Yes! Although it doesn’t really feel like spring in a lot of areas in Ontario – or Canada for that matter, the new season has sprung and it’s time to get out of our hibernation mode and start exploring the different areas around the city. What best way to start our...
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Barefoot Basketball
Sixteen-year-old Bien explains how life was different in the Philippines, in particular, the way he played basketball.
Daniel Lieberman, Harvard Professor, on Barefoot Running
This has been around the net for a few months but I thought it'd be interesting to share anyway: Harvard professor Daniel Lieberman has ditched his trainers and started running barefoot. His research shows that barefoot runners, who tend to land on their fore-foot,...
Barefooting in the First Snow Fall in Toronto this Season
I can't really say I am an accomplished "winter barefooter" by any account since I'm very much a summer type of guy through and through. However, living in Toronto, Canada, I must endure long and cold winters every year. And, every year, I do at least a minimum amount...
Tips for Barefooting Beginners
Here are some pointers for anyone who wants to start going barefoot: Don't overdo it. Start by taking short walks around the neighbourhood and increase the distance and time according to your own comfort level. Before long, you will be able to spend entire days and...
The Importance of Proper Foot Bone Alignment
Podiatrist Doctor Ray McClanahan demonstrates in the video below how most shoes may induce our feet to over-pronate. It's yet another argument that having properly-aligned toes is key to proper foot alignment and health. Source: Technesoma on YouTube
My Take on Minimalist Footwear
In recent years, there has been quite a bit of development of the so-called "minimalist footwear". While the definition of minimalist footwear tends to vary from user to user and from manufacturer to manufacturer, basically, any type of footwear that is designed to...
Shoddies simply don’t care…
I recently had a very interesting, and somewhat disturbing exchange with a friend of my partner's, who happens to be a nurse and has also been training for a running competition. While I have always known this person has never been supportive of my barefooting...
Out of Hibernation
I've been struggling with my weight over the last few years so, after turning 40 last year and a wakeup call from my doctor, I've decided to take charge. Knowing how beneficial barefoot running has proven to be, I thought I ought to give it a try myself. Of course,...