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These are posts that mostly talk about my barefoot running journey.  They are chronological from newest at the top to oldest.


Barefoot Running and my vain little foot secret
Barefoot 5K
Quality vs. Quantity
I'm Back Baby
Why I Chose to Run Barefoot
It's a Heat Wave
Top of Foot Pain, Speedwork, and my Real Reason to Run
Barefoot Running Shirt = Very Cool
Shoes, Bare Feet, Marathon, and Speed Questions
With the Knowledge We Have
A Little Tweak
Sweatin' in my Evo's
I am a Wuss
What a Week
Doing it Backwards
Period of Adjustment
A Conversation with my Body
Born to Run, Sore Calves, and upcoming plans
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WELCOME!

After more injuries than a person should have to endure while trying to be healthy, I have decided that I'm going to start all over and try to run like my body was made to. Yep, I've started to run barefoot and use minimalist shoes in the hope to improve my form, not get injured, and be that awesome lady at age 80 at all the races. I want to run until I am dead and hopefully learning from running barefoot will allow me to do just that!

Contact Me!

jenrunpack@gmail.com

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My Running History

I started running about 9 years ago to lose some unwanted baby weight. It worked and I found that I loved running. I ran a local 10k and it was one of the best days of my life. I ran it again the following year. I wasn't as prepared this time, but still had fun. The following year I worked up to running 9 miles on Saturday and had a friend talk me into doing a half marathon that weekend. She assured me that if I could run 9 miles that I could certainly run 13. She never showed up! O.k., so she got sick, but what an excuse! I ran it anyway and was amazed that I could actually do it! I was having so much fun and actually seeing progress. So of course, I got injured the next month, and not even running! It was horseback riding! After refusing to quit running until the pain was so bad I couldn't even walk normal anymore, I finally quit running. Good thing I got pregnant shortly thereafter and because of being sick nonstop and then bed rest, I couldn't run. It was probably the best thing that ever happened to me. The much needed rest helped me to heal and I tentatively started running again. I was leery though. I didn't want the pain to come back. In the fall the kids elementary school announced a program to have the kids run 25 miles during the school year that would make them eligible to run the last mile of the Ogden City Marathon, thereby completing a marathon during the year. It really sparked my interest and the image of crossing the finish line with the kids running the last mile with me was almost overwhelming. It became the focus of much of my training and when it actually happened, I almost couldn't believe it! Completing a marathon was life changing for me. I can't wait to do it again!


The Blogs I Read

  • COTTER CRUNCH
    Creamy Coconut Mojito
    1 week ago
  • The Iron You
    Loaf Pan Chicken Souvlaki
    2 months ago
  • RunnerDude's Blog
    Running With Cancer: One Dude's Journey with Lung Cancer
    1 year ago
  • Apple Crumbles
    Boston Marathon 2023
    2 years ago
  • misszippy1
    10 Best Fishing Backpacks (Top Picks for 2022)
    3 years ago
  • Katalyst Health
    Healthy Paleo Chocolate Cake
    5 years ago
  • Running Naked on Sharp Pointy Stuff
    I'm Dead.
    5 years ago
  • See Mike Run
    It's time to end this old blog.
    5 years ago
  • Fast Cory
    The Annual Reese Family Christmas Letter - 2019
    5 years ago
  • Barefoot Inclined
    2019 Gift Guide!
    5 years ago
  • Blessed with Full Hands
    Dancing: What He Really Meant
    6 years ago
  • My Dirt Road Anthem
    Oh! Hello there!
    6 years ago
  • Life as a Running Mom
    Catching Up & Handmade Treasures
    6 years ago
  • I Have Run
    I wasn't sure going in...
    6 years ago
  • Running With The Girls
    July Recap
    6 years ago
  • Last Mile Lounge
    Cara Menggunakan Silica Gel Pada Sepatu
    6 years ago
  • I think I can, I know I can, ref roller derby
    It's a whole new world!
    7 years ago
  • Run Tall, Walk Tall
    Bad first Ascent Switchback Gloves
    7 years ago
  • Ramblings on Barefoot Running, Motherhood and Life..
    Old Crones
    7 years ago
  • We can begin to feed...
    Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup
    7 years ago
  • Mommy, run fast!
    Dentists! Run!
    8 years ago
  • Run in America!
    Strava and Relive
    8 years ago
  • Aud's Odds
    A Melody That Sounds Like a Memory
    8 years ago
  • runner...maybe
    Day 3 - a little late
    8 years ago
  • Small Town Runner
    Sunset Bay Trail Run 4 miler win
    8 years ago
  • Barefoot Running University
    Xero Shoes Ipari Hana Review
    8 years ago
  • The Hungry Runner Girl
    My new favorite speed workout (*3*2*1*.5*) w/details and the best part of everyone’s day.
    8 years ago
  • Runninghood
    Smith Rock Ascent 50k: Reflections and Photos.
    9 years ago
  • Suck It Up .... Rantings of a Runner on the Edge
    Around the Bay, Beer and Running, Sad news
    9 years ago
  • Zero to 26.2
    Discipline
    9 years ago
  • Chingchong Running
    9 years ago
  • DAILY VITAMIN F
    Books I read while running in November | DVF Goodreads
    9 years ago
  • Running Ricig
    Laptop Terbaik Untuk Main Game FIFA 2016
    9 years ago
  • Training Like a Girl
    1.9.26 or 665 days
    9 years ago
  • Nelly on the run
    Wharf to Wharf PR, San Jose half marathon PR
    9 years ago
  • (Just) Trying is for Little Girls
    Shipyard Old Port Half Marathon (or) How Much Fun is that Other Portland?
    9 years ago
  • Sit for your job. Run for your life.
    Week 2 and a fast 5k!
    9 years ago
  • RuntoTheFinish
    5 Things of Interest Lately: Beach Edition
    10 years ago
  • Pain, Pride and Perseverance: My Running Journey
    Writing to find Peace and Running on Sacred Ground
    10 years ago
  • Livin The Fit Life
    Friday Five and The Runners Choice Review!
    10 years ago
  • Trail to Wellness
    How You Can Market Your Photography Company
    10 years ago
  • First In Philly
    I won but didn't win anything (which is ok too).
    10 years ago
  • Running for Trevor
    May 5th
    10 years ago
  • Barefoot Angie Bee
    Ahnu Helena Boot Review
    10 years ago
  • Yo Momma Runs
    Take on Legoland for Spring Break
    10 years ago
  • Southern Girl Running
    2015 Jaguar Coupe Redesign
    10 years ago
  • If I can't convince you - - I'll at least confuse you.
    RETREAT GIVEAWAY! ALBION FIT!
    10 years ago
  • RunEMZ - - You've. Freaking. Got. This.
    RETREAT GIVEAWAY! ALBION FIT!
    10 years ago
  • Postpartum to Half Marathon
    Getting a Better Sleep with Peacock Alley and a Luxury Bedding Giveaway.
    10 years ago
  • Runners Ramblings, My journey from HEAVY to healthy!
    A Review of True Skin Care Eye Gel
    10 years ago
  • Evolving Through Running
    Evolving Through Cancer
    10 years ago
  • Trailing Along
    Looking Ahead
    10 years ago
  • Lunges And Lashes
    New URL
    10 years ago
  • Money Saving Momma
    Catch some savings!
    10 years ago
  • Diaper Derby Adventures
    Paddle boarding in Cleveland-You need to check what's SUP!
    10 years ago
  • Bringin' Becky Back...
    Healing with Harvey
    11 years ago
  • Adventure Is Out There
    Back to Blogging at New Blog
    11 years ago
  • Go (Super)Mama Go!
    Injury Comeback-- Taking it Slow & Easy
    11 years ago
  • The Kenyan Within
    what I've been up to {this was originally written a long, long time ago...}
    11 years ago
  • RIDING THE WIND
    New Website
    11 years ago
  • Gourmet Runner
    Race the Bar 5k Recap (AKA: A Personal Worst!)
    11 years ago
  • Neon Blonde Runner
    Tracking Boston 2014
    11 years ago
  • In Steph's Shoes
    Boston Strong
    11 years ago
  • Sarah Fitness
    I moved!
    11 years ago
  • Pink Hat Runner
    SPARTAN UP ! by Joe De Sena
    11 years ago
  • Racing Dawn --- 12 Marathons in 12 Months ---
    EVERYONE HAS A STORY
    11 years ago
  • Climb Run Lift Mom
    Farewell
    11 years ago
  • CAUTION: Redhead Running
    December / 2013 Recap and The End
    11 years ago
  • The Run Smiley Collective
    I don’t do race reports, but if I did, then it would include a Rude Zombie Santa.
    11 years ago
  • showered with grace
    1/2
    11 years ago
  • BasicallyBarefoot
    The End
    11 years ago
  • Wellness Without Pity By Healthy Heather
    Healthy Pumpkin Spice Muffins You'll Love
    11 years ago
  • adventuresome wyomingite
    finally. a camping trip.
    11 years ago
  • Live well, Laugh often, Run much
    May Recap
    12 years ago
  • Running is a Life
    SBBC recap and Boston
    12 years ago
  • Never Wipe Your Ass With A Squirrel
    Squirrel Wipe Book is Available!
    12 years ago
  • Hacker Half Marathon
    Back to Running :)
    12 years ago
  • Runs with Boxers
    The Arnold Classic Recap, and Tuesday Excitement
    12 years ago
  • Muncher Cruncher
    Nudge Nudge :)
    12 years ago
  • Kate Moving Forward
    Looking Back: 11/3
    12 years ago
  • She Likes to Run
    10K
    12 years ago
  • Our Love On The Run
    Finally, a BQ!!!!
    12 years ago
  • Trisha's Training Tidbits
    Getting Personal
    12 years ago
  • Running the Dark Side of the Moon
    moving and moving on...
    12 years ago
  • Runner Girl's Blog Spot
    My New Sport
    12 years ago
  • ash & diz
    Have you heard??
    12 years ago
  • Run Petra Run!
    I'm a liebster?
    12 years ago
  • Blonde Ponytail
    I moved!
    12 years ago
  • Healthy Diva
    Healthy Diva address change
    12 years ago
  • The Maple Grove Barefoot Guy
    Why kettlebell swings lead to ultramarathons
    12 years ago
  • Planet Eve
    Jog/Walk #1
    12 years ago
  • Running to Sanity
    Wordless Wednesday
    12 years ago
  • Joy of Running
    One more sleep!
    13 years ago
  • Run With Sam
    The Race I Forgot to Train For
    13 years ago
  • (RUNNING) In the Right Direction
    Mistakes=Learning
    13 years ago
  • Running Half Crazy
    Wordless Wednesday
    13 years ago
  • Running Between the Lines
    Nash Dash 10K Race Report
    13 years ago
  • Tall Girl Running
    Triumph of Tender and Moist Proportions
    13 years ago
  • For Health, Peace, and Chocolate-
    Another journey.
    13 years ago
  • More Than a Marathon
    Heartland 100 Video
    13 years ago
  • Yogi Bear
    Three Things Thursday
    13 years ago
  • Frugal, Fit and Fabulous
    I'm Moving!!!
    13 years ago
  • MarathonMaiden's Blog
    It’s Looking Like I’m Training.
    13 years ago
  • The Audrey Ross Way
    ALTRA AMBASSADOR VIDEO
    13 years ago
  • The Desire To Run
    "Girls (Who Run the World)" -Beyonce
    13 years ago
  • This Mama's 26.2 mile journey
    A Double Detour in the Journey...
    14 years ago
  • The Life of an Average Runner
    I'm Still Alive
    14 years ago
  • The Running Ninja Girl
    I Sew Sweepy!
    14 years ago
  • Fit Mommy
    Check Out This Giveaway!
    14 years ago
  • Barefoot Road to Dublin
    Forsythia, for Crying Out Loud
    14 years ago
  • The Easy Run
    Losing My First Toenail.
    14 years ago
  • ACHILLES ME
    Pre-Marathon Jitters
    14 years ago
  • The Average Woman's Running Blog
    Seattle's February Spring-time
    15 years ago
  • LIVE, SMILE, RUN
  • Finallyfit2011
  • Endurance Isn't Only Physical
  • ~I TRI HARD~
  • The Studly Runner
  • global storming
  • MotherRunner
  • Push.Pump.Progress
  • Higher Miles
  • Run Amanda! Run!
  • This Spartan Will!
  • Run Jess Run
  • Mom's Gone Running
  • See Girl Run
  • COTTER CRUNCH
  • The Worth Of My Sole
  • These Are The Days...
  • Movin’ it with Michelle…Running, Recipes and Real life Adventures!
  • Faster Bunny Running Blog
  • thompson
  • Dashing in Pearls
  • A Healthy Runner is a Happy Runner
  • fitness food and faith
  • Mamarunsbarefoot
  • Post Script
  • Failed Muffins
  • My Thorns Have Roses
  • ♥ A GiRL WiTH A {STETHOSCOPE} ♥
  • Behind The Blog Scene
  • Reasons 2 Run
  • Discom-BOB-ulated Running
  • EAT. PRAY. RUN.
  • theAlmostRunner
  • Running Down a Dream
  • getfitnaturally
  • RUN ON!
  • Miles to Run...
  • Run With Kate: Tales of a SoCal Veg Runner
  • Life Began at Thirty
  • Vanessa Writes
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About Me

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Jen
I am a stay at home mom of 4 great kids and I can't imagine doing anything else right now. I love to run, quilt, embroider, and a little bit of cooking. All things considered, I live the life I dreamed about.
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How Far?

2013
1150 miles
219 trail

2014
908 miles
294 trail

2015
1402 miles
955 trail

2016
868 miles
690 trail

2017
753 miles
610 trail

2018
401 miles
280 trail
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