Should I Run It?

[barefoottyler]

I have already been told not to, but I figured I could get more advice here.

I am planning on doing a 5k this Friday, barefoot! It will be my first 5k in about 6 years and my first overall completely barefoot.

I have been running barefoot for 3 weeks. I have built up to the 5k over these weeks. I am satisfied with my form, and I do not have any overwhelming pains that I can't run through. I do not want any pains during the 5k, so I was considering not running at all until the 5k. The last 5k I ran I gave myself 3 days to heal prior to it, and it felt great. My form was the best it's ever been and I felt totally comfortable. My feet weren't all scuffed up and the only pain I had was along my metatarsals, specifically my first, fourth, and fifth at varying times, and like I said it isn't bad.

So does my plan sound like it will be okay? Will resting help me in the 5k or hurt me?

 

[barefoot.zumba.runner]

 I think it depends on what

I think it depends on what you want to get out of the 5k. I wouldn't go for any record breaking speeds or prs, but i fyou are already at 5k distance comfortably then why not? Rest is always good for the body, it's worse to run on potential injury or overworked feet/legs.

 

[Barefoot TJ]

I think resting two days

I think resting two days before the race is a good idea. I do this. If you are concerned about not finishing, bring a pair of plain old socks you could slip on easily. They are oh so comfy when you can't go on. But really, if you can run a 5K now without problems, then you can run a 5K in a couple of days, no problem.

 

[Jimmy Hart]

run that bad boy!  like TJ

run that bad boy! like TJ said, if you can cover the distance without any real issues then go for it. i think you'll be very glad you did. the sock idea is one i use a lot even for training runs. they come in handy when the bottoms of the feet get worn out.

 

[AlanT]

By all means, go for it!But

By all means, go for it!

But I agree with other responses. This will not be about a PR, but all about running the 5K and having a good time.

Alan

 

[barefoottyler]

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