Category: Random
July 22, 2009
Baring your Sole
Image courtesy mikebaird Original post by STEVE KILGALLON – Sunday Star Times Thirty years ago, the modern running shoe was invented. Since then, running-related injuries have risen. And so a growing movement of runners are taking to the streets barefoot. Perhaps no man has had more positive influence upon running than…
June 13, 2009
New Documentaries Examine America’s Food System
Original post: good.is by Peter Smith There’s a bumper crop of new documentaries examining America’s food system. Here’s a sampler. The slurping of ramen in Tampopo makes me want to run out to the noodle bar. Mario’s Italian food in Mostly Martha turns even humble, dried pasta into something sensuous…
June 5, 2009
I Stare at Runners, I Admit It.
Image courtesy Todo-Juanjo I’ve been staring and studying runner’s strides more and more often. I’ve covered this in a previous post however I must admit that my concern for my fellow runner’s health is concerning me more than ever. SportsOneSource reported a few months ago that running is increasing in…
March 17, 2009
Barefoot Runner Goes Shopping
Photo Credit: I love the feeling of moving through life without shoes. It is like you have added a whole new part of your body to caress your surroundings with. Shopping barefoot is such a joyous experience. Green bags in hand I hop into the car. The feeling of…
March 17, 2009
What the Heel?!
I couldn’t resist to expose these ‘Pogo-stick meets high-heel’ shoes. Z-Coil states that their shoes incorporate “patented, shock-absorbing design greatly reduces impact to the body and distributes pressure more evenly across the foot than conventional shoes do. And less impact means less pain.” These things are totally ridiculous and dangerous…
February 17, 2009
The Tea Tastes Good
Image courtesy: Michl_007 I ran 10km barefoot. I just went out and started to run. I did not look like a runner. Just some jean shorts, a T and a bucket hat. I don’t feel the need to fit into a group. I like the freedom to stop and walk…
December 3, 2008
Failure Fallacies & 7 Ways to Move On
As a corporate trainer teaching life skills, I have opportunity to sit with people from all walks of life and all levels of success. In my many exchanges with students, at least one person from each class will say something like this: “I feel like a failure in my personal…
November 29, 2008
Sole Care [Part 1]: Four Foot Exercises
Whether you’re a barefoot runner or not, foot care, like dental care, should be an important part of your regular scheduled maintenance plan.In this new Sole Care series we’ll outline simple and effective foot care regimes to help you feeling and looking your best, that is, from the ankle down….
November 28, 2008
37 Things to Say When Spotted Barefoot
Here’s an oldie but goodie. This post is from an FAQ found on Society for Barefoot Living When walking or running barefoot you’ll often have curious folks ask why you’re unshod. Here are 37 light-hearted responses you can try next time. Enjoy! You’re barefoot! 1) You’re not! 2) You’re observant!…
October 17, 2008
the naked foot : beauty or the beast?
Why is the naked human foot viewed as less attractive then the rest of our body? Who can we thank for this? Fashion designers, footwear companies, the effects of wearing shoes all day (read: stinky feet)….. I don’t know… The reasoning and source of this anti-foot propaganda has always interested…