41 degrees and rain. I am currently staying true to barefoot runs. The skin on my sole is not feeling great, but I am trying to relax while I run, which helps. From what I've read, before transitioning to VFF or other minimalist shoe, you gotta learn correct form. This is can only be done barefoot, where the soles of the bare foot provide feedback to correct your form.
Why kick the shoes off?
From the book, Born to Run by Christopher McDougal, "Dr Steven Robbins and Dr Edward Waked of McGill University, Montreal, performed a series of lengthy tests on gymnasts. They found that the thicker the landing mat, the harder the gymnasts landed. Instinctively, the gymnasts were searching for stability. When they sensed a soft surface underfoot, they slapped down hard to ensure balance. Runners do the same thing. When you run in cushioned shoes, your feet are pushing through the soles in search of a hard, stable platform."
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