Hello!
I'm a novice barefoot runner with a technical question.
I have now finally build up enough strength in my toes to be able to actively lift and stretch them much better when running (in connection with landing).
I have problems with calluses on the extremes of the ball of my feet (under little to and big toe) and so I've got a hunch that I have a tendency not to land on the whole ball of the foot. It feels so much better when I focus on lifting/spreading my toes and distributing the weight unto the whole ball of the foot.
However, I can't help feel that I tense up my calves while doing so. Is this just a matter of fact and unavoidable (that the muscles you use for raising the toes run up through the legs/calves?) or am I doing something wrong? My calves are rather sore after last barefoot run - which was the first in as long (winter's) time though.
I don't want to end up over-focusing on one thing at the expense of another important aspect...
I thank you so much for your input and help! So grateful to have a place like this to turn to
Greetings from Sweden
Julie
I'm a novice barefoot runner with a technical question.
I have now finally build up enough strength in my toes to be able to actively lift and stretch them much better when running (in connection with landing).
I have problems with calluses on the extremes of the ball of my feet (under little to and big toe) and so I've got a hunch that I have a tendency not to land on the whole ball of the foot. It feels so much better when I focus on lifting/spreading my toes and distributing the weight unto the whole ball of the foot.
However, I can't help feel that I tense up my calves while doing so. Is this just a matter of fact and unavoidable (that the muscles you use for raising the toes run up through the legs/calves?) or am I doing something wrong? My calves are rather sore after last barefoot run - which was the first in as long (winter's) time though.
I don't want to end up over-focusing on one thing at the expense of another important aspect...
I thank you so much for your input and help! So grateful to have a place like this to turn to
Greetings from Sweden
Julie