bottom of the foot, instead of the heel. Took a few laps to figure it out. Took away the pounding. Doesn't cost anything to give it a try. Just take off shoes and socks. Get my new shoes next week and see how they work. The improving balance got my attention.

I haven’t run in a few years.

Back when I was running a lot (2009-2023) barefoot running became a big thing. Hey, good for you. It was fueled by a really good book. History and a bit of a mystery.
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/born-to-run-a-hidden-tribe-superathletes-and-the-greatest-race-the-world-has-never-seen_christopher-mcdougall/249036/

Started 5 marathons - finished 4.

From the Winston Churchill's secret SAS fighting in Crete in WWll, to ancient Greek superheroes, to Mediterranean diet, to Dr Phil Maffetone, to animal-like moving, and, and...

https://www.chrismcdougall.com/buy-natural-born-heroes-from-these-sellers/

From South Africa, Mid 80’s competed in two Olympics. Trained and ran barefoot, broke middle distance world records. In a battle with America’s Sweetheart Mary Decker, Decker went down when they got tangled up in the Olympic 5,000 meter race.
Decker’s chance for a medal after so many heartbreaks with injuries, shattered her dream.
Budd was a beast. And white.
Decker ran at NC State. And won so many road races after college.
Hard to believe Budd never got spiked on track.

Have a track in my back yard. Not setting any records, but it sure helps my health.

out to be exactly 1/10 mile. Use to count laps, but now I know how fast I go, so just look at my watch. Usually about 14 to 16 minutes equal a mile.

Wondering if I can run in 2 states and get in a couple of miles

Thanks to long covid my running days are over. But growing up we only wore shoes when it was cold. I never remember older relatives falling, ever. But I have no idea if it was because they were used to going barefoot or if it was because they were far more active than most people are today. Maybe it was because they were so much shorter, lol.