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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...

Offensive!?

Offensive!?

I found this great photo on Flickr this morning: "being bored" by Dane Brian As far as I'm concerned, the perfect image of relaxation and life joy: the great scenery, the rooftop patio, a fine pint of darught, and - of course - a pair of beautiful bare feet propped on...

Barefooting in the snow, ever so briefly…

Well, finally we got some snow here in Toronto. After a very long and mild fall, we got our worth of cold weather and fair deal of the white stuff barefooters like me dread every year! At any rate, I ventured tonight out into the cold backyard to experience a bit of...

First barefoot walk of 2006

It's been a relatively mild winter this year up here in Toronto. With temperatures soaring up to 7 and 8°C at some points over the last couple of weeks, certainly unheard of in your average Canadian January. Unfortunately, I have been extremely busy with work and...

Not the best season this year :-(

Not the best season this year 🙁

Tonight, I’ve been digging through old e-mail and catching up with some barefooting friends from all over. A recurring theme on all my e-mail messages is that this summer hasn’t been my best one for barefooting in the last few years… Indeed it hasn’t! I have been very...