Bare Foot Running

Did something crazy today. Did my first bare foot running during lunch time. WHY?! Well, simply because I forget to bring my running shoes!

Anyway, running bare foot is not to be taken lightly. As I have a weak right knee, during the run, I can feel the impact of each step all the way to the knee. Maybe my regular running style is not suitable for bare foot running. Having said that, I would not consider bare foot running as a frequent activity without mastering the different techniques or styles of running. Mine is heel strike. As observed during this run, I tried changing to forefoot and I exert more on the calf muscles. Now feeling the aches plus blisters! Ouch!

Another take away for me is that how truly blessed we are for having shoes! Imagine the less fortunate ones that had no covered footwear and yet they feel at ease walking/ running in their daily routines. So do not waste what you have, cherish it!

Lastly, I truly salute the runners that can do bare foot running. I had personally seen a few runners in races that ran barefoot for long distances and in terrific form. You are mentally and physically one notch above any of the season runners.