I have been running barefoot for several weeks on the canal road behind
our house. There are a few rocks mixed in the dirt. Overall, I am
really enjoying it and surprised that the dirt feels so good. I am a
person who has never really gone barefoot in the past.

My question is that I am trying to run on the balls of my feet. I
think this is what you all recommended. Is my heel supposed to touch
the ground at all? While running tonight, my heel hit several rocks
and now my heel feels bruised.

Also, my shins are hurting and I think it might be from running with
weight on balls of feet.

Thanks for any help.

Beth