If you've been following our blog over the years, then you'll know that we have a long and memorable friendship with Michael Sandler, renowned barefoot runner and bestselling author of the books Barefoot Running and Barefoot Walking, as well as the DVD release Barefoot Running, the Movie. Working alongside his wife, Jessica Lee, Michael has made it his goal to...

It's been a busy year at the Soft Star workshop. Before we ring in the new year, we'd like to share with you the significant memories and adventures that affected our workshop and community in 2013.   Elves Volunteer at SAGE Garden Last spring, we had our first Soft Star volunteer day helping out at the local SAGE community garden...

Michael Sandler and Jessica Lee Earlier this year, our old friend Michael Sandler stopped by our workshop to give a presentation on the benefits of walking barefoot. At the time, the barefoot guru was on tour promoting his second book, appropriately titled Barefoot Walking. A few weeks later, we were saddened to hear that Michael suffered a tragic injury before...

 By now, most avid barefoot runners know the story of Michael Sandler—the man who ran a 10k barefoot only three months after being told by doctors that he would be lucky to even walk again. Michael and his wife, Jessica Lee, co-authored the book Barefoot Running in 2010 and offer workshops across the country to help people discover the benefits...