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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.

Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011)

Ken Bob speaking at your next event

Ken Bob's Running Barefoot Play-Fun-Shop (2010 June 9) with Dr. Daniel Lieberman, Cambridge MA Click here for details

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Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011)

The Deadly Broken Glass Dilemma

By Editors, 2012 April 24th
Deadly Broken Glass Dilema short video by Ken Bob Saxton

Deadly Broken Glass Dilema short video by Ken Bob Saxton

Summary

Most of you scrape a razor sharp blade across some of the [...] continue reading The Deadly Broken Glass Dilemma

April 24th, 2012 | Tags: , , , , , , | Category: Cuts and Abrasions, Ken Bob Saxton, Preston Curtis, Videos | 3 comments

Boston Barefoot Running Festival (2012 April 14-15) Boston MA

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2012 April 16th
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Just when I'm on a roll, some turkey shows up to heckle me!

 

Summary

Presented by New England Barefoot Runners and the [...] continue reading Boston Barefoot Running Festival (2012 April 14-15) Boston MA

April 16th, 2012 | Tags: , , , , , , , | Category: Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011) Saxton & Wallack, Daniel Howell, Irene Davis, Ken Bob Saxton, Michael Sandler, Preston Curtis, Race Invites, Roy M. Wallack, Tours | 2 comments

In the Lair of the not-so-mad Scientist (2010 June 9) Cambridge MA

By Editors, 2010 June 9th
Harvard Skeletal Biology

Harvard Skeletal Biology

Summary

“Ken, … We’ll plan a very special experiment for you in the lab.” – Dr. Daniel Lieberman

Story

So [...] continue reading In the Lair of the not-so-mad Scientist (2010 June 9) Cambridge MA

June 9th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , | Category: 2010 Tour, Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011) Saxton & Wallack, Boston, Daniel Lieberman, Ken Bob Saxton, Preston Curtis, Research, Technique, Treadmill | Leave a comment

Toe-Ga (Toe Yoga)

By Editors, 2006 December 30th

Introduction

This is something we’ve been teaching informally for years, many of the exercises came about from discussions on the Society for Barefoot Living [...] continue reading Toe-Ga (Toe Yoga)

December 30th, 2006 | Category: Ken Bob Saxton, More Play-Fun-Drills, Preston Curtis, stretching | Leave a comment

Morning Show with Ken Bob 2005-04 WBZ1030am Boston MA

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2005 April 17th
Peter, Mark, Ken Bob, David, Preston

Morning Show with Ken Bob 2005-04 WBZ1030am Boston MA

Peter, Mark, Ken Bob, David, Preston

[...] continue reading Morning Show with Ken Bob 2005-04 WBZ1030am Boston MA

April 17th, 2005 | Category: Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011) Saxton & Wallack, David Wright III, Ken Bob Saxton, Preston Curtis, Voice | Leave a comment

Boston Marathon (2004 April 19) Saxton

By Editors, 2004 April 19th
Dale Mendez (with son) sponsors Ken Bob's debut Boston Marathon (2004 April 15) Seal Beach CA

Dale Mendez (with son) sponsors Ken Bob's debut Boston Marathon (2004 April 15) Seal Beach CA

Summary

I went to Boston hoping it [...] continue reading Boston Marathon (2004 April 19) Saxton

April 19th, 2004 | Category: Ken Bob Saxton, Marathon, Preston Curtis | Leave a comment

Ken Bob’s Nor’easter Plus Tour (2013)

Ken Bob’s Nor’easter Plus Tour (2013)

Ken Bob’s Nor’easter Plus Tour (2013)

Begin Here!

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

Calendar of Events

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  • PHILADELPHIA AREA
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: 2013 June 20 - 12:00 am
  • CONSHOHOCKEN, PA - REI
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: 2013 June 19 - 8:30 pm
    Location: REI Conshohocken
    Description: Space is limited! Please RSVP at REI.com to reserve your spot.
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Events on 2013 June 20
  • SOHO, NYC - REI
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: 2013 June 21 - 12:00 am
    Location: REI - SOHO
    Description: Space is limited! Please RSVP at REI.com to reserve your spot.
  • NYC AREA
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: 2013 June 22 - 12:00 am
    Description: We're working on booking events in this area. Please let us know if you'd like to host us!
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  • BOSTON AREA
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: 2013 June 30 - 12:00 am
    Description: We're working on booking events in this area. If you'd like to host us, please let us know!
  • BOSTON, MA - REI
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: 2013 June 26 - 12:00 am
    Location: REI Boston
    Description: Space is limited! Please RSVP at REI.com to reserve your spot.
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Events on 2013 June 26
  • HINGHAM, MA - REI
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: 2013 June 27 - 12:00 am
    Location: REI Hingham
    Description: Space is limited! Please RSVP at REI.com to reserve your spot.
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  • READING, MA - REI
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: 2013 June 28 - 8:30 pm
    Location: REI Reading
    Description: Space is limited! Please RSVP at REI.com to reserve your spot.
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Events on 2013 June 29
  • CAMBRIDGE COMMONS, MA
    Starts: 9:00 am
    Ends: 2013 June 29 - 11:00 am
    Location: Cambridge Commons in Boston
    Description: On this beautiful Saturday morning, we're fortunate to be joining the Boston Barefoot Running Club for a barefoot walking workshop, followed by a relaxing gentle barefoot stroll along the Charles Rivers. RSVP will be available through meetup.com. More details soon!
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  • Re: Accomplishment yay! 2013 June 19 Wednesday
    And it only took me a little more than half-a-century to figure out that good running technique begins, not with the legs or the feet, but simply by moving the […]
  • Re: Accomplishment yay! 2013 June 18 Tuesday
    Bob I've read about your Mt Diablo exploits and other stuff there in contra costa county. You definitely know the terrain I'm talking about. Like Curt I have […]
  • Re: Accomplishment yay! 2013 June 18 Tuesday
    Way to go! Used to run up there occasionally with running pals David Monthie and Tom Weir way back in the day. Gotta get up there and try it soon! I've had […]

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