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Tag: Barefoot running

  • NPR: The Bare Truth About Running

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    Interesting Science video from NPR on foot motion running barefoot and otherwise.

  • NPR: The Bare Truth About Running

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    Interesting Science video from NPR on foot motion running barefoot and otherwise.

  • Are We Born to Run?

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    I was watching this today before my run. Christopher McDougall explores the mysteries of the human desire to run. How did running help early humans survive — and what urges from our ancient ancestors spur us on today? At TEDxPennQuarter, McDougall tells the story of the marathoner with a heart of gold, the unlikely ultra-runner,…

  • Ease Your Way Into Barefoot Running

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    Disclaimer: I own more than one pair of Five Fingers and I enjoy them a lot. I also have a standup workstation. And the fact that the author has a reference to thinking about walking that engages my fellowship. I walk a great deal, but have never thought about it, and like running, I might…

  • Feiyue Perhaps Instead of Five Fingers

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    Kevin Kelly of Cool Tools suggests Shaolin-style barefoot shoes instead of Five Fingers, read why below.  Better yet, ignore this repost and read Cool Tools, that is a great blog! Feiyue From KK Why do I prefer Feiyue to thepreviously reviewed Vibram FiveFingers shoes? Price is half of the benefit. Another 30% of the benefit…