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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

Boston Barefoot Running Festival

The Barefoot Runners Society

The Naked Foot 5K run series

PrimalFoot Alliance

Barefoot Max

Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011)

Get Fit – Episode 2: barefoot running

Video report from Marissa Kerby for Time Warner Cable.

Summary

“The Barefoot Running movement is about staying injury free and having that sense of freedom”

[...] continue reading Get Fit – Episode 2: barefoot running

Remember in Green en de Oerloper

George

George

Summary

Netherlands

George has been running for 13 years, the last 12 in a very special way. After a year of [...] continue reading Remember in Green en de Oerloper

Become a Famous Barefoot Runner

2005 November 05 ABC World News - Happy Feet - with Barefoot Ken Bob

2005 November 05 ABC World News – Happy Feet – with Barefoot Ken Bob

Summary

Lily Zepeda, a tv host/journalist is interested in [...] continue reading Become a Famous Barefoot Runner

Growing Number of Runners Opt to Run in Bare Feet

Voice of America

Voice of America

Summary

President of the Los Angeles Barefoot Runners Society, Ken Bob Saxton believes the cause of joint pain is often [...] continue reading Growing Number of Runners Opt to Run in Bare Feet

Get Your Bare Feet on TV!

Ken Bob, Barbara, Michelle, Sandy, Daniel (2012 March 10) Huntington Beach CA

Important Stuff 2012 May 1 Tuesday 3-4 miles (or less, or more – we’re easy) 5:30pm for pre-run interviews on camera 6pm for fun run [...] continue reading Get Your Bare Feet on TV!

Running a marathon without shoes (Norway TV-2)

Barefoot Running on Norway TV2

Summary

Johanna came all the way from Norway (sort of) to interview me about barefoot running for Norway TV2. She also talked to some other [...] continue reading Running a marathon without shoes (Norway TV-2)

Running Barefoot on TV2 in Norway

Barefoot Ken Bob and Johanna for Norway TV2 (2011 February 1) Sunset Beach CA

Norway TV2

Summary

Video recording a story about running barefoot for TV2 in Norway. No, we weren’t filming in Norway… we filmed in [...] continue reading Running Barefoot on TV2 in Norway

Daily Show with Christopher McDougall

Summary

Chris McDougall talks about the plight of the Tarahumara on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart

Video Daily Show with Christopher McDougall

Running 26.2 miles without shoes

Todd Byers after completing Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon 2009 January 18

Todd Byers after completing Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon 2009 January 18

Summary

Coverage of Todd Byers in the Frederick Marathon [...] continue reading Running 26.2 miles without shoes

Sneaker Confidential : Documentary : CBC-TV

Sneaker Confidential at CBC

Sneaker Confidential at CBC

Summary

At the Las Vegas marathon, run alongside a barefoot runner and a sneaker fanatic who are racing to [...] continue reading Sneaker Confidential : Documentary : CBC-TV

Ken Bob’s Nor’easter Plus Tour (2013)

Ken Bob’s Nor’easter Plus Tour (2013)

Ken Bob’s Nor’easter Plus Tour (2013)

Calendar of Events

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Events on 2013 May 27
  • 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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Events on 2013 May 29
  • 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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Ken Bob’s Regular Runs and Running Barefoot Play-Fun-Shops

Cat-like tread pirate walk play-fun-drillKen Bob's Regular Runs and Running Barefoot Play-Fun-Shops
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Categories

  • 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 […]

Barefoot Running Step by Step