It's time to talk about toes, which should be a relief to anyone who has read the last few articles we've posted about the human body. As always, I'm here to answer the questions you would feel weird asking anybody else.

Barefoot running is like skinny-dipping: Something that's already pretty fun becomes exhilarating and memorable when you're more deeply connected to the environment and your body. You can't help feeling the nuances of the water temperature and noticing your skin when sans swimsuit, and running without shoes forces you to pay attention to the world around you -- and listen to your feet.