Running barefoot

[kendalcottages]

Thank you for this.

So, if you were to try and change to running barefoot, is it something that's best done gradually? And over what kind of terrain should you first try it?

[gcoe]

Absolutely. If I was doing it I would start running on well kept grass or a nice sandy beach on the firm sand below the high tide mark. And just build up slowly.

And of course it comes with all the usual precautions one should take before starting running. So if you are not already a regular runner, consider having a medical, particularly if you are over 30. If you have a history of lower limb injuries or problems or back problems you want to get some professional advice. before starting.

[kendalcottages]

Thank you, gcoe.

Running on sand sounds a nice idea. Don't have that easily to hand here, but hopefully have plenty of opportunities on forthcoming holidays. Out of interest, why is it better to run on firm sand? Presumably there's less impact on the non-firm stuff but I guess you are also landing/taking off different because, in effect, you are on a moving surface...

I am over 30 but have been a semi-regular runner (semi-regular, but not all that good at it!) since childhood.