Elmo got new shoes
There is less than a month of training remaining, and the way I see it, that means there are only two long runs remaining.
I took care of an important aspect of readying for the race this week when I picked up a new pair of shoes. The timing for it is perfect.
As I mentioned early on in training, I changed shoes for this race. The idea was for me to get better mileage out of my shoes, and, boy, did it work. I got about 220 miles out of my old model of shoes, which meant I needed three to four pairs.
But using Pearl Izumi, I logged 400 miles of training in one pair of shoes. That means the pair I just picked up will carry me through training, and the marathon. It’s a savings of a couple of hundred dollars, and better yet, I haven’t had any knee problems or leg-muscle soreness (other than the norm of long-distance running) from the change in shoes.
I didn’t blaze any of the Valley sidewalks during the three days of running, but I am thrilled Mother Nature is being kind again.
Temperatures are no longer 98 degrees at 8 p.m., but rather in the mid 80s by 7:30 p.m. That means I can run at night again during the week, which is my preference.
Comments
I just got new insoles for my sneaks and regular shoes. I was experiencing some heel discomfort (i dont use the P word)Anyway ,just like Brian, way back when he got his innersoles, these are great. I was fitted at my running store,SUPERFEET is the brand, www.superfeet.com. Ladies you can place them in your sandals,they are just about invisible. Major difference. Thanks Brian.
Posted by: rudy | July 29, 2006 6:21 AM
Less than a month and you are alomost ready!!! I can't wait for the run. This will be your best results ever and we will all be cheering. Thank goodness Mother Nature is cooperating a bit. The way it has been lately it takes all the drive I have to motivate myself to go outside! It has been miserable!
Posted by: Ted Bloom | July 31, 2006 8:28 AM