I just saw this
I just saw this thread...didn't read every post, but here's my input:
I have mild Morton's Toe which may or may not be relevant here. Anyway, last year while running barefoot I messed up a place under my 2nd metatarsal head (nearest I can tell)--felt like a deep stone bruise. I had to run with VFFs after that. Several months later I tried to run bare again but that area hurt again--and the other foot sometimes hurts there too.
So, I don't know if I have a thin fat pad but I wouldn't be surprised if I do. This seems to be an area I injure very easily, and so I honestly don't know if BFR is for me. I may always be more of a minimalist runner due to this sensitive area on my foot.
Once I get back to running, that is.... I'm taking time off, letting my IT band heal. I ran on it way too much when I should have rested it, and it's taking awhile to get it healed up.
I just saw this thread...didn't read every post, but here's my input:
I have mild Morton's Toe which may or may not be relevant here. Anyway, last year while running barefoot I messed up a place under my 2nd metatarsal head (nearest I can tell)--felt like a deep stone bruise. I had to run with VFFs after that. Several months later I tried to run bare again but that area hurt again--and the other foot sometimes hurts there too.
So, I don't know if I have a thin fat pad but I wouldn't be surprised if I do. This seems to be an area I injure very easily, and so I honestly don't know if BFR is for me. I may always be more of a minimalist runner due to this sensitive area on my foot.
Once I get back to running, that is.... I'm taking time off, letting my IT band heal. I ran on it way too much when I should have rested it, and it's taking awhile to get it healed up.
