Archive for September, 2011

Lose the Shoes & Bend Your Knees

Bend the Knees When Running Barefoot

Now we’re getting into the nuts and bolts of barefoot running technique. If you’re just joining in, check out the info on keeping your head up and relaxing your shoulders & arms when running. It will make a world of difference in the enjoyability of [...]

Honey Face Mask for Clear, Glowing Skin

Raw Unpasteurized Honey

I recently visited the Honey Hive in Taupo, New Zealand and now I’m fascinated by bees! I’ve always loved honey, but now I have an even greater appreciation for it. One bee will visit thousands of flowers in its lifetime and will produce only 1/2 [...]

Lemon Rosemary Cookies

Lemon Rosemary Cookies

After I finished weeding in the garden and building a bed border from old bricks, I pulled a bright yellow lemon from the tree by the patio. Then I walked over to the herbs and snipped off a small piece of fresh rosemary. Honey from [...]

Lose the Shoes & Relax Your Shoulders

Vertical Arm Swing

RELAX. It’s a word I often repeat to myself as I’m running. Shake it loose and RELAX. I should probably remind myself of it even when I’m not running, since I tend to hold tension in my shoulders without noticing it on a regular basis. [...]

Superfood Salad with Creamy Herb Dressing

Superfood Salad with Creamy Herb Dressing

I’ll be honest. This salad originally consisted of me opening the refrigerator, pulling out any and all vegetables & protein I could find at the moment and tossing them together in a bowl. But (being honest again, because should we be any other way, really?) [...]

Lose the Shoes & Keep Your Head Up

Lose the Shoes & Keep Your Head Up

Have you lost your shoes yet? Last week I introduced my new Lose the Shoes series where I’ll offer up a new barefoot & minimalist running tip each week leading up to my very first 5K race. I asked you what you wanted to know [...]

Lose the Shoes Series Introduction

Learning Proper Form & Technique in my FiveFingers

With the popularity of my Barefoot is Better post, it seems that more and more people are losing their shoes and opting for a more natural approach to walking and running. As I’ve been making that same transition myself, I’ve been learning heaps about proper [...]