Skin rubbing raw is very common for longer distance running Do you get raw spots when you run? And what can be done about it? I get them sometimes, but it depends on a few factors: how warm it is how humid it is how far I am running what type of clothing I am […]
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A Two Mile Running Test of My New Xero Huarache Sandals
I am a practical purist when it comes to being barefoot. I absolutely believe that barefoot is the best whenever the terrain or rules of private property allow. I sometimes choose not to give my business at an establishment that requires footwear, but it is a weighted decision that also takes in to account how […]
Running Barefoot on Netarts Bay Beach, Oregon
A cool, wide beach beckons you to run – You are at the beach and it makes you feel like a movie star. You should be running in the surf, preferably barefoot and without perspiring. You can actually do that at Netarts Bay beach in Oregon, just about 7 miles west of Tillamook, Oregon. There […]
11 Strategies for Dealing with Stiffness in the Older Athlete
What is ROM? Ever since the teenage me took care of the twisted bodies of nursing home patients, I have been concerned about getting stiff as I age. I remember one dear woman who had been bedridden for many years. If I remember correctly, she was in her nineties. Although her chart detailed a normal […]
My Epic 10 Mile Run Along the Snake River via Laughlin Lane
Why was my 10 mile run along the Snake River epic? Because I did it by myself. Plus, I didn’t get lost and I didn’t get hurt. I did wear my minimalist Sockwas for about 80% of the run. I don’t use words like epic very often, but I am very pleased with this accomplishment! […]
Running and Swimming with a Flipbelt
My husband wanted a Flipbelt for Christmas, so naturally I got one for myself, too. These stretchy belts slide on like a pair of knit shorts to sit wherever is comfortable in the hip zone. There are no clips or straps to adjust for fit. The fabric makes a complete circle. There is one small, […]
Where to Run Barefoot in Cozumel
There is a very nice stretch of path to run, walk, or bike from the El Cozumeleno Beach Resort to the town of San Miguel. It doesn’t necessarily look like a path right in front of the hotels, but judging by how it transitions from path to hotel driveway, that was the idea. According to […]
Why Does Grandma Run Barefoot
Learning to run barefoot has been one of the most important decisions I have made for my health. When I am out running, I am often asked why and how I can do this. In my new book, Why Does Grandma Run Barefoot, I answer these questions in a fun and helpful way. Like I […]
Running Barefoot on a Cruise Ship
I just spent a week on Liberty of the Seas, one of the Royal Caribbean cruise ships. They have an open air track on deck 12. I knew this before I went on the cruise and so one of my goals for the week was to run barefoot around it while we were in the […]
How a Rest Period Can Increase Running Pace
Most runners dream of a day when they go out for a run and their pace is magically faster. That happened to me a few days ago, but the magic was a significant rest period. This happened both because of and in spite of having the flu for a couple of weeks before a race. […]