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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)

Switchback Challenge (1998 August 2) Hacienda Heights CA

By Editors, 1998 August 2nd
Ken Bob Saxton Bib251 Switchback Challenge 10K (1998 August 2) Hacienda Heights CA

Ken Bob Saxton Bib251 Switchback Challenge 10K (1998 August 2) Hacienda Heights CA

Summary

Starts on rough gravely road with sharp stones, but [...] continue reading Switchback Challenge (1998 August 2) Hacienda Heights CA

August 2nd, 1998 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Gravel, Hills, Ken Bob Saxton, Race Reports, Trails | Leave a comment

Shadow of the Giants (1998 June 6) Fish Camp CA

By Ken Bob Saxton, 1998 June 6th

Summary

Nice grassy meadows, some patches of snow, some gravelly service roads. Everyone else rushed to remove their shoes after the race. I didn’t wear [...] continue reading Shadow of the Giants (1998 June 6) Fish Camp CA

June 6th, 1998 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Category: Gravel, Hills, Ken Bob Saxton, Race Reports, Trails, Ultra Marathon | Leave a comment

Bach Bay Half-Marathon (1998 May 17) Newport Beach CA

By Editors, 1998 May 17th
Ken Bob Saxton (1998 May 17) Bach Bay Half Marathon

Ken Bob Saxton (1998 May 17) Bach Bay Half Marathon

Summary

The important thing about this race, wasn’t that I beat my target [...] continue reading Bach Bay Half-Marathon (1998 May 17) Newport Beach CA

May 17th, 1998 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Asphalt, Race Reports, Roads, Trails | Leave a comment

Bloody 911 Run (1998 May 10) Silverado Canyon, Orange CA

By Ken Bob Saxton, 1998 May 10th
Ken Bob's bloody shoes after 18 miles (1998 May 10) Silverado Canyon, Orange CA - bloody napkin was from another runner who fell downhill on the gravel trails (possibly after tripping over a shoelace?)

Ken Bob's bloody shoes after 18 miles (1998 May 10) Silverado Canyon, Orange CA – bloody napkin was from another runner who fell [...] continue reading Bloody 911 Run (1998 May 10) Silverado Canyon, Orange CA

May 10th, 1998 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Blisters, Fun Runs, Gravel, Hills, Ken Bob Saxton, Trails | 2 comments

Road Less Traveled 10-mile Trail Race (1997 May 17) Chino Hills CA

By Ken Bob Saxton, 1997 May 17th
Ken Bob's bare front, Road Less Traveled 10-Mile Trail Run

Summary

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I– I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference – Robert [...] continue reading Road Less Traveled 10-mile Trail Race (1997 May 17) Chino Hills CA

May 17th, 1997 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Barefoot Running Step by Step (2011) Saxton & Wallack, Chino Hills, Gravel, 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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