Any barefoot runners in here? I'm quite new to barefoot running (baru 6-7 months) and looking for other barefoot runners to share/exchange experience and knowledge.

I guess I should share first. I used to be overweight. My height is 172cm. End of 2010 my weight was 94kg. I practically didn't give a damn about my health. I lack sleep, smoke heavily, eat anything and anytime i want and zero exercise.

But the death of my two uncles opened my eyes. They died before reaching the age of 50. And my lifestyle is about the same with them... makan anything. I said to myself, "I can't follow this same path".

So starting in February 2011 I started with slow jog. Even before reaching 500 meters I sudah mengenah macam nak mati. But luckily my wife, parents n friends give a lot of encouragement. So I just keep on my slow jog and healthy eating.

Cut story short, I ran the SCKLM 10KM in 2011... I finish in 1h 17m. And very happy with myself. Since then I try to consistently jog two or three times a week. But my feet, knees n hips sometimes sakit. And I have to rest for a week before I continue with my routine.

Then my friend kasi pinjam his book "Born To Run". After reading the book, I said "what the heck, cuba je lah". I took me 3 months to adapt. I started with 500m and now I ran 3-4km barefoot. And pain free

But all this barefoot running is in the Bukit Kiara jogging park. Even though its tarmac, I can ran without worrying about glass, nails and etc.

So far i tak berani run barefoot on the real open road or any organized marathon. Looking forward to hear from other barefoot runners who have done so. How's your experience running barefoot on the open road? Is it safe enough to run 100% bare or need to wear VFF?

Regards,
Budak Baru Belajar.

P/S Sorry for the mix of BM and English.