My intention this morning was to start out running with shoes and then ditch them along the way. My legs would not have it. After about 3 steps I could tell it would not be a good day if I continued. I thought I would try a couple miles barefooted. After a mile I felt pretty good and ended up 5.25 miles.
I had been reading about other people's experiences in the early stages of running without shoes and the stories talked about blisters, plantar fascitis, and calf strain. I am starting to develop a theory which is wholly my own opinion. I thought about the many years of squeezing into and strutting around high heel shoes in the name of fashion. How many miles have I walked around city streets and conferences in agony suffering from blisters, leg pain and squished up feet. I am pretty sure that this has toughend up my feet pretty good and why I am experiencing less issues than my fellow male barefoot runners.
Suffice it to say I feel I am at an advantage which is why the longer run did not seem to impact me negatively. No blisters, cuts or foot pain. I spent my weekend researching shoes that similate barefoot running and I am at a loss to figure out if I should really try that route or continue on with the natural approach. I guess the lack of light in the morning and future weather conditions will help me make that determination. For now, I am pleased with how things are going.
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