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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.

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Chino Hills Trails Fun Run

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2013 January 13th
The long and windy trail

The long and windy trail

Summary

Only me and Barefoot Barefoot Don (in Vibrams) had RSVP’d, so I decided to take [...] continue reading Chino Hills Trails Fun Run

January 13th, 2013 | Category: Chino Hills, Fun Run Invites, Fun Runs, Race Invites, Trails | Leave a 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

Cancelled Chino Hills Trail Run 10 Mile (2013 March 9)

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2013 January 3rd
Chino Hills Trail Run Series

Chino Hills Trail Run Series

CANCELLED

Race cancelled due to rain by park authorities, then postponed to Cancelled Chino Hills Trail Run 10 Mile (2013 March 9)

January 3rd, 2013 | Category: Chino Hills, Gravel, Hills, Ken Bob Saxton, Race Invites, Race Reports, Trails | Leave a comment

Barely Barefoot Don’s Bus Runs (2012 November 23 Sunday @ 7:30AM)

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2012 November 23rd
Ken Bob, Balboa Ferry, CA

Ken Bob, Balboa Ferry, CA

2012 November 23 Sunday 2012 November 23 Sunday 7:30 AM Main at PCH Bus Stop Huntington [...] continue reading Barely Barefoot Don’s Bus Runs (2012 November 23 Sunday @ 7:30AM)

November 23rd, 2012 | Category: Asphalt, Barely Barefoot Don, Barely Barefoot Don's Bus Runs, Beach sand, Concrete, Fun Runs, Huntington Beach, Ken Bob Saxton, Newport Beach, Trails | Leave a comment

Naked Foot 5K (2012 October 27 Saturday) Santa Barbara California

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2012 October 23rd
2011-05-21 Naked Foot 5K, Santa Barbara CA

2011-05-21 Naked Foot 5K, Santa Barbara CA

Summary

Bring a pair of shoes to donate and “run naked”! Kids under 12 [...] continue reading Naked Foot 5K (2012 October 27 Saturday) Santa Barbara California

October 23rd, 2012 | Category: 2012 Naked Foot 5K Series, Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011) Saxton & Wallack, Beach sand, Concrete, Events, Ken Bob Saxton, Santa Barbara | Leave a comment

The Naked Foot 5K, Austin TX

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2012 October 12th
Spots of stimulating gravel to help barefoot runners fine-tune their technique

Spots of stimulating gravel to help barefoot runners fine-tune their technique

Summary Round trip airfare to Austin A few Hundred $$ [...] continue reading The Naked Foot 5K, Austin TX

October 12th, 2012 | Tags: | Category: Austin, Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011) Saxton & Wallack, Book-signing, Events, Gravel, Ken Bob Saxton, Ken Bob’s Regular Runs and Play-Fun-Shops, Race Reports | Leave a comment

8 Pairs of Bare Feet in the Boeing 5K!

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2012 May 14th
Dave Parsel took his Crocs off 1/2 mile into the race, Boeing 5K (2012 May 14) Seal Beach CA

Dave Parsel took his Crocs off 1/2 mile into the race, Boeing 5K (2012 May 14) Seal Beach CA

Summary

Psycho Herman (our [...] continue reading 8 Pairs of Bare Feet in the Boeing 5K!

May 14th, 2012 | Category: Asphalt, Dave Parsel, Ken Bob Saxton, Race Reports | Leave a comment

International Barefoot Running Day in Huntington Beach CA

By Editors, 2012 May 6th
Herman and Aqua want to run barefoot too (2012 May 6) IBRD, Huntington Beach CA

Herman and Aqua want to run barefoot too (2012 May 6) IBRD, Huntington Beach CA

Summary

Nobody showed up for this morning’s 8am [...] continue reading International Barefoot Running Day in Huntington Beach CA

May 6th, 2012 | Category: Beach sand, Fun Runs, Technique | 3 comments

Hill Session: Ken Bob’s Running Barefoot Play-Fun-Shop, with Barefoot Yoshi

By Editors, 2012 April 4th
Running Barefoot Play-Fun-Shop (2009 December 9) Central Park west, Huntington Beach CA

Running Barefoot Play-Fun-Shop (2009 December 9) Central Park west, Huntington Beach CA

Hill Session 2012 June 16 Saturday 8:00am-9:45am Hill Session: Ken Bob’s Running Barefoot Play-Fun-Shop, with Barefoot Yoshi

April 4th, 2012 | Category: Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011) Saxton & Wallack, Fun Runs, Hills, Ken Bob Saxton, Ken Bob’s Regular Runs and Play-Fun-Shops, Tsuyoshi Yoshino | Leave a comment

Boeing 5K (2012 February 13) Seal Beach CA

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2012 February 14th
What has 12 legs and wears 3 shoes? Ken Bob, Cathy, Herman, Melisa, and Todd (2010 February 8) Boeing 5K Seal Beach CA

What has 12 legs and wears 3 shoes? Ken Bob, Cathy, Herman, Melisa, and Todd (2010 February 8 ) Boeing 5K Seal Beach [...] continue reading Boeing 5K (2012 February 13) Seal Beach CA

February 14th, 2012 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Asphalt, Gravel, Ken Bob Saxton, Race Reports | Leave a comment
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Ken Bob’s Nor’easter Plus Tour (2013)

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Ken Bob’s Nor’easter Plus Tour (2013)

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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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    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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