Okay, I tried the "Constantly Falling" running style recommended by those into the whole barefoot running thing. It is not easy to do. It's almost like learning to walk again but it certainly is nicer in the Fivefingers.
The thing to do is to think about not pushing off with the trailing foot, instead, bring your foot off the ground from the knee, using your upper leg. I imagine that this running style looks like the old cartoons where the character spins his legs in place before going anywhere...
I couldn't do much running today, as I am dealing with that blister on my right foot. However, I can see that, with practice, I will be able to adopt the new stride and it should be more comfortable as I developed no new hot spots.
Reggie was pretty good on the walk. He now only gets really distracted by seeing dogs he has never seen before or by people in their yards. He is the biggest wuss on the planet in his own yard, but out and about he wants to greet everyone.
Have I mentioned he is handsome? He is.
UPDATE: I should also mention that in the very short bursts of running, my calves are super-sore. So, I don't think I can emphasize enough to take it slow or you won't be walking for a couple days...
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