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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)

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Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011)

Barefoot Blisters

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2013 April 20th
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

April 20th, 2013 | Tags: , , , | Category: 2003 Summer Tour, Asphalt, Blisters, Gravel, Trails | Leave a comment

Spaulding National Running Center – First Anniversary

By Editors, 2013 April 17th
Spaulding National Running Center

Spaulding National Running Center

Spaulding National Running Center – First Anniversary

Hear from three Pioneer Women Runners!

Mission

The mission of the SNRC [...] continue reading Spaulding National Running Center – First Anniversary

April 17th, 2013 | Tags: | Category: Beginning, Boston, Events, Irene Davis, Strains, Stress Fracture, Technique, Tendonitis | Leave a comment

Dennis and Doggie-Doo: Canine Hookworms

By Editors, 2013 April 16th
My dad says don't ever go barefoot in that park

My dad says don’t ever go barefoot in that park

Summary

Saturday’s Dennis the Menace had a bit of barefoot commentary, so I [...] continue reading Dennis and Doggie-Doo: Canine Hookworms

April 16th, 2013 | Category: Bob Neinast, Parasites | Leave a comment

Vibram Transitioning → Bone Injury

By Editors, 2013 March 2nd
Heel strike in Vibrams. Not fake. Surf City Marathon 2012

Heel strike in Vibrams. Not fake. Surf City Marathon 2012

Herman doesn’t believe Vibrams are like barefoot, only better!

Summary

Vibram Transitioning → Bone Injury

March 2nd, 2013 | Category: Barefoot Shoes, Bob Neinast, Strains, Stress Fracture | Leave a comment

Chino Hills Fun Trail Run (2013 February 24)

By Editors, 2013 February 24th
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)

February 24th, 2013 | Category: Chino Hills, Fun Runs, Hills, Ken Bob Saxton, Mud, Splinters and Thorns, Trails | Leave a comment

Barefoot Connections Lee Saxby talk – Primal Lifestyle

By Editors, 2013 February 14th
Lee Saxby video

Lee Saxby video

Summary

An excellent explanation as to why humans in shoes often fail to shift to running mode from walking mode.

[...] continue reading Barefoot Connections Lee Saxby talk – Primal Lifestyle

February 14th, 2013 | Category: Injury and Disease, Lee Saxby, Technique, Videos | Leave a comment

In the Heat of the Summer

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2013 January 12th
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

January 12th, 2013 | Category: Asphalt, Beach sand, Blisters, Care of Feet, Concrete, Gravel, Heat, Ken Bob Saxton, Phoenix, Swimming, Todd Byers, Trails, Treadmill | Leave a comment

Spaulding National Running Center

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2013 January 3rd
Irene Davis, Chris McDougall, Ken Bob Saxton - Barefoot Running; so simple a cavemen did it

Running – Nature’s Exercise

Evidence suggests we evolved to run in order to survive, making running one of the most natural forms of exercise to [...] continue reading Spaulding National Running Center

January 3rd, 2013 | Category: Coaching and Teaching, Injury and Disease, Irene Davis, Research, Technique | One comment

Cracked Skin

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2012 December 15th
Cracks in heel

Cracks in heel

Summary

Dry cracked skin is especially common in dry climates, especially where fine dust is present. Microscopic cracks [...] continue reading Cracked Skin

December 15th, 2012 | Category: Care of Feet, Charlie Robbins, Cold, Cracked Skin, Dry, Food and Nutrition | Leave a comment

15 Misconceptions About Minimalist Shoes and Natural Running

By Editors, 2012 October 31st
15 Misconceptions About Minimalist Shoes and Natural Running

15 Misconceptions About Minimalist Shoes and Natural Running

by Jim Hixson

Summary

“When you look at runners who have excellent form, [...] continue reading 15 Misconceptions About Minimalist Shoes and Natural Running

October 31st, 2012 | Category: Plantar Fasciitis, Stress Fracture, Stride Length, Technique | 3 comments
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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?

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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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  • 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 […]
  • Re: New member intro 2013 May 19 Sunday
    Hi All, Those were great suggestions Ken Bob, I looked over the website, watched some videos, went to the library and checked out a copy of your book and read […]
  • Re: today's charity run 2013 May 19 Sunday
    I'm partial to hairy legged women myself... Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android […]

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