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  • The Paleo Solution
    The Paleo Solution
    by Robb Wolf

    Paleo for weight loss, performance and disease prevention. Read my full review here.

  • Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers
    Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers
    by Robert M. Sapolsky

    The impact of too much stress in our lives - impotence, obesity, heart disease and much more...

  • The Primal Blueprint: Reprogram Your Genes for Effortless Weight Loss, Vibrant Health, and Boundless Energy
    The Primal Blueprint: Reprogram Your Genes for Effortless Weight Loss, Vibrant Health, and Boundless Energy
    by Mark Sisson

    Usually we have to go back to basics to progress, this is a great place to start!

  • Slow Death by Rubber Duck: The Secret Danger of Everyday Things
    Slow Death by Rubber Duck: The Secret Danger of Everyday Things
    by Rick Smith, Bruce Lourie, Sarah Dopp

    "Think about the toxic chemicals you put onto your body, and are exposed to on a daily basis.  Frankly, quite worrying..."

  • Protein Power
    Protein Power
    by Michael R. Eades, Mary Dan Eades, Mary Deans

    First published in the mid 1990s.  Amongst other things, disputes the 'fat intake causes obesity' argument and reasons why the high carb/low-fat diet doesn't work.

  • Born to Run: The Hidden Tribe, the Ultra-Runners, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen
    Born to Run: The Hidden Tribe, the Ultra-Runners, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen
    by Christopher McDougall

    An inspirational read, whether you are a 'runner' or not.  This book also investigates why expensive 'cushioned' running shoes increases the likelihood of injury.

  • In Defence of Food: The Myth of Nutrition and the Pleasures of Eating: An Eater's Manifesto
    In Defence of Food: The Myth of Nutrition and the Pleasures of Eating: An Eater's Manifesto
    by Michael Pollan

    An insight into real, simple and nutritious food.  Insightful.

  • Food Rules: An Eater's Manual
    Food Rules: An Eater's Manual
    by Michael Pollan

    An excellent, non-scientific common sense quick reference to the often confusing question : "What should I eat?"

  • The Paleo Diet for Athletes
    The Paleo Diet for Athletes
    by L. Cordain

    An alternative to Cordain's first book "The Paleo Diet" if who want to consider the impact of Paleo on athletic performance.  It is geared towards endurance athletes but an interesting read nonetheless.

  • Vegetarian Myth, The
    Vegetarian Myth, The
    by Lierre Keith

    I'm an omnivore.  I believe it is healthy to eat naturally-reared meat, non-farmed fish as well as a wide variety of fresh vegetables.  This book is an interesting read and has a lot to say about why becoming a vegetarian isn't necessarily the best option for humans.  However read this, do your own research and make up your own mind.

  • The Second Brain
    The Second Brain
    by Michael D. Gershon

    A discussion about the complex nervous system working in the gut, which produces neurotransmitters such as serotonin.  In fact much more serotonin is produced in the gut than the brain!

  • The Rise and Fall of Modern Medicine
    The Rise and Fall of Modern Medicine
    by James Le Fanu
  • Swindled: From Poison Sweets to Counterfeit Coffee - The Dark History of the Food Cheats
    Swindled: From Poison Sweets to Counterfeit Coffee - The Dark History of the Food Cheats
    by Bee Wilson
  • Cancer: The Evolutionary Legacy
    Cancer: The Evolutionary Legacy
    by M.F. Greaves
  • The Paleo Diet: Lose Weight and Get Healthy by Eating the Foods You Were Designed to Eat
    The Paleo Diet: Lose Weight and Get Healthy by Eating the Foods You Were Designed to Eat
    by Loren Cordain

    This provides extraordinary insight into the reasons behind adopting a paleolithic diet.  Some aspects are controversial and many may feel it is too dogmatic.  I have often gone back to this book and re-read it for clarification as Dr Loren Cordain is often mis-quoted.  There is now a revised edition (2010 edition) to counter some of its earlier criticisms, this is an excellent resource and a must-read for any one serious about paleo nutrition.

  • Lore of Running
    Lore of Running
    by Tim Noakes

    This book offers a comprehensive insight into the science, coaching and discipline of running.  Energy systems, coaching and training.  Often quoted as the bible of running.

Wednesday
Jul142010

Vibram stockists in London

A few people have asked me where they can buy Vibram Five Fingers from recently.  If you have the option, it is well worth trying on the Vibram's for size.  

Each style has a different fit and given their minimal nature the correct size is key, otherwise you could spend endless time sending them back to online retailers, realise no size will be suitable for your feet or even worse purchase a very cheap but difficult to spot counterfeit pair!

For example the KSO's fit me perfectly with a size 46, however the classics I have to get as a 47 and they fit at a push.  

Vibram Sprints

 

The list below is only suitable for those who live in London, but I will add to the list any Vibram stores I come across elsewhere.

Confirmed stockists of Vibram Five Fingers (London):

Global Sports
182 Shepherds Bush Market
London
W12 8DF

SPORTEC (5 minutes walk from Ealing Broadway Station)
Unit 17a
45 Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre
W6 0RN
020 8567 9961

SPORTEC 
248 Upper Street
Islington
N1 1RU
020 7226 2210

SPORTEC 
102-105 Whitechapel High St
(corner of Commercial St.)
E1 7RA
020 7247 5111

SPORTEC (opposite Curry's)
12 Rye Lane
Peckham
SE15 5BS
020 7277 6611

SPORTEC (1 min walk from Swiss Cottage Tube Station)
10 – 11 Northways Parade
Finchley Road
Swiss Cottage
NW3 5EN
020 7483 4344

SPORTEC
245 Walworth Road (10 minutes walk from Elephant & Castle Tube)
London
SE17 1RL
020 7277 1111

 

You can read my review of the Vibram Five Finger's here:

 

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Reader Comments (1)

Thanks for this reference, been wanting to get a pair of these for ages without ordering online. When visiting London, picked up some Vibram Five Finger Classics. Thanks!

August 25, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterJames Tooley

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