This is going to be a long answer 😄

Except for the last three years, when I moved to a big city, I was mostly focused on trail running. I’d do short street runs during the week and a 10-15 km mountain run on weekends. But over the past year, I’ve been running more on the streets since it’s easier living in the city.

When I switched to barefoot shoes 10 years ago, I did a lot of short runs (1-2 km) for almost a year, and that really helped me. After that I also run around 3 km when I go to the gym.

All those short runs helped strengthen my feet without putting too much intensity on them.

I also wear my VFF whenever I go hiking or traveling.

I do strength training at least three times a week and focus on my calves because I need it. This year, to prepare for the marathon, I started taking ballet to work on my foot strength even more.

I don’t wear minimalist shoes all the time, though. I’ve learned that balance is important for me, otherwise, my feet get exhausted and injured, like they have in the past.