u/Badtacocatdab

Hey I just kind of stumbled into this topic and am looking for some advice. I apologize if this has been discussed before.

I run trail marathons and have never thought to not wear shoes. Is this viable to run trail races with no shoes?
In my brief pubmed searches, it seems like running road/treadmill is similar in injury rates compared to shoes. Does anyone have any evidence on this topic in trail?
How do I transition? I went for a run/walk tonight and my feet are so soft lol. How do I transition out of shoes?
I still plan to wear shoes as a “normal person” around town, at work, etc. Is this “back and forth” going to negatively affect my running?

Thank you for your time.