I did my first run in ever in fivefingers yesterday and I absolutely loved it. I run trails and there are a lot of big sharp stones. A lot of you have already been at me about the being careful (thank you all for that!) and really take time to transition. I know my body well, so I can feel the need to rest my feet after my first run yesterday. I know about second day soreness so I know I might not be able to run tomorrow either, and I also know the feeling of being ready again.
I should maybe say that I've been running on and off for 20 years (in running shoes), lifting weights for 17 years (I've competed in amateur natural bodybuilding competitions and also strength competitions), been doing a lot others activities also (like martial arts and a lot of classes in the gym incl being a spinning instructor for many years) and I also live of my active lifestyle. I'm a personal trainer and nutritionist.
Anyway.. I want to ask you about this: Now that I'm absolutely attacked by this lust of running even though I know I shouldn't.. how much is actually ok to do? Is it ok to go for a walk in my fivefingers while waiting for my feet to give my permission to run again?
I should maybe say that I've been running on and off for 20 years (in running shoes), lifting weights for 17 years (I've competed in amateur natural bodybuilding competitions and also strength competitions), been doing a lot others activities also (like martial arts and a lot of classes in the gym incl being a spinning instructor for many years) and I also live of my active lifestyle. I'm a personal trainer and nutritionist.
Anyway.. I want to ask you about this: Now that I'm absolutely attacked by this lust of running even though I know I shouldn't.. how much is actually ok to do? Is it ok to go for a walk in my fivefingers while waiting for my feet to give my permission to run again?