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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)

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

Cracked Skin

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2012 December 15th
Cracks in heel

Cracks in heel

Summary

Dry cracked skin is especially common in dry climates, especially where fine dust is present. Microscopic cracks [...] continue reading Cracked Skin

December 15th, 2012 | Category: Care of Feet, Charlie Robbins, Cold, Cracked Skin, Dry, Food and Nutrition | Leave a 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

Doc Wolfe’s Aching Feet Soup

By Editors, 2007 August 19th

Add aching or tired feet to soup

Ingredients about 1-2 cups Epsom salt a bit of baking soda, maybe 1/4 cup a bit [...] continue reading Doc Wolfe’s Aching Feet Soup

August 19th, 2007 | Category: Care of Feet, Ligaments, Strains, Tendonitis | 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?

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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  • 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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