So finally, after hiking, running 10k's, etc, I also started mud runs. Last Sunday, I took to what might be deemed a "soft" version of a Spartan run, with very easy obstacles, not too much mud and a short trail run of 6 kms.
Overall, no big difference with running/hiking barefoot, but much easier for me for some obstacles which involved jumping and trodding into a muddy river. I had way more difficulty over a part with a lot of chipped gravel - slowed down to a walk, and my feet are still a bit sensitive, two days after, on the heels.
Now, next, I am considering whether I should participate to the Spartan sprint taking place in one month...
https://visionsofasia.asia/2019/04/30/a-mud-race-barefoot/
Overall, no big difference with running/hiking barefoot, but much easier for me for some obstacles which involved jumping and trodding into a muddy river. I had way more difficulty over a part with a lot of chipped gravel - slowed down to a walk, and my feet are still a bit sensitive, two days after, on the heels.
Now, next, I am considering whether I should participate to the Spartan sprint taking place in one month...
https://visionsofasia.asia/2019/04/30/a-mud-race-barefoot/