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RE: Running related injuries are at an all-time high because of shoes!
Superb article!
I've been doing running with barefoot shoes for years now, very unfrequently though, until recently when I've stepped up my running.
Now having figured out the fore foot strike technique properly the running feels amazing! The running is so effortless with a sense of flow.
But the strenghtening of muscles (responsible for plantar flexion like in your picture) really take some time to develop the endurance; starting from only a few kilometers I'm now able to run little under 15 kilometers with a complete recovery under a week. Next goal is to build up to a half marathon which is not that far away anymore!
Thank you! I'm glad you found it interesting.
I have also started running barefoot. My Achilles tendon and calves get fired up quickly at the moment. I am slowly increasing the volume over the weeks though. New movement patterns take time for the body to adapt to. You seem to be on the right track.
If you want to learn more about mid-fore foot running, I recommend a book by Dr. Nicholas Romanov called 'Running revolution'. He explains, in simple terms, how you can utilise gravity to assist you in the running. I can promise that your running will go to another level with his book.
Cool! I'll take a look of your recommendation.
Keep in touch. I'm interested to hear it you find his methods useful.