So I'm planning on hiking Mt. Elbert (highest peak in Colorado) barefoot this summer. Only problem is its in two weeks. And I haven't really been running barefoot. I still have a reasonable amount of skin down there, and I did a six mile hike like a month ago with my family, but this is a mountain, with rocks, and its a 14 mile hike. I guess I'm planning on trying to get some gravel bucket marching in, but anyone else have ideas for how to build up foot strength really quickly? I've been barefoot/minimal for a year now so my form isn't going to dramatically improve any time soon. I'm not anticipating any major problems, but on the six mile hike my skin did start to feel rather roughed up, and I'm going to be hiking over gravel and stuff this time.
Just kinda felt like letting you guys know whats up, and wondering if anyone has some magical suggestions for me.
Just kinda felt like letting you guys know whats up, and wondering if anyone has some magical suggestions for me.