Posture, it is all about
it. I went for my third small run barefoot today, only 1.5k in 8 minutes,
but this time in the woods. It is clear that you have to be a bit
more careful. Small pointy stones, holes big or small, any relief on
the ground are directly transmitted to your feet. Surprisingly, it is
actually easier to run on concrete than in the woods. Concrete is
much more even, no surprises to expect, in the woods, you have to be
a bit more careful about where you step. But it was nice, I can
clearly cope with the inequalities on the ground, while
enjoying the barefoot sensation.
After this small barefoot
run, I slipped in my soled running shoes and went for my usual
Wednesday run. This direct transition from barefoot to sole made me
realize that it is all about posture. And it even seem that running
barefoot helps me to keep a correct posture while running soled. Or
at least to think about it. The little barefoot experience I have
made me realize that I run soled much more pulling on my back, while
barefoot I seem to be leading the pace with my chest. I had read
similar things, which is probably why I realized it, but feeling it
while barefoot definitively helped me to change my posture while
running with shoes. This posture comes naturally while barefoot, and
it is only then that I realized it.
My feet are fine, no more
sensation at the sole, looking good. I like it. I definitively want
to increase the distance barefoot next time. Stay tuned!
Sounds like the transition takes a bit of work. Maybe winter is not the best time of year for this "painful" process i.e. the coldness being a further sensation!
ReplyDeleteIndeed Anonymous, I was just evoking this point during this run. But hey, why not? If I can do it during the German winter, that should show that it is possible. On the other side, cold feet are not a problem yet. I guess the motion is keeping them warm.
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