Hi Liz,
I started out barefoot walking a couple of years ago and then got into the running. It's been great to improve my circulation and I rarely get cold feet now which was a real issue for me. If you're really used to shoes then walking around house is a good start point, just getting shoes off, lol. Carpets could feel appealing or smooth floorboards...
Also, when starting out with running I literally only ran for 10-50 metres initially just to prove to myself that I could do it without shoes. I think baby steps is the way to go personally. I also believe barefoot walking can help with adjustment to barefoot running. I've always been a walker, it's like meditation to me. Running's fun too now which I didn't find it to be with shoes, unless playing a sport. Running with shoes seemed like a chore and that's why I didn't do much of it.
Take care,
Jenny
I started out barefoot walking a couple of years ago and then got into the running. It's been great to improve my circulation and I rarely get cold feet now which was a real issue for me. If you're really used to shoes then walking around house is a good start point, just getting shoes off, lol. Carpets could feel appealing or smooth floorboards...
Also, when starting out with running I literally only ran for 10-50 metres initially just to prove to myself that I could do it without shoes. I think baby steps is the way to go personally. I also believe barefoot walking can help with adjustment to barefoot running. I've always been a walker, it's like meditation to me. Running's fun too now which I didn't find it to be with shoes, unless playing a sport. Running with shoes seemed like a chore and that's why I didn't do much of it.
Take care,
Jenny