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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)

Ken Bob speaking at your next event

Ken Bob's Running Barefoot Play-Fun-Shop (2010 June 9) with Dr. Daniel Lieberman, Cambridge MA Click here for details

Sponsorship Opportunity

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Boston Barefoot Running Festival

The Barefoot Runners Society

The Naked Foot 5K run series

PrimalFoot Alliance

We Are Affiliated - The Primalfoot Alliance: Taking Our Feet Back.

Barefoot Max

Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011)

Ken Bob Saxton @ Suggs Sports Medicine Symposium, Springfield IL

By Editors, 2012 August 24th
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Summary

Ken Bob was invited to be the featured speaker at the Subbs Sports Medicine Symposium in Springfield Illinois.

Statistics 2012 August 3 [...] continue reading Ken Bob Saxton @ Suggs Sports Medicine Symposium, Springfield IL

August 24th, 2012 | Category: Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011) Saxton & Wallack, Ken Bob’s Regular Runs and Play-Fun-Shops, Presentation, Technique | One comment

Running Fast and Injury Free

By Editors, 2012 August 22nd
Gordon Pirie

Gordon Pirie

Summary

Gordon Pirie’s Laws of Running

Running with correct technique (even in prepared bare feet), on any surface, is injury ..etc.. [...] continue reading Running Fast and Injury Free

August 22nd, 2012 | Category: Books, Technique, United Kingdom | Leave a comment

Naked Foot 5K, Littleton CO

By Editors, 2012 July 20th
Ken Bob in Colorado

Ken Bob in Colorado

Summary

I have a couple more complimentary entries to the Naked Foot 5K in Denver. Post comment below [...] continue reading Naked Foot 5K, Littleton CO

July 20th, 2012 | Category: 2012 Naked Foot 5K Series, Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011) Saxton & Wallack, Josh Gordon, Ken Bob Saxton, Ken Bob’s Regular Runs and Play-Fun-Shops, Littleton, Technique | One comment

Barefoot Running – The MOVIE

By Editors, 2012 June 27th
Barefoot Running DVD Advanced Cover

Barefoot Running DVD Advanced Cover

Summary

Free your Feet to Minimize Impact, Maximize Efficiency, and Discover the Pleasure of Getting in Touch with [...] continue reading Barefoot Running – The MOVIE

June 27th, 2012 | Category: Technique, Videos | 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

Running Barefoot Play-Fun-Shop (2012 April 28) San Diego CA

By Editors, 2012 April 22nd
Running Barefoot Play-Fun-Shops (2011 April 17) San Diego, Ca

Running Barefoot Play-Fun-Shops (2011 April 17) San Diego, Ca

Summary

With Ozzie Gontang Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton (and possibly Roy M Wallack)

Where [...] continue reading Running Barefoot Play-Fun-Shop (2012 April 28) San Diego CA

April 22nd, 2012 | Category: Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011) Saxton & Wallack, California, Fun Runs, Ken Bob Saxton, Ken Bob’s Regular Runs and Play-Fun-Shops, Presentation, Roy M. Wallack, San Diego, Technique | 2 comments

Moving Forward, an Introduction to Barefoot Running

By Editors, 2012 March 15th
Boston Barefoot Running Festival

Boston Barefoot Running Festival

Summary

The goal of running is simply to move the body forward. The goal of running barefoot is to [...] continue reading Moving Forward, an Introduction to Barefoot Running

March 15th, 2012 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Category: Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011) Saxton & Wallack, Bent Knees, Book-signing, Daniel Howell, Daniel Lieberman, Ken Bob Saxton, Ken Bob’s Regular Runs and Play-Fun-Shops, More Play-Fun-Drills, Moving Forward, Posture and Lean, Theresa Withee, Videos | One comment

The Once and Future Way to Run

By Editors, 2012 March 7th
The Once and Future Way to Run

The Once and Future Way to Run

The New York Times The Once and Future Way to Run By CHRISTOPHER McDOUGALL [...] continue reading The Once and Future Way to Run

March 7th, 2012 | Category: Christopher McDougall, More Play-Fun-Drills | Leave a comment

Warming up

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2012 January 22nd
Running slowly is warm-up, no need for acrobatics

Running slowly is warm-up, no need for acrobatics

Warm up is VERY important!

However, running slow (or walking) for the first 10-20 minutes [...] continue reading Warming up

January 22nd, 2012 | Category: Fast, Race Preparation | 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
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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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