Hello fellow runners.
Im a new barefoot runner living in Charleston SC. I run as much as I can bare but mostly I run in VFF's. As a shod runner I was constantly plagued with shin splints. After trying many different shoes, exercises, and medical remedies, I decided to try barefoot running. So far things are going great for my shins. My calfs are sore but i'm taking things slowly and that will go with time.
I am currently training for a 5 mile USMC mud run mid-October. Im a week into my bare/VFF training. At this point Im at one mile and i'm planing on increasing that a little every day (at least while i still feel pretty good) till I make the 5 mile mark.
Im open for any advice I can get that you think can help. If you know exercises that can help my feet/calfs, or good barefoot running spots in the Charleston area please let me know.
thanks
J
Im a new barefoot runner living in Charleston SC. I run as much as I can bare but mostly I run in VFF's. As a shod runner I was constantly plagued with shin splints. After trying many different shoes, exercises, and medical remedies, I decided to try barefoot running. So far things are going great for my shins. My calfs are sore but i'm taking things slowly and that will go with time.
I am currently training for a 5 mile USMC mud run mid-October. Im a week into my bare/VFF training. At this point Im at one mile and i'm planing on increasing that a little every day (at least while i still feel pretty good) till I make the 5 mile mark.
Im open for any advice I can get that you think can help. If you know exercises that can help my feet/calfs, or good barefoot running spots in the Charleston area please let me know.
thanks
J