BEREA, Ohio -- A barefoot Brook Park woman, 23, was arrested Sept. 22 after she crashed her car into a fire hydrant and became stuck on the tree lawn of Berea-Midpark High School, 165 E. Bagley Road.

Running without shoes on natural surfaces is gaining attention in the U.S. fitness world, not as a fad, but as a smarter way to reduce joint stress and improve long-term movement health.

Walking barefoot in the grass has always soothed me. It helped me feel connected during the uncertain times at the start of the pandemic. I got married barefoot and continue to practice it every day.

Walking barefoot on your lawn is one way to do earthing or grounding, which connects you with the Earth’s energy. The benefits of walking barefoot on grass include lowering stress and increasing ...