.
I also worked the finish line. There I saw even worst cases of maceration.
Severe maceration can manifest itself as a burning sensation, and the feeling of large blisters all over the bottom of their feet. Taking off the runner's shoes and socks, we found virtually all of these complaints to be degrees of maceration. Two facts are evident. First, as might be expected, the longer a runner is on the course, the worse the feet can become. Secondly, not changing one's shoes and socks during the race can magnify the effects of maceration.
The photos here are of one runner. My recollection is this runner finished the 100 miles in about 29 hours. She came into the podiatrity area of the medical tent and could barely walk. This is not uncommon. Runners dig deep and finish on adrenalin and then once they stop, the extent of the injuries to their feet hits them.
Photo 1 shows the bottom of the right foot – it's worst than the left. You can see the white of the skin, and the creases running over much of the foot. The creases extend down to the mid-foot. Notice the white skin flap on the tip of the little toe.
Photo 2 is a close up if the toes. You can see the large skin flap on the little toe. This flap of skin was very white and looked as if the skin on the tip of the toes had been pulled outward and pinched. It was about ¼ inch in length. It runs from the toenail to the bottom of the toe.
Photo 3 shows the side of the forefoot. You can see the large fold of skin of the inside of the ball of the foot. This can be very painful and can split open under pressure.
Unfortunately, there is no quick fix for maceration. Typical treatments include warming the feet, moisture-absorbing powder, dry socks, allowing the feet exposure to air to dry, and time. In talking to this runner, she did not change her shoes nor socks during the 100 miles. I don't recall the type of shoe, but my guess is that it did not allow water to drain.
There are several ways to manage possible maceration. Several years ago I watched as an adventure racer coated the bottom of his feet with Hipoglos, a European version of zinc oxide. The compound helps control moisture on the skin, whether zinc oxide or Desitin or a similar product. RunGoo, Century Riding Cream, and Blue Steel Sports Anti-Chafe Cream are similar products. I may have another product to announce early next month.
Another helpful tip is to make sure your shoes drain well. Whether that means mesh uppers, mesh or a draining material down to the shoes upper sole, or making drain holes with a heated nail, draining water out of the shoe is important. Then of course, changing your shoes and socks is also important. Most 100's have aid stations with drop bags and it's easy to put a pair of shoes in one or two drop bags, or have your crew have them ready.
Maceration can be cruel. It ruins the race for some runners. It's painful. It can take days to heal fully. But there are ways to minimize its effects. If you are running a 100 or a multi-day race, and there is a chance of water on the course, plan accordingly.
Good Luck WS100 Runners
Filed under: blister care, Foot Care, Footcare, Sports
Years ago, back in the late 80′s, I has the good fortune to run the Western States 100 Endurance Run four times. While I never earned the silver buckle, I had respectable times: 26:32, 26:00, and 24:32. The fourth time, I pulled myself at Rucky Chucky. I always did my training in the Ohlone Wilderness, Lake Chabot, and Mt. Diablo.
My third time, when I missed the silver buckle by 32 minutes, I never should have finished. My training for the six months before the race was only 750 miles! I was 250th into Robinson Flat and 100th at the finish line. Between the two, no one passed me and I passed everyone I could. My pacer and I had a great night run, picking people off as we ran. I thought I had a shot at 24 hours, but when I got to Highway 49, I knew I would fall short.
So it is with those memories that I wish everyone at Western States the best of luck for a safe and fun run.
I'll be doing foot care at Michigan Bluff and then Sunday morning at the finish line. I hope some of you crewing will have the opportunity to stop by medical at Michigan Bluff and say hi. If you are running the race, I hope you can run past with great looking feet.
But if you need help with blisters or any foot related care, I'll be there.
Fixing Your Feet makes The Washington Post!
Filed under: Foot Care, Footcare, toenails
Several weeks ago I was interviewed by Gabriella Boston, a reporter for The Washington Post. She emailed me asking whether I was available and when could we talk. When she called we talked for about an hour. She asked all kinds of questions about foot care based on my experiences for runners.
The article came out on the 17th and is worth reading. The title is How Runners Can Keep Their Feet Happy. Sections include, run training, proper footwear, cross training, and foot care. Gabriella interviewed two podiatrists, a physical therapist, and me. Fixing Your Feet is also mentioned in the article. Click on the link in the paragraph above to read the full article. My bet is that you'll learn something new.
Runners Should Pay Attention to Foot Care
I've been on vacation much of the past two weeks and given my time away, have turned to a good friend, Alene Nitzky, an experienced and well qualified ultra runner who wrote an article published at the Coloradoan website. You have heard me go on and on about the importance of god foot care. Here's another slant, from an ultra runner who has run Badwater and many other ultras.
Runners spend all kinds of money on entry fees, clothing, travel to races, nutritional supplements and race foods. They spend all kinds of time on training, body work, stretching, weight training or cross training.
They worry about their weight, hydration, nutrition, sleep, and preparing for race-day conditions. And most of all, they obsess about finding the right shoe.
But in all this obsession, the two things they forget are the most essential tools they have to carry them from start to finish and go into those expensive running shoes.
Their feet.
Your feet are your base of support. They are the vehicle that carries you forward and through the distance. You can't run without them. So why do so many runners neglect them?
You can do all the right training and preparation, wear the right shoes and gear, but if your feet fail you, it can ruin months of hard work.
The problem is lack of foot care. Blisters are just a symptom of the problem. Friction and moisture are the two culprits in creating blisters. Improper hydration plays an important role, too.
Blisters are caused by layers of skin and fabric or debris trapped inside the shoe or sock, combined with friction from running motion. Creases in socks, rough edges inside shoes, and dirt contribute to these rough spots. Calluses that are allowed to develop on feet and are not removed can lead to deep, painful blisters. Rough or jagged toenails can catch on socks, causing the fabric to bunch and rub against the toes.
The role of hydration, especially too little sodium relative to fluid intake, also contributes to blistering. Fluid travels out of the blood vessels into the tissues and separates layers of skin, making shoes tight and contributing to more friction. Check your hands while running. If your hands are swollen, your feet are swollen, too. Popular sports drinks often don't have enough sodium to replace what is lost during long, hot weather events.
Regular pedicures are helpful. If you don't want nail polish and all the extras, you can do much of it yourself. Softening and removing calluses over time reduces the likelihood of blisters under these trouble spots. Soften rough, dry spots with lotion when you're not out running. Keep your toenails trimmed and filed. Underneath the ball of the foot, most people don't realize they have callouses, and these are a common trouble spot.
Moisture is another problem, even in our dry climate. If you are running trails with stream crossings or crossing snow banks at high altitude, you are also at risk for developing blisters. But even without water crossings, your feet sweat, and moisture in socks and shoes can become a problem.
Keeping your feet as dry as possible helps. If you have a dry pair of shoes and socks to change into after the stream crossings are behind you, that will help.
Use a good sock that wicks moisture away. There are many different brands at specialty running stores. Keep your shoes and socks clean. If you're running a road marathon, don't race in shoes or socks you wore on trails. The dirt will stay inside and cause friction.
A foot kit should be part of every runner's supplies. You can learn how to give yourself a pedicure, how to stock a foot kit and tips for avoiding blisters and other foot problems by doing some research.
Band-Aids are fine for knees and hands, or even on feet that aren't being used, but they are not meant for use on feet while running. They don't hold up to friction, moisture and shearing. The Band-Aid will soon bunch up and crease, and any dirt in your shoes and socks will stick to them, causing more friction.
Two excellent resources for learning how to take care of your feet are John Vonhof's book, Fixing Your Feet, 5th Edition, Wilderness Press, 2011, and website fixingyourfeet.com. You can also get a free subscription to his fixing your feet blog with helpful tips.
Alene Nitzky, Ph.D.,RN is a health coach and cancer exercise trainer. Her website is Sunspirit Wellness Services. She has been running ultramarathons since 1991. Her blog is Journey to Badwater.
I encourage you to check out Alene's websites. She's a great person with a big heart.
Miles on Your Feet
Filed under: blister care, Foot Care, Footcare, Health, Sports
Last weekend I worked the finish line at the Ohlone 50KM Trail Run in San Francisco's East Bay hills. This is a tough trail, very exposed to the day's sun, and every step is either up or down. Some people say, and I believe that if you finish Ohlone, you have a great chance of finishing Western States.
One runner who I admire and consider a close friend is Catra Corbet. She has proven herself as the "owner" of this trail. Many years she will run an Ohlone 100 or more just because she loves the trail so much. This year, Catra did 200 miles on the trail!
In talking to Catra after she completed the 200 miles, she mentioned that she had no blisters. I remember years ago taking a picture of her taping her toes. She used to tape every toe. I have a photo of her with a heel blister too. Now though, Catra runs blister free. What's the difference?
I believe Catra's success with blister free feet came through the miles of running she puts on her feet. She doesn't run short runs, she doesn't run a couple of times a week – she runs a lot. Many of you know Catra, or have heard of her – and know how much she runs. She also has found the right shoes for her feet – Hokas. She also wears Drymax socks – a favorite of mine.
But it's not just Catra. I have worked medical and provided foot care at hundreds of ultramarathons, adventure races, walks, and multi-day races and have seen the same thing.
At the Western States 100 at 55.7 miles, for example, the top 20 to 30 runners come through Michigan Bluff without needing any type of foot care. There may be one of two that get some type of foot care from their crew down the road, but if so, is generally pretty minor. Most often, if anything, they just change socks or shoes.
As the race progresses and more runners come through, we begin to see runners needing help with foot care. The farther back the runners are, the more foot care they need. Not every runner, but many of them. And many of them have multiple issues. Not just one blister, but quite a few. The more problems that have, the more complex the repair, and the longer it takes to complete the fix. This becomes a huge issue if they are trying to stay ahead of the cutoffs at each aid station. I remember a runner several years ago that we patched up. At the next aid station, she need more care and wanted to get out of the aid station quickly to avoid the cutoff. That meant not doing a quality patch job –and she came back to the aid station after going a bit down the road. She knew her race was over.
So the point here is that you need to put lots of miles on your feet in order to train them for long conditions. You can run 10 miles a day, day after day, and then try and do a 50 miler, and odds are – you will have problems. You have 10-15 mile feet – not 50 mile feet.
This applies to walking, running, adventure racing, hiking, – any activity where you use your feet.
It all boils down to how many miles you are putting on your feet.
We all can't be the top runners. Many runners don't have unlimited time to train. So what can the rest of us do? Make sure you get some long runs, especially closer to your race. Make sure you have the best possible fit in your shoes. Make sure you wear quality socks. Reduce your calluses. Learn proper toenail care. Change your socks and shoes as necessary for the conditions of your run or race.
Over the years, I have talked to too many runners who think blisters are naturally a part of running and racing. They don't have to be. Make smart choices and put miles on your feet, and your feet can be blister free.
Foot Care – Whose Responsibility?
Filed under: blister care, Foot Care, Health, Sports
The other day I was looking around the website for the Western States 100 and came across the picture below. It's pretty brutal. The feet have been pounded to death and been wet – probably the majority of the race. I see torn blisters; blisters on the heels, bottom of the heel, ball of the foot, the crease by the toes, side of the big toes and the toes; and macerated skin. I have no idea if the runner finished the race or was helped off the trail, but my guess is that he gutted it out to the finish line. Click on the image for a larger picture.
My point in showing you this photo is to remind you, as strongly as possible, that there is only so much that I or any other medical person can do to repair your feet and get you to the finish line. You are the one person responsible for your feet, not your crew or anyone on the medical staff. Here are 15 questions you have to answer about your feet:
- What are the best shoes?
- Will you have additional shoes in a drop bag – the same kind, what size, and where?
- What are the best socks – one pair, two pair, double layer, Injinji toe socks, and what brand?
- Will you change socks – where and when, the same socks?
- Will you wear gaiters?
- Do you need lubricant – what kind, where on your feet, how much, and when to reapply?
- Have you trimmed your toenail and filed them short and smooth?
- Have you reduced your calluses?
- What is your plan for managing your feet during the race?
- If you get blisters, what will you do?
- How will you manage the inevitable water in your shoes and socks?
- Do you have a foot care kit?
- Do you and/or your crew know how to use the materials in the kit?
- If you go to medical for foot care, can you describe what you want them to do?
- Have you put the training miles on your feet necessary to run 100 miles?
These are not hard questions – but each is important – and together they make up your plan for your feet. The runner whose feet are pictured above made some wrong choices about his feet. As did many other runners. It happens every year and at races across the country. It's not just a Western States issue.
The best time to ask these questions is in the months before the race. Then develop a plan. Just like you make up drop bags, find a crew, plan your food, a plan for night running – you need a plan for your feet. I emphasize "You."
I cannot stress this enough. The medical staff at races cannot fix every big and little problem each runner has. At most races there are too many runners per medical or podiatrity people. And not enough supplies. And not enough time to get everyone patched up to continue on and make the cutoffs. Yes, we are there to help you and we do the best we can.
At Western States there are eight aid stations with medical staff. Each station usually has someone who is in charge of feet. These people have varying degrees of skill and supplies. Did the person above seek help at any of the eight aid stations? I wish I knew. If he did, what did they do?
Of course, looking at the feet above, you might be asking, "What could have prevented this?" or "How do we fix this?" Those are questions for a different post on a different day.
I'll give you a hint though; the first question is answered in the pages of Fixing Your Feet. And if you have an old edition, you are shorting yourself because these are new information, new techniques, and new products in every edition.
The second question is harder. I have some ideas that other might not think of. This runner will struggle for many days as his feet heal. I pray that he'll wonder what he did wrong and what he could have done better – and then seek out answers so his next race has a different outcome.
Note: I wish I could credit the photo to a photographer. If I find out, I'll add a comment to this post.


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Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AAT deficiency) is an inherited disease, which means it's passed down to you by your parents. It can lead to lung disease, especially if you smoke.
If you think there's a chance you have AAT deficiency, you may want to be tested. Though there's no cure yet, you can make smart moves to protect your lungs and be sure you get the right treatments.
Who Is at Risk?
If you have COPD, your doctor may check to see if you have AAT deficiency.
Symptoms of AAT deficiency include:
- Shortness of breath
- Wheezing
- Frequent respiratory infections like colds, flu, or bronchitis
- Fatigue
- Unexplained weight loss
Since AAT deficiency runs in families, you may want to be tested if you have a relative with it.
Two Kinds of AAT Deficiency
People who develop the illness have two faulty genes, one passed from each parent. Genes are part of your DNA.
It's possible to have just one faulty gene, which makes you a carrier. You won't get AAT deficiency yourself, but you can pass it to your children.
If you inherit two faulty genes, you can develop emphysema in your 40s or 50s -- or you may never get symptoms of lung disease. You may never even know you have AAT deficiency. So although a test may show that you have both genes, it cannot say for certain what will happen to your health.
Blood Tests and Lung Checks
The best way to diagnose AAT deficiency is with a test that looks at your DNA. Your doctor will take a blood sample or swab the inside of your cheek. Lab workers will check the sample for the faulty genes that cause AAT deficiency.
Another blood test measures how much of the AAT protein is present in your body. If the level is much lower than normal, that's a sign of AAT deficiency.
Your doctor may also suggest tests to look for lung disease. These may include:
- A CT scan. This type of X-ray can spot emphysema.
- A lung test to measure how much air you breathe in and out in a short time.
- A blood gas test to measure how much oxygen is in your blood.
Why Get Tested for AAT Deficiency?
You may worry that testing positive could cause you to lose your job or health insurance. Talk with your doctor about your concerns and how to protect your privacy.
Though there's no cure for AAT deficiency, there are many things you can do to delay or prevent lung disease.
A healthy lifestyle – including a balanced diet, regular exercise, and not smoking – can help keep your lungs healthy. If you do develop lung disease, you can work with your doctor on a plan to help you manage symptoms and feel your best.


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