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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)

Take that, Peter Lorre

They were chasing me because they wanted to know the color of my polish.

by Thom • January 31, 2013

They were chasing me because they wanted to know the color of my polish.

The [...] continue reading Take that, Peter Lorre

Chino Hills Trails Fun Run (2013 February 10 and 24)

We met another group of folks who said they had just been out on the trails for 2 hours

The long and windy trail

Early (8am) this Sunday Feb 24!

Changing the start time this Sunday to 8AM, since the [...] continue reading Chino Hills Trails Fun Run (2013 February 10 and 24)

Regular Fun Runs, Saturday 2013 January 19

Ken Bob

Summary

Ran through Bolsa Chica Wildlife Preserve. Nice day, about 60F, sunny, took a few photos

Map

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Todd Byers’ 300th Marathon

Coach Todd after his 100th Barefoot marathon Rock 'n' Roll Arizona

Coach Todd after his 100th Barefoot marathon Rock 'n' Roll Arizona

Todd Byers’ 300th Marathon

On Sunday, [...] continue reading Todd Byers’ 300th Marathon

Chino Hills Trails Fun Run

The long and windy trail

The long and windy trail

Summary

Only me and Barefoot Barefoot Don (in Vibrams) had RSVP’d, so I decided to take [...] continue reading Chino Hills Trails Fun Run

Barefoot Todd’s 300th Marathon!!!

Barefoot Todd hopes to complete his 300th marathon on 2013 January 20 at the Arizona Rock 'n' Roll marathon

Barefoot Todd hopes to complete his 300th marathon on 2013 January 20 at the Arizona Rock 'n' Roll marathon

Summary

That’s [...] continue reading Barefoot Todd’s 300th Marathon!!!

Cancelled Chino Hills Trail Run 10 Mile (2013 March 9)

Chino Hills Trail Run Series

Chino Hills Trail Run Series

CANCELLED

Race cancelled due to rain by park authorities, then postponed to Cancelled Chino Hills Trail Run 10 Mile (2013 March 9)

Ken Bob’s Run at the Beginning of The Mayan Calendar Regular Fun Run!

It's the End of the World as we know it

Countdown

Summary

2012 December 22 Saturday at 10:00 AM at the old same place, Huntington Beach CA

This will be Ken Bob’s first regular [...] continue reading Ken Bob’s Run at the Beginning of The Mayan Calendar Regular Fun Run!

World Peace Run (2012 December 15 Saturday 9:30am)

2011-12-17 Saturday Morning Run, Huntington Beach CA

2011-12-17 Saturday Morning Run, Huntington Beach CA

Summary

We (mostly me, and anyone else who is willing to listen to me [...] continue reading World Peace Run (2012 December 15 Saturday 9:30am)

Barely Barefoot Don’s Bus Runs

Barely Barefoot Don's Bus Runs

Barely Barefoot Don's Bus Runs

Summary

We get on the bus, head south, and run back. Or we run south, [...] continue reading Barely Barefoot Don’s Bus Runs

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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  • 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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Events on 2013 May 28
  • NEW MEXICO
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: 2013 May 31 - 12:00 am
  • Sylvan Lake MI
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: 2013 May 29 - 12:00 am
    Location: Sylvan Lake MI
    Description: Sylvan Lake MI<br />
    <b>TENTATIVE</b><br />
    2013 May 29 Tuesday<br />
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Eastern Time)
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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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Events on 2013 May 30
  • 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

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  • today's charity run 2013 May 18 Saturday
    Today I am running in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life.  I have raised over $400.00 so far.  If I can get to my goal, which is $1000.00 I will […]
  • Re: Joint Pain and Running on the Rough Stuff 2013 May 18 Saturday
    I think the better question is, How can we get our heart and lungs to keep up? But seriously, it's a matter of how much we move our torso in front of our feet. […]
  • Re: Joint Pain and Running on the Rough Stuff 2013 May 18 Saturday
    Based on these discussions and Ken Bob's suggestion, I tried REALLY bending my knees while keeping my torso vertical (hips forward -- sort of). Oh yeah, I went […]

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