Fox Running (1975)
by RR Knudson Harper & Row (or Avon paperback) About a Native American girl who becomes a barefoot track star. read more
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Turn Off the Brakes on Downhills
Summary Fear is one of the biggest handicap on downhills. Fear of falling and hurting yourself possibly badly. Confidence in running fast downhills comes with skill at running fast downhills. Practice will add to both. This is for those who … read more
Broken Foot – “Final” report … maybe
Introduction I was going to wait until after the 2014 November lunchtime Boeing 5K race to write this final report. But, I didn’t race that day. Also, I wasn’t able to race in the December lunchtime Boeing 5K (it’s a … read more
The The Gods Must Be Crazy I (1980) & II (1989)
Directed by: Jamie Uys Columbia Pictures N!Xau returns and runs barefoot for days across the Kalahri Desert tracking his children who inadvertantly hitched a ride with poachers. read more
Cruel Shoes (1977) Martin
-Steve Martin Penguin Putnam But these were not an ordinary pair of black and white pumps; both were left feet, one had a right angle turn with separate compartments that pointed the toes in impossible directions. The other shoe was … read more
History of Kentucky (1795)
-Richard H. Collins Collins and Co., Covington, Ky Four miles above Bowling Green, on the River (Barren River) is McFadins Old Station. Some anecdotes are connected with it. One of which we relate: A clashing young Virginian came to the … read more
Running in footwear is NOT Running “Barefoot”
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
Ken Bob Bares His Soles
One of the most frequently asked questions I hear is, “Can I see the soles of your feet?” YES! You can see the soles of my feet! read more
Are minimalist footwear just like barefoot?
Originally published on Ken Bob’s Forum at The Barefoot Runner’s Society From Ken Bob’s mailbox: “I bought the Vibram Five-Fingers running shoes and was wondering if they cause injuries like running shoes or if it is just like barefoot? -Matthew” … read more
Jake Brown Plans to Run Barefoot Across the USA
Story On March 5th, 2015, I will set out to cross the United States on foot from Los Angeles, CA to New York City, NY, along a route of between 2,900 – 3,200 miles. My time goal is 116 – … read more
