The downside of running barefoot

a5K_avatar_2I’ve been running barefoot or with Vibram Five Fingers for going on three years. About three weeks ago I started running with bebeJosito in a BOB baby jogger. When I’ve got my Hobbit feet on the rubber soles lessen the impact of rocks, glass, sticks, and other debris that I step on. When I don’t, I can literally feel every single bump in the road. And, when I run with a stroller in front of me, my gait can sometimes be a little off.

Both shoe-free running and running with my son have been quite enjoyable. And both would play a part in the outcome of my latest run.

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