Summary Psycho Herman (our dog) ran with me in the monthly (2nd Monday of each month) lunchtime Boeing 5K in Seal Beach CA Statistics 5 Kilometer 8 pairs of Bare Feet (2 people and 1 Dog) Herman (with Ken Bob … read more
Summary Having completed both January and February’s events, I’m well on my way to running each and every monthly Boeing 5K race in Seal Beach this year… Of course, it’s still early. Statistics 5.00 Kilometer 166 Barefoot 5.00 Kilometer races … read more
Summary A couple of newbies (Jason and Tiffany) ran barefoot with us tonight. Related Links Ken Bob’s Regular Runs Gallery Map View 2012-02-02 18:00 in a larger map read more
Story No one else showed up, and there was a beautiful sunset at low-tide, so I started out on the usual dark evening path, but the sunset and the hard-pack sand at the edge of the water beckoned to me, … read more
Warm up is VERY important! However, running slow (or walking) for the first 10-20 minutes IS warming up. If we’re running a short race (“short” and “race” are both relative to our own personal experience and skill and talent) then … read more
Summary I thought some of you might enjoy these old radio interviews (featuring Barefoot Ted McDonald, Barefoot Rick Roeber, and myself) Rick Roeber 2008-03-25 KMBZ Kansas City KS https://barefootrunning.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Rick-Roeber-2008-03-25-KMBZ-Kansas-City-KS.mp3 These Days with Ken Bob and Yoshi 2007-02-07 KPBS San … read more
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The biggest secret in being able to run barefoot comfortably in cold weather is achieved while sleeping! Try this out: Remake your bed so that the sheet is turned back not just at the head but also at the foot. … read more
It’s called a “stress” fracture, because it results from repeated excess stress. The solution is to put less stress on the foot. Are you running BARE foot? or in minimalist shoes? This type of injury is most common while running … read more
How do I clean my feet after running? Let the water do the cleaning. Do not try to scrub your feet hard. This will stimulate the growth of callus, and micro-abrasions can also become infected (especially if you put … read more
