Blog entries by StingRey

I've ran very few barefoot miles in the last few months. I had topped out at 3.5 miles runs before the snow fell (I live at 7,000 ft). My current runs have all been in my trusty Vibrams. I hope to start once again building up my callous & form in the next few months. I am still practicing my...

As can be seen in the picture, the massive blood blisters have now been scraped off by the road and trail. It still hurts of course, but not as much. Sure wish my soles could grow about 4-5 mm of callous. While my barefoot running milage still hasn't increased (1.5 mile runs, I let my pain...

Background: Ran middle distance competitively in college, as a typical heel striker I developed shin splints which worsened into full stress fractures. Couldn't walk let alone run, rehabilitation included mostly pool swimming and cycling. I didn't do any serious running for years fearing big...