Trying again

antiloquax · May 14, 2015

Hi,
I tried barefoot running back in 2010 after reading Born to Run. I made the mistake of doing too much too soon and got a big blister on my forefoot. The new skin was too thin and tender to run on, so I gave up.
For various reasons, I haven't done much running since then. I am now trying again. So far I have done 3 barefoot runs of distances from 1 mile to about 3.5 miles.

I am hoping to have more success this time and it's great to be part of the barefoot runners society.
Mark

Sid · May 14, 2015

Welcome!

Barefoot TJ · May 14, 2015

Glad to have you here. Ask lots of questions. You're in the right place. We even have our own Barefoot Smiley. :barefoot:

antiloquax · May 15, 2015

Thanks Sid and TJ. My main issue is going to be avoiding doing too much. My last barefoot run was on Tuesday. I did a couple of easy miles. Since then the only exercise I have done is a kickboxing class (barefoot on a hard floor) and a strength session this morning. I am thinking of running again today, as I think I am ready again! :barefoot:

Phil Hart · May 15, 2015

Knowing is half the battle. Slow and steady is darned hard to do, though. But stick with it - SLOWLY - and you'll be fine. My transition took about 4 months to be able to consistently run 5k BF without problems. Welcome to the crew. We're glad you've found us.

antiloquax · May 15, 2015

Thanks Phil.

Tedlet · May 15, 2015

Hi Mark,

Sounds like your 2nd attempt is going fine.
Take it steady & listen to your body is about as scientific as I get. Keep going at the right rate though, you'll enjoy it!
Took me about 6 months to get to 5k.

T