I have been running barefoot for 4 years now? I am starting to lose track, which, on a side note, I think is wonderful. I try to vary my terrain, to build up to rougher ground. I don't have a long time without being barefoot in the winter here, because winters here are often fairly dry. Inspection of my soles confirms that they are getting quite thick. However, I seem to be having a bit of a battle for the last year with getting bruised, particularly on the ball of one foot, when I run on rougher pavement.
It's only about dime sized, but enough to make it quite uncomfortable to run barefoot, unless on very smooth pavement or cement, until it heals. I'm assuming it heals, though, so far, it is always in the same spot, very centered on the ball of that foot.
I've been trying to run lightly and think my form is decently developed and developing. I think I understand the disadvantages that I might have due to beginning this barefoot running thing at age 50, but I don't want to assume that this cannot be overcome with careful diligence. Any thoughts? Experiences?
It's only about dime sized, but enough to make it quite uncomfortable to run barefoot, unless on very smooth pavement or cement, until it heals. I'm assuming it heals, though, so far, it is always in the same spot, very centered on the ball of that foot.
I've been trying to run lightly and think my form is decently developed and developing. I think I understand the disadvantages that I might have due to beginning this barefoot running thing at age 50, but I don't want to assume that this cannot be overcome with careful diligence. Any thoughts? Experiences?