Barefoot Runner – Running Barefoot, Natural Running & Healthy Living

Last night Andrew and I got the children off to bed, brewed an herby pot of chamomile tea, and snuggled deeply into our matching, fuzzy-red La-Z-Boy recliners. The DVD selection for the evening: “Amelie” in French with English subtitles. It had been a few years since I watched a subtitled movie, so it took me [...]

When you think about someone running barefoot, you might think “I could never do that, my feet are too _____”. The fact of the matter is YOU too can walk, hike, dance, and run barefoot! Read on for the 5 tips to get you started.

I’ll admit I raised an eyebrow when I heard of barefoot running, but I asked myself why not. My initial concerns were merely a reflection of what most shoe companies and allopathic doctors a like drill into our heads. Though I am not a barefoot runner as of yet, I am all about getting back [...]

The pleasure that comes from trail running or trail walking is universal. No matter your race, color, religion, political affiliation or culture, we enjoy reconnecting with nature. Now, open trails that were once used by the railways coast-to-coast, and you have over 1,400 trails to explore. You can even volunteer as a GPS mapper and [...]

If you read the fantastic NY Mag article by Adam Sternbergh titled ‘You Wrong On’, you know that what followed was a colorful exchange of comments. There was one comment (dated 4/23/08 3:05pm) that stood out. It stood out because it addressed the black or white thinking that was expressed in all previous comments. Here’s [...]

Low/flat arches, high arches, normal/neutral arches. You’ve heard these terms, and like many, probably look to athletic shoes manufacturers (and running magazines) to point you in the right direction. To cure the handicap you seemingly poses. But do you? I personally have somewhat low/flat arches. Yet, I’ve been running injury free for nearly 7 years [...]

With all the barefoot running buzz it seems little spotlight is put on the simple pleasure and benefit of barefoot walking.