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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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Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011)

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

Run with Rae Across America (or at least to Manhattan Beach CA)

By Editors, 2012 September 11th
Rae's sitting on gravel

Rae's sitting on gravel

Summary

Rae Heim has been running across the United States of America since 2012 April 01 when she began [...] continue reading Run with Rae Across America (or at least to Manhattan Beach CA)

September 11th, 2012 | Category: 2012 Rae's Run Across America, Events, Ken Bob Saxton, Manhattan Beach, Rae Heim | Leave a comment

Rae’s Barefoot Run Across America

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2012 August 5th
2012-07-22 Ken Bob runs with Rae - Rae's Run Across America

2012-07-22 Ken Bob runs with Rae – Rae's Run Across America

Summary

Support Rae’s Run Across America (2012) Rae Heim running barefoot (mostly) [...] continue reading Rae’s Barefoot Run Across America

August 5th, 2012 | Category: 2012 Rae's Run Across America, Distance, Fun Runs, Ken Bob Saxton, Nebraska, Rae Heim | One comment

Running with Rae Barefoot Across America

By Editors, 2012 July 20th
Rae's Run Across America

Rae's Run Across America

Summary

Sunday, I’m going to try to find and run with and interview Rae as she runs barefoot across [...] continue reading Running with Rae Barefoot Across America

July 20th, 2012 | Category: 2012 Rae's Run Across America, Nebraska, Rae Heim | One comment

Rae’s Run – 2012 July 10 update

By Editors, 2012 July 7th

Summary

This is Lesleh Heim, Rae’s mom. I just wanted to let you know that Rae is heading out again on July 10th. Her route [...] continue reading Rae’s Run – 2012 July 10 update

July 7th, 2012 | Category: 2012 Rae's Run Across America, Colorado, Distance, Iowa, Nebraska, Rae Heim | Leave a comment
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Ken Bob’s Nor’easter Plus Tour (2013)

Ken Bob’s Nor’easter Plus Tour (2013)

Ken Bob’s Nor’easter Plus Tour (2013)

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Calendar of Events

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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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Ken Bob’s Regular Runs and Running Barefoot Play-Fun-Shops

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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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