My first barefoot run and winter plans

So today was my official first day of barefoot running. I had tried barefoot before, but chickened out last minute and used socks, so that's why I consider tonight official ^_^ Temperature was 40 degrees and there was quite a bit of debris on the sidewalk, but otherwise it was a good round. I did get that weird itching in my legs afterwards and I don't know if it the lack of exercise itch or the air is too cold itch. I'll double layer my pants next time and that should give me more of a clue. My feet hurt of course, but the pain didn't linger after the run, so that's a good sign. My left calf still feels a bit stretched, but I'm not having any pain yet and I'm hoping I don't wake up with any. If I do, it means more calf exercises for me. This was also on week 2 of my Podrunners Intervals 5k training. I think I am able to go to week 3 now, but with starting barefoot, I want to do week 2 for 1 or 2 more days first before proceeding just to make sure my feet can keep up with me. I was also short of breath about 1/3 of the way into the run, but I think that has to do more with the cold than the running itself. Just means I need to exercise outside more to adjust to the changing of seasons.

As for upcoming winter, I know there are quite a few people that are hardcore barefooters, but since I am so new and don't want to risk injury that might set me back a couple of months. I am planning on checking out Walmart to see if they have flip flops on sale that are very thin soled. I will then add a heel strap so I don't compromise my foot form just because it feels like the sandal might be falling off. It will be like a makeshift huaraches ^_^ This will also encourage me to minimal shoe run in our parks since I am sooo paranoid about glass. If I do continue to run into winter, I will have to go back to my running shoes just because our block is notorious for getting sharp ice every year. As long as I maintain form, I think I will be ok ^_^ I just won't run as much as the weather gets severe and instead use our p90 training as a good cardio supplement.

Overall, I'm excited to be doing all of this and I hope to get in good enough shape by next year that I can do a 5k with my brother, my major inspiration for getting into running in the first place ^_^

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stomper, you're only baiting me to do the bunny slippers ^_^ I'm weird enough though that I would go ahead and try to find a way to do that, like replace the sole on slippers with some regular leather or such. I've been playing with the Zems idea, but I'm really on the hunt for those aqua boots like you mentioned. Tried Walmart the other day and nothing, not even on clearance o_O We have a few different sports stores here, so I can look into all of them. Thanks for the suggestions ^_^
 
Welcome, Q! Aqua socks/water shoes are a better choice at about $8 per pair. The flip-flops typically sold at Walmart are a bit thick and could cause you to twist an ankle. Right now, though, Walmart may be removing them from stock due them being seasonal items. You could still get some water shoes at www.SwimOutlet.com though. They have them all year round, and during the colder months, the prices get mega cheap.
 

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