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...
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My take on CBC’s “Running Shoe Controversy”
Last week, I managed to sabotage a potential radio interview with CBC's The Current when I told correspondent Jodie Martinson I had a few concerns about a previous piece The Current had run about barefoot running vs. shod running on May 11, 2009: "Running Shoe...
“barefoot”
barefoot, Originally uploaded by ratterrell. I found this photo on flickr.com, posted by a guy who seems to be a member of a religious group that goes on missions helping the less fortunate in developing countries. This photo is from a “dump” in Nicaragua where many,...
Adventure at a fitness club.
I had an interesting adventure yesterday afternoon I’d like to share with you. It’s a bit long, but I like to share some of the details as well… I took the chance that I had to run an errand to the bank in the middle of the afternoon to make it into a nice walk, since...
Barefooting in Public
One of the things most people wander about barefooting is whether doing it in public is OK or not. Well te answer is simple: Yes it is OK to go barefoot in public! There is nothing wrong with a healthy pair of bare feet. The same way there is nothing wrong with a pair...
Lovely Afternoon Walk
Today, after a long time without the chance to do so, I finally could get out of the apartment for an afternoon walk. I took the opportunity to run a couple of errands I needed to take care of to make my walk even more productive. I left home at about 2:30 pm, to walk...
About Barefooting
People's reactions are so funny whey they see me barefoot on the streets. I find it especially amusing when I get introduced to someone and they don't realize I am barefooted until after a few minutes into the conversation. Today for instance, Gary and I were walking...