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Today was the day. All the variables fell into place, and for the first time since my injury, I went for a run. Here’s a quick video update regarding the experience. You’ll have to watch the video for more details, but if you simply can’t wait to find out how it went, consider this: After today’s testing of the waters, I headed to the gym for some more cardio work. While in the locker room, one of the trainers asked me, out of the blue, “are you a runner?” After... (more...)
A common complaint about Vibram FiveFingers is that they are difficult to get on your feet. I’ll admit, I found it a bit awkward to get them on my feet the first time in store, but the learning curve is not exactly steep. If you put them on, oh, say, twice, you’ll probably be good to go, having discovered the easiest method for yourself. In the above video I show you how I put two Vibram FiveFingers KSO on my feet in under ten seconds (okay, maybe twelve, depending upon what you... (more...)
Back in January I had the honor of attending comedian Eddie Izzard’s largest ever show, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. It was a stellar show filled with laughter (obviously) and some wonderfully cogent (surprising to some, but not to fans) reflections on life. After an evening of sheer joy and brilliance, one wasn’t expecting much more following the encore, but it was only then that the most inspiring piece of the entire show made its appearance. As everyone was filing out, upon... (more...)
As I wake Monday morning still irritated (mentally and physically) with my injured foot (more on that to come this week), I’m nonetheless thrilled to see Christopher McDougall, author of Born To Run, featured in a New York Times video segment. Christopher McDougall runs with The New York Times in Central Park The NY Times “Roving Runner” Brian Fidelman met up with McDougall for a six mile barefoot run through Central Park. McDougall opens the segment with what has to be my favorite... (more...)
