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Run Faster and More Efficient with Natural Running

Recently there has been a lot of focus on natural running: barefoot running, pose running, chi running, evolution running, mid-foot running, forefoot running, etc.

The video below (courtesy of Newton Running) briefly explains why natural running allows you to run faster with greater efficiency and less overuse injuries (like Achilles tendinitis and plantar fasciitis).

Discover your optimal running form by running barefoot.

Immediately you’ll discover that when you run barefoot, you’re not landing on your heels but on your mid-foot/forefoot. That’s the natural way.

I don’t know if this is something for you but I think it’s worth a try!

Last Minute Marathon Tips: Shot with Nikon D90

What to do before a marathon? Here’s a two minute “To-Do-List” video.

I love this video. Enjoy my friends…

Last Minute Marathon Tips: shot with Nikon D90 from Mike Kobal on Vimeo.

Video:What Every Runner Should Watch.

Here’s a video that pretty much defines or summarizes what a runner is.

Very entertaining and i can bet my 10 cents you ca relate to it in some ways…

Watch it below….

Onwards from AKQA on Vimeo.

Validation:You Guys Are (Socially) Great

When was the last time you felt appreciated for what you did?

Do you remember the time when you were  down and someone gave you encouragement, a lift, a pat in the back…etc?

OK watch the video, see if we can paint a smile or two.  You guys are great!

Statistically Speaking…Go Social

Here’s a short video with interesting statistics on how social media is affecting us all. Many thanks to http://relevantsocialmedia.com

As promised folks here’s two videos that are unique examples of how social media (in these case youtube) was used to express themselves. It’s creatively funny!

#1. How to use social media as a tool to deal with the big guys if you are treated like crap. (via m)arketingpilgrim.com

The Best Online Reputation Attack I Have Ever Seen!

I’d imagine a lot of us can relate to the nightmare that surrounds having to complain to any airline–especially when it comes to lost or damaged luggage.

So, you can imagine the frustration endured by singer/songwriter Dave Carroll as he tried to get United…Read more

#2.Wedding Gone Wild. The power of the unexpected (via unspokenmedia.com)

The Power of The Unexpected

Those of you who find me a bit wordy (looking at you, Whalen) are going to get a break today. I was struggling for an idea for a post all morning. Frustratingly struggling, in fact. I even called some people to vent about it. And then I came across the video embedded below via Twitter.

Watch it. You might cry. You may get up and dance. You may break into instantaneous giggle fits. You may even be slightly horrified. But while you’re watching and tapping your feet, notice the…Read more.

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#3. Can Anybody Get Iraq Back on Track? Read what these Social media execs has to say.

Booting Up Baghdad: Tech Execs Take a Tour in Iraq

By Steven Levy 07.20.09

As the CEO of MeetUp, Scott Heiferman usually spends his days meeting with staff and brainstorming product strategy. But today the 37-year-old New Yorker, wearing a combat helmet and armored vest over a black business suit, is crammed into a battered C-130 transport plane headed for Iraq. Military and diplomatic personnel aboard are warily eyeing him and the others in his party, all similarly attired, as the C-130 begins its steep, corkscrew descent into the Baghdad airport. And Heiferman is thinking, “What am I doing here?” Read Full Article…