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  1. BarefootGburg

    An interesting new (symetrical) pain

    I understand by now that adapting to barefoot running is a multi-year process. I've heard folks say that calf pain can be oddly timed and recurrent. But if anyone has any ideas about this, I'm all ears. For the last few runs, barefoot or barefoot-style shod, I've had pain in both calves in...
  2. BarefootGburg

    My PF symptoms just disappeared...

    About a week ago, I thought I was going to have to stop running. The pain in the arch of my right foot was significant during the times I was not running. I did the thing you're not supposed to do, and kept pushing. Bad idea, right? I thought so. My left arch started aching a little, but I...
  3. BarefootGburg

    Suddenly really sore calves

    I've been barefooting (mostly) since June. Recently, my calves have been getting really sore while I run. By the next day, they are fine again. I'm trying to figure out if this is a symptom of running more in minimalist shoes (Vivo NEOs) as the weather has gotten colder. I really hate the...
  4. BarefootGburg

    Transtioning to shoes, and not happy.

    I've been running barefoot since April and, because of the weather, recently bought a pair of Vivo NEOs. I'm unhappy. I feel clumsy and I'm moving poorly. And I'm noisy. I can't wait for Spring. In the meantime, whenever the pavement isn't wet and it's above 30 degrees, I'm going barefoot...