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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)

Los Angeles Marathon (2013 March 17)

Julia Stokes, barefoot runner #12136

Hyun Choi, barefoot runner #2519

Summary

Most fun I’ve had at the Los Angleles Marathon since the last time I didn’t run the [...] continue reading Los Angeles Marathon (2013 March 17)

Barefoot Ken Bob on KFI AM-640 Los Angles

KFI AM-640 Los Angeles

KFI AM-640 Los Angeles

Summary

Shannon Farren interviewed Ken Bob Saxton for a feature story on barefoot running to air on KFI AM-640 [...] continue reading Barefoot Ken Bob on KFI AM-640 Los Angles

Barefoot Running.com Canopy at Los Angeles Marathon 2013

BarefootRunning.com Canopy at Surf City Marathon 2013 Feb 2

When and Where 2013 March 17 Sunday 8am-1pm (approximately) San Vincente Blvd [...] continue reading Barefoot Running.com Canopy at Los Angeles Marathon 2013

Los Angeles Chapter of The Barefoot Runners Society @ Facebook

International Barefoot Running Day 2011 May 1, Huntington Beach CA

International Barefoot Running Day 2011 May 1, Huntington Beach CA

Summary

Los Angeles chapter of The Barefoot Runners Society FaceBook page Come check [...] continue reading Los Angeles Chapter of The Barefoot Runners Society @ Facebook

Get Your Bare Feet on TV!

Ken Bob, Barbara, Michelle, Sandy, Daniel (2012 March 10) Huntington Beach CA

Important Stuff 2012 May 1 Tuesday 3-4 miles (or less, or more – we’re easy) 5:30pm for pre-run interviews on camera 6pm for fun run [...] continue reading Get Your Bare Feet on TV!

Los Angeles Marathon Barefoot (2012 March 18) Los Angeles CA

Ken Bob with sun rising in background (2012 March 18) Los Angeles Marathon

Ken Bob with sun rising in background (2012 March 18) Los Angeles Marathon

Clean Bottle

It was great that the folks at the [...] continue reading Los Angeles Marathon Barefoot (2012 March 18) Los Angeles CA

Ken Bob’s Regular Runs 2012 March 3 Saturday

Sculpture left by an ancient alien civilization ... or local Bicycle Motocross (BMX) riders

Sculpture left by an ancient alien civilization … or local Bicycle Motocross (BMX) riders

Summary

Daniel from Kansas and Seth from New Mexico [...] continue reading Ken Bob’s Regular Runs 2012 March 3 Saturday

Thursday Evening Run (2012 February 2)

Ken Bob, Jason, Tiffany, and Bernard's soles (2012 Feb 2) Thursday Evening Runs

Ken Bob, Jason, Tiffany, and Bernard's soles (2012 Feb 2) Thursday Evening Runs

Summary

A couple of newbies (Jason and Tiffany) ran barefoot [...] continue reading Thursday Evening Run (2012 February 2)

Saturday Morning Runs – 2011 November 26

Barefoot Kitty Cat

Barefoot Kitty Cat

Story

One cat showed up, I thought to run barefoot… but seemed more interested in rolling on the ground in [...] continue reading Saturday Morning Runs – 2011 November 26

Saturday Morning Runs (2011 November 12)

Ken Bob's mud soles

Ken Bob's mud soles

Story

Just another fun run (shoes optional, but not recommended). Rained last night, but only minimal mud to run [...] continue reading Saturday Morning Runs (2011 November 12)

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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Events on 2013 May 27
  • 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 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

Cat-like tread pirate walk play-fun-drillKen Bob's Regular Runs and Running Barefoot Play-Fun-Shops
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Categories

  • Re: To much too soon 2013 May 22 Wednesday
    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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