Comments on: Where to Donate Your Old Running Shoes http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/11/where-to-donate-old-running-shoes/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-donate-old-running-shoes Save Money. Save the Environment. Be Happy. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:01:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: sandyhttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/11/where-to-donate-old-running-shoes/#comment-16282 sandy Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:54:20 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=2514#comment-16282 Waste Management of Los Angeles is teaming up with the Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA) for the 'Bag your Shoes' campaign happening now! The goal is to collect 1,000 pairs of shoes! Come down and "recycle" your shoes, see you at the game! http://youtu.be/jk1mH9JvRr0 Waste Management of Los Angeles is teaming up with the Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA) for the ‘Bag your Shoes’ campaign happening now! The goal is to collect 1,000 pairs of shoes! Come down and “recycle” your shoes, see you at the game! http://youtu.be/jk1mH9JvRr0

]]> By: epahhttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/11/where-to-donate-old-running-shoes/#comment-16119 epah Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:25:19 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=2514#comment-16119 Good day Sir/Madam, My names are Coach/Player Epah Gyvira and my brother Chrys Fusi in Tampa FL 33613.I am a Cameroonian by nationality and I am 39 years. I am football fanatic and this can be seen from my experience in the game of football. In Cameroon, i played for a good number of clubs and national tournaments. My football career in Cameroon has a lot of positive impact on my life. Due to my talent, I decided to travel to South Africa where I could show case my talent in the game of football. I played for many clubs in South Africa most remarkable is the ARCADIA SHEPARDS F.C. We emerged Champions of the VODACOM League in 2003-2004. I also did coaching management because of the love that I had for soccer. My career in South Africa has a remarkable legacy in my life. While in South Africa, i traveled to Japan for a test match but unfortunately, I was questioned for failure to renew my passport. Consequently, I was sent to Cameroon. The story is really a sad one. All what I had worked for in South Africa perished. Back in Cameroon, i did not give up my passion for soccer. I joined a few soccer clubs but it was always difficult to make it to the top. My soccer career in the pitch diminished but i still have the passion for soccer. Because of my Charisma and Talent, i was appointed coach of the Little Foot F.C ,Tiko D2. My coaching career with this club was poor because it was very difficult to transform the barbaric and uncultured talent of these African Children. USING SPORTS AS A MEANS OF BRINGING GODS KINGDOM TO EARTH Our Principles: To build character and self-esteem To foster respect To encourage healthy lifestyles that include physical activity and healthy eating To grow a sense of community The Academy is just 1 year 5 months old. I have a total of 60 boys ages and 51 girls ranging from 5-19. I want to use this soccer academy to eradicate the high level of illiteracy. Through this mission, I will pass on Hope and a brighter future to the underprivileged. I am mailing you today is to beg on behalf of this young academy, my community which has no sport club right now, and Cameroon in general to help us sport equipments. *We need sport shoes, equipment especially. *sport bags * Running Essentials “The soccer ball is one of the most powerful tools in the fight against poverty and violence.” Pele – World Cup Champion Chrys Fusi Phone: 813 951 1918 Head Coach. Coach Epah Gyvira. contact:_( 00237)74634352 Good day Sir/Madam,

My names are Coach/Player Epah Gyvira and my brother Chrys Fusi in Tampa FL 33613.I am a Cameroonian by nationality and I am 39 years. I am football fanatic and this can be seen from my experience in the game of football. In Cameroon, i played for a good number of clubs and national tournaments. My football career in Cameroon has a lot of positive impact on my life.

Due to my talent, I decided to travel to South Africa where I could show case my talent in the game of football. I played for many clubs in South Africa most remarkable is the ARCADIA SHEPARDS F.C. We emerged Champions of the VODACOM League in 2003-2004. I also did coaching management because of the love that I had for soccer. My career in South Africa has a remarkable legacy in my life. While in South Africa, i traveled to Japan for a test match but unfortunately, I was questioned for failure to renew my passport. Consequently, I was sent to Cameroon. The story is really a sad one. All what I had worked for in South Africa perished.

Back in Cameroon, i did not give up my passion for soccer. I joined a few soccer clubs but it was always difficult to make it to the top. My soccer career in the pitch diminished but i still have the passion for soccer.

Because of my Charisma and Talent, i was appointed coach of the Little Foot F.C ,Tiko D2. My coaching career with this club was poor because it was very difficult to transform the barbaric and uncultured talent of these African Children.
USING SPORTS AS A MEANS OF BRINGING GODS KINGDOM TO EARTH

Our Principles:

To build character and self-esteem

To foster respect

To encourage healthy lifestyles that include physical activity and healthy eating

To grow a sense of community

The Academy is just 1 year 5 months old. I have a total of 60 boys ages and 51 girls ranging from 5-19. I want to use this soccer academy to eradicate the high level of illiteracy.

Through this mission, I will pass on Hope and a brighter future to the underprivileged.

I am mailing you today is to beg on behalf of this young academy, my community which has no sport club right now, and Cameroon in general to help us sport equipments.

*We need sport shoes, equipment especially.
*sport bags
* Running Essentials

“The soccer ball is one of
the most powerful tools
in the fight against
poverty and violence.”
Pele – World Cup Champion

Chrys Fusi
Phone: 813 951 1918

Head Coach.
Coach Epah Gyvira.
contact:_( 00237)74634352

]]> By: heatherhttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/11/where-to-donate-old-running-shoes/#comment-11816 heather Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:35:48 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=2514#comment-11816 Sarah, I'm in the middle of reading Born to Run! I love it...I'm also now convinced that I need to make the transition to minimalist running. And, I also just found out that Terra Plana is about to release a minimalist running shoe called "Evo" this spring. I'm definitely going to get a pair for running (and review). Thanks so much for writing in! Heather Sarah,

I’m in the middle of reading Born to Run! I love it…I’m also now convinced that I need to make the transition to minimalist running.

And, I also just found out that Terra Plana is about to release a minimalist running shoe called “Evo” this spring. I’m definitely going to get a pair for running (and review). Thanks so much for writing in!

Heather

]]> By: Sarah Shttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/11/where-to-donate-old-running-shoes/#comment-11725 Sarah S Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:49:10 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=2514#comment-11725 I actually found your blog by looking for Terra Plana reviews, read your review of the vivo barefoot boots and shoes, and then browsing through your other entries was shocked to see this one! I second most of Joe Z's comment--please try running in minimalist footwear, which the vivo barefoots are a great example of. I bought the vivo barefoot Lucy shoes back in June specifically for running, after reading Born to Run, and I switched over gradually and am now using them exclusively, and I'm really enjoying it! Don't let Joe's comment scare you too much-all you need to do is read a little bit beforehand, switch over gradually, and pay attention to your body and what running form is most comfortable as you switch over. It's really not that complicated. I recommend you start by reading Born to Run, it's a really fun and informative book and it will tell you why all that stiffness and support in your running shoes probably really isn't preventing injury at all. One of my favorite things about my switch to minimalist shoes for running is the release from the environmentalist guilt about going through so many shoes. Did you read the runner's world article about how running shoes are made? It's terrible how many nasty chemicals they use and how much energy the whole process takes. I actually found your blog by looking for Terra Plana reviews, read your review of the vivo barefoot boots and shoes, and then browsing through your other entries was shocked to see this one! I second most of Joe Z’s comment–please try running in minimalist footwear, which the vivo barefoots are a great example of. I bought the vivo barefoot Lucy shoes back in June specifically for running, after reading Born to Run, and I switched over gradually and am now using them exclusively, and I’m really enjoying it! Don’t let Joe’s comment scare you too much-all you need to do is read a little bit beforehand, switch over gradually, and pay attention to your body and what running form is most comfortable as you switch over. It’s really not that complicated. I recommend you start by reading Born to Run, it’s a really fun and informative book and it will tell you why all that stiffness and support in your running shoes probably really isn’t preventing injury at all. One of my favorite things about my switch to minimalist shoes for running is the release from the environmentalist guilt about going through so many shoes. Did you read the runner’s world article about how running shoes are made? It’s terrible how many nasty chemicals they use and how much energy the whole process takes.

]]> By: joe zhttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/11/where-to-donate-old-running-shoes/#comment-11205 joe z Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:50:55 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=2514#comment-11205 I am an advocate of barefoot and minimalist-footwear running. It's much greener not to use running shoes at all, and run barefoot instead. Also, there are studies that demonstrate that runners actually get injured more easily using new running shoes than using old, beat-up shoes (and, of course, it's greener as well, to keep using those old shoes, rather than buying new ones all the time). Of course, running barefoot is not something to be entered into lightly, it is a real commitment that requires research, patience and dedication (for most, a whole new running style must be adopted which requires different muscles, bones, and tendons to gradually become stronger). It might not be for everybody, but there is no arguing that it is definitely a greener way to exercise. I am an advocate of barefoot and minimalist-footwear running. It’s much greener not to use running shoes at all, and run barefoot instead. Also, there are studies that demonstrate that runners actually get injured more easily using new running shoes than using old, beat-up shoes (and, of course, it’s greener as well, to keep using those old shoes, rather than buying new ones all the time). Of course, running barefoot is not something to be entered into lightly, it is a real commitment that requires research, patience and dedication (for most, a whole new running style must be adopted which requires different muscles, bones, and tendons to gradually become stronger). It might not be for everybody, but there is no arguing that it is definitely a greener way to exercise.

]]> By: heatherhttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/11/where-to-donate-old-running-shoes/#comment-11168 heather Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:16:41 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=2514#comment-11168 @Tammy- I wish our local running store did that. I'm going to print this list out and give it to them. Hopefully they'll post it in their store for other runners. @Tammy- I wish our local running store did that. I’m going to print this list out and give it to them. Hopefully they’ll post it in their store for other runners.

]]> By: RowdyKittenshttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/11/where-to-donate-old-running-shoes/#comment-11161 RowdyKittens Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:51:50 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=2514#comment-11161 Fantastic information! I love running. I'm always sad when my shoes wear out. Luckily our local running store gives old shoes out to the homeless population. :) Fantastic information! I love running. I’m always sad when my shoes wear out.

Luckily our local running store gives old shoes out to the homeless population. :)

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