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by Bill_Dimm 4473 days ago
Also, be aware that the muscles you use when running that way are very different (much more calf muscle involvement) and you need to build up to it gradually. I was told once to start off running 15% of the distance you did when heel-striking and build up gradually. Also, speaking from my personal experience, if you start to feel a calf muscle tighten up, stop IMMEDIATELY and stretch it. This may be helpful: http://www.barefootrunning.fas.harvard.edu/