Q&A: Tell me about your first gym experience
I need your help! I'm doing a story about how to choose a fitness center and what to do once you've joined. You can answer in the comments here or on Facebook. The story is aimed at people who are out of shape and/or are new to fitness. Now, fitness/the gym scene/running/etc. have always been a part of life for some of you — I have a q

'Born to Run' book signing and lecture in Dallas
The man who put a spotlight on barefoot running and the Tarahumara tribe of Mexico earlier this year will give a free lecture, answer questions and sign copies of his book, Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen, at the Cooper Aerobics Center. Details:

Barefoot running: Dallas Morning News story and interview outtakes
This blog sure has been all about the bare foot lately. Thanks to the commenters in my previous post who've read the story already. For those of you who haven't, here you go:• Barefoot running offers new challenge

Almost shoeless! My first Vibram FiveFingers
The nice folks at Vibram sent me a pair of FiveFinger Sprints the other day after hearing that I'm doing a story on barefoot running. I haven't tried them out yet (rain! work! laziness!), but when I do I promise to