5 miles in - time to build up that callus!
I'm trying to transition to barefoot running majority of the time...and not just using my Vibrams or running on the beach barefoot, but barefoot on the sidewalks/concrete. In doing this, aside from how wonderful it feels, it is also to improve my form. Today was my first time out in a long time completely barefoot. It felt amazing as usual, but was a little tough on my skin. I already have tough feet, but some of the sidewalks were not as smooth as the others and felt it! Still ran the 5 miles home and my feet weren't that torn up, a new little blister on my small toe and sore on my forefoot. A good step in the right direction!
I definitely felt better with my form too...I feel like I may be on my toes too much in the Vibrams vs. today I was able to stay off them and more on my forefoot. Anyone have any tips on getting the forefoot step down or good youtube videos?? I also noticed that I don't think I'm lifting my knees up enough...should my knees reach a good 90 degree bend in front-if that makes sense!?
Hope you all had a great run today! Thanks
I'm trying to transition to barefoot running majority of the time...and not just using my Vibrams or running on the beach barefoot, but barefoot on the sidewalks/concrete. In doing this, aside from how wonderful it feels, it is also to improve my form. Today was my first time out in a long time completely barefoot. It felt amazing as usual, but was a little tough on my skin. I already have tough feet, but some of the sidewalks were not as smooth as the others and felt it! Still ran the 5 miles home and my feet weren't that torn up, a new little blister on my small toe and sore on my forefoot. A good step in the right direction!
I definitely felt better with my form too...I feel like I may be on my toes too much in the Vibrams vs. today I was able to stay off them and more on my forefoot. Anyone have any tips on getting the forefoot step down or good youtube videos?? I also noticed that I don't think I'm lifting my knees up enough...should my knees reach a good 90 degree bend in front-if that makes sense!?
Hope you all had a great run today! Thanks