I'm fairly new to barefoot running (and is been several years since I've done any running). I've been running barefoot for 3-4 months and run 2-3 miles 3-4 times per week. I found a gravel path to train my feet on and can run for 2 miles on mixed gravel dirt with minimal discomfort, however even though my feet appear to be aclimating well I often have small rocks or other debris that sticks to the bottom of my feet. It doesn't matter if I'm on the paved road or the gravel path I get something stuck to the bottom of my foot every mile or so. Sometimes I can brush one foot off on the top of the other foot but sometimes I have to brush my foot with my hands. Note, the rocks or sticks are not puncturing my feet in any way. Is this normal? As my feet continue to acclimate, will this happen less often?
At least now that its gotten colder there are a lot fewer goat heads. I'll take the rocks to goatheads anytime!
Thanks in advance for your advice!
At least now that its gotten colder there are a lot fewer goat heads. I'll take the rocks to goatheads anytime!
Thanks in advance for your advice!