I've realized lately that sometimes I heel strike in my VFFs. I thought/hoped it was mostly when I was tired & my form was suffering, but today I realized how much I've worn down their heels compared to the forefoot, and I've realized maybe it's something I'm doing most of the time, not just some of the time. EGADS!
Now, I do know my form is MUCH better than it was in my old Asics. If I am heel striking, it's with way less force than it used to be...more of a gentle heel strike. Also, my husband pointed out that some of the wearing down of my shoes' heels might be from my walk breaks. (I heel strike then, which I think is just fine while walking.)
My legs are pretty healthy right now, so I'm getting away with it. But I know that could change, and I want to change my form BEFORE it becomes a big problem. I was feeling like maybe I'd turned into more of a minimalist runner than a barefoot runner. I really do like the "in between-ness" of minimalism. I've realized, though, that I need to start incorporating more barefoot time into my runs, so that I can once again get into the habit of having a nice, midfoot or forefoot strike.
Now, I do know my form is MUCH better than it was in my old Asics. If I am heel striking, it's with way less force than it used to be...more of a gentle heel strike. Also, my husband pointed out that some of the wearing down of my shoes' heels might be from my walk breaks. (I heel strike then, which I think is just fine while walking.)
My legs are pretty healthy right now, so I'm getting away with it. But I know that could change, and I want to change my form BEFORE it becomes a big problem. I was feeling like maybe I'd turned into more of a minimalist runner than a barefoot runner. I really do like the "in between-ness" of minimalism. I've realized, though, that I need to start incorporating more barefoot time into my runs, so that I can once again get into the habit of having a nice, midfoot or forefoot strike.