I think I just might be a weenie. I don't like pain so...
Oh yah. This last summer I was actively seeking out somewhat harsher surfaces. The post-run tingle was almost orgasmic at times, especially the gravel patches on a nearby trail. I'm enamored of the abrasive quality of our nearby track's sandy gravel as well. Very satisfying. If I continue with my Medium-Fast-Slow run routine, I'll probably reserve the harsher chipseal surfaces for the slow run, while continuing to indulge myself with sandy gravel intervals on the track. I like a variety of surfaces, but for the tempo runs I prefer rather tame ones.I know how it goes Lee, you do it in very, very small doses and increase your time on it as you see it feet--I mean fit until you conquer the surface. The type of surfaces really teaches you how to lift the feet.
Maybe you needed to give your feet more time to adapt in-between runs?Maybe it does Dama, not sure. I know the longer I've gone barefoot on mostly urban surfaces, the more sensitive my feet have gotten. They don't ever bother me like this on the trails, except in the few spots of crushed gravel. I try to avoid those if possible. I don't really dig the pain thing. Way back before the PF got really bad I was barefoot nearly all the time, up to half mary distance, and those sections still really really hurt, and felt like they were hurting more each time. I could run on it without any sort of abrasions or anything, it's just the pain of running on it. Kind of reminds me of the meat tenderizer hammer I have.
I dunno Lee, maybe. There were lot's of times for a long time there where I only ran every other day, and still had that problem. I also noticed though that it seemed like my feet took a lot longer than most people say for developing toughness. Maybe they are just slow to heal? Not sure.Maybe you needed to give your feet more time to adapt in-between runs?
The growth coincided with my entrance and your exit . . .Wow these mileage threads have really exploded in recent weeks, it seems. Back in the summer they were barely getting to the 2nd page.
I think I just might be a weenie. I don't like pain so...
Well put Sced.Meh, I'm with you for the most part. Some surfaces are not worth it to me to try adapt to. Maybe I could learn to love it, I just don't care that much about being "PURE" to go through the annoyance of working through it. If I'm annoyed, I don't want to run. Rocky/rough surfaces make me annoyed. I tense up. My form gets worse. But mostly, it puts me in a bad mood. Rain, sleet, snow, wind, icing, so far that doesn't bother me that much. Stuff stuck in my feet every minute/rough surfaces do. Everyone has their limits.
I'd rather be a weanie who runs than a crabbie who dreads going out for a run because I haven't "adapted" yet.
The growth coincided with my entrance and your exit . . .
http://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/weekly-mileage-33rd-week-of-2012.7309/
Glad to see you're posting on here again!Dangit had planned to run today but boss took us out to lunch instead. but also
Wow these mileage threads have really exploded in recent weeks, it seems. Back in the summer they were barely getting to the 2nd page.
Yah, I hope that's OK. And, as always, feel free to skim or skip my own excessive blathering.Lee, you turned the mileage thread into the mileage/pub/mull over your fitness/one stop shopping/all in one thread.
Anyone who just looked at the page numbers would think there are at least 50 people on here posting mega mileage, right? Tee hee hee.
Do you have the 2mm sole or the 5mm? I got the 2mm for my Moc3s, and the 5mm for the chocolate RunAmocs. With the 2mm, you'll get really good groundfeel. I like the 5mm sole for when I'm going to be outside not running in the winter, for greater protection over refrozen ice or from the cold over longer periods, like when I'm sledding with the kids.3.5 this am as usual still tight on the left calf, otherwise ok.
wore my soft star foot bags. They did ok, but do seem to be less groundfeel than my sandals. It was hovering near 20 degrees though, and I wanted warm feet.
7 miles barefoot at 57 degrees
mile 1 was a 9 mm
next 6 were average 8:20 mm
I'm happy!
Swam about 30 minutes later.
Do you have the 2mm sole or the 5mm? I got the 2mm for my Moc3s, and the 5mm for the chocolate RunAmocs. With the 2mm, you'll get really good groundfeel. I like the 5mm sole for when I'm going to be outside not running in the winter, for greater protection over refrozen ice or from the cold over longer periods, like when I'm sledding with the kids.