How do you do it barefoot?

 

I did a two miler this morning that had two relatively steep down hill sections (not long, about 50-100 feet each) but I found myself almost walking down because when I tried to run my heels slammed the ground too hard.  Could use some help here if anyone has tips.

 

I'm still learning too, but what I found helpful is to think of my forefoot pointing downward as it comes forward for a new step, rather than having the heel cocked. 

Most of the time I run pretty flat footed.  When going down hill I find myself getting way up on the balls of my feet.  That allows me to absorb a bit more impact. Also like others said you need to get your turnover rate up as high as you can.  Like others said it is much more difficult to run barefoot down hill than up.