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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

Ken Bob's Running Barefoot Play-Fun-Shop (2010 June 9) with Dr. Daniel Lieberman, Cambridge MA Click here for details

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Boston Barefoot Running Festival

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The Naked Foot 5K run series

PrimalFoot Alliance

We Are Affiliated - The Primalfoot Alliance: Taking Our Feet Back.

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Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011)

Spaulding National Running Center – First Anniversary

By Editors, 2013 April 17th
Spaulding National Running Center

Spaulding National Running Center

Spaulding National Running Center – First Anniversary

Hear from three Pioneer Women Runners!

Mission

The mission of the SNRC [...] continue reading Spaulding National Running Center – First Anniversary

April 17th, 2013 | Tags: | Category: Beginning, Boston, Events, Irene Davis, Strains, Stress Fracture, Technique, Tendonitis | Leave a comment

Vibram Transitioning → Bone Injury

By Editors, 2013 March 2nd
Heel strike in Vibrams. Not fake. Surf City Marathon 2012

Heel strike in Vibrams. Not fake. Surf City Marathon 2012

Herman doesn’t believe Vibrams are like barefoot, only better!

Summary

Vibram Transitioning → Bone Injury

March 2nd, 2013 | Category: Barefoot Shoes, Bob Neinast, Strains, Stress Fracture | Leave a comment

15 Misconceptions About Minimalist Shoes and Natural Running

By Editors, 2012 October 31st
15 Misconceptions About Minimalist Shoes and Natural Running

15 Misconceptions About Minimalist Shoes and Natural Running

by Jim Hixson

Summary

“When you look at runners who have excellent form, [...] continue reading 15 Misconceptions About Minimalist Shoes and Natural Running

October 31st, 2012 | Category: Plantar Fasciitis, Stress Fracture, Stride Length, Technique | 3 comments

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

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 | 17 comments

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

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?

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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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  • NEW MEXICO
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: 2013 May 31 - 12:00 am
  • Sylvan Lake MI
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: 2013 May 29 - 12:00 am
    Location: Sylvan Lake MI
    Description: Sylvan Lake MI<br />
    <b>TENTATIVE</b><br />
    2013 May 29 Tuesday<br />
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Eastern Time)
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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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  • today's charity run 2013 May 18 Saturday
    Today I am running in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life.  I have raised over $400.00 so far.  If I can get to my goal, which is $1000.00 I will […]
  • Re: Joint Pain and Running on the Rough Stuff 2013 May 18 Saturday
    I think the better question is, How can we get our heart and lungs to keep up? But seriously, it's a matter of how much we move our torso in front of our feet. […]
  • Re: Joint Pain and Running on the Rough Stuff 2013 May 18 Saturday
    Based on these discussions and Ken Bob's suggestion, I tried REALLY bending my knees while keeping my torso vertical (hips forward -- sort of). Oh yeah, I went […]

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