[header] How to start barefoot running [title] Start with thirty minutes of barefoot activity a day for 3-4 weeks. [step] This will give your feet a chance to develop thicker skin for running at higher speeds and for longer times. Start by just walking, then jogging, then running, but limit the activity to thirty minutes a day at first. 
If you transition too quickly, you may develop plantar fasciitis. [substeps] Walk for a few minutes to allow your feet to get familiar with the surface.