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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 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

Boeing 5K Lunchtime Race

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2013 April 9th
Todd's peace sign behind Ken Bob

Todd’s peace sign behind Ken Bob

Summary

Boeing 5K Races are held on the second Monday of each month (unless raining)

gate 510 [...] continue reading Boeing 5K Lunchtime Race

April 9th, 2013 | Tags: , , , , | Category: Asphalt, Concrete, Ken Bob Saxton, Race Reports, Seal Beach, Todd Byers | 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

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

8 Pairs of Bare Feet in the Boeing 5K!

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2012 May 14th
Dave Parsel took his Crocs off 1/2 mile into the race, Boeing 5K (2012 May 14) Seal Beach CA

Dave Parsel took his Crocs off 1/2 mile into the race, Boeing 5K (2012 May 14) Seal Beach CA

Summary

Psycho Herman (our [...] continue reading 8 Pairs of Bare Feet in the Boeing 5K!

May 14th, 2012 | Category: Asphalt, Dave Parsel, Ken Bob Saxton, Race Reports | Leave a comment

Boeing 5K (2012 February 13) Seal Beach CA

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2012 February 14th
What has 12 legs and wears 3 shoes? Ken Bob, Cathy, Herman, Melisa, and Todd (2010 February 8) Boeing 5K Seal Beach CA

What has 12 legs and wears 3 shoes? Ken Bob, Cathy, Herman, Melisa, and Todd (2010 February 8 ) Boeing 5K Seal Beach [...] continue reading Boeing 5K (2012 February 13) Seal Beach CA

February 14th, 2012 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Asphalt, Gravel, Ken Bob Saxton, Race Reports | 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

Pyramid 5K CSULB (2009 November 8) Long Beach CA

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2009 November 8th
Kenneth McNeely (AKA Barefoot Kenny) Pyramid 5K ( 2009 November 8 ) Long Beach CA

Kenneth McNeely (AKA Barefoot Kenny) Pyramid 5K ( 2009 November 8 ) Long Beach CA

Summary

Cathy registered both herself and Ken to [...] continue reading Pyramid 5K CSULB (2009 November 8) Long Beach CA

November 8th, 2009 | Category: Asphalt, Concrete, Race Reports | Leave a comment

Tucson Marathon 2005

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2005 November 4th

Bassirima Soro swoops his timing chip across the matt at the finish of Tucson Marathon in 2004photo courtesy of David Bluestein

Tucson Marathon 2005

November 4th, 2005 | Tags: | Category: Asphalt, Bassirima Soro, Fast, Marathon, Michae Legault, NewsPapers, Tucson | Leave a comment

Alive and Running 10K (with a stress fracture?)

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2001 September 30th
2nd place age division - with stress fracture?

2nd place age division – with stress fracture?

Summary

The day after kicking a sandhill on the beach while running, and [...] continue reading Alive and Running 10K (with a stress fracture?)

September 30th, 2001 | Category: Asphalt, Foot-Lift vs Push-Off, Ken Bob Saxton, Ligaments, Race Reports, Stress Fracture, Tendonitis, Westchester | 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)

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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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  • 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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