My FiveFingers

  A lot of times you’ll hear about what unique attributes cities have to offer — it’s always framed as, “Here’s what you’ll get if you visit or live in this place.” What about the opposite, though? At the end of the day, citizens bring a lot to to an area. It’s their collective culture […]

Heading out into nature is an excellent way to clear your head and get some great exercise. After enjoying many day trips, I decided to move on to longer multi-day hikes a few years ago. The key to enjoying a safe, successful outing is preparation. And once you invest in a minimal amount of high-quality gear […]

Do you guys remember the Primal Professional, the barefoot dress shoe startup we posted about when they were first launching on Indiegogo in 2011? They’ve since rebranded to Carets (what does “Carets” mean?), and upgraded their shoes over 4 iterations. They also have a beautiful rich oxblood color now. They’ve provided us with a pair, […]

When looking to eat healthy, there’s a food group that many people overlook: bugs. Yes indeed, I’m talking about insects. They might be gross but they’re packed with nutritional value. A new study by a pest control company (yes, let’s all take a minute to laugh at that) shows how much better eating bugs is […]

We all start off the New Year with bold resolutions and visions of how healthy our lives will be in the upcoming year. The month of January is full of trips to the gym, healthy meals, and optimism. By February, those trips to the gym aren’t quite as frequent and meal preparation falls to wayside, […]

The holidays really screwed up my fitness plan. It’s now the middle February and I still haven’t fully recovered. My New Year’s Resolution of running three or more times a week sounded so good in theory, but it’s so hard to do in reality. Spring is (slowly) on its way and I still feel weighed […]

For lots of people there’s nothing quite like going to an arena or stadium and rooting on your favorite team in person. The sights, smells, and especially the sounds of live sporting events really elevate the experience above and beyond simply watching it on TV. But what to do about the tastes? When most people […]

Whether you’re young or — let’s just say more wise — running injuries shouldn’t be taken lightly. By no means do you need to be overly cautious in every step you take, but it is important to keep potential injuries in mind. The last thing you want is to be kept on the sidelines while […]

  Most days, I just stick to my typical route — I know it well and can run it without thinking. It’s perfect for a routine. Some days, however, it’s nice to get a change of scenery. For me, this typically means a weekend run when I have extra time to really appreciate my surroundings. […]

There’s nothing quite like a good workout and working up a good sweat. Getting home after working hard and taking a nice, hot shower is one of the best feelings in the world. Unfortunately, even after you are clean, your clothes are not. And no one likes to have dirty, smelly gym clothes lying around. […]