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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

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Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011)

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

Kenyan woman wins 2011 World Junior XC title barefoot

By dblake, 2011 March 20th
Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon won the World Junior Cross Country Championships in Punta Umbria, Spain

Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon won the World Junior Cross Country Championships in Punta Umbria, Spain

Summary

Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon won the World Junior Cross [...] continue reading Kenyan woman wins 2011 World Junior XC title barefoot

March 20th, 2011 | Category: Extremes, Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon, Fast, Race Reports | Leave a comment

Barefoot Runners take 1st and 2nd place in Duke City Marathon

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2008 October 19th
Alex and Julian running in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA 2010 March 27 Ken Bob's Running Barefoot Play-Fun-Shops

Alex and Julian running in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA 2010 March 27 Ken Bob's Running Barefoot Play-Fun-Shops

Story Duke [...] continue reading Barefoot Runners take 1st and 2nd place in Duke City Marathon

October 19th, 2008 | Category: Albuquerque, Alex Romero, Fast, Julian Romero, Marathon, New Mexico, Publicity | Leave a comment

Tucson Marathon 2005

By Ken Bob Saxton, 2005 November 4th

Bassirima Soro swoops his timing chip across the matt at the finish of Tucson Marathon in 2004photo courtesy of David Bluestein

Tucson Marathon 2005

November 4th, 2005 | Tags: | Category: Asphalt, Bassirima Soro, Fast, Marathon, Michae Legault, NewsPapers, Tucson | Leave a comment

Vince Sweetser (1999 December 18) Guevara

By Editors, 1999 December 18th
Vince Sweetser

Vince Sweetser

Thanks for all the Memories Orange County Track Club by Willie Guevara

As many of you already know, original Orange County [...] continue reading Vince Sweetser (1999 December 18) Guevara

December 18th, 1999 | Tags: , | Category: Fast, Vince Sweetser | 3 comments

Surf City Run (1998 July 4) Huntington Beach CA

By Editors, 1998 July 4th
Ken Bob Saxton, Surf City Run (1998 July 4) Huntington Beach CA

Ken Bob Saxton, Surf City Run (1998 July 4) Huntington Beach CA

Summary

It was bound to happen eventually… while racing barefoot, I [...] continue reading Surf City Run (1998 July 4) Huntington Beach CA

July 4th, 1998 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011) Saxton & Wallack, Barefoot Shoes, Fast, Ken Bob Saxton, Race Reports, Roads | 5 comments

Dale Shimizu Memorial Sober Safe and Healthy 3-mile Run (1998 June 13) Long Beach CA

By Ken Bob Saxton, 1998 June 13th
Ken Bob Saxton 1st place (1998 June 13) Sober Safe and Healthy Run, Long Beach CA

Ken Bob Saxton 1st place (1998 June 13) Sober Safe and Healthy Run, Long Beach CA

Winning!!!

Cathy and I were the first [...] continue reading Dale Shimizu Memorial Sober Safe and Healthy 3-mile Run (1998 June 13) Long Beach CA

June 13th, 1998 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011) Saxton & Wallack, Fast, Ken Bob Saxton, Race Reports | Leave a comment

Earth Day Run (1998 April 19)

By Ken Bob Saxton, 1998 April 19th
Earth Day 5K on the Bay 1st place age division

Earth Day 5K on the Bay 1st place age division

Summary

Second mile was the fastest timed mile of my life (5:16 downhill)

[...] continue reading Earth Day Run (1998 April 19)

April 19th, 1998 | Tags: , , , | Category: Fast, Ken Bob Saxton, Race Reports | Leave a comment

Alamitos Bay 10K (1998 March 8)

By Ken Bob Saxton, 1998 March 8th
Ken Bob, 2nd in age division, Alamitos Bay 10K

Ken Bob, 2nd in age division, Alamitos Bay 10K

Story

Finished 2nd in my age division several minutes behind fellow A Snail’s Pace [...] continue reading Alamitos Bay 10K (1998 March 8)

March 8th, 1998 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Dave Parsel, Fast, Ken Bob Saxton, Race Reports, Roads | Leave a comment

Great American Adventure Run (1998 February 14)

By Ken Bob Saxton, 1998 January 14th
Ken Bob passing fellow Snail, Bob Morris in first race (Bob beat Ken Bob in second race)

Ken Bob passing fellow Snail, Bob Morris in first race (Bob beat Ken Bob in second race)

Summary

Well, once I lost my [...] continue reading Great American Adventure Run (1998 February 14)

January 14th, 1998 | Tags: , , | Category: Fast, Hills, Ken Bob Saxton, Race Reports, Trails | 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?

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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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    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 […]
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    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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