The purpose of this Meetup is to provide a way for barefoot/minimalist running enthusiasts and newbies to meet, run together, socialize, share tips and techniques, and enjoy the occasional clinic with a visiting barefoot/minimalist running expert.

If you don't know much about barefoot/minimalist running, check out this instructive TV interview with Barefoot Running authors Michael Sandler and Jessica Lee.  And if you like reading material, see the equally instructive article So, You Wanna Start Running Barefoot, by one of the stars of the popular book Born to Run, Barefoot Ted.  

For many people, the motivation to get into barefoot/minimalist running is that they find it more fun than running with traditional shoes. Hitting the earth with your bare or nearly bare feet can be a good feeling, and without traditional, bulky shoes you get more sensory information and have more freedom to make adjustments to your form over time, allowing for an increasingly relaxed and energized way of running.  

Many other people get into barefoot/minimalist running in order to reduce strain and injury, since barefooting or minimalist running, once you get the hang of the form, ends up putting significantly less overall strain on the body.

This group is open to anyone with an interest in barefoot/minimalist running.  If you know a lot about the practice, come share your knowledge with us! If you're totally new to it, come have fun getting into it with us! All are welcome.

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  • Sunday at 2:00 PM, 27 Barefoot Runners attended

    A Barefoot Running Beginner's Workshop!
    Happy New Year! We're overdue for a beginner's workshop on barefoot/minimalist running. Everyone is welcome - beginners, veterans, and those who are just interested in... Learn more

  • February 4 at 6:00 AM, 5 Barefoot Runners attended

    Rocky Raccoon Ultra Marathon

    They rated it 5.00 5.001 (1 ratings)

    50 and 100 Mile Event At Huntsville State Park in Huntsville, Texas. If you plan on doing this, training should start soon. Pacers also welcome. http://... Learn more

  • January 28 at 9:00 AM, 5 Barefoot Runners attended

    Trail Run

    They rated it 4.50 4.503 (3 ratings)

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    I took off a star for getting us lost as usual. ...

    —David Repp

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    I thought it was a great meet-up, despite the chilly temps and wind. And it was good to meet some newcomers. ...

    —Jim

  • January 20 at 4:00 PM, 4 Barefoot Runners attended

    Double Long Runs with Chaser

    They rated it 5.00 5.001 (1 ratings)

    2 long runs- 1 on Friday afternoon, done by sometime in the evening for about 15 miles with Chase. Call him for more time info at [masked]. Then a 15 miler Saturday at 5... Learn more

  • December 31, 2011 at 6:00 AM, 2 Barefoot Runners attended

    New Years Eve 30 Miler!

    They rated it 5.00 5.002 (2 ratings)

    Need a 30 mile run to get ready for RR? Me too. This will be a VERY slow long run. If anyone wants to join for just a segment, that is welcome too! Going to stick to the... Learn more
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Austin, TX 78759
Founded Mar 18, 2010
20100319
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