Recovery runs

[glaconman]

Thanks for the good wishes and advice Sweder.

I agree with the barefoot idea in theory and as a long-term strategy. I did buy some some VFFs with a view to this.

Prior to getting injured there was alot going on with my running, so it's difficult to unpick it all.

My feeling is that barefoot running and foot strengthening is not something I should try whilst injured but after normal running has been resumed. And, as you say, in a controlled way. Meanwhile, being barefoot would seem to exacerbate PF.

But life goes on. I've bought a new road bike, although it's not the best time of the year to be going out. Although I cycled into work today on the mountain bike, through the snow, and it was alot of fun.

And we're making a short film on night-time fell running. Yes, you read that correctly. I was stood on Great Whernside last Wednesday night watching a line of headtorches snaking up to the summit and it was a mesmerizing sight. In fact just walking up there in the dark and on my own was itself a great experience. Not something I've done much of in the past. We even persauded the legendary Ian Holmes to run the race with a camera strapped to his head. So it should be interesting viewing when it's finished.

I recommend getting yourself a headtorch (I've got the 2 LED Hope; I think it's about 240 lumen) and give it a go Sweder. Off road running at night is a whole new world. Just make sure you stick to inland routes when it's foggy.