a life beyond running shoes.

j ust to clarify.... we are not out of school yet. but we have had pre-k graduation..... little bit got to be the engine on the train to the stage. it was the only way his teachers could get him to participate. sigh......such the individual.... and kindergarten "stepping up".... peanut got the writing award and made the honor roll for his class. and of course, sweet pea just gets to join in all the fun failing to realize that it is NOT about her (smile, wink)......

if you run, you are a runner. it doesn't matter how fast or how far. it doesn't matter if today is your first day or if you've been running for twenty years. there is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. you just run. -- john bingham disclaimer, i did not READ these two books.... i skimmed them. but i have changed the way i run. it is crazy. it is a bit like following alice down the rabbit hole. i am not kidding. i am a little obsessed. poor little bit has had to watch more than just a few you*tube videos on all of this. barefoot running . he is an advocate of barefoot living.... but as it relates to my post born to run running life.... he is in agreement regarding the forefoot strike. since i don't plan on running barefoot (often), it was a bit too much for me in terms of how to strengthen up my feet. but the take away is about posture, strike placement, and some toe & foot strengthening exercises. chi running . using methods and philosop...