After a few months of VFF running I decided to see what all the true barefoot fuss was about and took the ten minute plunge. I like it. Sure, it the sharp pointies hurt, and the blisters do too at first, but feet toughen up. Makes you (me) feel kinda special and more connected to the world around me when I'm barefooting it, or going hobbitt-style as I called it on my recent trip to New Zealand. What a great way to mix up your run and re-energize that last mile or more than to take off the shoes, even Vibrams, and finish naked foots.

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