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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)

Ken Bob’s Regular Runs early 2013 updates

The Tim Buronesque trees I wanted to show to Gonzalo, had the bridge not been closed for repairs

The Tim Buronesque trees I wanted to show to Gonzalo, had the bridge not been closed for repairs

Summary

Just a few pictures [...] continue reading Ken Bob’s Regular Runs early 2013 updates

Barefoot Blisters

The worst blisters I've had running barefoot! 26.2 miles, Bayshore Marathon, in cold rain, 2003 May 24.

NOT the worst blisters I’ve had in shoes! 18 mile ‘fun run’, 1998 May 10. The blood on the tissue is from the [...] continue reading Barefoot Blisters

Chino Hills Trail Run Series

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

Chino Hills Trail Run Series 10K, 10M, 15M

Ken Bob running on Chino Hills Trails

Summary

The 10-mile event to be held on 2013 March 9 Saturday was cancelled by the Park Service due to rain. The event [...] continue reading Chino Hills Trail Run Series 10K, 10M, 15M

Chino Hills Fun Trail Run (2013 February 24)

Ken Bob and Don running downhill

mud on Ken Bob’s leg

Summary

10 mile run on hilly trails in Chino Hills, Brea CA

Well, at least it started [...] continue reading Chino Hills Fun Trail Run (2013 February 24)

Chino Hills Fun Run (2013 February 10)

Ken Bob's foot in the mud (and a gourd)

Ken Bob’s foot in the mud (and a gourd)

Summary

Barely Barefoot Don, and Barefoot Ken Bob, 10 miles on trails mostly climbing [...] continue reading Chino Hills Fun Run (2013 February 10)

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

View Regular Fun Runs, Saturday 2013 January 19

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

In the Heat of the Summer

Barefoot Todd completing his 100th barefoot marathon in Phoenix. Asphalt was comfortably cool. Only thing hot, was the redhead!

Barefoot Todd completing his 100th barefoot marathon in Phoenix. Asphalt was comfortably cool. Only thing hot, was the redhead running with [...] continue reading In the Heat of the Summer

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 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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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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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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Categories

  • 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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