The Genuinely Interested Podcast Ep 132 - Barefoot Ted McDonald - Running Barefoot
Ted McDonald, or Barefoot Ted, as he is more well known as, is the founder of Luna Sandals and has for the last 20 years been an advocate for mastering simple techniques for optimal personal fitness. His philosophy is simple - self-experimentation is key. Find your own path. Share what you discover.
Many have come to know about Ted through the pages of Christopher McDougall's best-selling book "Born to Run" - which became a national bestseller! Ted has completely embodied the lifestyle he preaches and has enjoyed sharing his philosophy on life with audiences across the world. As "Barefoot Ted", he has played a major role in defining and popularizing the natural running movement, being an early adopter of the current trend.
Ted and I discussed:
- The interesting correlation between surf culture and barefoot running
- The many advantages of barefoot running
- Western culture's growing interest in indigenous cultures
- Where you should run barefoot
- Why so many sports emerged from California
- What's Ted's secret to longevity & staying youthful?
- Why self-experimentation is crucial
- His survival experience in the Utah desert (!)
And so much more...
My Take: Try everything once! New ideas are abundant, some are good, some are bad, and some are world-changing. Don't be afraid to try new things that may seem out of the box. They may not work for you, but there's also a small chance they could be the best thing you've ever done. The only way to know - is if you try it.