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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)

2013 International Barefoot Running Day™ (IBRD™) Tee Shirt DESIGN Contest Begins Now!!!!

Fill in the blank T-shirt with your design

Fill in the blank T-shirt with your design

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What is your vision of International Barefoot Running Day? What does IBRD [...] continue reading 2013 International Barefoot Running Day™ (IBRD™) Tee Shirt DESIGN Contest Begins Now!!!!

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

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

World Peace Run (2012 December 15 Saturday 9:30am)

2011-12-17 Saturday Morning Run, Huntington Beach CA

2011-12-17 Saturday Morning Run, Huntington Beach CA

Summary

We (mostly me, and anyone else who is willing to listen to me [...] continue reading World Peace Run (2012 December 15 Saturday 9:30am)

Race Cheap!

Beachfront Marathon, Bolsa Chica State Beach, Huntington Beach CA

Beachfront Marathon, (2009 September 5) Bolsa Chica State Beach, Huntington Beach CA

Summary

Because foot races should not cost an arm [...] continue reading Race Cheap!

Mission

Boston Barefoot Running Festival 2012

Pretty simple Helping people walk, run, and live better, more healthfully, more gently, more efficiently, more safely, and more gracefully! Relax, Relax, Relax! Have FUN! Mission

Barefoot Running Survey

Running Training Plan

Running Training Plan

Summary

online survey. It is for anyone who runs (or has run) barefoot or in very minimalist shoes (a distinction [...] continue reading Barefoot Running Survey

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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  • 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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