Training Plan for a Barefoot 5K
So here we are–the last post in my Lose the Shoes series. If you’ve been following along for the past eight weeks and practicing as you go, no doubt you’ve…
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Conserve Energy When Running Barefoot
There are three main tips for conserving energy when running barefoot so you can run faster & longer before pooping out. The first tip is to RELAX. (Oh, you’ve heard…
Lose the Shoes & Feel Like You’re Falling
I’m having the hardest time choosing the perfect ‘soundtrack song’ for this post. Do I go with Alicia Keys or Glen Hansard? Or maybe Shakira would be more appropriate, since…
The All Important Barefoot Running Landing
Here’s what to do if you want your calves to be writhing in agony tomorrow: Run like a fairy, extending your leg far in front of your body with each…
Lose the Shoes & Bend Your Knees
Now we’re getting into the nuts and bolts of barefoot running technique. If you’re just joining in, check out the info on keeping your head up and relaxing your shoulders…
Lose the Shoes & Relax Your Shoulders
RELAX. It’s a word I often repeat to myself as I’m running. Shake it loose and RELAX. I should probably remind myself of it even when I’m not running, since…
Lose the Shoes & Keep Your Head Up
Have you lost your shoes yet? Last week I introduced my new Lose the Shoes series where I’ll offer up a new barefoot & minimalist running tip each week leading…
Lose the Shoes Series Introduction
With the popularity of my Barefoot is Better post, it seems that more and more people are losing their shoes and opting for a more natural approach to walking and…
Book Review: Born to Run
Have you ever read a book that inspired you to action? The kind that upon reading the last page, you close the book, put it down, then get up and…