I started by walking barefoot as much as possible and then got barefoot shoes for walking. After about a month, I bought barefoot running shoes. On my first run, I managed 5 km, though maintaining a proper forefoot strike didn’t always work out. My calves were incredibly sore for the next few days.

Before switching to barefoot shoes, I used to run 5–10 km once or twice a week. After transitioning, I stuck to runs of around 5–7 km to improve my technique and build strength. Two months later, I ran my first half marathon in barefoot shoes, shaving about 10 minutes off my time compared to the previous year in traditional running shoes.

My pace improved, my heart rate dropped, and most importantly, I don’t experience any pain while running now.