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Minimalist Footwear for Backpackers - The Shoulder Seasons 20 Jun 2013 | 06:43 pm
One potential shortcoming of minimal shoes is in the shoulder seasons of spring and autumn. Given that these seasons look rather different in different places, it is simplest and will serve my purpose...
A Review of the Lems Boulder Boot 18 Jun 2013 | 05:45 pm
As barefoot/minimalist shoe companies have continued to expand their markets beyond running and casual shoes, hikers have become the next target. The selection of hiking boot options has increased con...
A Review of the VIVOBAREFOOT Saddle and an Interview with it's Designer 13 Jun 2013 | 06:30 pm
VIVOBAREFOOT released a few interesting new models this spring. One of them is the men’s Saddle. The Saddle is a classically designed Oxford shoe. The most notable detail about this shoe is the saddle...
Minimalist Footwear for Backpackers - Part 2 11 Jun 2013 | 03:11 pm
The muscles of the foot and leg are more than enough to support the rigors of backpacking. Wearing rigid footwear is not unlike wearing a cast, it causes the foot muscles to atrophy because the body r...
A Weekend of Firsts 6 Jun 2013 | 06:29 pm
This past weekend had a lot of firsts for a lot of people. It was the first edition of the Marathon Baie-des-Chaleurs, held in Carleton-sur-Mer, a coastal town on the Gaspe Peninsula a short drive fro...
Toe Salad v2.0 4 Jun 2013 | 06:28 pm
In case you haven't already noticed, Toe Salad underwent a significant change over the weekend. Actually, this change was a lot more than a weekend project, it has been in planning and development for...
Whole Food Nutrition Tips & Training for Longer-Haul Distances 30 May 2013 | 06:28 pm
This weekend I'm participating in the Cabot Trail Relay. I'm on for stage five, 17.5K of a 276K relay race, a “longer-haul” distance, somewhere between short, fast and furious, and long and enduring. ...
Whole Food Nutrition Tips & Training for Longer-Haul Distances 30 May 2013 | 06:28 pm
This weekend I'm participating in the Cabot Trail Relay. I'm on for stage five, 17.5K of a 276K relay race, a “longer-haul” distance, somewhere between short, fast and furious, and long and enduring. ...
Karen's Loaded Granola Recipe 30 May 2013 | 06:17 pm
This recipe is a companion to the article Whole Food Nutrition Tips (& Training) for Longer-Haul Distances.
Karen's Energy Gel Recipe 30 May 2013 | 06:04 pm
This recipe is a companion to the article Whole Food Nutrition Tips (& Training) for Longer-Haul Distances.
