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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)

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

Keeping your Feet Warm

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2012 November 30th
Barefoot Ken Bob, running in snow, Bachelor Gulch, Co

Barefoot Ken Bob, running in snow, Bachelor Gulch, Co

Keeping your Feet Warm 10:25 am, November 30, 2012 by Keeping your Feet Warm

November 30th, 2012 | Category: Bachelor Gulch, Cold, Ken Bob Saxton, Ohio | One 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

Ice Man Runs Half Marathon Barefoot at 20 below!

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2012 November 3rd
Barefoot in the Snow

Barefoot in the Snow

Summary

Wim Hof has trained his body to warm up when he is exposed to extreme cold [...] continue reading Ice Man Runs Half Marathon Barefoot at 20 below!

November 3rd, 2012 | Category: Cold | Leave a comment

Mission

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2012 November 1st
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

November 1st, 2012 | Category: Anywhere, Extremes | Leave a comment

I’ve Got CIVD

By Editors, 2012 October 13th
Onset of CIVD

Onset of CIVD

Summary

No, it’s not some obscure sexual disease. It’s a human physiological response that allows us, in many [...] continue reading I’ve Got CIVD

October 13th, 2012 | Tags: , | Category: Cold | Comments are closed

200 Pounds Less and $10,000 Richer, Lynwood Man Can Finally ‘Live Life’

By Editors, 2012 August 30th
Edgar Ortiz - Surf City Half Marathon 2012

Edgar Ortiz – Surf City Half Marathon 2012

Summary

Two years ago, Lynwood resident Edgar Ortiz would never have believed he [...] continue reading 200 Pounds Less and $10,000 Richer, Lynwood Man Can Finally ‘Live Life’

August 30th, 2012 | Category: Food and Nutrition, Huntington Beach, NewsPapers, Obese, Race Reports | One 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

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)

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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  • today's charity run 2013 May 18 Saturday
    Today I am running in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life.  I have raised over $400.00 so far.  If I can get to my goal, which is $1000.00 I will […]
  • Re: Joint Pain and Running on the Rough Stuff 2013 May 18 Saturday
    I think the better question is, How can we get our heart and lungs to keep up? But seriously, it's a matter of how much we move our torso in front of our feet. […]
  • Re: Joint Pain and Running on the Rough Stuff 2013 May 18 Saturday
    Based on these discussions and Ken Bob's suggestion, I tried REALLY bending my knees while keeping my torso vertical (hips forward -- sort of). Oh yeah, I went […]

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