We want to go fast. It feels fun. We think we should go fast. Everyone is always comparing times and the fastest person "wins." But for most of us, the race is really against ourselves. The pressure Continue Reading
Running in High Altitudes from the Perspective of an Average Runner
Even though Chef Betharoni is obviously not that old, I think this is useful information. Regardless of age, it is good to learn how to be careful and take advantage of living and training at high Continue Reading
Dealing with Cramps While Running My First Barefoot Half Marathon
[box]Warning: This post contains descriptions of uniquely female phenomena. How I dealt with it may be applicable to cramps in other parts of the body, but this discussion is particularly pertinent to Continue Reading
Learning How to Relax My Hips and Knees While Running Barefoot
Someone recently asked me how I relax my hips while running. At the time, I found that although I could relax my legs, including hips and knees by simply making a decision to, I couldn’t explain how I Continue Reading
Looking for the Best Tape or Superglue for Minor Barefoot Injuries
I have had two little spots on the ball of my left foot that got barely cut open. They have been having a hard time healing, partly because they are on a part of the foot that is used a lot, I think. Continue Reading