The Raw Food Bare Foot Athlete

  Great conditions for the Mount Mee Marathon http://theruninn.com.au/page/5/Mt_Mee_Classic.html I am not targeting any distance over 10 this season so I opted for the 10k race still enough hills to make it fun and challenging. This audio has a fellow minimalist runner talk about his journey into barefoot running As always feel free to leave a race report or question in the comments......always keen to hear from fellow followers of sole Hey the minimalist running scene is alive and well and not hijacked by corporate marketing and more unnecessary land fill product. Justin is one of the minimalist runners keeping it real making his own footwear and still getting good times on the clock as a runner

On the surface making a song and dance about wearing or not wearing shoes seems a stupid western culture issue,and I suspect that this is true with many other lifestyle aspects more pressing or urgent put in to the to hard basket. So what is the point and why does it matter......for me. I see the sporting footwear consumer marketing machine being party to human exploitation and environmental degradation that should not be considered in this age of information sharing and communication Minimalist running footwear the buzz word for let me sell you more crap you don't need

When you Make commitment to change You need to keep up the momentum,when you keep this momentum going that is when the results happen. If you keep a positive flow of change then you will see the success of the change of unfortunately most people stop before the positive part of the Change Comes into effect. If you keep very simple principles going, what you will see is a positive change so Keep at it.Today I competed in the first of the series for the Sunshine Coast cross-country series i have been competing here for a number of years. I came to the conclusion that what for me has been something of trial and error going through that learning that was necessary for my barefoot running to the point of being competitive again, is that what it was all about the fact that I just kept consistent and what didn't work I just Got rid of.....what did work...... I keptSo if you're in the process of change, either in running without shoes or even just getting off the couch, just remember its not always the big things that you do that keeps the momentum, it's those consistent and small things that lead you to the place that will give you the results of positive lifestyle change

This is all about Getting to know that you have the possibility to run without shoes......to be able to strengthen your feet and to get out the door at any time without having hundred dollars worth of shoes strapped to your feet. Understanding the basics of barefoot running is to get to understand and know you feet....very simple....but most people have been neglecting their feet for such a long time. Understanding how your feet, the Ligaments, the tendons are elements of getting a technical barefoot running to come together. During this process you learn and appreciate how wonderful the Feet are in our relationship to the connection To the earth Okay it's time to get the shoes off and get out for your first run Barefoot. You'll see in the conversation that I speak about learning how you need to learn how to feel your feet first before you get running this is an important part of learning your feet....how they operate...and what they're about.Just remember it is about consistency is not about how fast you can get things going, not about how quickly you can ditch the shoes. Its a very mindful process learning Bearfoot running, its about learning how to connect with your environment

Understanding raw food motivation and natural movement running. What was seen as fad has now many years behind it and science to back up the barefoot running ethos. Raw food diets are now trendy and cool but the reality of a raw lifestyle goes far beyond just the food Having a podcast is not much use if I don't post to it, I want to be a little less selfish and get more content posted so that the real benefits of an unprocessed and raw lifestyle can be shared without the zealot emphases I have been on this journey for many years and have seen many gurus and snake oil peddlers selling their high priced offers and seen even the barefoot ethos being hijacked by minimalist fashion footwear brands. Just keep it simple resist the marketing and keep breaking it all down to the raw truth

Top 5 reasons I hear from people why they don't want to run barefoot. Most are based on not having a true understanding of what taking your shoes off and going for a run is all about. Here in Australia the cicada is a Small insect that makes a lot of noise and that is what you hear in the back ground. Welcome to another audio of the Barefoot Athlete, a short or not so short rant or interview As always feel free to leave any questions you may have or comments and I will respond to them

Park run is a free event held each week in various locations . A simple easy online registration process give you a bar code and your finishing time is recorded with your barcode and your results are found at the website As well as the run every 2nd and 4th week there is a good quality market held in the area, reasonable price produce and other treats are available Welcome to another episode of my podcast. Quick and sometimes not so quick opinions, observations,interviews, and tips around a barefoot, raw food athletic lifestyle. I got to have a quick chat to another Minimalist / Barefoot runner Andy Ward from the Bunyaville Trail Runners   who enjoy the trails of Bunyaville State Forest located on Brisbane’s northside Andy makes the point that taking it easy and make the transition into natural form running a process the body can adjust to without doing damage. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Farm parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for runners of all standards, which takes place every Saturday at 7am in New Farm Park, Brisbane, Australia. It is not a race against other runners, but a 5k timed run and it can really be whatever you want it to be, whether that's for fun or as part of a training plan. It offers an opportunity for all the local community, male or female, young or old, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy this beautiful park and get physically active into the bargain. We want to encourage people to jog or run together irrespective of their ability – this event is truly open to all and best of all it really is FREE!   As always look forward to hearing from you and answering any questions you may have about barefoot running or plant based nutrition  

When thinking about a plant based diet we are best to remember we are not all created equal in the realms of digestion and assimilation of nutrients from our food source, indeed it can be toxic to some. Welcome to another episode of my podcast. Quick and sometimes not so quick opinions, observations,interviews, and tips around a barefoot, raw food athletic lifestyle. I have some great news to announce that I will be getting an interview with the producers of the new Barefoot running video over at http://www.runbare.com/themovie I really like the work Michael and Jessica are doing over at http://www.runbare.com  sensible, well documented and actionable information on getting you safely barefoot running.   Five gluten intolerance indicators 1) High blood sugar 2) Skin problems, rashes, acne, and eczema 3) Bouts of anxiety and depression - low energy I have written on the effect of depression and raw food here http://www.watzzupsport.com/885/is-raw-food-a-healthy-lifestyle/ 4) Gut disorders - yeast infections 5) Early aging disorders that include dementia As well as bloated belly and tiredness. although whole wheat grains are considered complex carbohydrates, modern day wheat contains amylopectin A, which is a rapidly absorbed carbohydrate that spikes your blood sugar. Other grains that can contribute to wheat belly include: Barley, rye, triticale (a cross between wheat and rye), bulgur, farina, kamut, seminola, durum flour, and spelt. I have tried the sourdough type of bread which is supposed to decrease the gluten effect but a story that interested me being as i know I have a digestive issue is other antinutrients in whole grains include enzyme inhibitors. These can inhibit digestion and put stress on the pancreas; containing irritating tannins; complex sugars which the body cannot break down; and gluten and related hard-to-digest proteins. These have been linked to allergies, digestive disorders and even mental illness. As always would love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have  

I have had a bit of fun with trying out a quick podcast from my Iphone, sound quality not so great but passable. I have to admit it is a darn sight quicker doing it this way, the app just  makes it very quick to get everything posted to the blog and Itunes As always great to hear your comments and thoughts. If you have any questions let me know Welcome to another episode of my podcast. Quick and sometimes not so quick opinions, observations,interviews, and tips around a barefoot, raw food athletic lifestyle.

As a runner and endurance athlete my nutritional needs are different from a body builder. The principles of plant-based Vegan Nutrition For Athletes are still the underlying reason in Robert Cheeke's nutrition. I grabbed an excerpt of an interview I heard with him talking about Why he was a vegan and the reason athletes when they start with a plant-based regime ultimately fail and give it away as something that did not work. Have a look at the forum www.veganbodybuilding.com/phpBB2/  if you want more information. Robert rightly states you have to do it right which is the same as when you start with natural form running you have to get it right and realize things will be different and adjustments will be made as you go along. As always if you feel like leaving a comment or want a particular question answered please leave it in the comment section 

Right from the outset I want to point out their I have a great deal of respect for Harley  or his alter ego Durianrider and do not deride anything he says or what he stands for. Just some of the things that he bangs on about in regards to the Barefoot Running issue that annoys me and I'll just take the opportunity to say what I think is any good podcaster would.   The more the darker side of what I continue to stress in regards to my advocacy of understanding minimalist or barefoot running is the whole industry behind manufacturing sports footwear. It is based on marketing lies and continues to take advantage of those less fortunate and vulnerable to corporate greed. It is not fair to just target one particular company but when ever overseas manufacturing is taken on board by corporations it generally means that the target is less manufacturing costs. Now this in any industry is quite acceptable profit, is the name of the game, but not at the expense of the workers involved. The continuing plight of underpaid and exploited workers in overseas factories for sports footwear and the like is unacceptable and I find totally deplorable. Even as a sustainable and conscientious decision for the health and betterment of the planet we do not need to fill up rubbish tips with unnecessary" worn-out sneakers"   As always I am more than interested in what you guys have to say about anything          so please leave a comment or put your name into the sign-up box to keep in contact. So have a great run, what ever your choice is sans shoes or sweatshop production your choice :-)

Being a barefoot runner can be seen as an un-normal way of doing things, but what if you are barefoot runner and a raw food enthusiast at the same time. Perhaps that means you are away out left barefoot hippie, but what if a trained journalists with a penchant for getting to the facts and figures hails this way of life and lives it would that give it any more credibility.it's Let me introduce Andrew and his website www.raw-food-health.net by way of an interview that Andrew   graciously gave me recently from Asia, where he is now residing and enjoying all the good fruits and sunshine that a raw food lifestyle proponent could hope for.

The Ethical questions and practical considerations of being a vegan runner I experimented with some audio on the run I do apologize there is a bit of wind noise and clicking sounds I could not get rid of. I have been very determined to get on top of all the challenges that learning how to get a Podcast up and running throws at you. It is not only the technical side of it but also the time commitment and dare I say Planning,that goes into getting an episode out. I have listen to heaps of other peoples shows and never thought on the mechanics of putting something together that is presentable as a finished product. I have done audio and video on my blog watzzupsport for years but it is another kettle of fish as they say to get a work flow around a weekly or biweekly show. When I get more comfortable with the audio and other consideration I will be able to concentrate on the content. I speak in this episode about the ethical issues I found myself dealing with as a vegan and using animal hides and ointments of an animal source.

A Barefoot runner is seen to be an oddity amongst a sea of motion controlled expensive footwear. The reality is that we were born to run and to run without the technology to stop us from "injuring" ourselves. The need for shoes in a work place environment has obviously to be taken into consideration, but the need to strap our feet into the latest footwear from the Nike sweatshop factory to be able to go out for a run is very far from the truth. I have used an interview with a pioneer of the barefoot lifestyle Barefoot ted from the Advendure Edge Radio Podcast as he talks about the book BORN TO RUN by Christopher McDougall.  It is a good read and sets out to show how we evolved to be efficient long distance runners.

Grant is a Raw Food Endurance Athlete who I know from the popular forum for  Raw Food This is the second interview that I have done, and I recorded this ages ago, I do not know if I would be described as a masochist, or just plain stubborn, but there seems to be a lot of beating your head against a brick wall, getting to grips with the tools to deliver a podcast. Grant runs retreats were you can indulge your passion of Raw foods and Good company Treat yourself with a celebration of health and vitality at a time of year that most let their health slide. Invite your family and friends to share the experience. The retreat will be held at Myuna Bay, NSW from 3pm Thursday 9th December until 3pm Sunday 12th Dec, 2010. Please bear with me while I get this podcasting thing sorted I am keen to explore a lot of things involved with a Rawfood athletic lifestyle. Hey I always love to hear what you have to say about the subject matter or any thing you have to say so please leave your comments