Last Saturday, I ran my first running race at maximum aerobic function pace AND my first race barefoot on a significant amount of of sharp asphalt. Here is a summary of lessons I learned from the Continue Reading
Pre Race Barefoot Evaluation of the Shamrock Shuffle 10K Run Course
Location: near Nampa, Idaho; starting and ending at the Ste. Chapelle Winery Date and time of evaluation run: Saturday, March 1, 2014, from about 11 AM to noon Weather during my run: Continue Reading
How I Accidentally Increased My Balance and Flexibility by Dancing Barefoot
It makes me feel a little guilty. Nearly every time I go out dancing, someone compliments me, asking something like, "Are you are a professional?" or saying "You are amazing!" Last week, a couple Continue Reading
Why I Take a Hot Bath and Not an Ice Bath for Recovery After Running
I take a hot bath at the end of nearly every day - to aid the recovery of my muscles after intense activity. I exercise 5-6 days a week, alternating running, swimming, and biking, as well as gardening Continue Reading
Cautious First Try at Running Barefoot in the Snow
As I keep saying, I don't have anything to prove. I just love running barefoot and I'm learning that my feet are more adaptable than I knew when I started this barefoot lifestyle. So, this winter I Continue Reading