By Mel & Jon Sinclair, @ultrameljon “Running is 90% mental and the other 10% is in your head.” – Ray Zahab We’ve all heard it before…your mind will give up before your body. And after running a 90 hr 36 min 200 mile race…we can vouch for that statement. If this is such a big […]
The post How to Develop Better Mental Strength for Running was originally published at Xero Shoes thanks to Rachel Cochran
We’ve seen Steven run from bears, lions, racecars, and more…but Usain Bolt? We’ve put this pic on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and our website. Head to one (or all) of those places and give us your best caption about Steven and the greatest sprinter of all time. One winner will be selected to receive a FREE pair of Xero […]
The post Usain Bolt beaten by 56 year old Xero Shoes CEO?! was originally published at Xero Shoes thanks to Rachel Cochran
When you run, you can hit the ground with anywhere from 3-6 times your body weight. That’s a lot of force! Clearly you need a LOT of cushioning to deal with that force, right? Well, this is the argument that underlies all non-minimalist shoes, but it’s really the premise behind so-called MAXIMALIST shoes, like this […]
The post Will Maximal Running Shoes HURT You? was originally published at Xero Shoes thanks to Steven Sashen
By Allison Goldestein Think about the last time you went to the gym. You likely planned your outfit in advance. (How much will I be sweating? How good do I want to look? What’s actually clean?) However, unless you are a competitive weightlifter, you probably did not think much about your footwear. You just wore […]
The post Lift Natural, Lift Stronger was originally published at Xero Shoes thanks to Rachel Cochran
We are THRILLED to announce that you can now buy our best-selling Z-Trail sandal at REI stores across the country and at REI.com! Plus, we have a special offer for you: Buy a pair of Z-Trail at an REI store or REI.com and you can get a $10 XeroShoes.com gift certificate! Get all the details […]
The post Get Xero Shoes Z-Trail at REI and get a $10 Xeroshoes.com Gift Certificate was originally published at Xero Shoes thanks to Steven Sashen
It might be a lot of fun, but jumping rope is not just for kids. The jump rope is a fantastic device for building stamina and athleticism, plus it’s also a great method for burning fat. In fact, a jump rope is one of the best cardiovascular conditioning tools out there–way better than a treadmill […]
The post Jumping Rope for Cardio was originally published at Xero Shoes thanks to Rachel Cochran
It’s happening again, I think. In the Thomas Industry, David Mantey reports on a new device designed to help Parkinson’s patients “walk with greater ease.” What does it do? It applies vibration your feet. A few years ago, I reported on a similar device. So… Q: What is vibration doing? A: Stimulating your nervous system, […]
The post More Buzz about Vibrating (and Parkinsons) was originally published at Xero Shoes thanks to Steven Sashen
