Tag: random
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…
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!…
November 24, 2008
5 Tragic Running Techniques, Thanks to Shoes
Okay, I’ll admit it, I stare at runners. I do. I can’t help looking at nearly every runner that I see. Driving to work in the morning I’ll find myself slowing down just enough to catch a few strides of a morning runner. It amazes me how dramatically running shoes…
October 18, 2008
10 (Random) Reasons to Run Barefoot
Meet new cool people Buy less socks Tan your feet Attract the opposite sex To start a blog Free foot scrubs No more stinky feet Feel really, really good Impress others It’s green