I am a relatively new barefoot runner, starting 1st April. Before than I run in Vibram Fivefingers. (Before that I ran in shoes and got injured).
Am I ready to run the Nottingham (UK) Half Marathon on Sunday 24th September? This half-marathon is all on road, although there may be a second, a third of a mile, which is a gravel path.
With in a couple of months or so I built up to being able to run 10k barefoot.
Recently (12th August) I ran 10 miles. Feet got a little bit sore and nearly cut but largely unscathed.
I feel I could do with having ran 15 miles once or twice before the race.
Obviously I could cancel, but that would be a real shame. I have a free entry as a I deferred from last year, and have also been selected for a free stay in a hotel the night before.
I am not aiming for a fast time or anything - just looking for a debut barefoot race.
Am I ready to run the Nottingham (UK) Half Marathon on Sunday 24th September? This half-marathon is all on road, although there may be a second, a third of a mile, which is a gravel path.
With in a couple of months or so I built up to being able to run 10k barefoot.
Recently (12th August) I ran 10 miles. Feet got a little bit sore and nearly cut but largely unscathed.
I feel I could do with having ran 15 miles once or twice before the race.
Obviously I could cancel, but that would be a real shame. I have a free entry as a I deferred from last year, and have also been selected for a free stay in a hotel the night before.
I am not aiming for a fast time or anything - just looking for a debut barefoot race.