Okay, so now i've trained in the Vibrams too and love them!
Last night was Crossfit night and with all the big lifts my feet felt fully grounded and i got none of the normal rocking or slight shifts in balance that i sometimes got when wearing soft cushioned trainers. This made the lifts feel a lot more secure.
Then this morning i went for a brief run on the seafront in the lovely early morning sunshine. I made sure i didnt go too far as ive had lots of advice to take it really easy at first.
It definitely felt different, although perhaps not as different as i thought it might feel. The heel of the foot still makes contact with the ground (your not entirely on your forefoot), it just comes down AFTER the forefoot and with far less force than with my normal heel strike running style where the heel is the first thing to hit the ground.
I did about 4km in total split up with a few bodyweight exercises. And yes, my calves are now feeling it!! In a good way i think and not like i wont be able to walk tomorrow............well, we'll see! :)
I'm going back into trainers tomorrow to give the feet a rest as i've now worn the Vibrams for about 4 days straight. I wonder how this will feel?
Oh, and im now a lot more used to wearing them and getting funny looks! It doesnt take long to adapt and not feel self conscious anymore!
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