Aloha Friday...Running On The Beach!

Aloha Friday everyone! It's that time to share what healthy things we did or are going to do this weekend!

The healthy activity that I love to do is run. I used to enjoy the freedom of lacing up my running shoes and strapping my daughter into the stroller and taking a jog. I still do this often but I often trade my running shoes for bare feet. Yes, I go barefoot...on the sand! Want to get a great workout? Run on the beach. My husband and daughter love to chase each other on our many amazing sandy Hawaiian beaches. Laird Hamilton, professional surfer, knows the joy and benefits from doing this. "Your foot's natural range of motion is complex. Putting it in a fixed platform, such as a shoe, is like strapping a two-by-four to your leg. As many runners are discovering, shoes can actually decondition feet. That weakness leads to decreased performance and increased injury, which is why many athletes are now incorporating barefoot training into their workouts." Force of Nature

Don't live by a beach? That's okay, focus less on trying to exercise and more on having fun. Rake some leaves and jump into them with you kids. Play a game of tag, go skiing. Basically, just move but have fun.

Now, Mom's Best Bets wants to hear from you. What do you like to do that is healthy? Are you cooking, crafting, reading, or exercising? Tell me about it and I will feature one reader next week. Happy Aloha Friday!