How Many Shoes Does a Shoe Elf Own?

Photo courtesy of Larkin Holavarri When I began working at Soft Star Shoes back in early 2011, I swore I would not get into the minima...

Does the Vibram Lawsuit Change Anything? Not for Me

Here is a handful of actual headlines I read after the Vibram lawsuit settlement became public last month: "Proof Those 'Baref...

Minimalist Monday Week 7: Running and Bouncing

You don't need springs in your shoes if you've got them in your legs! After a Memorial Day hiatus, Minimalist Mondays retur...

Will Running Barefoot or in Minimalist Shoes Cure Shin Splints?

I'm happy to say that shin splints have never been a problem for me. I have, however, heard many runners complain about them. Since I...

Minimalist Mondays Week 2: Barefoot Footwear

I returned to Portland earlier this week for the second class of my Minimalist Monday running workshop. No, we haven't actually star...

Minimalist Mondays Week 1: Walking Barefoot with Michael Sandler

I started my first running workshop on Monday of this week, though technically this first class was a walking workshop. The workshop I...

My New Running Blog

Welcome to my new blog! I've been running for many years, and I've been running with pain for many years. When I started wearing...