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Always Remember…

  1. Running Barefoot should be comfortable (on almost any terrain)
  2. Running Barefoot should be easy
  3. Running Barefoot should be FUN!
If any of these are not true for you right now, thenplay with how you are running until it is more comfortable, easy, and joyful.

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Colbert talks Barefoot Running with Dan Lieberman

By Editors, 2013 May 17th

Video

Stephen welcomes Harvard evolutionary biology professor Dr. Daniel Lieberman to the show.

Links Colbert talks Barefoot Running with Dan Lieberman [...] continue reading Colbert talks Barefoot Running with Dan Lieberman

May 17th, 2013 | Category: Daniel Howell, Research | Leave a comment

Footwear use caused obesity in humans (March 2012)

By Editors, 2013 May 16th
Dr. Steven Robbins

Dr. Steven Robbins

Summary

The solution to the present obesity epidemic lies in recognizing its evolutionary origins. Obesity defined as excess body fat [...] continue reading Footwear use caused obesity in humans (March 2012)

May 16th, 2013 | Tags: | Category: Food and Nutrition, Research, Steven Robbins M.D. | Leave a comment

Sunset Beach Barefoot Running Day (IBRD)

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2013 May 6th
Stuey, Psycho Herman, Ken Bob, and Jacobus relaxing, until someone came up with the silly idea of going for a run!

Stuey, Psycho Herman, Ken Bob, and Jacobus relaxing, until someone came up with the silly idea of going for a run!

Summary

IBRD [...] continue reading Sunset Beach Barefoot Running Day (IBRD)

May 6th, 2013 | Category: 2013 June Running Barefoot Nor'easter, Barefoot Runners Society, Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011) Saxton & Wallack, Fun Runs, International Barefoot Running Day, Ken Bob Saxton, Sunset Beach | Leave a comment

Colorful Characters — Harmon Ligon

By Editors, 2013 April 20th
a barefoot soldier, running too fast to be identified

…a barefoot soldier, running too fast to be identified…

Summary

…from the summer of 1943.

…a barefoot soldier, running too fast to be [...] continue reading Colorful Characters — Harmon Ligon

April 20th, 2013 | Category: NewsPapers | Leave a comment

Inaugural Natural Born Runner magazine is available, FREE online

By Editors, 2013 April 17th
Manuel Luna and Ted

Manuel Luna and Ted

Story

The Inaugural Natural Born Runner magazine is available! FREE online!

Run the Way Nature Intended. Inaugeral issue (available [...] continue reading Inaugural Natural Born Runner magazine is available, FREE online

April 17th, 2013 | Category: Barefoot Shoes, Coaching and Teaching, Daniel Lieberman, Ken Bob Saxton, Lee Saxby, Magazines, Mark Cucuzzella, News from the Internet, Technique, Ted McDonald, United Kingdom | 2 comments

BarefootCongress

By Editors, 2013 April 12th
BarefootCongress in the Netherlands 2013 May 5

BarefootCongress in the Netherlands 2013 May 5

Summary

As part of “Rondje Tilburg” we organize, in cooperation with ProRun.nl, Frunning.nl, DutchRoadrunners.nl and Anyones [...] continue reading BarefootCongress

April 12th, 2013 | Category: Barefoot Runners Society, George Kerkhoven, International Barefoot Running Day, Netherlands, Publicity | One comment

Sunset Beach Barefoot Running Day

By Editors, 2013 April 2nd
2009 December 31 Low-Tide Fun Run

The BarefootRunning.com Canopy will be set up at the Sunset Beach Barefoot Running Day event

An International Barefoot Running Day event

It will [...] continue reading Sunset Beach Barefoot Running Day

April 2nd, 2013 | Category: Barefoot Runners Society, Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011) Saxton & Wallack, Beach sand, Huntington Beach, Ken Bob Saxton, Ken Bob’s Regular Runs and Play-Fun-Shops, Sunset Beach | Leave a comment

Chino Hills Trail Run Series

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2013 March 31st
Up the hill

Up the hill

Story

Flashbacks from 1997 popped into my brain as I ran this 10-mile hilly trail course, same as the Road [...] continue reading Chino Hills Trail Run Series

March 31st, 2013 | Category: Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011) Saxton & Wallack, Chino Hills, Gravel, Hills, Ken Bob Saxton, Race Reports, Trails | 2 comments

Barefoot Ken Bob on KFI AM-640 Los Angles

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2013 March 15th
KFI AM-640 Los Angeles

KFI AM-640 Los Angeles

Summary

Shannon Farren interviewed Ken Bob Saxton for a feature story on barefoot running to air on KFI AM-640 [...] continue reading Barefoot Ken Bob on KFI AM-640 Los Angles

March 15th, 2013 | Category: Ken Bob Saxton, Los Angles, Radio, Voice | Leave a comment

Runner Academy podcast with Barefoot Ken Bob

By Editors, 2013 February 21st
Runner Academy

Runner Academy – Ken Bob’s interview

Summary

Barefoot Ken Bob interviewed by Runner Academy. Online Now!

Links Podcast of [...] continue reading Runner Academy podcast with Barefoot Ken Bob

February 21st, 2013 | Category: Ken Bob Saxton, PodCasts, Voice | Leave a comment
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Ken Bob’s Nor’easter Plus Tour (2013)

Ken Bob’s Nor’easter Plus Tour (2013)

Ken Bob’s Nor’easter Plus Tour (2013)

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Do we begin with the Chicks? ...do we begin with the chicken or the egg?

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  • COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - Barefoot Running Clinic
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: 2013 May 26 - 12:00 am
    Location: TBD
    Description: Yes, that's right! We're sneaking in a barefoot running clinic on our "barefoot walking tour" on request by our friends at the local air force base!
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  • Bolder Boulder 10K
    Starts: 6:00 am
    Ends: 2013 May 27 - 9:00 am
    Location: Boulder, CO
    Description: All this talk about barefoot running this weekend, we'll be itching to get running with a pack of barefoot runners in this year's Bolder Boulder!

    We'll meet up in the bleachers at CU's stadium afterwards.

    More details soon!
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  • SANTA FE, NM - REI
    Starts: 6:00 pm
    Ends: 2013 May 29 - 7:30 pm
    Location: REI Santa Fe
    Description: Space is limited! Please RSVP at REI.com to reserve your spot!
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  • ALBUQUERQUE, NM - REI
    Starts: 6:00 pm
    Ends: 2013 May 30 - 7:30 pm
    Location: REI Albuquerque
    Description: Space is limited! Please RSVP at REI.com to reserve your spot.
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  • Re: To much too soon 2013 May 22 Wednesday
    Also a GREAT idea to relearn HOW to run (which makes the rest of it much easier: http://how.barefootrunning.com/ Have fun, -Barefoot Ken Bob […]
  • Re: To much too soon 2013 May 22 Wednesday
    8 miles in 4 weeks? I think it took me close to two years to work up to doing 8 miles barefoot. It isn't just a matter of toughening the skin, you have to give […]
  • To much too soon 2013 May 21 Tuesday
    Yep, that's what I did. I was so excited to start running barefoot. It's the greatest feeling. I decided to start running barefoot after reading information […]

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