Easy Guide to Barefoot Running on Pavement

The very best, fastest way to teach you to avoid heel strike when running, and land properly on your forefoot (see here what a proper forefoot strike looks like) with improvements elsewhere to your stride is to do a little bit of barefoot running on pavement as only a little bit of barefoot running goes a long way in helping you run with safe, efficient form in cushioned running shoes.

Another obvious benefit to running barefoot is it directly strengthens all areas of the foot better than any conventional running shoe could ever do. This is because the maximum sensory input at the foot when running barefoot increases widespread nerve activity that also fires more strongly, causing muscles to contract, which in turn, directly increases muscle tone as well as muscle and soft tissue volume in the foot and ankle.

Without further ado, here is an easy, gradual barefoot running training guide that you can use to your own advancements as a shod (shoe) runner, while making your feet stronger than ever!

Monday and Tuesday:
Walk barefoot for 10 mins. Next, 6 X running barefoot for 1 min + walking barefoot for 1 min.

Wednesday and Thursday:
Walk barefoot for 10 mins. Next, 8 X running barefoot for 2 mins + walking barefoot for 1 min.

Friday and Saturday:
Walk barefoot for 8 mins. Next, 10 X running barefoot for 3 mins + walking barefoot for 1 min.

Sunday:
Walk barefoot for 6 mins. Next, 12 X running barefoot for 4 mins + walking barefoot for 2 mins.

Finally, everybody adapts to barefooting differently, so always be patient and mindful of how much you do. Never do too much too soon, and take some time off if you feel any pain.

One last thing, if still need more convincing on the benefits of barefoot running, here’s the endless evidence-backed reasons barefoot running prevents the wrong mechanics before the injuries start!

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