Been wearing barefoot shoes on and off for about 10 years, generally a person who wears no shoes at home, and wide shoes when I need to wear them, really well adjusted for daily use.
Last year I ran a 50k ultra in very cushioned (but still wide) shoes. Lost loads of my fitness over the winter and beginning to get back into running in "easy" heart rate according to my watch, doing the Garmin daily suggested workouts.
I commute on my bike 4x30 mins each week, again in "easy" heart rate. Trying to run at least twice a week, on grass/mud trails these are mostly walks with small running intervals.
My question is - is it better for my muscles to be walk/running in vivobarefoot in zone 2 on trails (transitioning to road after a few more months), or running much faster in altras on tarmac? I usually do 2 5k runs, 2 days of cycling and 1 strength (at a push). Mentally tired but physically no impact of any of the sports really. Could also do 1/2 day cycle, 3 days run and 1 strength if that's going to have a more posive impact.
I'm doing Garmin suggested workouts - when a threshold session is suggested I'm using zero drop minimal cushion shoes.
I'm really enjoying getting back into running, know the impact can have a positive effect on bone health etc. I want to be able to run both trails and road in the longer term, but this time in barefoot shoes.