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  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.

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Ken Bob’s Nor’easter 2013 update #1

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2013 June 10th
For a good laugh, RunBarefootTour.com

For a good laugh, RunBarefootTour.com

Summary

Drove from California, picked up Franco (a big pit bull) who needed a ride to Michigan, stopped [...] continue reading Ken Bob’s Nor’easter 2013 update #1

June 10th, 2013 | Category: 2013 June Running Barefoot Nor'easter, Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011) Saxton & Wallack, Binghampton, Boulder, Des Moines, Huntington Beach, Indian Lake, Josh Gordon, Maine, Portland, Rae Heim, Saint George, Sylvan Lake, Todd Byers, Woodbourne | One comment

Sunset Beach Barefoot Running Day (IBRD)

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2013 May 6th
Stuey, Psycho Herman, Ken Bob, and Jacobus relaxing, until someone came up with the silly idea of going for a run!

Stuey, Psycho Herman, Ken Bob, and Jacobus relaxing, until someone came up with the silly idea of going for a run!

Summary

IBRD [...] continue reading Sunset Beach Barefoot Running Day (IBRD)

May 6th, 2013 | Category: 2013 June Running Barefoot Nor'easter, Barefoot Runners Society, Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011) Saxton & Wallack, Fun Runs, International Barefoot Running Day, Ken Bob Saxton, Sunset Beach | Leave a comment

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

Ken Bob’s Nor’easter Plus Tour (2013)

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2013 April 14th
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The Business of Running

Barefoot Ken Bob

My goals as a barefoot running guru are the same as any business that is [...] continue reading Ken Bob’s Nor’easter Plus Tour (2013)

April 14th, 2013 | Category: 2013 June Running Barefoot Nor'easter, Boston, Connecticut, Des Moines, Grand Ledge, Iowa, Ken Bob Saxton, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Moving Forward, New York, New York City, Pennsylvania, Roseau, Traverse City, Utah, Washington D.C., West Virginia | Leave a comment

Get Fit – Episode 2: barefoot running

By Editors, 2013 January 7th

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

January 7th, 2013 | Category: 2012 Rae's Run Across America, Ken Bob Saxton, Rae Heim, Television, United States | Leave a comment

18-Year-Old Runs Across the Country Barefoot – Runner’s World

By Editors, 2012 December 13th
Ken Bob, Psycho Herman, Rae, and Henry in Claremont CA

Ken Bob, Psycho Herman, Rae, and Henry in Claremont CA

Summary

After running 3,437.5 miles over eight months, Rae Heim, 18, [...] continue reading 18-Year-Old Runs Across the Country Barefoot – Runner’s World

December 13th, 2012 | Category: 2012 Rae's Run Across America, Ken Bob Saxton, Magazines, Rae Heim, United States | Leave a comment

Rae completes Rae’s Run across America

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2012 November 15th
Rae completes Rae's Run across America

Rae completes Rae's Run across America

Rae completes Rae’s Run across America

[...] continue reading Rae completes Rae’s Run across America

November 15th, 2012 | Category: 2012 Rae's Run Across America, Long Treks, Rae Heim, United States | Leave a comment

Rae’s Run across America: final route and celebration

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2012 November 7th
Manhattan Beach Pier just after sunset

Manhattan Beach Pier just after sunset

Summary

Soles 4 Souls is planning a big celebration at the end of Rae’s [...] continue reading Rae’s Run across America: final route and celebration

November 7th, 2012 | Category: 2012 Rae's Run Across America, Distance, Ken Bob Saxton, Rae Heim, United States | One comment

Run or Bike with Rae for a mile or two, or 50!

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2012 October 31st
Rae's Run Across America

Rae's Run Across America

Summary

I’m organizing escorts and people to provide transportation to and from start and finish locations for [...] continue reading Run or Bike with Rae for a mile or two, or 50!

October 31st, 2012 | Category: 2012 Rae's Run Across America, Rae Heim, United States | Leave a comment

Rae’s Run Across America (barefoot)… less than 200 miles to go!

By Editors, 2012 October 29th
Rae's Run Across America

Rae's Run Across America

Story

So where did you run today, and how far. I know for certain that this year [...] continue reading Rae’s Run Across America (barefoot)… less than 200 miles to go!

October 29th, 2012 | Category: 2012 Rae's Run Across America, Rae Heim, United States | Leave a comment
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Ken Bob’s Nor’easter Plus Tour (2013)

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  • COLUMBIA, MD - REI
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: 2013 June 18 - 8:30 pm
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  • PHILADELPHIA AREA
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: 2013 June 20 - 12:00 am
  • CONSHOHOCKEN, PA - REI
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: 2013 June 19 - 8:30 pm
    Location: REI Conshohocken
    Description: Space is limited! Please RSVP at REI.com to reserve your spot.
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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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  • Stroudsburg PA
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: 2013 June 27 - 12:00 am
    Location: Stroudsburg PA
    Description: 2013 June 26 Wednesday<br />
    TBA<br />
    <b>TENTATIVE</b><br />
    <a href="http://RunBarefootTour.com/#the-presentation">Ken Bob's Moving Forward - multimedia presentation</a><br />
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    <b><a href="http://www.readysetrunpoconos.com/">Ready, Set, Run!</a></b><br />
    431 Main Street<br />
    Stroudsburg, PA 18360<br />
  • 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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  • Woodbourne NY
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: 2013 June 30 - 12:00 am
    Location: Sivananda Yoga Ranch, 500 Budd Rd, Woodbourne NY 12788
    Description: 2013 June 29 Saturday
    Time: TBA
    <a href="http://www.sivanandayogaranch.org/">Sivananda Ashram Yoga Ranch</a>
    500 Budd Rd
    Woodbourne NY 12788
  • 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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  • Re: Accomplishment yay! 2013 June 17 Monday
    Excellent! Me too. I ran 11 yesterday. Was gonna stop at 10 but got inspired by Spinal Tap to crank it up to 11. […]
  • Accomplishment yay! 2013 June 17 Monday
    Today I ran an 11 mile loop around the perimeter of Redwood regional park in Oakland, starting and finishing at Skyline Gate. West Ridge trail to Graham, […]
  • Re: Joint Pain and Running on the Rough Stuff 2013 June 15 Saturday
    Dear BFKB, Thanks for the advice. Yeah, my knee movement is probably overdone -- which would lead to what Eric Orton calls "driving the knees forward". I go a […]

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