Hi, Josh. From what I've seen you say on the main forums, you seem to have a tendency to overdo things a bit much. If you do that while trying to switch over to barefoot running, my fear is that you'll hurt yourself in new and different ways. This is something best done gradually. I had to switch over kinda suddenly due to a foot problem, but my longest run was 1.5 miles at the time... and even that was too long. I really enjoy barefoot running, but it IS a big change of the biomechanics. Be gentle, eh?

I dunno. Worth a try? My first few (dozen) barefoot runs have been about learning how to land gently and with better form. There seems to be a learning curve...

Update: I've been swimming and doing lots of non-running this week, the knee is feeling stronger. I'm going to the doctor tomorrow - I made an appointment over a week ago, and this was the first time I made it in. I guess the swine flu scare has had him booked - plus I'm a new patient having recently moved to this neighborhood. Anyway, hopefully he'll clear me to run a little bit. I'm thinking if I get the go ahead, I'll try my first 1.2 miler tomorrow or Friday. Wish me luck!