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Barefoot Runners Society

"Changing the running world one odd look at a time"

Mission:

•To offer resources that unite barefoot and minimalist runners from around the country.

•To promote barefoot running around the country and at race events as a competitive sport.

•To educate the running public on the health benefits of barefoot and minimalist running.

•To dispel the myths associated with barefoot running that negatively impact the sport.

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Race Reports for the BRS's News Show

Posted on Sun, 07/25/2010 - 2:00pm by Barefoot TJ

If you have a race report you would like to share with the BRS members, please submit it to me along with photos, and we will possibly put it on the BRS's News Show on the home page:  BarefootTJ@BarefootRunners.org

Site Update Complete

Posted on Thu, 09/02/2010 - 11:15am by Cameron

Site Fix 

 

Though fixing the maps was the primary improvement you'll notice as a user, the site has undergone a major update.  Security was the primary focus, but functionality was improved as well.  As with any major update, there is a chance unforseen errors will come from this.  If you see any *new* problems, please send us a message to let us know.  Thanks to everyone for your help and patience in building this amazing community!

-Cameron

CIO, Co-Founder

Barefoot Runners Society

Cinderella Trail Run 10K - A Newbie’s First Trail Race By Barefoot Terry

Posted on Tue, 08/31/2010 - 10:00pm by Barefoot Terry

Cinderella Trail Run 10K Barefoot John & Barefoot Terry

Cinderella Trail Run 10K

A Newbie’s First Trail Race

 By Barefoot Terry

August 14, 2010 - It was a cool, misty, wet morning in the hills above Oakland, California.  Costal Trail Runs was putting on a 10K, half marathon, marathon, and 50K ultra.  The drive to Joaquin Miller Park had been without traffic (a rarity for the San Francisco Bay Area), and I arrived earlier than expected.  I walked down to the registration area in my VFFs, got my number, hit the restrooms, and then wandered back to my truck to get out of the chill morning air.  The temperature was about 56 degrees.  Not terribly cold, but enough to chill someone in running shorts. 

Being an Eagle Scout, I consider myself fairly well versed on hiking trails, but this Saturday, I dared to try something new - a trail run.  Not only that, I decided to run it barefoot.

Member Profile of the Week - Andy "Snowshoe_hare" Grosvenor, the BRS's New Admin VP

Posted on Mon, 08/30/2010 - 1:57am by Barefoot TJ

Andy & Stephanie Grosvenor at the Bayshore

Andy & Stephanie Grosvenor at the Bayshore

Member Profile of the Week

Andy " The Snowshoe_hare" Grosvenor

The BRS's New Admin VP

Andy Grosvenor, a.k.a., Snowshoe_hare, is 32 and has lived in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for the past 6 years.  He’s originally from Crystal Falls, Michigan, “ in da U.P. eh?!”  He is married to Stephanie and they have a young child.

Andy has attended Northern Michigan University where he earned a B.S. in Biology/Ecology and a Secondary Education Teaching Certification.  “My vocation,” Andy admits, “is in human adult development and virtue training (read:  full-time parent ;o).  My wife works enough for both of us, so I hold down “da fort” at home.  [Which I have a whole new respect for my mother - WOW to say the very least!]  Previously, I taught middle schoolers for three years, and I have had an array of jobs from deckhand to carpenter to hair salon receptionist to custodian to sheet-metal technician to AmeriCorps volunteer..."

Member Blog of the Week - The Birth of the Hybrid Runner by Barefoot Ramzev

Posted on Mon, 08/30/2010 - 12:28am by barefoot ramzev

Hybrid runner

Member Blog of the Week

The Birth of the Hybrid Runner

By Barefoot Ramzev

Let me start by saying that I don’t blog.  I do not believe myself to be a writer that people will actually “follow” to see what I write next.  What will follow these few sentences is just a rambling of my thoughts and OPINIONS on what we call barefoot running.

2010 Leadville 100 Trail Race Report By Barefoot Ted McDonald

Posted on Sat, 08/28/2010 - 3:12pm by Barefoot Ted

Barefoot Ted McDonald after completing the 2010 Leadville 100

2010 Leadville 100 Trail Race Report

By Barefoot Ted McDonald


Feeling great after 100 miles in the Rockies.

My fourth summer in a row visit to Leadville, Colorado and my third completion of the Leadville 100 Mile Trail Race...what an experience.  Deep gratitude for good friends and a strong body.

First 5K, Barefoot - AFC 5K Race Report By Cali Girl

Posted on Thu, 08/26/2010 - 11:04pm by Cali Girl

Cali Girl's First 5K, Barefoot at the AFC 5K in Balboa Park, San Diego

AFC 5K Race Report

A First 5K, Barefoot

By Cali Girl

Well, I did it! I met my goal of finishing a 5k this year. Getting healthier was a promise I made to my mom, who passed away of a massive heart attack last year at the age of 59, so this was sort of big for me even though I didn't do it extremely well with a time of 37:20.  But... I still feel completely accomplished!

The Changing of the Guard: A Sociological Analysis of the Barefoot and Minimalist Shoe Movement By Jason Robillard

Posted on Wed, 08/25/2010 - 11:25pm by Last Place Jason

Running barefoot on the beach

The Changing of the Guard:

A Sociological Analysis of the Barefoot and Minimalist Shoe Movement

By Jason Robillard


Human behavior fascinates me.  Human behavior in relation to barefoot and minimalist shoe running fascinates me even more.  I have been in a position to observe the progression of this phenomenon for a number of years.  The entire movement can be framed within the context of the sociological/anthropological concept of the diffusion of innovations. 

The concept outlines the progression of any given innovation within a society.  It is somewhat odd to consider barefoot (BFR) and minimalist shoe running (MR) as an "innovation", but it does represent a significant change in our society's collective thoughts on running.  After all, we ran barefoot or in minimalist shoes for tens of thousands of years.  The modern running shoe has been around for thirty.

2010 Burning River 100 Mile Endurance Run Race Report By Jason Robillard

Posted on Wed, 08/25/2010 - 1:04am by Last Place Jason

Burning River 100 Crew at the Finish


2010 Burning River 100 Mile Endurance Run Race Report

By Jason Robillard

I used to be a normal guy. I liked watching TV. I exercised in moderation. I ran in the same attire other runners utilized. I wore shoes. Then I caught the ultramarathon bug. Shortly after, I also caught the barefoot running bug. The last five years of my life have been spent learning how to intertwine these two passions. For the last five years, I have been working towards a goal of running a 100 mile race without shoes. Completely barefoot.

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Member Profile of the Week - C. Beth - A "new" running family

Posted on Sun, 08/22/2010 - 11:27pm by Barefoot TJ

C. Beth

Member Profile of the Week

A "new" running family

C. Beth

C. Beth is 32 and has lived in the grand state of Texas for the past 10 years.  She’s originally from Phoenix, Arizona, then Yuma, affectionately known as “the armpit of Arizona.”  Having been through there several times on travel, I know exactly what she means. ;-)  C. Beth is a stay at home mom “with some residential real estate thrown in here and there.”  She has earned a BA in theatre/drama from the Grand Canyon University in Phoenix.  She began running recently, within the past 10 months.

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