There used to be that rule about “having shoes on the bike and run courses” for any World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) event, which included the Ironman brand triathlons. I opted to do the Ironman Florida WITH shoes, but was kinda … read more
Ken Bob learning the cat-walk from a true master, Mittens Summary In 1997 Barefoot Ken Bob founded The Running Barefoot website. Throughout the years, that website served as a portal for sharing information about barefoot running, and Ken Bob had … read more
Summary online survey. It is for anyone who runs (or has run) barefoot or in very minimalist shoes (a distinction is made in the survey). We are particularly interested in established runners who have introduced barefoot running to their schedules. … read more
Story Popular Highlights from the Kindle version of Barefoot Running Step by Step Bending your knees—a little more than you might think necessary—is easily my number-one principle for fun, injury-free, lifelong running, barefoot or not. [Highlighted by 19 Kindle users] … read more
I, actually, prefer that beginning barefoot runners start on rough, rocky, uncomfortable terrain 😉 But not necessarily running, and certainly not long, or fast running, right from the start… Start with standing, and feeling the terrain with your bare soles. … read more
I don’t mind people running in whatever kind of footwear they like, but it is deceptively misleading – to call running in minimalist shoes, “Barefoot” – it is, sadly, leading many people to serious injury. I suppose some of you … read more
Old Tarahumara Saying If you run with the earth and you run on the earth, you can run forever. – old Tarahumara saying Does running barefoot make you a tough guy? Posted on November 9, 2012 I was running barefoot … read more
Santa Barbara CA, 2012 October 27 Ken Bob’s Short Running Barefoot Play-Fun-Shop Just starting out barefoot, or running? Afraid to take your shoes off, but want to reap some of the benefits of Barefoot Running? Having some problems getting some of … read more
Summary Sunday, I’m going to try to find and run with and interview Rae as she runs barefoot across America. Story I will try to meet up with Rae to run with her and interview her on Sunday morning between … read more
Summary With Ozzie Gontang Barefoot Ken Bob Saxton (and possibly Roy M Wallack) Where and When 2012 April 28 Saturday 10:00am-12 noon Runner’s Restroom, 2688 East Mission Bay Dr., San Diego, CA Story Ken Bob returns to San Diego California … read more
