Nicely done! Barefoot running is absolutely feasible and safe, it just takes time to adjust. Harder, smooth, debris free surfaces are the best to train on because they are predictable and allow you to focus on form (midfoot lands first, heel lightly touches after). Wobbly stuff like sand can cause a lot of ankle pain, and grass can hide sharp stuff. Go slow (maybe 100 meters to begin with), tread softly, be prepared to take some time off if things get sore, and relax-relax-relax! It took me about 3 months to adjust to running on sidewalks and such. The major benefits are feeling much lighter, getting to feel the ground, and money in the bank!
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Nicely done! Barefoot running is absolutely feasible and safe, it just takes time to adjust. Harder, smooth, debris free surfaces are the best to train on because they are predictable and allow you to focus on form (midfoot lands first, heel lightly touches after). Wobbly stuff like sand can cause a lot of ankle pain, and grass can hide sharp stuff. Go slow (maybe 100 meters to begin with), tread softly, be prepared to take some time off if things get sore, and relax-relax-relax! It took me about 3 months to adjust to running on sidewalks and such. The major benefits are feeling much lighter, getting to feel the ground, and money in the bank!
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