Sunday, April 29, 2012

Run free!


I like to think about life, why we live the way we do, why we make the choices we make, what makes us "tick".  Reading the book Born to Run opened my eyes to a new way to think about exercise, running... and life.  It's back to basics: using the feet, foregoing modern props, and, most importantly, running... just running for the sheer joy of running, with passion and compassion.  On the pavement, in a crowd, on a trail, solo but for the trees:  Run free!

A recent story of community, passion, and compassion: 

The book:
Born to Run by Christopher McDougall: www.chrismcdougall.com

More info:
Chi Running with Danny Dreyer: chirunning.com
Barefoot Ted: www.barefootted.com
Caballo Blanco: www.caballoblanco.com
Birthday Shoes (info on minimalist footwear!): birthdayshoes.com  

2 comments:

Elizabeth Halt said...

Birthday shoes seems like such a clever title.

Love this photo!

Heidi Mae Niska said...

Thanks, Elizabeth!

Re: Birthday shoes
I agree!