Our Story

Founded in 2024, Bigfoot Balance Boards™ emerged from a personal need to strengthen and rehabilitate my feet and legs for ultramarathon running. I had switched to ‘barefoot’ running shoes, which are thinner than normal shoes and require more foot and leg strength.  My feet were not prepared for this and as a result I experienced multiple foot injuries while making the transition (e.g. Achilles Tendinitis and Plantar Fasciitis).

 

I realized that my weak calves were the culprit of these injuries and they needed strengthening.  Although calf raises provided a benefit, they were difficult to maintain consistently and were rather time consuming. As a husband and father to two young boys, time efficiency is a necessity. This prompted the development of our dual balance boards.

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After using my boards for a little over one month leading up to my most recent race (a 50k in O'Neill Regional Park), I not only had no injuries but I also beat both of my previous race times!  Our innovative boards are designed to strengthen not only the calves but also the feet and core, while enhancing focus.  I'm now on a mission to share my boards with anyone seeking to enhance their athletic performance, prevent injuries, build strength, or just have fun balancing!