I put my new Brooks on for the first time and ran 12 miles on Saturday. I felt like I was cheating--you know, like the shoes were doing more work than I was. I also felt a little frustrated that I didn't buy a new pair of shoes for the marathon last month. Not that I would have gone any faster, but my feet probably would have felt (and looked) a whole lot better afterward. A new pair of shoes makes a huge difference. I'll keep this in mind as February 14th rolls around. Maybe I can get a new pair as a Valentine's gift to myself...
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??When I got my shoes, I talked to the sales person about my black toes and that I wanted to find shoes that would help out that situation. She looked at the toes, calluses, and blisters and found a special insole to put in my shoes. They help my feet stay back as I step, so my toes don't get as squished at the front of the shoes (even though the shoes are plenty big enough). I'm really liking them. They're called SUPERfeet, if you want to take a look.
Side note:
I'm running the New Year's Resolution Half Marathon in Travelers Rest, SC on Saturday, January 3, 2009 with my friend, Crystal. I'm already tired and cold just thinking about it. I can't wait!
3 comments:
I'm so excited that you're running, too! I officially registered on Monday so there's no going back now. Ahhhh!
(Where did you get your shoes from? I've been wanting/needing a new pair.)
I got my shoes at Fleet Feet on Augusta Rd.
I read about the course for the half and it sounds hilly. Uh-oh...
Yay for new shoes...and hopefully no more black toes!
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