Eben Tessari - Bloghttp://www.ebentessari.com/blog/Fri, 30 Dec 2011 02:03:14 +0000Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported Licenseen-USSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)My Unsolicited Advice For Those Traveling Down UnderTravelEben TessariTue, 29 Jun 2010 15:04:13 +0000http://www.ebentessari.com/blog/2010/6/29/my-unsolicited-advice-for-those-traveling-down-under.html423983:6313730:8132145
To Whom It May Concern,

You're welcome in advance for the advice I'm about to dispense. Undoubtedly, it will save you many hours trying to "figure things out" on your own and will likely save your life at least twice. I've boiled everything you need to know about visiting Australia into four key points:

1.) Everything there can and will kill you (e.g., sharks, spiders, snakes, scorpions, rays, dingos, children, etc).

2.) 18+ hours is a long time to be on a plane. I would suggest push ups and other calisthenics (for a whole hour) alternating ever other hour that isn't a prime number, to prevent deep vein thrombosis. Also, as much Aspirin as you can fit in your mouth at one time.

3.) Contrary to popular belief, koala bears are nasty creatures that hate humans. Through millions of years of evolution, they have evolved an interesting tactic of luring prey close to them by being unbearably cute. Do not fall for this. They will eat your face.

4.) Kangaroos love to be ridden. They consider it rude NOT to ride them.

Again, you're welcome.

Pugnaciously,
Eben]]>http://www.ebentessari.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-8132145.xmlGloves For My Feet: Vibram FiveFingersReviewEben TessariWed, 14 Apr 2010 14:28:19 +0000http://www.ebentessari.com/blog/2010/4/14/gloves-for-my-feet-vibram-fivefingers.html423983:6313730:7322073A couple weeks ago I bought a pair of Vibram FiveFingers KSO and wanted to withhold judgment until I'd ran a mile in the shoes. Literally. Now that the novelty has worn off and I've worn them for a few weeks, I can say my opinion hasn't changed: these things are wonderful.

I'm not going to detail the benefits of barefoot running, a much more thorough job has been done here, here and here (including the videos below), but I will suggest that they have improved my running form and I just feel better all over after the run. I realize my quite unscientific opinion isn't going to sway anyone, but I can't argue with how I feel: my back doesn't hurt anymore during a run, my knees don't ache and I don't get that strange searing pain under my scapula. Of course, all of these aches have been traded in for a burning in my legs indicating I've never used my calfs or thighs in this way before.

If you can get past the visual trainwreck of wearing gloves on your feet, I think you'll find the benefits are worth the awkward stares at the grocery store.

 

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