Finally had a chance to make my huaraches and try them out on a run (from invisibleshoe.com). I bought them to wear as just sandals since I can't currently find any that are wide enough for my foot, but figured I'd try at least one run in them.

I put them on and headed out at about 4:30 yesterday afternoon. They were GREAT! Felt like barefoot but protected. I did get surprized by a rock or two because the soles really are very, very thin, but once I realized this, I just avoided stepping on rocks. Definitely super light, super flexible and nice and cool. I think I like them better than my $150 running shoes! There was broken glass on the side of the road and they protected me from it just fine, too.

Since I've been planning to run my tri on Wednesday barefoot, I wanted to get in one more truly barefoot run. So when I got to the sidewalk (about a mile from my house), I kicked off the huaraches and ran barefoot. (the hurraches are much easier to carry than my regular shoes, too) I got about 100y down the sidewalk before I realized that the bottom of my feet were really in pain! I put the shoes back on and it helped. I turned around, walked for a bit, and then ran home. Total run was about 2 miles with only about 100y barefoot. That 100y destroyed me though. A cement sidewalk that sits in the sun all day is HOT. I have blisters on the bottom of my feet now!!

Not only will I not be doing the tri tomorrow, but I'm worried about my weekend. I'm supposed to be leaving for a hiking trip on Friday.

I'm stupid.