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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)

Barely Barefoot Don’s Bus Runs (2012 November 23 Sunday @ 7:30AM)

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2012 November 23rd
Ken Bob, Balboa Ferry, CA

Ken Bob, Balboa Ferry, CA

2012 November 23 Sunday 2012 November 23 Sunday 7:30 AM Main at PCH Bus Stop Huntington [...] continue reading Barely Barefoot Don’s Bus Runs (2012 November 23 Sunday @ 7:30AM)

November 23rd, 2012 | Category: Asphalt, Barely Barefoot Don, Barely Barefoot Don's Bus Runs, Beach sand, Concrete, Fun Runs, Huntington Beach, Ken Bob Saxton, Newport Beach, Trails | Leave a comment

Saturday Morning Barefoot Run

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2012 February 12th
Bernard, Tim, Barb, Ken Bob, Buck, David (2012 February 11) Saturday Morning Runs

Bernard, Tim, Barb, Ken Bob, Buck, David (2012 February 11) Saturday Morning Runs

Summary

Canadians, Tim and Barb came out, along with David [...] continue reading Saturday Morning Barefoot Run

February 12th, 2012 | Category: Asphalt, Fun Runs, Ken Bob Saxton, Ken Bob’s Regular Runs and Play-Fun-Shops, Trails | Leave a comment

Saturday Morning Regular Runs (2011 December 3) Huntington Beach CA

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2011 December 3rd
Great Blue Heron (2011 December 3) Bolsa Chica Wetlands

Great Blue Heron (2011 December 3) Bolsa Chica Wetlands

Summary

Fun Run with Bernard. We deviated from the norm, and ran to the [...] continue reading Saturday Morning Regular Runs (2011 December 3) Huntington Beach CA

December 3rd, 2011 | Tags: , , , | Category: Gravel, Ken Bob Saxton, Ken Bob’s Regular Runs and Play-Fun-Shops, Roads, Trails, Videos | Leave a comment

Born to Run Ultra Marathons (2011)

By Editors, 2011 May 15th
Mauricio Puerto (2011 May 13-15) Born to Run Ultramarathons, Los Olivos CA

Mauricio Puerto (2011 May 13-15) Born to Run Ultramarathons, Los Olivos CA

Summary

Luis Escobar had a wonderful idea, and a beautiful course.It [...] continue reading Born to Run Ultra Marathons (2011)

May 15th, 2011 | Category: Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011) Saxton & Wallack, Barefoot Shoes, Gravel, Los Olivos, Race Reports, Trails, Ultra Marathon | One comment

Switchback Challenge (1998 August 2) Hacienda Heights CA

By Editors, 1998 August 2nd
Ken Bob Saxton Bib251 Switchback Challenge 10K (1998 August 2) Hacienda Heights CA

Ken Bob Saxton Bib251 Switchback Challenge 10K (1998 August 2) Hacienda Heights CA

Summary

Starts on rough gravely road with sharp stones, but [...] continue reading Switchback Challenge (1998 August 2) Hacienda Heights CA

August 2nd, 1998 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Gravel, Hills, Ken Bob Saxton, Race Reports, Trails | Leave a comment

Shadow of the Giants (1998 June 6) Fish Camp CA

By Ken Bob Saxton, 1998 June 6th

Summary

Nice grassy meadows, some patches of snow, some gravelly service roads. Everyone else rushed to remove their shoes after the race. I didn’t wear [...] continue reading Shadow of the Giants (1998 June 6) Fish Camp CA

June 6th, 1998 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Category: Gravel, Hills, Ken Bob Saxton, Race Reports, Trails, Ultra Marathon | Leave a comment

Bach Bay Half-Marathon (1998 May 17) Newport Beach CA

By Editors, 1998 May 17th
Ken Bob Saxton (1998 May 17) Bach Bay Half Marathon

Ken Bob Saxton (1998 May 17) Bach Bay Half Marathon

Summary

The important thing about this race, wasn’t that I beat my target [...] continue reading Bach Bay Half-Marathon (1998 May 17) Newport Beach CA

May 17th, 1998 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Asphalt, Race Reports, Roads, Trails | Leave a comment

Bloody 911 Run (1998 May 10) Silverado Canyon, Orange CA

By Ken Bob Saxton, 1998 May 10th
Ken Bob's bloody shoes after 18 miles (1998 May 10) Silverado Canyon, Orange CA - bloody napkin was from another runner who fell downhill on the gravel trails (possibly after tripping over a shoelace?)

Ken Bob's bloody shoes after 18 miles (1998 May 10) Silverado Canyon, Orange CA – bloody napkin was from another runner who fell [...] continue reading Bloody 911 Run (1998 May 10) Silverado Canyon, Orange CA

May 10th, 1998 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Blisters, Fun Runs, Gravel, Hills, Ken Bob Saxton, Trails | 2 comments

Laguna Beach Classic Trail (1998 May 3) Laguna Beach CA

By Editors, 1998 May 3rd
2nd Place Age Division, Laguna Beach Classic Trail (1998 May 3) Laguna Beach CA

2nd Place Age Division, Laguna Beach Classic Trail (1998 May 3) Laguna Beach CA

Summary

Run that way, down this road at the [...] continue reading Laguna Beach Classic Trail (1998 May 3) Laguna Beach CA

May 3rd, 1998 | Tags: , , , , | Category: Gravel, Hills, Ken Bob Saxton, Race Reports, Trails | Leave a comment

Great American Adventure Run (1998 February 14)

By Ken Bob Saxton, 1998 January 14th
Ken Bob passing fellow Snail, Bob Morris in first race (Bob beat Ken Bob in second race)

Ken Bob passing fellow Snail, Bob Morris in first race (Bob beat Ken Bob in second race)

Summary

Well, once I lost my [...] continue reading Great American Adventure Run (1998 February 14)

January 14th, 1998 | Tags: , , | Category: Fast, Hills, Ken Bob Saxton, Race Reports, Trails | Leave a comment
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Ken Bob’s Nor’easter Plus Tour (2013)

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Ken Bob’s Nor’easter Plus Tour (2013)

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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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  • 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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    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 […]

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