December 2010 Blog Posts (4)

What's Your Motivation?

It's that time again when we look at the past year in the rear view mirror and ahead to the New Year. Hopefully your New Year thoughts include some run goals that push the impossible. We have all heard how important it is to write down our goals, but I believe it is more powerful to learn to dream big without fearing the outcome. So, I would like to have some fun and challenge you this year to dream big!

What's your ultimate… Continue

Added by Eric Orton on December 23, 2010 at 9:00pm — 33 Comments

Treadmill use

Our city has been in the national news for snow over the last few days. Needless to say it's hard to run outside. So I'm stuck on a treadmill (which I hate).

Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can turn lemons into lemonade? (How to train on a treadmill)

Thanks.

David

Added by david tofel on December 8, 2010 at 4:29pm — 3 Comments

Some Thoughts on First Run with Vibram's

Well, I finally got my Vibram's and hope to begin the transition from Nike Free's to running in them full time. Had my first run in them yesterday, just an easy 30 min jog to "kick the tires" on them. As I was running I noticed a few things some good, some potentially bad. First the good: They feel awesome to run in and I do mean awesome. I felt like I was gliding instead of running. Running in them feels much better than running in Nike Free's. I made sure my pace was very slow and steady so I… Continue

Added by Richard McGaha on December 8, 2010 at 11:56am — 1 Comment

If It Seems Impossible It Just May Be Worth Doing

Who Believes in You?

I interviewed Eric at the Worlds Largest Conference for Barefoot Running in early November. The interview and his words of wisdom are cool and inspirational: http://bit.ly/fv0EXu

Bill @ www.billmurphy.tv

Added by Bill on December 4, 2010 at 12:50pm — 1 Comment