Workin' it

I finally did it. I ran barefoot yesterday. After more than a month of minimalist running, i.e running in my ninja shoes, i decided to unshod my feet and let ‘em rip. The genesis of that story will most probably be the subject of another post.

A little over-enthusiasm ensured that slight blisters on both feetdeveloped due to the distance clocked, and that left me unable to walk properly for the rest of the day. Nonetheless, the run itself was a joyous event, and helped me to understand why there’s a growing movement of people who have decided to risk being seen as strange or weird (“Eeee, isn’t it dangerous to run without cushioning from shoes?”). I’m definitely sold.

While the blisters will go away in a matter of days, the experience remains. The soles will toughen, and the distance comfortably clocked will also increase. What was important though, was the crucial moment where the though “Let’s heck this and take off those shoes (albeit minimalist) to run barefoot!”.

Taking the leap is the hard part. Discovering the joy that comes after, happens only after you’ve taken the leap. So whatever that leap is for you, just do it! You’ll most probably bash yourself for not doing so sooner.