If the Shoe Doesn’t Fit, Go Barefoot
I have had a little extra time for reflection. I took notice of several things that were not working for me. In fact, they fit me and my goals, like an ill suited pair of shoes. So, I decided to … read more
Media
Barefoot Running – The Movie (2012) Brix
Story “We had a blast working our tails off last winter, filming the ultimate barefoot running DVD in Maui, Hawaii. You’ll find everything you need to know about safely easing into barefoot running, from foot strengthening to proper posture, running form … read more
200 Pounds Less and $10,000 Richer, Lynwood Man Can Finally ‘Live Life’
Summary Two years ago, Lynwood resident Edgar Ortiz would never have believed he would be hiking or running marathons today, let alone weigh 200 pounds less and score $10,000 because of it. Note: Ortiz ran barefoot in the Surf City … read more
Running Fast and Injury Free
Summary Gordon Pirie’s Laws of Running Running with correct technique (even in prepared bare feet), on any surface, is injury ..etc.. Story (Thursday March 5, 1992): Pirie: Forgotten Man of Athletics Sir, Under the heading “Athletics honours Pirie” (February 26) … read more
Rae’s Run: A Barefoot Trek Across The Country
Summary The youngest person to run across the United States of America, and she’s running barefoot (though she did bring a pair of running shoes, for days when she doesn’t feel like running barefoot) Statistics Boston to Huntington Beach CA … read more
Growing Number of Runners Opt to Run in Bare Feet
Summary President of the Los Angeles Barefoot Runners Society, Ken Bob Saxton believes the cause of joint pain is often shoes. “They allow us to run very sloppily, they allow us to slam our feet into the ground with higher … read more
Ken Bob Saxton will be @ Suggs Sports Medicine Symposium, Springfield IL
Summary Ken Bob Saxton will explain how and why barefoot running has helped thousands (perhaps more), and can help many more people reduce the risk of chronic pain and injuries typically associated with running in modern running shoes, and why … read more
Micah True and Race Volunteerism
Summary This episode is labeled “explicit” since I swear a few times. If you’re not into hearing me drop a few bombs, please skip this one. -Caity McPherson McCardell Podcast Micah True and Race Volunteerism podcast Related Links Run Barefoot … read more
The Perfect Runner (2012) review
Summary The Perfect Runner (Clearwater Documentary) celebrates the modern passion for running by exploring our evolution as a distance-running species. This is a big, ambitious documentary, with locations from Ethiopia to Arctic Russia to the Canadian Rockies, featuring some of … read more
Blogging on a rest day.
Summary This book is a joy and a treasure. I laughed out loud at least once a chapter. Ken Bob is an extremely likable man, teaching people how to do what he loves. His writing style is gregarious and readable. … read more
