a bit of history:
been running for about 5+ years or so, longest I have ever gone is a Half Marathon (twice). Have always wanted to go further but anything over 8-10 miles always cripples me with knee pain for several days after. decided to give BFR a shot to fix my form and hopefully allow me to accomplish my goal of a full marathon someday. started reading online and watching videos from experts and of course read Born To Run
the Last month or so:
been walking barefoot 2-3 times per week on smooth concrete, maybe 1/2 mile each time. just to get my feet adjusted to the feel/form. have also run several times (4-6 miles each) with my traditional running shoes on but while concentrating on not heel striking, which works for the majority of the time until fatigue sets in.
Currently:
Just completed my 4th BFR, have only gone 1 - 1.5 - 2 miles each time, keeping them short and working on form, which is tough. Focusing on keeping my knees up, trying to not push off, especially on hills and turns. Feet are very tender in spots for 24-48 hours after each BFR, some blistering in spots but nothing too bad...skin not breaking just bubbling up a hair.
Just purchased a new pair of Vibram Five Finger Bikili LS yesterday. I plan to start using them on every other run, when my feet are more tender, this way I can get in more running and more form practice more quickly. Don't want to rush things but also hate waiting around, trying to find a good balance.
Have a 10K next weekend (11 days away) and I'm not sure how I am going to run it yet. I'm hoping maybe 2-3 runs in the VFF will allow me to get accustom to them so I can try em out...but I'm nervous of running that far and injuring myself. I may just have to suck it up and use the old shoes.
been running for about 5+ years or so, longest I have ever gone is a Half Marathon (twice). Have always wanted to go further but anything over 8-10 miles always cripples me with knee pain for several days after. decided to give BFR a shot to fix my form and hopefully allow me to accomplish my goal of a full marathon someday. started reading online and watching videos from experts and of course read Born To Run
the Last month or so:
been walking barefoot 2-3 times per week on smooth concrete, maybe 1/2 mile each time. just to get my feet adjusted to the feel/form. have also run several times (4-6 miles each) with my traditional running shoes on but while concentrating on not heel striking, which works for the majority of the time until fatigue sets in.
Currently:
Just completed my 4th BFR, have only gone 1 - 1.5 - 2 miles each time, keeping them short and working on form, which is tough. Focusing on keeping my knees up, trying to not push off, especially on hills and turns. Feet are very tender in spots for 24-48 hours after each BFR, some blistering in spots but nothing too bad...skin not breaking just bubbling up a hair.
Just purchased a new pair of Vibram Five Finger Bikili LS yesterday. I plan to start using them on every other run, when my feet are more tender, this way I can get in more running and more form practice more quickly. Don't want to rush things but also hate waiting around, trying to find a good balance.
Have a 10K next weekend (11 days away) and I'm not sure how I am going to run it yet. I'm hoping maybe 2-3 runs in the VFF will allow me to get accustom to them so I can try em out...but I'm nervous of running that far and injuring myself. I may just have to suck it up and use the old shoes.