NickW
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So as most of you know, I've been running in shoes(according to running stores these are minimalist shoes, but to us on the bf side they are built up shoes) the last couple weeks while combating PF. I've noticed a couple things that I like about being shod or being barefoot. First, I noticed I have more joy being barefoot-barefoot-s-t-g vs being in minshoes. I attribute this, well, I don't really know to what, it just makes me happier. I've also noticed running is more difficult in shoes (I already had respect for those shoddies who do ultras, but now it''s even more because it's quite a bit tougher to run in shoes than bare), although I can go much faster.
I've also noticed that shoes can make my arches hurt depending on the run, seems hilly runs are the worst. I do love running and not having crap jab me in the sole that was too small for my eyes to see and then I hate having to stop to dig it out. My feet seem to get really hot too in these shoes even though they are very well ventilated. I do like having the slight tread on the shoes when running over a thin film of mud on the road because I don't have to worry about busting my butt, but then I miss the squishing of the mud through my toes. In shoes I am much more apt to dodge a puddle (like an old fuddy duddy) in fear of soaking the shoes and causing myself a blister where as barefoot I would just splash through the puddles intentionally seeking them out as if I were a child. I do think once this PF is cleared up I may just run in huaraches for the most part. I think it would give me the best of both worlds. The PF is getting much better and I can't wait for it to be completely gone so I can get back to what I consider minimalist running.
I've also noticed that shoes can make my arches hurt depending on the run, seems hilly runs are the worst. I do love running and not having crap jab me in the sole that was too small for my eyes to see and then I hate having to stop to dig it out. My feet seem to get really hot too in these shoes even though they are very well ventilated. I do like having the slight tread on the shoes when running over a thin film of mud on the road because I don't have to worry about busting my butt, but then I miss the squishing of the mud through my toes. In shoes I am much more apt to dodge a puddle (like an old fuddy duddy) in fear of soaking the shoes and causing myself a blister where as barefoot I would just splash through the puddles intentionally seeking them out as if I were a child. I do think once this PF is cleared up I may just run in huaraches for the most part. I think it would give me the best of both worlds. The PF is getting much better and I can't wait for it to be completely gone so I can get back to what I consider minimalist running.