This past weekend, I got a chance to get outdoors for a barefoot hike with my dog, Ronin (male akita, 10 months old). It was a 3 mile round trip hike at the local Pulpit Rock. There’s nothing like taking a mini-adventure every now and then, and we make it a point to do it [...]
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Cross World Clubbell Competition: My Results – June 6, 2009
Today, a competition was held worldwide in International Clubbell Sport. The club swinging greats from all around the globe joined together for some massive sweating, callouses, blisters, and fun.
This is my first official clubbell competition, and I competed in the 15 lbs division. Here are my results…
Total Double Clubbell Swipes completed in 10 minutes: 160
Total [...]
Friday Inspiration: Danny McAskill, a testament of movement grace, poise, and physical mastery
Every now and then, somebody comes along that inspires us to believe that the impossible can become possible with passion and discipline. Danny McAskill is one of these persons.
Filmed over the period of a few months in and around Edinburgh, Scotland by Dave Sowerby, this video of Danny MacAskill of Inspired Bicycles features probably the [...]
The Definitive Guide For Going Barefoot
If you can live with the fact that some people will think you’re weird for not wearing shoes and still avoid the religious “barefooters” who drink the Kool-Aid, then I think you can greatly benefit from some barefoot living. Going barefoot is becoming increasingly popular in some social circles, and I’ve been hearing a lot [...]
Barefoot Sprinting: can John beat his 9 month old akita pup in a barefoot race? – Your Primal Exercise Homework Assignment
It’s been awhile since I’ve consistently updated the blog, but I’ve been consistently pushing my limits in play and training. Have you? Here’s a primal activity for you to try out this week:
Barefoot Sprinting
It’s only fair that I do it barefoot, since I don’t expect Ronin to wear shoes…
Interview with The Play Master, Frank Forencich – author and creator of the Exuberant Animal system
Several months ago, I ran into a website called Exuberant Animal. I didn’t think much of it at the time, but it has really grabbed my attention the past couple of weeks. Sometimes, an idea needs to “bake” in the back of your mind before you see the true grandeur that it has to offer [...]
John’s Training Journal Update – Moderate/High Intensity Day
4/15/09 – Moderate/High Intensity Day






