We initially reviewed the LEMs Shoe Primal Zen in May last year. The Primal Zen Suede is a welcomed addition to the Primal platform – everything is identical except for the non-vegan uppers. The uppers are made of full suede with perforations for breathability versus the original that has microfiber and air mesh. Since I’m…
Month: March 2023
Reading List: Run for Your Life
I have known Dr. Mark Cucuzzella for over a decade. He’s my business partner, mentor, coach, and friend whom I’m fortunate to have met via the natural running community. Quick bio: Lt. Col. (Dr.) Mark Cucuzzella is a Professor at West Virginia University School of Medicine. As a US Air Force Reservist he designs programs…
Reading List: Exercised – Why Something We Never Evolved to Do Is Healthy and Rewarding
In progress on my reading list, Exercised, Why Something We Never Evolved to Do Is Healthy and Rewarding by Daniel E. Lieberman. Dr. Lieberman co-authored the famous paper on Nature (January 2010), “Barefoot running strikes back“, based on his research, “Foot strike patterns and collision forces in habitually barefoot versus shod runners“. That paper and…
Born to Run 2 & Minimalist Shoes
It was the publication of the Born to Run book in 2009 that sparked the idea and launch of our original Minimalist Running Shoes website to share barefoot running information – how to run barefoot, transitioning to minimalist running or natural running, what shoes are available, etc. Fast forward to 2023, the pendulum has swung…