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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)

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

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)

Runner Academy podcast with Barefoot Ken Bob

Runner Academy

Runner Academy – Ken Bob’s interview

Summary

Barefoot Ken Bob interviewed by Runner Academy. Online Now!

Links Podcast of [...] continue reading Runner Academy podcast with Barefoot Ken Bob

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)

Chino Hills Trails Fun Run (2013 February 10 and 24)

We met another group of folks who said they had just been out on the trails for 2 hours

The long and windy trail

Early (8am) this Sunday Feb 24!

Changing the start time this Sunday to 8AM, since the [...] continue reading Chino Hills Trails Fun Run (2013 February 10 and 24)

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

Todd Byers’ 300th Marathon

Coach Todd after his 100th Barefoot marathon Rock 'n' Roll Arizona

Coach Todd after his 100th Barefoot marathon Rock 'n' Roll Arizona

Todd Byers’ 300th Marathon

On Sunday, [...] continue reading Todd Byers’ 300th Marathon

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

Run 10 miles Completely Barefoot (No Shoes!)

Ken Bob running 10 miles at the Distance Derby (2008 October 18) Huntington Beach CA

Ken Bob running 10 miles at the Distance Derby (2008 October 18) Huntington Beach CA

Story

TribeSports currently has a challenge [...] continue reading Run 10 miles Completely Barefoot (No Shoes!)

Get Fit – Episode 2: barefoot running

Video report from Marissa Kerby for Time Warner Cable.

Summary

“The Barefoot Running movement is about staying injury free and having that sense of freedom”

[...] continue reading Get Fit – Episode 2: barefoot running

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

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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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