Category: Running

I’m putting this list together because I believe barefoot footwear is the future. It’s saved my feet from chronic pain and I want it to do the same for you while allowing you to run forever. This was originally a newsletter to my email subscribers. If you like the content and want easy access when…

As most runners will know, the shoe manufacturing industry has been pumping out increasingly cushioned running shoes in recent times. It is getting more and more popular to wear shoes that have rigid arch support, are motion-controlled, and most importantly, provide more cushion for your foot to land on to reduce the impact. This has…

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclaimer for more information. This past weekend, I was on a long hike through some hilly and uneven terrain. Towards the end of the hike, I remembered that when I used to run a lot, I had actually learned several little techniques for handling hills. What…

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclaimer for more information. I was recently listening to one of my favorite thinkers, Naval Ravikant, and he said something very simple but very profound: “The best workout is the one you’re actually going to do.” This quote has sat with me for a few days…

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclaimer for more info. Transitioning to minimalist footwear is an emerging topic that is gaining attention because of its clear importance. We’ve heard about how traditional footwear destroys our feet and why minimalist footwear is excellent for fixing these problems. But many people have noticed or…

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclaimer for more info.  Detrimental Footwear Because of our modern footwear, heel-striking has become the default gait (walking pattern) for people. What I mean by this is that the heels in our shoes are made to be elevated so your heel is higher than the ball…

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclaimer for more info.  Foam rolling, as well as other myofascial release techniques, have been apart of my recovery routine for a while now. I refer to these techniques quite a lot in my writing and while I do give general instructions on how to execute…

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclaimer for more info. While I’m on the topic of achilles tendonitis, I figured I would continue the conversation from last week to understand the causes of this issue. This way, we might find one overwhelming cause and be able to address it as a whole…

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclaimer for more info. As I have mentioned earlier, my injury recovery process has been an interesting one. In the early stages of it, I remember dealing with mostly heel, ankle, and lower leg pain. Then, the arch of my foot and heels became the main…

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclaimer for more info.  My Experience I’ve been curious about this question for years, it’s about time I find my answer to it. It certainly took some looking being that many of the sources you’ll hear from sound biased. Both in life and online, all I’ve…