Archive for the ‘Personal’ Category

The Origins of Easter

Sunday, April 4th, 2010

I'm always interested in understanding the history of holiday's. Easter is no different. Apparently the exact origins of Easter are unknown.  What is probable is that Easter is derived from Eostre, a Teutonic goddess of spring and fertility. As for that big bunny who breaks into people's houses and delivers ...

Persistence Hunting

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

Older, but simply awesome video on persistence hunting. This is the type of thing that is explained in the book "Born to Run". Human beings are a particular type of mammal. In this compelling clip, we see a tribesman runner pursue his prey through the most harsh conditions in a grueling ...

Barefoot in Michigan — Understanding the laws

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

While writing a post on barefoot running hacks, specifically regarding "traveling everywhere barefoot", I was rethinking the legal aspects of making it through the state and country barefoot. I used to think that driving barefoot must be illegal.  Why would anyone ever want to walk into a store in barefeet, ...

Running related information move

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

Any running related goodies, especially the barefoot stuff has been moved to shodless.com. This is a new blog which I plan to write. The blog will include research, thoughts, and discussion on barefoot and minimalist running. The goal is to allow the site to be exploratory and open.

A hero in each

Friday, March 27th, 2009

"I have met my hero, and he is me." - George Sheehan