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The Impossible Terrain: An Analysis Of What Cannot Be Conquered Barefoot

Oct 19, 2011 | 14 Comments

Back in the day, I used to believe any surface could be run barefoot if you had adequate training.  The premise was backed by a simple philosophy.  Good running form would negate every potential problem a runner could encounter.

I fell into a classic trap- I took my experiences on roads, sidewalks, and minimally-technical trails and generalized those experiences to everything.  I’m going out on a limb, but those that believe it’s possible to run barefoot anywhere Read More...

Boulder Naked Foot 5k, Free eBook Version of The Barefoot Running Book!

Jun 15, 2011 | 3 Comments

Shelly and I are traveling to Boulder, Colorado this weekend to participate in the Boulder Naked Foot 5k.  If you are going to be in the area, it will be worth the trip!  Here are the tentative festivities planned:

Ken Bob Saxton, author of ‘Barefoot Running: Step by Step‘ will be talking at Outdoor Divas from 6-7 Friday night
Shelly and I will be hanging out at the Merrell tent at the race starting at around 7am
Kids’ Read More...

FREE GU!!!  Well… How About a Gu Giveaway?

FREE GU!!! Well… How About a Gu Giveaway?

Mar 9, 2011 | No Comments

The good folks at Gu have agreed to give away a gift package containing packets of Gu, Roctane, a few packets of Gu Brew, and some Gu Chomps to one lucky reader of Barefoot Running University.  Based on the awesome feedback we received for the Hobby Jogga YouTube video, I decided to add that as an element of the giveaway.

Here’s how it will work:

1. Watch the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REsO8VOgzRs

2. Make up a lyric to add to Read More...