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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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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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Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011)

Todd Byers’ 300th Marathon

By Todd Byers, 2013 January 14th
Coach Todd after his 100th Barefoot marathon Rock 'n' Roll Arizona

Coach Todd after his 100th Barefoot marathon Rock 'n' Roll Arizona

Todd Byers’ 300th Marathon

On Sunday, [...] continue reading Todd Byers’ 300th Marathon

January 14th, 2013 | Category: Caity McPherson McCardell, Ken Bob Saxton, Marathon, Phoenix, Race Invites, Todd Byers | One 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

Barefoot Todd’s 300th Marathon!!!

By Editors, 2013 January 7th
Barefoot Todd hopes to complete his 300th marathon on 2013 January 20 at the Arizona Rock 'n' Roll marathon

Barefoot Todd hopes to complete his 300th marathon on 2013 January 20 at the Arizona Rock 'n' Roll marathon

Summary

That’s [...] continue reading Barefoot Todd’s 300th Marathon!!!

January 7th, 2013 | Category: Marathon, Phoenix, Race Invites, Todd Byers | Leave a comment

Rae’s Run: A Barefoot Trek Across The Country

By Editors, 2012 June 24th
Rae Heim running across the United States

Rae Heim running across the United States

Summary

The youngest person to run across the United States of America, and she’s running barefoot [...] continue reading Rae’s Run: A Barefoot Trek Across The Country

June 24th, 2012 | Tags: , | Category: 2012 Rae's Run Across America, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Distance, Indiana, Iowa, Long Treks, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rae Heim, Rhode Island, United States, Utah, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Wyoming | One comment

Todd Successfully Finishes 100th Barefoot Marathon!

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2011 January 16th
Todd's starting his 100th marathon

Todd's starting his 100th marathon

Story

Phoenix Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon was Todd’s 100th Barefoot Marathon on Sunday, January 16 2011!!

[...] continue reading Todd Successfully Finishes 100th Barefoot Marathon!

January 16th, 2011 | Category: Ken Bob Saxton, Marathon, Phoenix, Race Reports, Todd Byers | Leave a comment

Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon, Phoenix (2009 January 18)

By Editors, 2009 January 18th
Todd after finisihing Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon 2009 January 18

Todd after finisihing Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon 2009 January 18

Summary

Barefoot Todd Byers finishes Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon.

[...] continue reading Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon, Phoenix (2009 January 18)

January 18th, 2009 | Category: Marathon, Phoenix, Todd Byers | 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

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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  • 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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