Barefoot Running: Episode 2
Calves still destroyed from last week, I was favoring the right very heavily and hoped to “work it out” as everything warmed up. 5 minutes into the run, though, I had to stop due to excruciating pain. The soles of my feet still need to toughen up as well, I’m thinking of taking my dad’s advice and doing some beach running for a while, but before I do, I think I’m going to have to wait a couple weeks to let my calves repair.
I’m frankly a little worried I tore something the first time around. I’ve rarely had soreness last 10 days, but perhaps I really am just that unused to the new running style that the tendons, muscles, and ligaments were put under a good deal more stress than they’re used to.
Still debating the VFF VS Barefoot decision. Maybe I’ll make them a birthday present to myself.
