Barefoot & minimalist running

Start barefoot without getting hurt.

A plain, no-hype guide: how to start, how to avoid injury, and what the evidence actually says.

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Barefoot Basics

Where to start, footwear, surfaces and first steps.

Technique & Health

Form, the transition and staying injury-free.

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Every May, worldwide

International Barefoot Running Day

A low-key yearly celebration anyone can join. First held in 2011, marked every spring.