So I was out for a 5 mile run today - in shoes since it's still cold and snowy out - and all I could think about (besides how windy it was) was how I can't wait to take off my shoes. I'm going to start soon. The weather is finally starting to warm up a bit and the snow is starting to melt. I have two races left in my goal of running at least one race a month for 12 months. I have a race this weekend and one in March and my goal will be complete! I'm hoping once March rolls around I'll be able to start my barefoot training. I've been running in the Nike Free's a bit, but I'm still a bit limited on distance. I did my 5.4 miles this morning in my aging Asics Kayanos. It was good that I did. The top of my feet were a little sore from my 3 mile run in the Nikes yesterday.
Once I start my barefoot training I need to find a balance between that and 1/2 Marathon training. I think I'm going to skip an April race and try to balance out the two trainings. I think I'll be able to mesh the two quite well. I just have to take it easy and be smart. I'm all about trying to do this the right way - with out injury. I don't have any races planned after May, so once that 1/2 is done, it will be full force barefoot!
Mentally I'm totally ready to take on this challenge, I just need it to warm up a few degrees and the snow to melt!
Until then....
