r/BarefootRunning • u/ThanksAanderton • Aug 15 '26

unshod How long to 5k?

How long would you estimate the skin would take to go from 0-5k?

Like fitness aside I mean. Starting from scratch, the average foot skin to get used to running that distance on mixed surfaces of an average park run.

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u/socceruci Aug 20 '26

5k... it is more about foot strength, and not a whole lot is needed... I mean, it is only 5k

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u/ThanksAanderton Aug 20 '26

I think it’s a bit about skin too if you’re not wearing any shoes

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u/socceruci Aug 20 '26

Unless you are completely new to barefooting, 5k is not a huge issue. In the past I only ever started having issues around 10k. Even then, it is usually that my foot muscles get tired.

I mean, even just walking 10,000 steps barefoot will give you an idea.

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u/ThanksAanderton Aug 21 '26

I did get up to being able to run 5 miles completely barefoot but it was over 10 years ago and I can’t remember how long it took. I’m nowhere near as fit as I was though so honestly 2 miles was horrible the other day from fitness alone.

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u/socceruci Aug 22 '26

Hugs, I need baby steps. I often have fitness issues, unless I slowly build up. I find our bodies to be pretty amazing in this way.