Has Our Footwear Outgrown Our Feet?
“Based on our hypothesis, barefoot running really is the model we should be using in terms of running style because it’s closest to the way that we were adapted to run.” Continue reading read more
Author Archives: Ken Bob Saxton
Laura’s Barefoot Adventure!
2018 April 11 Hello Ken Bob, I am a 49-year-old retired educator who has taken up being a triathlete in the last five years. After being in orthotics for 15 years and ruining my posture, left knee, etc., I decided … read more
Surf City Marathon 2018
Introduction Weather was great – for volunteers, but a bit warm for runners. We set up next to the Bolsa Chica State Beach Multi-Use (Bike) Path, shortly after mile 21 of the marathon. Download course map Volunteers Big thanks to … read more
Ken Bob’s Too Much Fun Tour 2018
Ken Bob, Cathy, and our new puppy Kay – A.K.A. Psycho Kay, Katin, Keyton, O’Kay, Oh what a Beautiful dog, Pretty, Gorgeous, What (Spanish name) – are beginning to plan a tour for 2018 Autumn. We would like people express … read more
Desert Solstice Ultra Runs
2017-12-09 and 10 Desert Solstice 24-hour and 100 mile barefoot runs, Phoenix Arizona No new barefoot running world records this year…. wait a minute – Teague O’Connor’s 100-mile split may be a new Barefoot Running World Record. I’ve never seen … read more
Three Barefooters to Attempt World Records at Desert Solstice
Featured Image above: Andrew Snope setting 24 hour barefoot running world record in 2016 at Desert Solstice event. I (Barefoot Ken Bob) will be attending the Desert Solstice race this year (2017 December 9-10). And if allowed, will set up my … read more
To Foot Strike or Not to Foot Strike?
From YouTube messages to Ken Bob: …is it natural for you to walk with a midfoot strike or do you still walk with your heel on the ground first? Ken Bob’s Answer: In my opinion, walking and running both use … read more
IBRD Los Angeles
Alan, his two sons, PsychoKay.com, Mr. Bill, and myself ran, walked, rolled, and dangled about 4K on the Bolsa Chica State Beach multi-use path, that’s about 7 pairs of bare feet (being a dog, Kay has two pairs of feet). … read more
International Barefoot Running Day (IBRD)
The 7th annual International Barefoot Running Day (IBRD) is coming soon: 2017 May 7 Sunday. For an event in your area/country/planet click the following link: International Barefoot Running Day 2017 info The Los Angeles IBRD event will be held 2017 … read more
20 years of Barefoot Running on the InterWeb!
Ken Bob’s Original BarefootRunning.com 20th Anniversary In 1997 May ?? Saturday, Barefoot Ken Bob decided to share what he had, and would, and will continue to learn from and about barefoot running, by setting up the first website dedicated to … read more
