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Ultra-Marathon Runner, Linda W. Talks FitMyFoots and Plantar Fasciitis
Linda Wong was part of our beta testing program we call the FitMyFoot 100. Over the past several months, Linda has been running miles and miles (and miles) in BASE by FitMyFoot insoles. She has Plantar Fasciitis and has had incredible results since putting FitMyFoots in her shoes. No need for me to tell you.....(take it away Linda!). Miss your chance to purchase your FitMyFoots on Kickstarter? Head to InDemand here and get yours today: http://j.mp/BASEinsoles From all of us at FitMyFoot... #keepgoing Read more...
Featured Athlete: Sarah Bogue – Part 1
My name is Sarah Bogue. I'm 26 years old and I was born and raised in North Vancouver, BC, Canada. Ever since I can remember, being active and playing sports has always been a huge part of my life, I was never one to just sit still – my choice sports were basketball and field hockey... A classic high school girl. Follow Sarah on Instagram Soon after graduating I stopped playing team sports and started concentrating on university and my modeling career. I landed contracts with a couple of agencies... Read more...
Transformation – A FitMyFoot Success Story
FitMyFoot was lucky enough to work with Amanda on our most recent photo shoot. After hearing her story and how much she enjoyed our product, we just had to feature her. Here is Amanda's story: GROWING UP I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN AN ACTIVE KID As a youngster, I was involved in school sports and horseback riding. As I got older, I developed a passion for weight lifting (See: The 8 Laws of Lifting Bigger and Better), which has now become a pillar in my active lifestyle. This has brought me... Read more...
Featured Athlete: Sarah Bogue – Part 2
Ever since I decided to train for my first competition, I've been documenting my progress on Instagram – the crazy thing is, people have started to take notice. As a result I've been approached by a handful of companies to represent their brands, and after much deliberation, I am happy and proud to be a sponsored athlete for PrOatein Bar, a healthy all natural protein bar company, a brand ambassador for Vancouver Fitness Apparel (VNFT), a fitness and lifestyle clothing company, and of course FitMyFoot! My custom orthotics have been... Read more...
Featured Athlete: Sarah Bogue – Part 3
Welcome to part three of the blog series. Now that you know a little bit more about me and my fitness story, we can get down to the nitty gritty. Follow Sarah on Instagram As I mentioned in part 1, I have a full time job at a digital marketing firm. On top of that, I am an ambassador and train 6 days a week... Needless to say, having a set routine is a nice mental break. THE WEEKLY ROUTINE I like to spit up my workout into a four... Read more...
Featured Athlete: Sarah Bogue – Part 4
Since I am constantly on the go, all day everyday, I rely heavily on my meal prepping routine. Meal prepping not only keeps me on track with my fitness goals, but is extremely convenient and saves so much time during the day. Follow Sarah on Instagram THE SHOPPING LIST Most of my meal prep is done on Sunday night or split between Sunday and Wednesday evenings, depending on my schedule. My meal prep always consists of lean proteins, complex carbohydrates, green veggies and healthy fats. My go to shopping list... Read more...
FitMyFoot Lets You Create Custom 3D-Printed Insoles
See Original Post Here After closing a $3.5M seed round last month, FitMyFoot is officially launching today at TechCrunch’s CES Hardware Battlefield. The startup’s first product, BASE, is a custom, 3D-printed insole, that just launched for preorder on Kickstarter. BASE uses your smartphone’s camera to capture 5 photos of your feet, and turn those into a 3D printable model. And, before sending it off to be printed, users can customize their colors and even have their name engraved on the bottom of the orthotic. Of course custom orthotics are nothing... Read more...
SXSW Accelerator Proves Great Launching Pad for Canadian Startups to Take Off in the U.S.
For lawyer-turned-entrepreneur Cian O’Sullivan, trips to the United States from his home in Kitchener, Ont., are usually worthwhile, and O’Sullivan isn’t alone. He and other Canadian entrepreneurs know they need to get noticed in the U.S. to really take off. No one can accuse Louis-Victor (LV) Jadavji and Shamil Hargovan, of being shy. The former Claremont McKenna College schoolmates and networked millennials to the core have launched a bionics business that aims, no less, to disrupt the footwear manufacturing industry. O’Sullivan attended the recent annual two-week SXSW conference in Austin,... Read more...
FITMYFOOT BREAKS RECORD AS MOST FUNDED 3D PRINTED PRODUCT IN KICKSTARTER HISTORY
See Original Article Here FitMyFoot Wearables, which recently closed a $3.5 million seed round, has broken the record for most funded 3D printed product in Kickstarter history following the completion of its campaign. For perspective, Kickstarter was founded in 2009. FitMyFoot has seen much success lately, as the company raised 470 percent of its funding goal — it raised its $50,000 goal in two days — and its founders were featured in the Forbes Top 30 under 30 under the manufacturing category. It was also a top four finalist at... Read more...
Best Places to Camp North of the Border
Planning on making a camping trip for the August long weekend? From West to East, here is the best spot to hit up in each province across Canada. British Columbia Pacific Rim National Park: Pacific Rim National Park Reserve is a Canadian national park reserve in British Columbia comprising three separate regions: Long Beach, the Broken Group Islands, and the West Coast Trail. Although it may take a while to get there (1H 45 ferry, and 3+ hour drive), the breath taking views, and spectacular beaches are home to some... Read more...
Rappelling off Castles & High Altitude Rescues – Powered by FitMyFoot
Even with decades of experience, it was the ultimate test of endurance, intellect, skill; over two days in Belgium, teams of first responders from around the world are challenged by 10 life-saving scenarios over two days. Ronin Rescue, a private first responder company, has saved lives on remote oil rigs, confined spaces on construction sites, and raging rivers, and we jumped at the chance to be the first North American team to tackle GRIMP (Group de Recconnaissance Interventione Millieux Perilleux) Day – all with the help of FitMyFoot Wearables insoles.... Read more...
A New Lease On Life Starts At Your Feet – A FitMyFoot Success Story
When Cindy* walked into Evolution Sport Therapy for the first time, she was terrified that her constant pain in her heel was being caused by a bone spur – which could require expensive surgery and a long recovery. The sensation was holding her back – not just from pushing herself physically, but living her life to the fullest. This is the story of how FitMyFoot custom fit, 3D printed orthotics helped give Cindy a new lease on life. A NEW LEASE ON LIFE Bone spurs are an outgrowth of bone... Read more...