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Anyone run barefoot, and do you think it helps? I'm concerned about no shoe to help absorb the shock, and potential joint pain from that.
I have done some barefoot running, not a whole lot, and not for a while. It works well for some people, works poorly for some, and for a whole bunch it's a toss-up. One thing that matters a lot is your footstrike. If you heelstrike when running barefoot, that is supposed to be the worst combination. If your strike is mid or forefoot, the forces are supposed to be redistributed in a way that peak forces are about the same as in shoes, but more on the ankle, achilles and calf, and less on the knee and upper leg. There is a lot to read about this and a lot of recent changing information.
Here is one place to start that is relatively unbiased.
Here is the seminal research supporting barefoot.
Here's a pretty good video on running form and economy that features barefoot. He seems to prefer barefoot but doesn't insist it is the only way.
Good luck! Have fun!
Barefoot running definitely has some benefits. I'd start with very small doses of it. It's not something you do daily. I'd start off doing it on a football field after a run or on a track or maybe a soccer field and do 30 seconds worth of running and gradually build that up once a week or so.
Running barefoot is supposed to simulate your natural and ideal running form because your brain can sense that you don't have shoes on. This is a good thing and teaches you a form that will be more efficient and less prone to injury. This will NOT happen overnight though. Stick with it and keep us update.
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I think of barefoot running as a way to crosstrain for my running. I do have a few "barefoot" shoes and sometimes will run truly barefoot. Do heed the advice that you should start small or you will find your legs very sore the next day. The "Born to Run" bookby Chris McDougall has a lot of good information on barefoot running. If you decide it's something you want to try I would recommend reading "Barefoot Running" by Michael Sandler - he gives a lot of good information on barefoot shoes vs no shoes, excercises to help strenghten and prepare your feet, etc.
I'd recommend running on grass when running barefoot....more for the shock absorbtion than foot protection.
Grass is probably NOT a good surface to start. It is too uneven. What you want is a smooth, firm surface. A composition track can work (though I find them a little abrasive and the color may bleed) or a smooth section of asphalt. Below are sections from the FAQ on http://www.barefootrunning.fas.harvard.edu/ (Daniel E. Lieberman's research site).
What surfaces should I run on?
Choose a clean smooth paved surface. A common perception is that our feet were not meant to run on hard surfaces and that running on hard surfaces causes injuries. But our ancestors ran on surfaces of various hardness and forefoot striking when barefoot has less impact than even walking. Runners typically adjust leg stiffness so they experience the same impact forces on soft and hard surfaces (Dixon et al., 2000).
What about surface hardness? Our ancestors didn't run on pavement.
A common perception is that running on hard surfaces causes injuries, but runners typically adjust leg stiffness so they experience the similar impact forces on soft and hard surfaces. Further, forefoot and some midfoot strikers hit the ground in a way that generates almost no collision forces even on hard surfaces like steel. You can run barefoot and heel strike on a soft beach or lawn, but most natural surfaces are much harder and rougher. With proper forefoot or midfoot strike form, running on hard, rough surfaces can be comfortable and safe.
Also some recent and interesting research that casts doubt on the benefits of barefoot for a lot of runners.
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For what it's worth, at a 5K recently I started a conversation with a barefoot runner. A guy in his 50's, he said he started running barefoot 2 years ago when his knees started swelling after running in conventional shoes.
It cured his problem and the guy actually turned out to be an accomplished runner, winning his age group in 22:00 & change that day.
It may not be for everyone, but I certainly wouldn't rule it out without talking to an actual barefoot runner. Practical experience will trump an armchair expert every time.
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As I said, it works well for some. And it is certainly worth a try. Even if you only do it part-time, it can help with footplant and gait. It is a completely different feel from what you get in shoes, and I have tried to carry that "feel for the road" over into my running in shoes. My problem, personally, is that I continue to heel strike barefoot. Research has shown that heelstriking barefoot is the worst combination, actually greatly increasing the loading on your feet and legs. In other words, for barefoot to be beneficial, you have to strike either midfoot or forefoot So I have pretty much given it up.
I'll bet if you were raised in a country where walking and running in bare feet are common, and you had already done it often, it would probably work out well for you. There are people who run entire marathons in bare feet. The problem is that here in America, we spend most of our lives in shoes (no shoes no shirt no service), and our feet lack a lot of conditioning for the practice. This may not be true of those who routinely spend their time at home in bare feet, or whose occupations are outdoors in bare feet, such as lifeguards, but it is true of most of us.
Here in a newbie forum, where people are making the jump from couch to 5k, barefoot running is more of a quantum leap for any tenderfoot to attempt while learning just to run regularly. I'm in agreement with others here, that it can take a while to adjust to something that unfamiliar, no less when exercise itself is fairly new.
My advice for any aspiring runner, who might also be an aspiring barefooter, would be to learn to run in roomy, well cushioned shoes first. After your feet have toughened up over a few years, try more minimalist footwear, and mix in some barefoot workouts as a trial. It is often said that learning to run barefoot first, improves your form, but that depends on how easily you can learn just to be barefoot. You can't just decide to be a native Kenyan overnight, and I'm willing to bet most failure of barefoot running is among those who thought they could just ask their unconditioned body to make too many changes at once.
Alternatively, you could try learning to live in bare feet by baby steps, after a few years of which you might try running that way. Learning just to live barefoot can hurt. A lot. It's like growing up all over again, except you don't get the extra time. You are also no longer in a similar growth phase. Eventually, you might even be able to take on a program like C25K, but I would not recommend both at once if you are not already an experienced barefooter.
Choose now which is most important to you, and tackle that first, before taking on the other. C25K, even for a newbie, is a fairly modest enterprise - shod, but in newly bared feet, way more to ask of yourself. It's not about how great you might feel right away, or even over a year or so, that counts. It's what condition your body will be in down the line. Many running injuries take years to develop, and there is no point spending your running time developing potential career-ending injuries. Play it safe, and you might be able to enjoy your sport for a lifetime.
I ran in shoes for 30 years until stopped by chronic knee pain. After draining fluid from my knees for the third time, the doctor told me to stop running. The realization that I might never run again was devastating.
That was in 2004 at the age of 52. Then in 2009 I read Born to Run. Having nothing to lose, I decided to try running in bare feet. I built up very slowly and am now running 25 miles a week with absolutely no pain.
The key for me has been to run with the knees bent, even upon landing. That pretty much put an end to the overstriding (feet landing too far forward). I rarely run on grass or sand, but enjoy concrete, asphalt, the track, or a good trail.
I gladly talk with other runnners about my odd habit, although I don't actively encourage anyone to ditch their shoes.
For me the benefits have been life-changing and I expect to enjoy running in bare feet at least into my eighties.
"The key for me has been to run with the knees bent, even upon landing." Most definitely upon landing! That and avoiding overstriding. The two need to go together. As someone else out here has said: "flex your kness, then flex them a little more". To my mind, you have indeed found the key. I did too, but before I did any barefoot running, which emphasized what I had learned. I cannot emphasize those things enough, to the extent that I feel like a "broken record" when I mention them in a reply to a new runner. Do those things and you will greatly reduce your chances of injury.
Glad that you got it back, injury-free!
There are NO mammals which run on their heels. In pedestrian cultures humans run on their forefeet, big toe lines up straight with heel. Heels are meant for walking on, NOT running on. Heels did NOT evolve to handle the shock of running and fat squishy heels do not compensate for 100 million years of evolution (or god perfecting our design if that suits your fancy). The leg and calf muscle spread out the impact of barefoot running on forefeet so you can feel almost weightless running, even on concrete.
We put marshmallow heeled, toe bending shoes on our children, and grow up warping our legs spine and toes. We adopt the belief that sexy for Women is to wear spiked heel toe smashing shoes. Podiatrists and orthopedists make tons of money "helping" people deal with the pain created by the mis-aligned, warped, and contorted bones caused by "civilized" footwear. Don't wait until your body is injured by this perverse bondage. Take off your shoes, ease back into your natural running form. If you have tender feet or live in sticker/cactus land, get Vibram 5 finger or FLAT Fila Skeletoes (latter are great if you have webbed little toe). Name brand 5 toe socks are good but unreasonably expensive, get em in bulk at VERY affordable prices elsewhere (eg search "toe sock" @ http://www.aliexpress.com).
Strip off those foot corsets and experience the joy of barefoot(or nearly barefoot) running!
Like some of the other folks who have posted on here, I was a heelstriker. I have been a runner on and off for over 20 years, but could not run more than a few miles at a time because of constant knee problems. Like some of the other folks on this post, the book "Born to Run" really triggered a major paradigm shift for me. I was inspired after I read the book and went out and bought a pair of Adidas Adipures. I ran a few short runs in the shoes and I felt fantastic! So, on my third run, I went out and ran 7 miles in my minimalist shoes and then could hardly walk for a week. Over the next 6 months, I had a long process of research and relearning how to run the way God designed our bodies to run, but an imprtant point...I was commited to making this happen. The Harvard website (http://www.barefootrunning.fas.harvard.edu/) is really useful. I also watched a lot of barefoot runners on YouTube to learn what I was doing wrong. Another VERY important part of the transition is to strengthen your Achilles. You can do this through simple toes raises and lunges against a wall before and after each run. Another exercise I found was to use your toes to pickup things like your kids toys laying on the ground...it helps wake-up those sleeping, atrophied muscles. I strained my Achilles a few times in the process of building up my strength and converting to minimalist running. I have now been running in minimalist shoes for 18 months. I ran in my first half marathon at the end of last year. I went from running less than 200 miles per year to over 1500 miles per year. I also appreciated the comment above about folks using minimalist shoes for cross-training. I have some friends in the military who run in minimalist shoes in personal training and it helps them tremendously when they have to go on runs in combat boots.
I do not believe that it is simply that barefoot running is only for some people. It is REALLY HARD to unlearn a lifetime of walking and running with bad form. The muscles in your feet atrophy in the cushioned, padded shoes most of us are told to wear. Statistics show that cheaper shoes with less padding create far fewer injuries than expensive cushioned running shoes. It takes a lot of work and you really need to listen to your body and do your homework about what bad habits you have to unlearn.
People have run and walked for thousands of years with no shoes and before Nike introduced the padded running shoe in the early 1970s, Americans dominated the world in distance running. I believe minimalist running is a re-disovery of how we were designed to run.
Hi all! I haven't been over here for a LONG time. Lenzlaw, as ever, you are the voice of reason and sound experience and always seem to have the best links at your fingertips.
My own take as a primarily Barefoot runner runner since I went from couch 100% Barefoot running in May of 2010, is that there's no time like Newbie time to start learning careful, gentle natural form running. As a beginner you're not saddled with high expectations for speed or distance that can make transitioning hazardous or tedious.
Do your homework. Read the articles and maybe track down a workshop if you're luck enough to have such a thing in your area. Try it in moderation and see how it feels to you. You will notice a difference! I remember my feet tingling like never before after my first few runs. Keep your eyes peeled for nice paved trails to check out for running on.
I live near Valley Forge National Park which has a wonderful 5 mile paved loop trail that's my favorite if the sun's not too hot. The nearby Schuylkill River Trail is much longer than I can run and is all smooth like butter. I know of a few unpaved trails that I like to try now and then for a special treat.
Another source for info on BF running is the Barefoot Runners Society (theBarefootRunners.org)
Good luck and have fun!
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2013 is upon us. According to the Mayan calendar, this year wasn't even supposed to happen. So, the way I see it, we've received a gift, a present, time to spend as we wish and even, dare I say, as we should.
I'm one who is always looking for clues and connections in the universe, little breadcrumbs that I can follow between the double helices of our DNA to spiral galaxies and back. And this is the 13th year of the millennium and coincidentally the 13th letter of the alphabet is the letter "M" which stands for "moving forward."
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The octopus, the squid and their exotic kin are famous for their uncanny ability to hide in plain sight, but now these masters of disguise are taking center stage at the Monterey Bay Aquarium's new exhibit, "Tentacles."
The new exhibit features the world's largest display of cephalopods, a marine invertebrate family that also includes the cuttlefish and the nautilus. Among the dozens of creatures on display are enormous eight-armed Pacific octopuses, the shape-shifting wunderpus, a brigade of jet-propelled bigfin reef squid and a never-before-exhibited deep-sea flapjack octopus, which resembles a child's plush toy.
Cephalopods are shy creatures that love to camouflage themselves or hide in tiny crevices, as Diego Campbell, 8, saw firsthand last week while he gazed into a large glass orb seemingly filled with only sand and a forest of coral.
"I'm trying to count how many cuttlefish there are," he said, wide-eyed, as he scanned every inch of the display. "I like them because they are cute."
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Showcasing a species so adept at hiding posed a considerable challenge to exhibit designers.
"It's a group of animals that are constantly keeping us on our toes," said Paul Clarkson, aquarium husbandry curator. "We've got to think of unique ways to display them so that people can see them, but at the same time keep the animals comfortable."
As a husbandry curator, most of Clarkson's work happens behind the glass. He's responsible for taking care of the living creatures, so he does everything from incubating baby squids and feeding the nautiluses to designing hiding spots for the octopuses and adjusting lighting for the cuttlefish.
The inspiration for "Tentacles," Clarkson said, was the flamboyant cuttlefish, an exotic creature whose purple, gold and white colors change and flow like a lava lamp. The "alien hovercraft Mardi Gras float creature," as he describes it, was the first specimen to come to mind two years ago when he and others hatched the idea of a cephalopod exhibit.
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Perched on her father's shoulders, Evi Walters, 3, had an excellent view of the chambered nautilus tank. Both she and her father were fascinated by the 50 armored cephalopods clinging to the walls and floating up and down in the display.
"I've never seen something like that before," said Thomas Walters. "Seeing them all in one tank is pretty amazing."
Walters brought Evi and the rest of their family from Livonia, N.Y., to visit the aquarium where his wife watched sharks and fish swim as a child. He said they wanted their kids to experience the same sense of wonder that she had growing up.
The "Tentacles" exhibit has a shadowy, cavernous feel, with its dark octopus grotto and coral-covered nautilus cave. Jeff Hoke, exhibit designer, said he designed each part of it to have one big light-up window amid black walls to help visitors orient themselves.
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Hello all,
We used to have a thread for slow runners called Penguins about last year at this time. I can't find it now. The term came from a man named John Bingham who used to write a column about slow runners for Runners World. He has a blog here http://johnbingham.competitor.com/ and another website at http://www.johnbingham.com/penguin.html. Some of us are penguins because we run for the joy of running and not for the competition. Some are just competing against themselves.
I wanted to start a thread for slow runners because I am a slow runner, a jogger, even called a wogger before. I run in the 15:30mm and average with walking 16:30mm. I used to be at least a minute slower than this. I am over 200 pounds and have lost 35 so far. I am turning 50 in September and just want to be in shape. My kids are in college and it is me time now. I am renewing my running since I finished graduate school and ready to start running in earnest again. I signed up for a 10K the day I finished my MBA and have 12 weeks to prepare for it. I had only been running about 2 miles so have to go farther to get to that 6.2 miles of a 10K. I am looking for a program but they seem to be too hard for me or even a little too easy. Hal Higdon's 10K novice is about right.
Anyone who wants support and companionship with other slow runners; please join in and tell us your story.
I just finished c25k today. I've never been a runner and I'm quite amazed that I can go 30 minutes straight now. Before I had kids, I used to work out regularly but between work and the kids, exercise took a back burner. My kids are now old enough to come with me on their bikes or scooters (they're 9 and 8) and I started c25k thinking I can carve out 90 minutes in a week to run. I do some morning runs and some when I'm traveling for work but the others we do as a family. My husband's picked it back up too.
My times are slow but getting faster. I started the program averaging 17 minutes/mile between the running and walking. I'm now running at 13:30 minute/miles but if I do 3.1 miles it's still taking me almost 45 minutes because in 30 minutes I'm only covering about 2.5 miles so I need to get the runs to be longer. I'm signed up to do a 5k in mid-September and I'm hoping to break 40 minutes.
I'm thinking of doing the 'one hour runner' next. Or maybe a combo of long runs and going back to intervals to try and work on speed.
I'm a penguin too!! I've been running about 3 months and run about a 13mm. I'm a 44 year old mother of 3 and have never been a runner to speak of. I am bothered by shin splints constantly so anytime I even think about speeding up my shins remind me its not a good idea. On days when my shins arent hurting I have started out faster but tend to settle into my same pace. Its comfortable and pleasurable and I am certainly not running for anyone elses happiness but mine. I did one 5k July 4th which I finished in 37:59. I will never be competative but I sure do enjoy my time on the track so thats why I run. It makes my head happy.
I love this thread already. Turning 50 mid-November & while I've always LIKED the idea of being a runner - I always seemed to hit the 'no pain, no gain' school of training. Complete turn off.
I started C25K a month ago & immediately threw out the distance measurements; I'm working strictly on time intervals. Doing that & keeping the pace slow has meant success so far. I've completeed W4 & I know I can handle Week5 - the last day is a little scary but...LOL
I don't know if I'm a permanent penguin or if it's due to the newness of it all but I sure like a thread with other runners not pressured to do certain times. So far, my running has been work but not so bad that I'm tempted to quit. If I have to run like a penguin to keep the enjoyment factor up, then so be it. It's about fitness & feeling good about myself, not about thinking I can set records.
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Well I ran 3.5 miles today; my longest ever. It was under 17mm; around 16:30 or so. I walked some so I was okay with it. Wish I could be faster but just glad I can run.
Great idea for a thread! Being in the 13mm range, I call myself a "Slogger" (slow jogger) but "Penguin" sounds so much nicer! By the way, I also live in Southern Indiana where as you know it's been in the triple digits this week -- way too hot for this old penguin to be wogging or slogging or doing much of anything outdoors! Although I managed 2 runs last week, for safety reasons I'm substituting my elliptical for the road until the temps come back down.
Dougal - just... wow! I've just finished the book he wrote with his wife: 'Running For Mortals'. What a wonderful read. He's got a superb way of passing on essential information in a way that makes it stick. He's very motivating & reassuring without glossing over the amount of work required to become a seasoned runner. The book has been a great deal of help to me & I've reserved a copy of Marathoning For Mortals at my local library.
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Katweb and other Penquins,
Congratulations on the progress you are making.
I have been running for a year now and have suffered several injuries.
Hopefully, I can pass on some shortcuts to help you avoid the mistakes that I have made over this year.
I have found that many injuries like shin splits come from over striding.
I had never been a runner before so when I started c25k I started out slowly. 16 minute miles.
When I decided to try to increase my speed, I thought the right solution would be to increase the length of my stride. Logical, right?
I found out the hard way, that the way to increase your speed is to increase the number of foot strikes.
This may be a help to you all also.
Try running in place and getting 30 footstrikes in 10 seconds. Run in place at this pace for one minute (180 footstrikes).
This method also makes you run on the front part of your foot. It also keeps your feet below your knees and hips.
This is so important...even when running faster, keep your feet below your knees and hips.
When you get comfortable enough to take it outside, you might find you can only run a quarter mile at this pace. That's okay.
The next time, you'll be able to increase that distance to, maybe, a half mile.
Pretty soon, you'll be up to 3 miles and more, running faster and, hopefully, without injury.
Because you will be runing faster, this method needs to have dynamic stretching, lunges and sufficient warmups before hitting the street.
But, hopefully, you will enjoy your experience even more and have less pain as a result.
Life is one big experiment. I just wish someone had told me all of this a year ago.
Finish strong.
A former Penquin...
Hi everyone! Mind if I join in? I started C25K on 6/14/10 and completed W6D2 yesterday. I currently do between 14:30 and 15:30 mm. I have repeated a few weeks as needed getting my endurance up and working through some "growing pains". I am a 53 year old Nana of 2 in Ohio. I have kept John Bingham's "No Need for Speed" out of the library for 6 weeks. It is an awesome read, instructional and inspirational. I reccommend it highly.
It's nice to find a thread of runners not trying to beat the sound barrier, just trying to enjoy their run. If you'll have me, I'd like to keep up with this thread.
P.S. - I like the term penquin too.
i started running at age 50 and am a slow runner and seem to be getting slower each year. (i'll be 55 soon). in my workouts i generally walk with short spurts of running. but i can walk on the fast side, about 14-14:30 pace with walk paces down to about 11:00. i would like to be more of consistent runner but can't sustain the run for long. i run a few 5Ks each year but don't run consistently in my exercise routines.
does anyone have any suggestions to keep up the slow pace with running? i think slow running still beats fast walking...hang in there everyone and let me know your thoughts. good thread!
Hi! I'm a new runner too. Ran 1 5k on 4th of July and will probably do 1 or 2 more this year. I had trouble with shin splints too, so went to a running store to be properly fitted for running shoes. They said I overpronate on my left leg, so I got New Balance stability shoes (I think they are 762 model) and what a difference!! My pain totally is gone now! They cost more, but was worth every penny. This may be something you want to check out. Good luck!
I'm a slow runner as well. I am 44 and I love John Bingham's books. I have started and stopped and started and stopped over the last few years.
I would like to sign up for a 5K on October 10th in San Luis Obispo. My goal is to finish under 40 minutes. This week I start my 7th
week of slow running/walking. I have finished a couple of 5K's in Gilroy over the past few years. The goal then was to finish without dying.
I'd like to complete a few more 5K's and move on to a 10K.
I have recently dropped 30 lbs and hope to lose a few more. I really enjoy running, even if it is slow and includes some walking. The progress and
the feeling of getting into shape is great.
Thank you all for your helpful advice. Unfortunately I have tried all of the suggestions. I've had my husband watch me run for form problems. We cant find any and I do focus on my form while running. I have new shoes purchased at our local running store from an "expert" who analyzed my feet. I thought I had a stress fracture so I saw an orthopedic surgeon. Xrays found nothing. I simply think my legs need to build up more strength. I have cut back from 3 1/2 miles to 2 miles/ run to give my legs a break. Pain seems to be a bit less. I wont give it up. I love it too much. So I'll just keep plugging away at my penguin pace and loving those moments of quiet solitude...me and my Ipod
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Post subject: Two Big Problems I See With the Jets
I've done a lot of thinking and I've come to the conclusion that two of the major problems with this team are:
1) Lack of leadership.
2) Too much of an offense vs. defense mentality.
1. This team has it's fair share of veteran's but there is no one that stands out as the clear cut leader of the team. Guys like Mangold, Revis, Ferguson are great players (in Revis' case the best player in the league at his position) but they don't strike me as natural leaders. And as a result, when the going gets tough, the Jets seem to wilt. Almost all of the great teams in this league have that one guy (or more) that leads everyone and everyone on the team looks up to. I don't see that with the Jets.
2. The Jets are a house divided. Too much of an offense vs. defense mentality (lack of leadership) and it starts at the top. The Jets lose to the 49ers 34-0 and Rex is talking about how he's never given up so many rushing yards in his life. It seems like all he cares about is the defense. And that mentality trickles down to the players. Even when they were winning, it was
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I agree from ownership to management to coaching we lack leadership. Revis and Mangold are the only ones I can depend on
Rex will also rather run the ball 3 times for 9 yards and punt than air it out and score touchdowns
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4. NO WR that are explosive
When you draft a QB you evenutually draft players to help him.
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3. No Running Game
4. NO WR that are explosive
When you draft a QB you evenutually draft players to help him.
I agree and IMO it's all because of Rex. We had no reason to take Coples with that first pick (i wanted Kendall Wright but I don't think they even thought about him) but even with that we had a chance to get Lamar Miller or Robert Turbin in the third but again went for defense and again not an OLB (still our biggest need on defense)
Instead on offense we get Hill and Tebow. One who because of his total lack of experience probably should have transferred to play a year with a competitive program and the other...
The funny (sad) thing is even with this emphasis on defense we can't stop a quick rb and for the past two years we can't stop the big plays late in games.
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Your right. Rex focus to much on defense. Our offense was terrible last year and all we picked up was Schilens, Hill, and pretty much cut all the other offensive draft picks. We got lucky with Howard, I'm not going to count him. Then on defense we sign and draft for every position besides the most needed, OLB. OLB's help stop the run, and rush the passer. We can't do either now.
Yeah, we really do need a vocal leader who can perform on the field. I don't see any on our team.
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SEATTLE -- Yoenis Cespedes shoulder troubles are a matter of concern to the A's, but they're not sure how large the problem is just yet.
The left fielder, who came out of Friday's game -- his first start in left in two weeks -- after just two at-bats when his shoulder pain returned, didn't throw or hit before Saturday's game against the Seattle Mariners.
It's not certain if he'll be able to do either on Sunday as well, and the playoffs start Friday for the A's at the Coliseum.
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The problem is that he was able to swing without pain those first two weeks after the shoulder pain — the result of trying to make a diving catch in the Coliseum earlier this month — popped up the first time.
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Apparently that's the message. I really like this guy as a back-up striker. I know we've got Carroll to come back, but I just think we are going to do a Pontius Pilate and wash our hands of him in the summer. He's quick, powerful mobile and scores goals. We've got a fun summer coming up boys! Lets hope Jason's right and we've got a few quid to spend on the minimum four players we need, and we might have Xabi back too!Sort: Newest | Oldest | Most Replied Expand all replies
Loki..having Xabi back would be a dream come true !
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Not completely out of th question Colin /Loki.. and to be honest, while he's not a midfiel monster, or destroyer like his partner Mascherano was, he is a very effective holding midfielder.
I'm not ready to start wracking my brain with all the summer news and transfers (nor take the abuse despite getting a few inside scoops correct), but this one has decent legs. Xabi has still turned down the offer to negotiate his new contract, and if Fail Madrid, Fails to win the CL, I think he'd be open to considering the move, especially since I had read in Spanish, he would be willing to do so at some point, even if it meant taking a significant pay decrease to come home. Problem will be the excessive price tag Madrid would slap on him.. For as great as he is, getting on in age, it would be hard to justify 15-20M on him, when we are serious players in that realm for Christian Eriksen, who is a world class talent, and more than ready/experienced at only 21.
If Xabi handed in a request, which I just don't see him doing, we could have a better shot.
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I agree with you on Carroll, I just don't see BR and AC being on the same page. Although got to give the lad credit for an excellent goal this past weekend.
On Sow I'm not sure, and will have to ask my Turkish friends what they make of him as I don't know much about the lad. But, on first look I'm not sure. While Fennerbache is a club who can compete with many top clubs in Europe, the Turkish league as a whole is very week, so I'd take any stats he's built up in domestic play with a pinch of salt.
I also question players who do go to Turkey to play, especially while still in their prime. The elite Turkish clubs can offer European football, and top salaries, but it's usually where players end up for their last big contract, rather than when they are in their prime.


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According to preliminary results Tuesday night, Stavney was leading with about 77 percent of the county's "active" voters counted.
Republican challenger Courtney Holm faced an uphill struggle in her first run for public office. Stavney was a member of the Eagle Town Board for 10 years before being elected county commissioner in 2008. Holm, a local attorney, entered the race in early August after former candidate Shayne Mitchell abandoned his candidacy.
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With Stavney on his way to a second term, he said he wants to continue the commissioners' efforts to build a senior care center in Eagle, as well as continue the county's current open space program.
While Holm and fellow Republican Jeff Layman - running for commissioner in District 1 against Democrat Jill Ryan and independent Dale Nelson - had talked at length about sending the county's open space tax back to the voters, several voters Tuesday said they wanted the open space fund maintained.
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Manufacturing Energy Use Down Since 2002: EIA
Total energy consumption in the U.S. manufacturing sector decreased by 17% from 2002 to 2010, according to data released on March 19 by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Manufacturing gross output decreased by only 3% over the same period. Taken together, these data indicate a significant decline in the amount of energy used per unit of gross manufacturing output. The significant decline in energy intensity reflects both improvements in energy efficiency and changes in the manufacturing output mix. Consumption of every fuel used for manufacturing declined over this period.
The manufacturing sector comprised more than 11% of U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) in 2010. The manufacturing base in the United States is broad, and includes energy-intensive industries such as petroleum refining, chemicals, aluminum, iron and steel, paper, wood products, and food, as well as less energy-intensive industries such as textiles, leather, apparel, furniture, machinery, and electrical equipment. Energy for manufacturing can be consumed in two ways: as a fuel or as a feedstock (material input to a final product). Energy consumed as a fuel includes all energy used for heat and power. Energy used as feedstock is the use of energy sources for raw material input or for any purpose other than the production of heat or power. See the EIA press release.


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The first set contained many fun songs of a rarer variety. The seemingly disappearing "Guyute" made it's first appearance of the summer tour followed by the best performed version of "Fuck Your Face" to date. "Foam" was also a nice rarer touch that was placed nicely within the set. The common "Ocelot" was a fun mid-set energy paced performance as was the second performance of Little Feat's "Rocket in My Pocket".
The last four songs in the set truly characterized the last effects of this particular first set. A very fun-filled, funky "Back on the Train" led us to a unique performance of the still rare "Guelah Papyrus". The "Tube"--albeit shorter than most would prefer--was one of the better played "Tube"'s in the 3.0 era. The Page led jam (included Trey's reference of "Page's House") brought the boiling energy in the pavilion to a near over-flowing level as did the set closing "Run Like an Antelope".
Opening the second set with "Birds of a Feather" was a nice throwback to the summer of 1998--as "Birds" has becoming more of a rarity in this era in Phish (especially as a second set opener). The "Possum" was a wonderful escape from generally standard versions of Phish's most performed song of the last three years. The band's (lead by Trey's direction of course) new slowed down, almost scary twist in the middle section of standard songs (i.e. Bethel Woods' "Runaway Jim" or "Boogie On Reggae Woman"--a cover that has been regularly rotated since it's return to sets in 1997) is a unique and very entertaining stand out.
At this point in the show, the band unveiled their newest piece in "Steam". To be completely honest, I haven't reached a level of excitement for a new Phish song since the debut of "Sand" in 1999 (yes, by Phish not just with Trey's solo band). The slow, grounded funky approach to this song sounds similar to a hybrid of "Ghost" intertwined with "Sand". "Steam" is the best song the band has written in the 3.0 era. This isn't an opinion either. It is a fact. The exploratory potential for this song is endless.
The "Piper" brought a very fun and explosive energy to the set and perfectly segued into a very well crafted version of "The Lizards".
The most memorable portions of this show were the "Sneaking Sally through the Alley" and "Harry Hood". The "Sneaking Sally" brought possibly the thickest, funkiest groove that has possibly developed out of this popular cover song since the band brought it back into rotation at Madison Square Garden in 1997. The eclectic bass driven melody elicited one of the band's most cohesive jams since quite possibly 1998. This performance will surely be remembered as one of this tour's most significant--as will this jaw-dropping "Harry Hood".
The "Harry Hood" instilled the awe inspiring beauty that this song was meant to during it's played perfection. The introduction to the song brought playful interplay between Trey and Mike that draws comparisons to the version found on the official release of "Hampton Comes Alive" from 11/20/98 (and similarly subsequently transitioned into "Character Zero"). The peak of the jam was completely flawless and to everyone's delight and surprise segued into the extremely rare "Have Mercy" only to dissolve effortlessly into the remaining portion of "Hood".
The set closing "Character Zero" was a rocker per usual but did contain several unique phrases during the jam portion that mirrored the exploration during "Possum" earlier in the set. Before the band finished their closing jam, Trey tossed in a brief tease of "Smoke on the Water" possibly to remind the crowd of the following evening's show to come in Cincinnati.
The "Slave to the Traffic Light" encore was brilliant. This incredible concert could not have ended on a more fitting note. The "Slave" was nearly flawless and left the crowd with a magical ambiance as the show soon transitioned from present time to memory.
To simply state that this show was "incredible" or "awesome" does this genius no justice. Phish is currently performing at possibly their best combined level since the pre-hiatus era--or possibly earlier.
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E. coli in city creek
Testing to continue in hunt for source of pollution
July 9, 2013
The levels of E. coli in Goose Run in Marietta are far higher than the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency deems acceptable for a creek of its size....
City should fence off and put signs up warning people to stay away like they do our stores down town and thy should clean it up or face fines every year until they do.
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oldhickory, do some research on organic growing. There are good organic growers and then there are the ones who are a bit careless. Carelessness is found in growing crops both organic and non-organic.
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JoshBrown, it would be TOO BAD if everyone were like you, letting the news media, the government, and the EPA do the thinking for them.
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The EPA is here to stay in the area and a lot of people don't like it. All I have to say is this "To Bad " I want to live in a clean city and not have my kids get sick and die.
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see I KNEW it was dem dare hippie organic farmer types!
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Some organic farmers recycle sewage, feces and urine, to grow their organic veggies and fruits. E-coli is everywhere, it is all a matter of the strength of the e-coli and the body's ability to resist e-coli.
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While they are doing all their testing, they may as well test every creek and stream that flows into the rivers, then check the rivers. It is around everywhere.
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Agreed - systematic testing should narrow it down, at least on paper it appears sound.
...And have to agree w/ Hickory - those pesky regulatory agencies
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Children have played in Goose Run for many years, even before sewage lines were put in homes/businesses. E-coli exists in more places than the general public would be comfortable in knowing about.
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Clickhere makes a good point. Start at the source of Goose Run and test the water down to the river. That would show where any problems are starting from.
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Of course we could just eliminate the Ohio EPA then we wouldn't have to worry about it now would we?
Who cares if people get sick from E Coli? Isn't that what hospitals are for?
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Daubert's Fact Box. The problem could be a faulty pipe emptying into the stream, sewage problems with nearby houses or livestock having access to the stream. My first thought is, why not start testing at the beginning of Goose Run working your way to the Muskingum. Why has it taken two yrs of testing and still no confirmation as to where the contaminated entry begins or knowing the source? What about the Muskingum point of entry? Since E Coli levels are 50 times greater than the EPA standards.......the Muskingum WOULD/SHOULD/COULD be tested from the bridge to the confluence of the Ohio to measure if E Coli exists TOO in our rivers. Daubert states its "likely negligible", but yet E Colin is at levels exceeding EPA standards. Here we go round two and no results. (For the past two years I've been working on developing a watershed action plan for the southern watershed," said Daubert.) Folks, I believe this is called "job security". GIT-ER-DONE!
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China State Media Fires Back on Island Dispute
China's state media fired back with its own headlines Wednesday after Japan's major dailies led their morning coverage with accusations that China's navy locked weapons-guiding radar on Japanese naval forces.
The People's Daily ran articles in English and Japanese expressing alarm about an escalation in the dispute between the two nations over a group of islands in the East China Sea known as Senkaku in Japanese and Diaoyu in Chinese. The publication is the official newspaper of China's Communist Party.
The Chinese coverage did not mention the radar incident that filled the front pages of Japan's main dailies, but instead highlighted two other reasons behind a recent increase in tensions: the creation of "an office to publicize Japan's stance on territorial disputes" and a movement to put the islands on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
The English article on plans for the new Japanese government office led with the headline "Japan ups stakes in islands dispute." It said "the move will undermine recent efforts made by the two countries to improve ties."
But its tone was restrained compared with the second editorial piece in Japanese about the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Japanese media reported that the city of Ishigaki requested earlier this week that the government seek to have the islands included in a larger request to UNESCO for a world heritage listing. Ishigaki includes the disputed islands as part of its jurisdiction.
If Japan were to include the islands in the request "it is highly likely that this would form another hot coal" in the dispute, the editorial reads. It also warns of Japan's mounting right-wing sentiment, saying that, considering its wartime past, Japan is "digging a smelly hole for to bury itself alive in."
"If Japan is bad at remembering and there is another provocation, it's troublesome for China, but Japan will surely feel the pain."
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Reid Tangles With GOP on Filibuster Changes
WASHINGTON—Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid proposed a dramatic break with the chamber's storied rules on Thursday, drawing sharp words from Republicans who vowed Democrats would rue the change.
Mr. Reid (D., Nev.) tangled with Republicans for more than an hour Thursday morning, engaging Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R., Ky.) in a heated back-and-forth over his plans to bar the use of filibusters—stalling tactics, often involving long speeches—to stop certain confirmation votes. Lawmakers have referred to the change as "the nuclear option."
"It's a decision that if they actually go through with it, they will live to regret," Mr. McConnell said, arguing the change would obliterate the Senate's constitutional right to offer "advice and consent" on the president's nominations. "When the founders wrote 'advice and consent,' I don't think they had in mind 'sit down and shut up,' " he said. Under the Constitution, the president's nominees for executive and judicial positions must be confirmed by the Senate.
If approved, the change would mean that instead of the 60 votes needed to end a filibuster, these confirmations could be made by a simple majority. The change would apply only to executive-branch nominees—such as cabinet members—not to judicial appointments or to pieces of legislation.
Earlier in the morning, Mr. Reid argued in an unusual, half-hour floor speech that Republican obstruction was preventing President Barack Obama from assembling a second-term team to help him lead the country. "The president deserves to have his or her team in place," Mr. Reid said. "It doesn't matter who's elected—whether it's Jeb Bush or Hillary Clinton or Joe Biden—that person shouldn't have to go what we've gone through."
Nominees who remain unconfirmed include Mr. Obama's choices to lead the Labor Department, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, as well as some National Labor Relations Board picks.
Mr. Reid was expected to discuss his proposal with fellow Democrats later Thursday. He will need the support of nearly every member of his caucus to move forward with the change to Senate procedures.
Several Republicans, led by Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi, pressed Mr. Reid on the floor Thursday to delay his push, asking to convene a meeting of all senators next week in an attempt to avert rewriting the rules. But Mr. Reid said he intended to move ahead, saying GOP obstruction had repeatedly surfaced and that previous attempts to ease the situation had failed.
Both Democrats and Republicans accused each other of breaking promises made in January, when lawmakers agreed to scale back use of the filibuster in an attempt to ease logjams holding up the chamber's proceedings.