I have spent a great deal of time pondering the experiences of my barefoot life and I have compiled the top three things I never have to do while barefoot....ever again.
1) Agree to hold the leash while PilotRunner let's a chimpanzee have it's way with him. That's just gross and nobody should have to be barefoot around that kind of activity. Sorry, Pilot...I know we're bros, but the chimpanzee was over the line.
2) Go to the the Middle East. Actually, this one goes for being barefooted or in shoes. That place sucks regardless of your choice in footwear and I will be just fine if I never go back.
And, number 3) Run a 5k barefoot in subfreezing conditions, over gnarly chip and seal, that's covered in rock salt, ice and supercooled water.
My feet are on fuego right now. Obviously I'm not as hearty as some of the Northmen (and women) who run in these conditions all the time. My feet were numb in the beginning for maybe a mile. Then they warmed up and I felt the surface much better. I'm not sure if it was the cold, the salt, the chip and seal or maybe a supercombo, but my feet were definitely not prepared for today. The good news is I completed my first 5k since getting IT Band Syndrome. No problems with the knee!
1) Agree to hold the leash while PilotRunner let's a chimpanzee have it's way with him. That's just gross and nobody should have to be barefoot around that kind of activity. Sorry, Pilot...I know we're bros, but the chimpanzee was over the line.
2) Go to the the Middle East. Actually, this one goes for being barefooted or in shoes. That place sucks regardless of your choice in footwear and I will be just fine if I never go back.
And, number 3) Run a 5k barefoot in subfreezing conditions, over gnarly chip and seal, that's covered in rock salt, ice and supercooled water.
My feet are on fuego right now. Obviously I'm not as hearty as some of the Northmen (and women) who run in these conditions all the time. My feet were numb in the beginning for maybe a mile. Then they warmed up and I felt the surface much better. I'm not sure if it was the cold, the salt, the chip and seal or maybe a supercombo, but my feet were definitely not prepared for today. The good news is I completed my first 5k since getting IT Band Syndrome. No problems with the knee!