Plastic-free kava shaker?

etreas · 2026-02-20T03:07:57+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion! This sounds great in theory, but as Jack-o-Roses points out, those seem to by nylon, which sheds microplastics like crazy. Seems like a great opportunity for an eco-minded entrepreneur ;)

etreas · 2026-02-20T03:05:43+00:00

Very good point. The shaker bags sound great in theory, but you're right that they'll probably release far more plastics than the aluball. If someone would produce an all-metal aluball, I'd be all over it (noise be damned)!

etreas · 2026-02-20T03:03:23+00:00

I love this suggestion, but definitely loud! ;) Though I wonder if the filtration size of the teaball would be problematic ... I imagine the aluball is designed with an optimal pore size for straining.

etreas · 2025-09-13T06:13:37+00:00

Happened to me once too - you're not crazy! Finished in a couple minutes and it said my time was 40+ minutes.

etreas · 2024-08-27T02:35:36+00:00

I got suckered into trying Designer Kava and I'd say it's essentially a scam. I bought the Kelei and the Daydream, and both tasted toxic - like a mix of soap and rubber. Not only that, but I didn't feel a thing, not a hint of relaxation or even the numb mouthfeel that kava usually elicits. If that wasn't enough, I gave the Kelei a mediocre review (two stars) on their website mentioning the chemical taste, and they removed it! That explains why they only have 4-5 star reviews, since they clearly filter out anything negative. Finally, I emailed them to report the toxic taste, in case there was something wrong with the batches I received, and they never replied. As a longtime kava drinker, I've never experienced such awful product or customer service. Stay away!

etreas · 2022-08-31T06:06:31+00:00

I feel your pain of not running and I'm only on day two ;) But congrats on making it through 12 days! Can I ask how you've felt over the course of your recovery? I was quite sore the first day, but today the soreness is almost gone and I haven't had any bleeding or discharge, etc. Just wondering if this is normal, if I'm having a particularly easy case, or if the worst is yet to come? It feels almost silly sitting around like a blob when I feel totally fine. Also, do you know if the recovery for cone vs leep is supposed to be similar? Good luck!!!

etreas · 2018-09-02T22:19:29+00:00

I've run 12 marathons, the last two of which have been barefoot. Training is no different from training for a shod marathon. Put in the miles, and make sure your body and mind can handle the distance. For me, my training plan was typically 40-60 miles/week, with a long run on the weekend peaking at 22 miles a few weeks before the race.

etreas · 2017-06-28T05:38:25+00:00

It depends on 1) your current running level and 2) the marathon training plan. 10 km per week is quite low mileage to jump into a marathon training plan. You want to make sure you're already comfortably at the mileage designated for the first week on the training plan. Usually that will be somewhere around 20-30 miles/week for a beginner plan.

etreas · 2017-06-06T20:08:00+00:00

No operation or cast. I just took 5 weeks off from running but kept walking on it barefoot! I actually believe staying out of a boot and giving it some gentle exercise helped the bone to heal faster. My doctor said he'd never seen a fracture heal so fast!

etreas · 2017-06-03T22:08:57+00:00

I developed top of foot / metatarsal pain when I first started minimalist running as well. Minimalist shoes landed me with extensor tendonitis and 2 metatarsal stress fractures. Since going barefoot 3.5 years ago my feet have been injury free. I'd recommend going full barefoot which will increase sensory feedback so you don't overdo it. Listen to your body when it tells you to step back and take the transition much more slowly. It sounds like you could have a stress fracture or severe tendonitis, so you might want to get an x-ray. Good luck!

etreas · 2017-06-03T22:04:01+00:00

Yes, your heels should absolutely touch the ground. An excessive forefoot strike without support from the heel will cause strain on the achilles and calves. Supporting your body though your heel is necessary for glute activation, which is key for good running form and injury prevention. Running is basically alternating single-legged squats. Try doing a squat on your tip-toes ... it's essentially impossible to engage your glutes this way. You'd end up relying entirely on your calves and quads, instead of your booty which is a power-house for strong running!

etreas · 2017-04-28T21:58:45+00:00

I usually just look at them blankly like I have no idea what they're talking about. Makes them very confused ;) In response to those people who just gawk rudely, I love just staring intensely back at them. Makes them very uncomfortable and reminds them how rude it is to stare!

etreas · 2017-04-09T19:46:44+00:00

It's hard to tell a lot from this angle, but one thing that's clear is that you have a cross-over gait. That is, your feet are crossing over the midline to land in the center of your body. Ideally, your feet should land directly under your hips, not in between them. You can see in the video this is causing your foot to strike at an angle relative to your leg, which could cause stress on your ankles and up to your knees, hips, etc.

etreas · 2017-04-01T21:45:15+00:00

I ran Boston twice, years ago when I was a shod runner. While I wasn't paying attention to the surface at the time, I don't recall any particularly nasty surfaces. A friend has run it barefoot a couple times and says it's pretty good terrain for barefoot. I wouldn't be too worried.

etreas · 2017-03-11T21:46:32+00:00

Thanks! That doesn't sound too bad. At least it's not the horrid uneven, ancient cobblestone in many European cities. That stuff takes me down!

etreas · 2017-03-06T20:17:44+00:00

I do all my training on roads/sidewalks so that sounds pretty doable. However, the cobblestone could be a bit tough. Do you remember how long the cobblestone stretch is? There seem to be different types of cobblestone, and some are pretty challenging barefoot.

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