My name's Amy and I'm a new runner but not new to being barefoot I've spent most of my life barefoot or in flip flops. Even though my dad was a runner and ran the NYC Marathon when I was a kid, I never wanted to run because I hated wearing running shoes and I always ended up with shin splints. I figured I just wasn't cut out for it. Then I read....wait for it....Born to Run (I know, I know...), and like everyone else on the natural running bandwagon, I "ran" out and bought myself a pair of VFF Bikilas and started the Couch-to-5K running program. I'm on week 3 but had to take a break because of knee pain (inner part of the knee below the kneecap, doesn't sound like runner's knee, but I don't really know what else it could be). I'm kinda looking for encouragement because this is leaving me really discouraged
I'm starting to think about ditching the VFFs and going barefoot. I'm also looking at Invisible Shoes huaraches for some of my running and general wear. I was hoping to run a 5K in April but it isn't looking good for me right now. So that's my story, even if it's a bit of a downer. I'm not always like this, I promise
I'm starting to think about ditching the VFFs and going barefoot. I'm also looking at Invisible Shoes huaraches for some of my running and general wear. I was hoping to run a 5K in April but it isn't looking good for me right now. So that's my story, even if it's a bit of a downer. I'm not always like this, I promise