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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)

Boeing 5K Lunchtime Race

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2013 April 9th
Todd's peace sign behind Ken Bob

Todd’s peace sign behind Ken Bob

Summary

Boeing 5K Races are held on the second Monday of each month (unless raining)

gate 510 [...] continue reading Boeing 5K Lunchtime Race

April 9th, 2013 | Tags: , , , , | Category: Asphalt, Concrete, Ken Bob Saxton, Race Reports, Seal Beach, Todd Byers | Leave a comment

Chino Hills Trail Run Series

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2013 March 31st
Up the hill

Up the hill

Story

Flashbacks from 1997 popped into my brain as I ran this 10-mile hilly trail course, same as the Road [...] continue reading Chino Hills Trail Run Series

March 31st, 2013 | Category: Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011) Saxton & Wallack, Chino Hills, Gravel, Hills, Ken Bob Saxton, Race Reports, Trails | 2 comments

Take that, Peter Lorre

By Editors, 2013 February 1st
They were chasing me because they wanted to know the color of my polish.

by Thom • January 31, 2013

They were chasing me because they wanted to know the color of my polish.

The [...] continue reading Take that, Peter Lorre

February 1st, 2013 | Category: Carlsbad, Race Reports | 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

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

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

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

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

Surf City Marathon (2012 February 5) Huntington Beach CA

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2012 February 5th
Kenneth McNeely (AKA Barefoot Kenny) (2012 February 5) Surf City Marathon

KenBobism

If the way you are running wouldn’t be comfortable on most surfaces while barefoot, then the way you are running is probably going [...] continue reading Surf City Marathon (2012 February 5) Huntington Beach CA

February 5th, 2012 | Tags: , , , | Category: Barefoot Shoes, Ken Bob Saxton, Race Reports | Leave a comment

Surf City Beach Derby (2011 November 06)

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2011 November 6th
Surf City Beach Derby

Surf City Beach Derby

When

This was a lot of fun running 10 miles on Pacific Coast Highway, a beautiful morning.. then it [...] continue reading Surf City Beach Derby (2011 November 06)

November 6th, 2011 | Category: Race Reports, Support | One 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?

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

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  • 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 […]
  • Re: New member intro 2013 May 19 Sunday
    Hi All, Those were great suggestions Ken Bob, I looked over the website, watched some videos, went to the library and checked out a copy of your book and read […]
  • Re: today's charity run 2013 May 19 Sunday
    I'm partial to hairy legged women myself... Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android […]

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