Barefoot

Over Labor day I read "Born to Run", by Christopher McDougall.  It inspired me to finally get some barefoot running shoes.  Here is what I got -

They have a 0mm heel drop, and basically give no ankle or arch support, they just protect the skin on your feet.  I have gone running a couple times in them.  The first two were rather painful.  For anyone transitioning, regardless of your abilities, I warn you not to run more than a mile your first time out.  I foolishly did, and spent a week barely able to walk (sore muscles in the back of my ankles).   Since I have built up some strength, and ran a 5k with b wearing my barefoots.  We ran together, so I wasn't pushing it, but I could still tell I was much lighter on my feet.  I think I will be able to get a much faster 5k time barefoot style than I ever did in traditional running shoes.  I have two more 5k's scheduled this fall.  One is a "Glow run", in which I will run with a group.  The second is a Turkey trot, where I plan to see what these shoes can do.