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Hello Madline. I'm loving the VFF's! Maybe a little too much :D . I started to get sore in my right forefoot. My own fault! This is a common stress injury when starting barefoot running. They suggest that you SLOWLY break into the VFF's, but because I was enjoying running I pushed it a bit and now I...

Thanks starknut. I just started week two/day 4 running in my vibrams. Starting to feel slight shin splints, but rest should help. Can't wait to run again tomorrow:)!!

Thanks ausgirlscouchto5ks!!!

Today was my second day running in vibram 5 finger shoes. I am new to barefoot running and trying to slowly adjust. I noticed while running that my body felt more relaxed. I have sciatica and when I run in regular running sneakers I tend to heel strike causing pain in my leg and back. When I was run...

Nothing to be ashamed of! You may need to take supplements to help with soreness. It's normal for your body to feel a little beat up. In time, it will be easier:). Hang in there!

Today was day one. I ran on a treadmill. My walk speed was 4, run at 6 speed. Halfway through I had to slow down my walk/run to 3&5.5. I finished my last run at 6:). I have sciatica so I was hurting a bit. Nothing that the chiro can't fix. To be honest, I hate running, but I want to overcome it....