The Free Market Existentialist: Capitalism without Consumerism

What is existentialism and what does it have to do with living a good life? According to William Irwin, author of The Free Market Existentialist: Capitalism without Consumerism, existentialism is a philosophy of life that: ...reacts to an apparently absurd or meaningless world by urging the individual to overcome alienation, oppression, and despair through freedom … Continue reading The Free Market Existentialist: Capitalism without Consumerism →

Mind and Cosmos: Why the Materialist Neo-Darwinian Conception of Nature Is Almost Certainly False

Can the mind be reduced to mere physio-chemical properties? Are experiences, thoughts, and feelings simply the product of chemical reactions in our brain? Atheist philosopher, Thomas Nagel, rejects such a view of the mind. In his book Mind and Cosmos, Nagel points out that belief in the material reductionist view of the mind is almost … Continue reading Mind and Cosmos: Why the Materialist Neo-Darwinian Conception of Nature Is Almost Certainly False →

Low-Mileage Running

I recently published my book, Low-Mileage Running: A Guide to Running Faster, Injury Free. You can buy the book on Kindle, paperback, or Audible. Below is an excerpt from the introduction. https://www.amazon.com/Low-Mileage-Running-Faster-Injury-Free-ebook/dp/B0128IK70Y/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=freethoughtsblog-20&linkId=6248e1416a7ea421980e71db4ff64bfe&language=en_US “Since the first running boom of the 1970’s, an increasing number of runners have begun to believe that the more they train, the … Continue reading Low-Mileage Running →

Vibram Trek Ascent Review

https://youtu.be/Rov1D_v1Fhw The good: Flexible sole Breathable mesh uppers, with leather reinforcements in key areas Grippy rubber outsole Wide forefoot Great traction Comfortable soft 4mm EVA cushioning Link to buy on Amazon The Bad Won't protect against sharp rocks on gravel road or gnarly trail Ankle collar hits ankle bone

Ground contact time, stride length, vertical oscillation, and stride rate amongst various shoes

I wanted see how various minimalist shoes affect my ground contact time, stride length, vertical oscillation and stride rate. To do this I used my Garmin 920XT paired with the newest Garmin HRM. You can see the raw data here. I ran outdoors, approximately 0.3 mile at about a 6 minute pace. I also included a barefoot run … Continue reading Ground contact time, stride length, vertical oscillation, and stride rate amongst various shoes →

Vibram Fivefingers Vybrid Review

https://youtu.be/G_ThuIp0TgM Vibram FiveFingers Vibryd Too much toespring Lacks the natural feel of other Vibram FiveFingers Forefoot cushion doesn't extend to toes, creating an unnatural amount of toespring Big toe pocket too small, squeezes big toe

EarthRunners Alpha X Review

https://youtu.be/z1O54KKbhRc EarthRunners Alpha X True barefoot feeling 11mm sole protects foot from rocks Soft, supple leather footbed and laces Completely flat sole; no toespring (a good thing) Fun to wear, new running experience!