Barefoot Training and Transition – Barefoot Crunches

by Rachelle on February 15, 2012

Are you a multi-sport athlete? Do you enjoy a game of basketball, volleyball, or soccer as much as a nice morning long-run? If so, you probably recognize the benefits of having a well-rounded workout schedule. In addition to running, you work on explosive movements, squats, jumps, wind-sprints, crunches, and countless other activities that prepare your [...]

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VIVOBAREFOOT Miles Men’s Shoe: Review & Discussion

by Rachelle on February 13, 2012

In the summer of 2011, I experienced a somewhat awkward moment at my university. I had been enjoying running barefoot so much I decided to make it a lifestyle. Unfortunately, the university I work at is not, as I quickly found out, open to barefoot living, either on campus or in the classroom. I was [...]

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LINCHPIN SERIES David Sypniewski of SKORA Running

by Rachelle on February 9, 2012

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SKORA Running, the newest entry into the expanding universe of minimalist running shoes is already making waves, thanks to slick design, knowledgeable engineering and a driving passion for runners and running. Barefoot Running was fortunate to talk with founder David Sypniewski, a barefoot runner, marketing expert and uncompromising shoe designer. Before we bring you the [...]

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Run Real, Indeed – SKORA Running Redefines Minimalist

by Rachelle on February 7, 2012

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I prefer to be barefoot when I run. That being said, I have found a number of situations where some variety of foot covering is beneficial. In my shod running days I was a heel-striker. Even after two years of barefoot and minimalist running, when I wear my old running shoes at work (I’m a [...]

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Kickstart a Movie: Help to Show the World Why we Run

by Rachelle February 1, 2012
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Independent filmmaker Tara Golden of Tara Golden Custom Videos is hoping to travel down to the Barracas de Cobre (Copper Canyon), home to the Tarahumara, to make a film about their culture and to find out why they run.  The filming of Why We Run:  An Independent Film about the Tarahumara will take place before, during, [...]

Naked Foot 5K Race Series Expands for 2012

by Rachelle January 30, 2012
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It’s not just about the barefoot movement, it’s about the movement movement.   Something special happened six years ago on a bluebird snowboarding day. Two exercise physiology professionals named Lauren and Scott met in the single riders line, rode up (and down…and up and down) the mountain together and started something that has become a [...]

How to Run Barefoot in Cold Weather

by Rachelle January 23, 2012

(Baby…) It’s cold outside. You see all of those slushy puddles and wonder if there is a way to keep your feet warm and dry without resorting to traditional shoes. Sure, you could use the treadmill, but you’d much rather enjoy the feel of natural terrain and the crisp air of winter waking up your face [...]

A (Minimalist) Resolution You Can Stick To

by Rachelle January 18, 2012

I spent the beginning of January in Orlando and participated in the Walt Disney World Marathon. It was my second minimalist run at the 26.2 mile distance. As I walked through the Magic Kingdom in the days that followed the race, I was reminded of one of my favourite quotes from Lewis Carroll, taken from Alice [...]

Injury and Efficiency Rates in Traditional, Barefoot and Minimalist Runners

by Rachelle January 11, 2012

Those who follow current research in the categories of biomechanics, athletics and/or barefoot science are probably aware of the two study abstracts released recently by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). Part of the National Institutes of Health, the NCBI is “a national resource for molecular biology information” dedicated to developing “new information technologies [...]

Your Barefoot Running Questions and Answers

by Rachelle January 6, 2012

Over the course of 2011, we saw thousands of barefoot running enthusiasts engage with this site. As we plan the content that we will provide in 2012, we have this excellent group of you in mind. In an effort to bring you topics that are relevant, timely, educational and entertaining, we’d like to know what [...]

Marathoner Review of Achiva Native Energy

by Rachelle December 28, 2011

My name is Jordan Flowers and I was recently given the opportunity to try out a sample bag of Achiva Native Energy. As an avid distance runner, I was excited to add the drink into my diet and training regimen while preparing for an upcoming marathon. I’ve been consuming raw chia seed before daily runs [...]

Shoeless in Seattle

by Rachelle December 14, 2011

As a Barefoot devotee, I face all the same daily decisions as my shod friends: what, when, where to eat, drink, exercise, and work—and how to dress for each. Loving the barefoot lifestyle begs the question: How close to shoeless can a girl’s day be? I decided to count it up including my reasons for [...]

The 2011 Barefoot Running Gift Guide

by Rachelle December 13, 2011

We asked our intrepid BF runners and yogis to weigh in on some of the items on their wish list this holiday season. No articles-for-samples coverage here. These are actual, useful items that our writers love, give and want as active barefoot enthusiasts. We hope you enjoy it, and get some great ideas! (And if [...]

Proprioception in Action

by Rachelle December 12, 2011

kigo footwear has sent one of its co-founders and her new husband (Kristin and Marco) on a year-long, 20 country travel adventure. Dubbed “Vamos Kigo,” this tour duo are avid travelers and hikers. (“Vamos” is Spanish for “we go” or “let’s go” – appropriate because the kigo footwear blog and tribe are dubbed “wego kigo”.) This [...]

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