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Barefoot Running Clinic with Barefoot Ken Bob

6/15/2010

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Last Tuesday evening I had the incredible opportunity to attend a barefoot running clinic hosted by the legendary Barefoot Ken Bob. Ken Bob is the authority on barefoot running, as he's been doing it for over 10 years now! He's run over 75 marathons...barefoot, and seems to have no aches or pains at his age now of 55. He is very laid back, quite funny, and has a passion for the benefits of barefoot running. He truly enjoys going out and dancing on pavement and being one with the outside world.

He began the clinic by telling us his lengthy discovery of barefoot running, and then began to explain the basics, such as keeping your knees bent, landing on the ball of your foot, and taking smaller steps. Ken Bob has a much different teaching style than Michael Sandler, in that he's more about letting you figure out the feeling, rather than telling you what precisely your legs should be doing.

I think it's amazing that Ken Bob is going across the country giving out barefoot running lessons totally free, and I thank him very much for his visit to Central Park. I can't say that I learned much about the mechanics of barefoot running more than I already knew, but I took away his passion for running naturally and the idea that running doesn't have to be a competition or a race, and that it's all about the love of movement.

For a great introduction into barefoot running and lots more information, check out Ken Bob's website.  If you're interested in getting some hands-on barefoot running and minimalist running training, sign up for one of my barefoot running clinics!

Bonus: Try to find me in the picture! (Hint, my eyes are closed.)
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