Step in, and unburden yourself of your secret shame (I'd rather confess to the barkeep than a priest any day).
I'll start: I am no longer a barefoot, or even minimalist, runner. The only way I've been able to run without pain since my fall injury is shod. I can only guess I'm the yin to TJ's yang (or vice versa. or however that works). She can't seem to function at all in shoes, and I'm only able to find comfort/success with them. I still think barefoot running is a great alternative for many; it just hasn't been good for me. Don't worry; I won't be sullying the barefoot/minimal threads with "dude, you should just keep with your shoes" talk. This isn't the place, and it's not how I feel. If asked about my experience I'll gladly relate my journey, but have come to the opinion that each individual is so different that making recommendations based on my own experience (or any other individual's) cannot be predictive of results. I can say what works for me, but that's about all I'm willing to do.
I'll still be around. This is by far the best online community I've found and I enjoy the folks on the board. I'll play nice here and keep the poop flinging to RWOL boards. They thrive on it these days.
Take care,
Token Shoddie
I'll start: I am no longer a barefoot, or even minimalist, runner. The only way I've been able to run without pain since my fall injury is shod. I can only guess I'm the yin to TJ's yang (or vice versa. or however that works). She can't seem to function at all in shoes, and I'm only able to find comfort/success with them. I still think barefoot running is a great alternative for many; it just hasn't been good for me. Don't worry; I won't be sullying the barefoot/minimal threads with "dude, you should just keep with your shoes" talk. This isn't the place, and it's not how I feel. If asked about my experience I'll gladly relate my journey, but have come to the opinion that each individual is so different that making recommendations based on my own experience (or any other individual's) cannot be predictive of results. I can say what works for me, but that's about all I'm willing to do.
I'll still be around. This is by far the best online community I've found and I enjoy the folks on the board. I'll play nice here and keep the poop flinging to RWOL boards. They thrive on it these days.
Take care,
Token Shoddie