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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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Boston Barefoot Running Festival

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The Naked Foot 5K run series

PrimalFoot Alliance

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Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011)

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

Ken Bob’s Regular Runs early 2013 updates

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2013 May 4th
The Tim Buronesque trees I wanted to show to Gonzalo, had the bridge not been closed for repairs

The Tim Buronesque trees I wanted to show to Gonzalo, had the bridge not been closed for repairs

Summary

Just a few pictures [...] continue reading Ken Bob’s Regular Runs early 2013 updates

May 4th, 2013 | Category: Costa Rica, Gravel, Huntington Beach, Ken Bob’s Regular Runs and Play-Fun-Shops, Mud, Norway, Trails | Leave a comment

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

Ken Bob’s Nor’easter Plus Tour (2013)

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2013 April 14th
NEW! Event Flyer! Right-click, save as, complete event details in lower right corner, print and post as many as you practically can!

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Barefoot Ken Bob

NEW! Event Flyer! Right-click, [...] 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

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

Michael Sandler and Ken Bob at the RunBare Walking Barefoot presentation

By Editors, 2013 April 7th
Ken Bob, Patrick, and Michael

Ken Bob, Patrick, and Michael

Summary

Michael Sandler presenting his and Jessica Lee’s new book, “Barefoot Walking: Free Your Feet to Minimize [...] continue reading Michael Sandler and Ken Bob at the RunBare Walking Barefoot presentation

April 7th, 2013 | Category: Coaching and Teaching, Ken Bob Saxton, Manhattan Beach, Michael Sandler, Walking | Leave a comment

Sunset Beach Barefoot Running Day

By Editors, 2013 April 2nd
2009 December 31 Low-Tide Fun Run

The BarefootRunning.com Canopy will be set up at the Sunset Beach Barefoot Running Day event

An International Barefoot Running Day event

It will [...] continue reading Sunset Beach Barefoot Running Day

April 2nd, 2013 | Category: Barefoot Runners Society, Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011) Saxton & Wallack, Beach sand, Huntington Beach, Ken Bob Saxton, Ken Bob’s Regular Runs and Play-Fun-Shops, Sunset Beach | Leave a comment

Chino Hills Trail Run Series

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2013 March 31st
Up the hill

Up the hill

Story

Flashbacks from 1997 popped into my brain as I ran this 10-mile hilly trail course, same as the Road [...] continue reading Chino Hills Trail Run Series

March 31st, 2013 | Category: Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011) Saxton & Wallack, Chino Hills, Gravel, Hills, Ken Bob Saxton, Race Reports, Trails | 2 comments

Run for Youth – Travel is Education

By Editors, 2013 March 18th
USA Run for Youth - Travel is Education

USA Run for Youth – Travel is Education

Summary

On March 15, 2013, Youth Travel Fund (YTF) founder, Rosalynn Frederick, will embark on [...] continue reading Run for Youth – Travel is Education

March 18th, 2013 | Category: San Luis Obispo, United States, Volunteers | One comment

Los Angeles Marathon (2013 March 17)

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2013 March 18th
Julia Stokes, barefoot runner #12136

Hyun Choi, barefoot runner #2519

Summary

Most fun I’ve had at the Los Angleles Marathon since the last time I didn’t run the [...] continue reading Los Angeles Marathon (2013 March 17)

March 18th, 2013 | Category: Ken Bob Saxton, Los Angles, Marathon, Volunteers | Leave a comment
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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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  • 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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