[dev1n]

I went running barefoot a few weeks ago. It was an amazing sensation and the best run I'd had in a long time. I went significantly faster too, which I suppose can be attributed to the lack of weight wearing shoes brings. It just felt awesome. That following week, I went running through the same course. Not over a quarter mile into it did I manage to step on a bee. The course I run on is grass and a little pebble-y. My foot is still recovering somewhat. Going barefoot is definitely something everyone should do once in a while. Makes you feel more human. Don't quite know how it made me more intelligent but running and exercise generally release endorphins which make you feel better so I suppose it's possible you could "feel" more intelligent after spending an afternoon barefooted.

[eru]

Was it your first run barefooted? Did you get sore calves?

[dev1n]

I've done sprints barefooted before for cross-country practice but yes. It was my first distance run barefooted. It definitely worked my muscles differently than when I ran with shoes.