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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

Boston Barefoot Running Festival

The Barefoot Runners Society

The Naked Foot 5K run series

PrimalFoot Alliance

Barefoot Max

Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011)

How to Run more gently, efficiently, and gracefullyBegin Here

..if you're not sure how, why, or if you should, or want to be running barefoot

Ken Bob’s Running Barefoot Play-Fun-Shops with Psycho Herman. 2010 June 9, Cambridge MAKen Bob’s Nor’easter Plus Tour (2013)

Ken Bob Storms the Nor’east with his Moving Forward Presentations, and Play-Fun-Shops (because "workshop" sounds too much like work, and "clinic" sounds too clinical). Also will be a few stops between California the Nor'east

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

  • Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm
  • Saturdays at 10am
  • Huntington Beach CA

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Barefoot Running.com Canopy at Los Angeles Marathon 2013

BarefootRunning.com Canopy at Surf City Marathon 2013 Feb 2

When and Where 2013 March 17 Sunday 8am-1pm (approximately) San Vincente Blvd [...] continue reading Barefoot Running.com Canopy at Los Angeles Marathon 2013

Ken Bob’s Regular Run (2013 March 2)

Gonzalo, Ken Bob, and Tim

Story

Ken Bob’s regular fun run, today with Gonzalo visiting from Costa Rica, and Tim from Long Beach California.

We ran through the [...] continue reading Ken Bob’s Regular Run (2013 March 2)

Vibram Transitioning → Bone Injury

Heel strike in Vibrams. Not fake. Surf City Marathon 2012

Heel strike in Vibrams. Not fake. Surf City Marathon 2012

Herman doesn’t believe Vibrams are like barefoot, only better!

Summary

Vibram Transitioning → Bone Injury

Chino Hills Fun Trail Run (2013 February 24)

Ken Bob and Don running downhill

mud on Ken Bob’s leg

Summary

10 mile run on hilly trails in Chino Hills, Brea CA

Well, at least it started [...] continue reading Chino Hills Fun Trail Run (2013 February 24)

Runner Academy podcast with Barefoot Ken Bob

Runner Academy

Runner Academy – Ken Bob’s interview

Summary

Barefoot Ken Bob interviewed by Runner Academy. Online Now!

Links Podcast of [...] continue reading Runner Academy podcast with Barefoot Ken Bob

Barefoot Connections Lee Saxby talk – Primal Lifestyle

Lee Saxby video

Lee Saxby video

Summary

An excellent explanation as to why humans in shoes often fail to shift to running mode from walking mode.

[...] continue reading Barefoot Connections Lee Saxby talk – Primal Lifestyle

Loy Machedo’s Book Review – Barefoot Running Step by Step

Loy Machedo.com

Loy Machedo.com

Ken Bob Saxton with english and japanese Barefoot Running Step by Step

Summary

My Running Mentor Manoj Kuriakose introduced me [...] continue reading Loy Machedo’s Book Review – Barefoot Running Step by Step

Chino Hills Fun Run (2013 February 10)

Ken Bob's foot in the mud (and a gourd)

Ken Bob’s foot in the mud (and a gourd)

Summary

Barely Barefoot Don, and Barefoot Ken Bob, 10 miles on trails mostly climbing [...] continue reading Chino Hills Fun Run (2013 February 10)

Surf City Marathon (2013 February 3)

Ken Bob, Vanessa, Ginger, Shacky, Todd, Herman

Ken Bob, Vanessa, Ginger, Shacky, Todd, Herman

 

Summary

Great time hanging out at the beach, cheering runners on, and shooting barefoot runners [...] continue reading Surf City Marathon (2013 February 3)

Take that, Peter Lorre

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

Ken Bob’s Nor’easter Plus Tour (2013)

Ken Bob’s Nor’easter Plus Tour (2013)

Ken Bob’s Nor’easter Plus Tour (2013)

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

Cat-like tread pirate walk play-fun-drillKen Bob's Regular Runs and Running Barefoot Play-Fun-Shops
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Categories

  • 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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