iowa

  1. Tyler J L

    Dam to DSM

    So I didn't register for the Dam to DSM race in Des Moines Iowa, but my friend Morgan, who's getting more and more into barefoot walking thanks to my Barefoot Autism Challenge, saw some people running that race barefoot. They were male though but maybe if they share some pictures I can find...
  2. Tyler J L

    Grounding – Barefoot Walk in Nature at Thomas Mitchell Park

    https://www.mycountyparks.com/Count.../11180/Grounding-Barefoot-Walk-in-Nature.aspx Thursday, August 23, 2018 Research is finding that "grounding/earthing in nature," allowing skin to come in direct contact with the ground, has health benefits and can balance the body's central nervous system...
  3. Tyler J L

    Des Moines Barefooters

    I saw that the Society for Barefoot Living and Barefoot is Legal have more Des Moines people than I realized. I'm impressed with how far barefooting has come.
  4. Tyler J L

    Barefoot at an interview

    So I'll be barefoot at an interview for Iowa Public Television for an autism series. Is there anything you guys think I should do to prepare for the interview? I know I already answered some get to know you questions, but what about having my bare feet be ready for the camera if they focus in on...
  5. Tyler J L

    Creston Iowa Autism Walk

    On April 28th 2018 at 10:00 am, the autism society of Iowa will have their annual Creston Autism Walk. The barefoot autism challenge will be incorporated into that event, and we will also be featuring Miss Iowa 2017 Chelsea Dubczak. So bring your bare feet, barefoot shoes, and maybe even a pen...
  6. Tyler J L

    2017 IBRD Des Moines

    I did the International Barefoot Running Day at Grays Lake in Des Moines with @bfrwi We had fun getting to know each other and we got some pictures of each other and our feet! Randal also took some pictures on his phone and I imagine he'll send me those on here. We talked a bit about my...
  7. Tyler J L

    Iowa Youth Leadership Forum

    I was a delegate of the Iowa Youth Leadership Forum in 2009 and it got me to where I am now. I just found out that after this year, they're not going to have YLF anymore. It's really upsetting to me because so many people have benefitted from this and I have made so many friends through this...
  8. Tyler J L

    Thomas Mitchell Park

    Anyone who lives near Altoona should check out Thomas Mitchell Park. It's very big in nature and it was where my service provider Amanda and I walked barefoot at. If you know any good trails in Iowa, let me know.
  9. Tyler J L

    First meetup

    So a member from the Iowa chapter @degenxr1 said he would be open for doing a walk with me soon. We're working on getting it planned out so we can hopefully get something started for the Iowa chapter slowly but surely.
  10. Tyler J L

    Iowa Character Awards

    This is a video of me for the Iowa Character Awards for Character Counts in Iowa. It was an honor for me to be recognized like this because I AM making a difference in many ways. And for once it's a post not related to my bare feet! LOL.
  11. Tyler J L

    Barefoot in Iowa

    Still trying to find other people who do barefoot walking in Iowa. Let me know if you know people in Iowa who are into barefoot running or hiking.
  12. Tyler J L

    Barefoot walking trails in Iowa

    Anyone know any trails to walk barefoot on in Des Moines/Iowa? I been to Raccoon River park, Greenwood park, Fort Des Moines park, and Grays Lake. Feel free to add any others in Iowa you know about.
  13. Tyler J L

    Barefoot walking trails in Iowa

    Anyone know good trails to walk barefoot on in Iowa/Des Moines? I have done fort Des Moines park, Grays lake, Raccoon River park, and Greenwood park. If you know any others, let me know