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,...
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Another Great Interview Experience
Yesterday, I had the pleasure to meet, interview, and go for a fun barefoot outing with Radio Documentary Producer Frank Faulk. Frank contacted me last week to do a showcase half-hour radio documentary about my barefoot lifestyle. As part of the exercise, he wanted to...
Is the Newest Barefooter in Town a Media Writer?
Yesterday morning, I had an interesting and rewarding meeting with Canada's Sun Media Corporation feature writer Thane Burnett. In the past 10 years or so, I have been interviewed by numerous reporters but I must admit interviewing with Thane was by far one of the...
There’s a Lot of Assuming Going On!
After nearly 20 years of leading a predominantly barefoot lifestyle, I keep being amazed by the amount of common assumptions "shoddies" (people who don't like going barefoot and prefer to be in shoes most of the time) make about us barefooters. What I find most...
Every Day Should be Like Yesterday…
Yesterday was one of those "perfect" barefoot days which make you really enjoy and realize it's a great lifestyle choice. I'm in "summer mode" so I'm working from home these days (with a lighter workload) and I had my usual summer work attire on: polo shirt and a pair...
New Shirt Collection at Barefoot Planet
I'm proud to announce that I just finished my new shirt design entitled "Free Your Soles". It's inspired by the feeling of freedom that one gets when barefooted. I hope everyone likes it! Please check it out at Barefoot Planet. As usual, I welcome feedback and...
No Shoes? No Problem!
... According to the Globe and Mail... The Globe and Mail, one of the main national Canadian newspapers published a nice - overall positive - article on barefooting entitled: "No Shoes, No Problem!"; featuring yours truly, along a couple of more Canadian fellow...
Encounter with a Barefoot Runner
As many of you know, I'm no runner (barefoot or otherwise). I've been actually struggling with my fitness level since I gained substantial weight after starting my career as a graphic designer in my late 20's - my lifestyle became increasingly sedentary as I got a job...
Spring Barefooting Stirs Up Annual Issues
For most Canadians, after the long winter, spring means "no more heavy winter clothes" and an increase of outdoor activities. To me, it means all that as well but, most of all, it means "barefooting". Yes, after a long hiatus, I'm finally getting back on my regular...