Finally decided to get with the program and bought clipless shoes and pedals. I'm 68 and been riding since I was about 6 or so and have used clips & straps in the distant past. Bought the Shimano A530 pedals just in case I wanted to ride without the clipless shoes. Got two pairs of pedals, one for the DF and one for the recumbent.

So far I've ridden the DF and should be able to get out on the recumbent this afternoon (I hope).

Anyway, I've installed the cleats in the forward position on my shoes which are pretty much in line with the balls of my feet. Riding on the DF was pretty good with the possible exception of some minor ache on the top of my foot near the ankle. Not sure if this is from being able to pull up on the pedal (not being used to doing this lately or just new shoes).

My question is, on the recumbent should I set the cleat back to the second position on the shoe so that I have more of a flat foot on the pedal stroke or leave it forward where there might be a possibility of pointing my foot forward? The difference between the forward and back cleat attachment locations is 10 mm.