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About Michael Carroll

Titles, positions, and swanky verbs will not be found here. I invite you to take a run with me and we will both discover that life is more than the cheeky virtual boxes we are constantly asked to put our lives into. -- Michael Carroll --

Spring in full bloom – New Trail

Posted on April 29, 2009

There is a new trail next to Barrel Roll, in Santa Clara, that I discovered last week.  I realized that this trail did not exist a few weeks ago. I was completely stoked to make this discovery, thinking to myself, … Continue reading →

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Eating – Belly Fat – Endurance

Posted on April 20, 2009

As a Clydesdale endurance athlete I am struggling with how to ditch my belly fat. I am putting in longer and longer LSD runs and my muscle mass increases, my body fat on my arms, chest, and legs decreases, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure Running, Barefoot Running, Eating, Endurance, Nutrition, Running, Training | 10 Comments

Southern Utah Terrain in Vibram KSO’s

Posted on April 15, 2009

A few weeks ago I was asked if I could post some pictures of the terrain I run on daily. Some weeks its all barefoot and I am looking for smooth asphalt. But mostly it’s out my front door and … Continue reading →

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New Theme and Masthead

Posted on April 15, 2009

Updated masthead and theme today.

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Old Shoes, Butt Butter & Bones

Posted on April 14, 2009

I pulled out a bucket of old shoes the other day and found my last pair of running shoes that I ran in. A pair of Solomon trail shoes. The first thing that I noticed was how beat they were. … Continue reading →

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Foot Care for Barefoot Runners

Posted on March 30, 2009

Most people think barefoot runners’ feet must be covered with thick calluses to the point that they are without feeling. I was beginning to believe them. I was developing calluses on the edge of my pad, and my heel, and … Continue reading →

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Snow Canyon & Back – 16 Miles Barefoot

Posted on March 27, 2009

I have an out and back run into Snow Canyon State Park from my home that I just love. The last time I ran it, I was barefoot, in preparation for the St. George Marathon. So in preparation for the … Continue reading →

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Repaired My Vibram Five Finger KSO’s

Posted on March 24, 2009

On a trip to Provo Utah this past Saturday I leisurely repaired my Vibram Five Finger KSO’s. Today was my first run since the repairs were made. I did a fast and hard 10 mile run on both trails and … Continue reading →

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350 Miles on Vibram Five Finger KSO’s

Posted on March 16, 2009

Before running the St. George Marathon I buried my Huaraches in the desert. So I was left to run my favorite trails Barefoot. So I was quite surprised to find a $100 gift certificate in the mail from www.wasatchrunningcenter.com for a pair of Vibram Five … Continue reading →

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Fear of Water – Open Water Swimming

Posted on November 25, 2008

This summer I took my first long distance open water swim of the season. It was with a good friend of mine Richard Hurd.  It had been a couple of year since I had swam in open water. I was a little … Continue reading →

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