I did it the second time.

In the Jerusalem Marathon race.

Jerusalem Marathon is well known for its uphills and downhill. Nobody is going to this race to try to do a new personal record. It is impossible. Everybody is coming to this race just for pure fun.

It is called "A race for the soul."

Therefore, I decided to do this race barefoot.

We reached the the staging area before sunrise. The temperature was cold. I was afraid that I did a serious mistake to leave my shoes at home. (I live close to Tel-Aviv were the weather is already warm. I was surprised by the morning chill in Jerusalem.)

But after one KM of running I got warm up enough to enjoy the rest of the race.

I was running together with my friend and he set a slow pace so I had a chance to really enjoy the race and the course and the environment.

Some streets were tough and itchy. Some were smooth...

A FORMER international marathon runner now living as a nomad is running more than 1,000 kms through the middle of Spain without shoes for charity.

Julia Chi Taylor, 58, will start her journey on March 23, on the Northern Coast of Spain in Suances.

She plans to finish 52 days later on May 12 at the Southern coast town of Almun?e?car.

She is believed to be the first female to ever attempt to run this route, which takes her right through the middle of Spain, without shoes.

To continue reading, please visit: http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/16080611.Nomad___s_52__day_run_without_any_shoes_on/...

Twenty-seven-year old Nick Lawson is running barefoot from South Africa to Tunisia. He started on February 13 from Cape Agulhas and will finish his journey in 1 year. He arrived February 18 in Jeffreys Bay. Check out the pictures below about his visit there.

His message is spreading a global awareness for love and encouraging participation in movements and causes that assist others. He will raise money for different charities.


You can follow his journey on this map:...

The "design phase" of the tee shirt contest is complete. It's now time to vote for your favorite.

We will let this contest run for one week, then we will announce the winner.

After the winner has been determined, the winning design will appear in our "international" store where you can make your purchase (https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/library-articles/international-brs-zazzle-store-links.27/). They have micro tech shirts too! Remember, your purchase will go to fund your club!

Don't forget! The winner gets a tee shirt with their winning design on it and a pair of Xero Shoes of...