Haselsmasher

I’ve been delinquent in my postings the last couple of weeks.  This lingering heel pain has continued to be just that – lingering.  It became slightly worse and, as a result, I haven’t done any barefoot runs in the last couple of weeks.  I’ve been staying with my minimalist shoe runs hoping things would improve but they haven’t.  I’ll get on the table right read more

Did a .5 mi session over the weekend.  Felt great.  The 4th toes, where I was getting some blisters previously, seem to be much improved.  I think the foot lift is getting much better.

I’m still struggling with heel pain post run – whether barefoot or with shoes.  I’ve decided to stop the shoe running and focus on strength training for the feet/ankles.  I’ll continue read more

Went out Sunday for a 1/2 mile run.  Overall it felt fantastic.  To be clear:  My goal is not to run barefoot 100% of the time.  I’m highly focused on learning the Pose Method of running – and I see barefooting as a way to build my foot strength as well as give me feedback on my form.

There were two significant improvements in this run compared to previous ones.  First, the hot spots read more

In 1995 I took up running by accident.  I wanted to buy a Nordic Track and, as my wife will attest, I have this horrible habit of buying stuff with the best of intentions and then having them turn into fantastic dust collectors.  So I told myself if I got up every morning and went for a walk (for a full month) I’d go buy the machine.  Well the walk itself became fun.  One day I decided read more