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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)

How the Minimalist Shoe Movement has Effected my Practice, and is Changing Podiatry. Forever.

By Editors, 2012 October 31st
How the Minimalist Shoe Movement has Effected my Practice, and is Changing Podiatry. Forever.

How the Minimalist Shoe Movement has Effected my Practice, and is Changing Podiatry. Forever.

Summary

We tell patients to support the arch, wear [...] continue reading How the Minimalist Shoe Movement has Effected my Practice, and is Changing Podiatry. Forever.

October 31st, 2012 | Category: Beginning, Foot Landing, Plantar Fasciitis, Stress Fracture | Leave a comment

Barefoot Running on Jay’s Chicago

By Editors, 2012 October 29th
Owen McCall, Chicago Area Barefoot Running

Owen McCall, Chicago Area Barefoot Running

Summary

Owen McCall says runners would be injured less if only they would leave their [...] continue reading Barefoot Running on Jay’s Chicago

October 29th, 2012 | Category: Chicago, Owen McCall, Stress Fracture, Technique, Videos | One comment

New Bulletin Board for Morton’s Neuroma sufferers!!!! Please read.

By TJ, 2012 May 25th
Morton's neuroma reproduction from a lithograph in Gray's Anatomy

Morton's neuroma reproduction from a lithograph in Gray's Anatomy

There is a new bulletin board/forum website completely dedicated to Morton’s Neuroma named Morton’s [...] continue reading New Bulletin Board for Morton’s Neuroma sufferers!!!! Please read.

May 25th, 2012 | Category: Neuroma | One comment

The Deadly Broken Glass Dilemma

By Editors, 2012 April 24th
Deadly Broken Glass Dilema short video by Ken Bob Saxton

Deadly Broken Glass Dilema short video by Ken Bob Saxton

Summary

Most of you scrape a razor sharp blade across some of the [...] continue reading The Deadly Broken Glass Dilemma

April 24th, 2012 | Tags: , , , , , , | Category: Cuts and Abrasions, Ken Bob Saxton, Preston Curtis, Videos | 3 comments

Avoiding Pain and Running Shoe Marketing

By Editors, 2012 February 12th
Ken Bob Saxton and many others have run barefoot and injury-free for decades (2004 November 7) Santa Clarita Marathon CA

Ken Bob Saxton and many others have run barefoot and injury-free for decades (2004 November 7) Santa Clarita Marathon CA

Summary

Patient: “Doc, [...] continue reading Avoiding Pain and Running Shoe Marketing

February 12th, 2012 | Category: Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011) Saxton & Wallack, Christopher McDougall, Daniel Lieberman, Injury and Disease, Ken Bob Saxton, Publicity, Research | 7 comments

Barefoot Injuries??

By Editors, 2012 January 12th

Don’t your Feet get Cut Open Frequently?

I’m often asked how often I injure my feet while running barefoot. Even more often, I am TOLD [...] continue reading Barefoot Injuries??

January 12th, 2012 | Category: Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011) Saxton & Wallack, Blisters, Injury and Disease, Ken Bob Saxton, Splinters and Thorns | Leave a comment

Fore-foot Lifts

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2011 December 11th
Toe Lift exercise - use small weights, and many gentle reps

Toe Lift exercise – use small weights, and many gentle reps

Summary

I accidentally found an exercise that helped me when I was [...] continue reading Fore-foot Lifts

December 11th, 2011 | Category: Care of Feet, Foot Landing, Foot-Lift vs Push-Off, Ken Bob Saxton, Stress Fracture | Leave a comment

Plasti-Dip Socks

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2011 April 12th
David's Injinji Sock w/Plasti-dip bottom

David's Injinji Sock w/Plasti-dip bottom

Summary

Many people call me a zealot, and I wouldn’t disagree. I run barefoot: BARE FOOT, not in [...] continue reading Plasti-Dip Socks

April 12th, 2011 | Category: Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011) Saxton & Wallack, Iliotibial Band, Plantar Fasciitis, Stress Fracture | 19 comments

Stubbed Toes and Falling Down

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2009 November 4th
Ken Bob's bandaged stubbed toe (2009 November 4) Long Beach CA

Ken Bob's bandaged stubbed toe (2009 November 4) Long Beach CA

Summary

Well, even I stub my toe occasionally – all right, perhaps [...] continue reading Stubbed Toes and Falling Down

November 4th, 2009 | Category: Falling down, Fun Runs, Ken Bob Saxton, Stubbed Toes | One comment

Doc Wolfe’s Aching Feet Soup

By Editors, 2007 August 19th

Add aching or tired feet to soup

Ingredients about 1-2 cups Epsom salt a bit of baking soda, maybe 1/4 cup a bit [...] continue reading Doc Wolfe’s Aching Feet Soup

August 19th, 2007 | Category: Care of Feet, Ligaments, Strains, Tendonitis | Leave a comment
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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?

Calendar of Events

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  • SOHO, NYC - REI
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: 2013 June 21 - 12:00 am
    Location: REI - SOHO
    Description: Space is limited! Please RSVP at REI.com to reserve your spot.
  • NYC AREA
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: 2013 June 22 - 12:00 am
    Description: We're working on booking events in this area. Please let us know if you'd like to host us!
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  • BOSTON, MA - REI
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: 2013 June 26 - 12:00 am
    Location: REI Boston
    Description: Space is limited! Please RSVP at REI.com to reserve your spot.
  • BOSTON AREA
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: 2013 June 30 - 12:00 am
    Description: We're working on booking events in this area. If you'd like to host us, please let us know!
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  • HINGHAM, MA - REI
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: 2013 June 27 - 12:00 am
    Location: REI Hingham
    Description: Space is limited! Please RSVP at REI.com to reserve your spot.
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  • READING, MA - REI
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: 2013 June 28 - 8:30 pm
    Location: REI Reading
    Description: Space is limited! Please RSVP at REI.com to reserve your spot.
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  • CAMBRIDGE COMMONS, MA
    Starts: 9:00 am
    Ends: 2013 June 29 - 11:00 am
    Location: Cambridge Commons in Boston
    Description: On this beautiful Saturday morning, we're fortunate to be joining the Boston Barefoot Running Club for a barefoot walking workshop, followed by a relaxing gentle barefoot stroll along the Charles Rivers. RSVP will be available through meetup.com. More details soon!
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Ken Bob’s Regular Runs and Running Barefoot Play-Fun-Shops

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  • Re: Accomplishment yay! 2013 June 19 Wednesday
    And it only took me a little more than half-a-century to figure out that good running technique begins, not with the legs or the feet, but simply by moving the […]
  • Re: Accomplishment yay! 2013 June 18 Tuesday
    Bob I've read about your Mt Diablo exploits and other stuff there in contra costa county. You definitely know the terrain I'm talking about. Like Curt I have […]
  • Re: Accomplishment yay! 2013 June 18 Tuesday
    Way to go! Used to run up there occasionally with running pals David Monthie and Tom Weir way back in the day. Gotta get up there and try it soon! I've had […]

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