Shepherdstown, West Virginia was honored to host and gain wisdom from New York Times Best Selling author Christopher McDougall in May 2010 and again in May 2011. Chris and I both share a similar pathway in the discovery of better health through healthier movement. He is now a world famous author, and I am a physician in a small town. We both are in our mid 40’s, have run our whole lives in play or competition, and have trashed our feet along the way.
I am a big proponent of kids connecting with nature. I think that kids who love nature grow into adults who love nature and want to protect it. I also think playing in, and connecting with, nature is a lot of fun...
Today's article is an interview with a barefoot thru-hiker - WalkAbout - who is currently backpacking the Appalachian trail (mostly) barefoot. Since hiking, backpacking, and trekking are activities close to my heart, I thought it would be great to get a barefoot/minimalist perspective from someone other than a runner...
Outdoor Retailer 2011 Summer Market revealed a very healthy ecosystem of minimalist footwear products. Toe Salad was there to provide the scoop on the latest developments. What follows is a series of video interviews with several (not all!) exhibitors, showing us what to expect in the near future.
A video interview with a new company out of Canada: Barefooters make casual shoe made out of a rubber/cork blend, reminiscent of Crocs.