(Today’s Weight: 214, Miles Walked: 67.5)
Once again, not a picture of my own feet - you might not appreciate that
Hey there, Internet! Quick progress update today, and a few notes on my “walking barefoot on treadmill” experiment that I tried out today. Why did I do this? Why not?
Actually, I was reading up on some other people who have installed treadmill desks in their home or office, and they were discussing shoes. One guy commented that he switched to barefoot walking on his treadmill because otherwise he would get plantar fasciitis (which I mentioned I was afraid of having trouble with in an earlier post).
So, I thought it would be worthwhile to give it a shot. The verdict?
If You’re Going To Walk Barefoot On A Treadmill, Ease Into It
I thought I’d be able to walk all day barefoot (well, technically in socks), but after about an hour and a half, I started getting sore spots that felt like blisters. Luckily, they didn’t turn into blisters, so I have nothing to worry about for now. I switched to shoes, and now my feet feel mostly fine.
So, if you decide to try out the barefoot thing yourself, I suggest you take it easy at first. Walk 30-45 minutes and see how your feet feel. If they feel fine, go ahead and walk a little further, but stop at the first sign of pain.
I know I’ve read articles in the past that explain barefoot running techniques and why that is better for your joints and body than most shoes, so I’d like to think that walking barefoot is similarly beneficial. But, like anything else, too much of a good thing can be bad. Amazon sells a bunch of “barefoot” shoes
Yesterday, I walked roughly 6 miles, and today about 7. This brings the total miles walked on my virtual walking journey to Chicago up to 67.5. No change in weight yet, although this week’s diet has consisted of mostly pizza. I’m sure that’s healthy, right?
Happy (make-believe) trails!
