A little known secret about me: I'm a big fan of ballet. Back in my college days, I worked as a stagehand for a premiere ballet com...
Will Running Barefoot or in Minimalist Shoes Cure Shin Splints?
I'm happy to say that shin splints have never been a problem for me. I have, however, heard many runners complain about them. Since I...
Minimalist Mondays Week 5: Prevent Injury and Reverse Damage from Conventional Shoes
Time for Minimalist Mondays again! This week, we met at the Therapeutic Associates clinic/gym where Doc Sanatan works. The theme for this cl...
Running Rules You'll Enjoy Following
My running workshop follows four fundamental rules, which are covered at the beginning of each class. Unlike most rules, such as "do...
Minimalist Mondays Week 4: The Run/Walk
It was a bright and sunny day at the Minimalist Monday workshop this week, and the pavement was hot under our bare feet. Lucky for us, the S...
International Barefoot Running Day! Kick Off Your Shoes and Run Like a Child!
Yes, there is in fact an official International Barefoot Running Day, and this year it happens to land on Cinco de Mayo! The day was cr...
A Good Landing Starts with a Good Liftoff
A good liftoff goes a long way. I have a slight correction from my last post, although you won't see it now because I made a revisi...
Minimalist Mondays Week 3: Soft Tops and Switchies
Switchies in action. Yesterday was week 3 of my Minimalist Monday running workshop. As promised, we started diving into the mechanics ...