That's what they look like.
I was telling a friend that the blisters from my last half marathon turned into calloused pads which felt like, what I would assume, the pads on a monkey's paws feel like. But, really... how would I know?
Been reading a book called Born to Run. Very interesting read! So, of course, I had to go out and get me some of these...
If you have read it, you know exactly what I am talking about when I say I felt this urge to try "barefoot running." Okay. So, technically it is not true barefoot BUT just about! I started off slow this evening. Ran one lap. Documented my observations. Then ran a second lap. Bottom line; they feel great! BUT... it takes some serious "getting used to."
Since many of you have been asking, here are my thoughts...
1. Very light. Reminds me of childhood running. The way my toes stretched as if grasping the ground. Felt light on my feet, too, and it felt very refreshing to have my toes wiggle as I ran around the track.
2. Forced me to run on the balls of my feet. Made me realize just how much I rely on my heels and that is not good. BUT, it feels - weird.
3. They don't hurt at all. My right knee is a little sore from this morning's run so I don't want to push it... YET.
Next week, my training begins. I'm going for a "shock & awe" type-training cycle (various training exercises to include mountain biking and explosiveness (in the form of calisthenics, weights, etc.).
Distance running is going to be a challenge since it requires running on the balls of my feet and it feels like I'm tip-toeing. But... I like challenges... BRING IT!
Wish me luck in my quest for record land speeds.
~ Speedy
