Category Archives: Barefoot running

You don’t have to be a runner Yesterday Mom and I went into the outdoor adventure shop in Gothenburg called NaturKompaniet to try on minimalist shoes. (Strangely enough in Sweden the running stores and sport’s stores don’t carry minimalist shoes … Continue reading →

Calf pain in the middle of the night The day before yesterday I did the “usual” 1,3 km in minimalist shoes, then ran in my old shoes for the rest of the run in the morning. My legs felt the … Continue reading →

I haven’t been writing about my running in a few days, since I am doing the exact same regimen every time I run now. I got punished when I did too much and now I am taking it easy. Stretching … Continue reading →

Secret admiration Have you ever admired a part of someone’s body? Admired a muscle on their body? My younger brother has always done sports and done them vigorously. He has skinny musclar legs. There is a muscle right over the … Continue reading →

The killer calves exercise Since my first run in minimalist shoes my calves ache. So, I have been doing this exercise to strengthen them and stretch the muscles out a bit. I can recommend doing this (for people that are … Continue reading →

My second day running with my new shoes didn’t happen. I could hardly walk up and downstairs since my left calf muscle is aching. I don’t mean, little baby aching, but pain. This major setback requires a day of rest. My … Continue reading →

I am so taken, surprised and hurting after my first run with my Merrell Barefoot Pace Glove, minimalist shoes. I ordered the shoes from the US since they were under half the price for the same shoes in Sweden. I … Continue reading →

Barefoot running This is the single topic, that I get the most questions about. People are curious, but a bit skeptical to try. I say, just try! Your don’t need special shoes to try. Though eventually you may want a … Continue reading →