Born to be Barefoot | From Science to Life

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Welcome to the Born to be Barefoot podcast, where we thrive on adventure, and strive to spread knowledge in the ways of optimal movement, balance, and longevity in activity. Your guides, Stuart Gordon... more

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October 02, 2024Back on Track | Stephanie Mellinger on Healing Through Movement
Katie and Stuart talk to special guest Stephanie Mellinger, a back pain exercise specialist. She’s a certified personal trainer who's passionate about helping those with back pain find joy in movement again. After a personal journey overcoming a debilitating back injury, our guest discovered the powerful benefits of strength training in the healing process. Now a certified personal trainer and specialist in corrective exercise, mobility, and pain-free performance, Stephanie has dedicated the past five years to working with clients alongside medical professionals to optimize movement, build strength, and promote overall well-being. Tune in to hear her insights on resilience, the importance of collaboration in training, and strategies for sustainable fitness and recovery.
- Her injury 3:20
- The issue with insurance 11:30
- Cognitive impact on health and recovery 18:00
- Using insoles for a marathon 29:15
- A flat foot is the fastest foot 36:45
- Stephanie’s program 47:50
“I have somebody in my program who was traveling, sat in the car for a long time, was standing up at work, and her hips were really stiff and she was feeling really down. There’s a big piece of acknowledging someone’s feelings of course, and then helping them get through that and figure out how to move through and get through to the positive end of it. There’s a huge mental coaching capacity. The mindset is huge when recovering from an injury.” 19:53

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August 28, 2024A Deep Dive into Natural Running with Ken Bob Saxton | Step Lightly
On this week’s episode, Katie talks to the barefoot running sensation and “original” barefoot runner, Ken Bob Saxton. When Ken Bob began racing exclusively barefoot in 1997, he found that people had a lot of questions, so he decided to compile all his answers in one place, which led him to founding the website barefootrunning.com in 1997. Ken is someone who will go shoeless at every opportunity he can and he has even done multiple marathons while barefoot. Join us to hear the benefits and great things he has to say about barefoot running.
- Ken almost never wears shoes 3:50
- Foot structure and effects on the foot from going barefoot 10:00
- Practice vs training, and relax 26:00
- Writing a book about how to run barefoot 35:15
- Some of the “secrets” to barefoot running 37:00
- Elevation races 46:00
“The odd thing that I tell people and people have trouble with this concept, is lift your feet before it lands. Trust me, it will still land, but as you’re coming down to the ground, you’re starting to lift your feet to your body, but your body is also coming down, so all you’re really doing is slowing down the impact. You’re decelerating your foot as it lands. So you’re coming down, bending your knee, but you’re not actually bending your foot up. You’re just slowing its descent down so that it touches gently. It’s really difficult for people to get that.” 38:49

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August 21, 2024Barefoot Benefits | Unlocking Peak Performance Through Foot Function
Today Katie and Stuart have a lovely guest from the United States named Heidi van Mastrigt, who is a fitness trainer that focuses massively on foot function and myofascial tissue function as well. The feet are our one point of contact with the ground. Everything starts with the feet. Heidi learned this the hard way from breaking her foot at the peak of her dance career and suffering for years with overuse injuries without realizing her foot was the root cause. Heidi works with athletes of all levels that want to improve their movement integrity and prevent injury in the long run. It is her goal for people to have longevity in their sport and do what they love for as long as possible.
- How Heidi got to her fascination with feet 3:15
- The shoes are very important 8:15
- Assessing clients’ feet 14:15
- Feet, the nervous system, and fitness 23:00
- Cycling shoes are terrible 29:25
- The shoes that Heidi wears 36:40
- High arches 48:00
“A lot of people who have worn shoes their entire lives, are introduced to this, ‘Train barefoot!’ it’s better, you’re going to stimulate the muscles, even like up the chain, your glutes are going to fire a lot better if you don’t have socks and shoes on, and to see the light bulbs go off and see people then prefer, like ‘Oh my gosh!’ It’s like a whole new world for so many people because they’ve just kinda been locked up in socks and cushioned heeled tapered toed shoes.” 25:55

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July 31, 2024Michael Adeniran’s Journey into Endurance Sports | Balancing Running, Strength Training, and High Endurance Sports
Today Stuart and Katie had the opportunity to talk with Michael Adeniran, who is a weekend warrior as they call it. A while back he got into running, and then triathlons, ultra running, iron mans, Spartan races, obstacle courses, and so forth. He’s got a lot of experience now with all these different events and with that, a substantial amount of wisdom to share with us and our listeners.
- How Michael got started 3:15
- Going back to the basic human functions 9:00
- Doing an Iron Man 20:30
- His day job 23:15
- The importance of strength training 29:00
- Obstacle course races 35:00
- The shoes he wears to run 36:30
“The more you get into the running life, you seem to stop doing as much strength training, and that’s where the injuries start happening. I remember in the early days of running, I didn’t have any injuries whatsoever, but that’s because I was more a strength trainer doing some running, but as I’ve become a runner doing a little bit of strength training, you see the differences in your body strength, and imbalances that come.” 29:15
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June 05, 2024Meet Reese David Jones | Ultra Runner and Triathlete Extraordinaire
We’ve got a lovely young gentleman from Utah by the name of Reese David Jones joining us today who is a runner, a tri-athlete, an all around fitness fanatic, and has a professional career on the side making a living as a salesman. Reese ran 10 marathons in 10 days, which blew both Katie and Stuart away and is hard to fathom, but that’s just the kind of man he is. Listen to this fascinating conversation Katie and Stuart had with a guy who is young of body, but mature of mind and spirit and who had some great wisdom to share with us all.
- Ultra running and how he developed an interested 1:00
- Public speaking 7:15
- 10 marathons in 10 days, grieving for his grandfather 12:20
- Injuries 14:30
- Charities, treating hearing loss 22:45
- Bubbly and taking a step back from running 30:45
- If you want to get into running 32:45
“If you wore a cast for 20 years, your arm would obviously atrophy. When you’re wearing these shoes from the day you’re about 3 years old because your parents think they’re cute, and you’re in this foot cast, you don’t have the opportunity to use the 20+ muscles in your feet. So many problems could be solved if we had a better foundation.” 7:13

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May 29, 2024Breaking the Injury Cycle | Jason Fitzgerald on Overcoming Setbacks
Today Stuart and Katie have a very quick marathon runner (sub 2:40) as a guest by the name of Jason Fitzgerald. He is an extensive writer of articles about endurance running and has his own website by the name of Strength Running. After finishing the 2008 New York City Marathon in 2:44, Jason developed a severe ITB injury. He was sidelined for six months, wondering if he would ever be able to run pain-free again. But that injury transformed his thoughts on running healthy and injury prevention. Jason’s training changed dramatically and he finally “cracked the code” of his constant injury cycle. Listen to this engaging conversation we had and learn something new with us!
- Becoming a marathon runner 1:10
- Running a lot of marathons vs a few 4:10
- Creating his website 10:00
- Trail Runner Magazine and writing articles 17:20
- Insoles and proprioception 20:50
- Common themes among the strong athletes 27:30
- Getting blood work done 35:50
- Talking about zones 42:00
“Yeah I think [getting blood work done] is a really good idea, especially if you’re training really hard or maybe if you just ran a hard marathon, or ultramarathon, you kinda wanna see, ‘OK, what did this do to my body?’ A blood test is gonna really answer that question and give an insight into how much stress you experienced, what’s going on inside your body. Do you have low testosterone? High levels of cortisol? Or many other things going on in your body that could be either A, just generally unhealthy, or B, something that’s actually inhibiting your ability to train.” 35:55

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May 22, 2024Embracing Discomfort | Lessons from Endurance Athlete Jonathan Levitt
This week we are delighted to welcome our guest, Jonathan Levitt, who is currently in Boulder Colorado and a fantastic endurance athlete and cyclist. Jonathan didn’t always love running, but back in 2013, he did his first half marathon and steadily started to develop a love for it. He has a podcast focused on discovering why people run and delving into the deep reasons that motivate people and push them to continue this healthy practice. People get not only physical benefits from running, but benefits from doing something hard and pushing that limit so that you have a greater capacity to do hard things in other areas of life.
- Developing the love for running 1:00
- Minimal shoes 5:55
- Why do people run? Jonathan’s podcast 19:45
- People’s attitude toward running shifted with COVID 31:00
- Running improves long term health 41:00
“We grow via stress. Physical stress, mental stress, and we adapt to hard things. My reason, and I’ve noticed this with a lot of people, is that running is this sandbox that we get to experiment in and the stakes are pretty low. It doesn’t really matter if you don’t PR, get injured, or don’t win a race…it’s the muscle memory of getting uncomfortable that allows us to be better at getting uncomfortable in other aspects of life.” 34:38

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May 15, 2024Empowering Endurance | Taren Gesell's Training Revolution
Taren Gesell started out as a complete non-athlete who was 215lbs and couldn't run to the end of the block. He later became a top 1% in the world amateur triathlete and in the process shared everything he learned on the Triathlon Taren YouTube channel, which became the second largest triathlon YouTube channel in the world. He published four books and created the MOTTIV training app which are all designed specifically for everyday amateur endurance athletes who want to reach their goals but don't know where to start. Join Stuart and Katie in this exciting interview with such an amazing individual.
- Taren’s transformation 1:00
- Training differences between elite athletes and your average person 9:00
- Overtraining vs casual training 14:15
- The MOTTIV training app 17:15
- Injuries 24:20
- Testing the insoles 33:00
“About a year ago I had a pretty severe rolled ankle that exasperated a lot of the dorsiflexion issues I had and really struggled with that and had basically only gone on 6 runs since that time go figure I’m 40 and injuries don’t heal like they used to 25 years ago, but I went on a hike last saturday with the insoles and normally after a hike, that ankle I have trouble with gets achy, and I didn’t feel it at all this weekend.” 33:10

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April 25, 2024Stories from a River Excursion | The Adventure of Bruce and Maggie Tate
This week we are delighted to welcome a couple of intrepid travelers from Chattanooga, Maggie and Bruce Tate, who took 9 months off work to travel up the East Coast on something called The Great Loop. They followed this route, circling the eastern North American landmass by boat. Their decision to embark on this adventure was sparked by a book titled "From What Is to What If?" which encouraged them to embrace imagination and possibilities. Throughout their travels, they encountered challenges, forged deep connections with fellow boaters, and discovered the importance of curiosity and forbearance in fostering meaningful relationships.
- A bit about their East Coast journey 1:00
- Leaving during Winter 10:00
- The Covid pandemic 27:00
- What they did for fitness 42:00
- What is next 50:45
- Get the book: Currently Away 60:15
“One of the things that really struck me is that if I want a better neighborhood, I need to be a better neighbor, and to carry some of that stuff that we got from all the community that we had daily on the loop, and to try to bring that back home in the regular life.” 18:35

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April 10, 2024Journey to Wellness | Insights from Shockwave Therapist Rae Reynolds
In this week’s episode Katie welcomes guest Rae Reynolds, a shockwave therapist and massage practitioner, who shares insights on her profession. Rae discusses her experiences with shockwave therapy and her journey to becoming a healer, emphasizing self-healing and empowerment. Through anecdotes and discussions on topics like cellular inflammation and childhood trauma, Rae underscores the importance of balance and self-awareness in achieving overall well-being, challenging societal norms and advocating for personal responsibility in health and healing. They discuss her book and its themes of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment. The book touches on personal experiences, childhood trauma, and the journey towards self-love. It encourages readers to start a conversation with themselves, prioritize their health, and embrace their authentic selves.
- Rae’s experience with Barefoot Science 2:00
- Ondamed (Wave) Therapy 3:30
- Parasites 5:30
- Healing yourself 12:50
- Rae’s book “Let Us Start the Conversation” 20:30
- Just be you 30:45
- Figuring it out in a less costly way 35:20
“I literally have [Barefoot Science products] in everything. I don’t put anything on my feet that doesn’t have Barefoot Science. I paddleboard in them, I ski in them, I do everything in them and every person that pretty much walks into my clinic, regardless of why they’re there, they’re gonna walk out with a pair of Barefoots.” 2:13

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FAQs about Born to be Barefoot | From Science to Life:

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The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.