Day 20 - Nothing like a new pair of shoes!

Lucky girl, just got a new pair of shoes! So, how important are running shoes really? Let me just tell you when I decided to start training for this marathon I didn't think about whether or not I had the right equipment or not. I just got up in the morning, got dressed, put my running shoes from 2006 on my feet and started training. It's only after about 2 weeks I started feeling the pounding of the ground in my heels, calves and knees. Finally I realized that I'd better get a new pair of running shoes as these ones have had their day. You can see from the pictures below that the treads are pretty much gone and there was absolutely no bounce left in these ones.

They was just nothing left in them.








I"m lucky to have my support team out there looking after me. My thoughtful mother, called me the other day and said she saw a sale on Saucony Running Shoes at Sports Check. As the loving mother she is, she sent me some egg money, so I could treat myself to a new pair of shoes. Thanks MOM you are the best. I will think of you every morning and every step of my marathon.

And let me tell you they were needed








You wouldn't believe the difference in the bounce in my step. I actually felt like I was getting a foot massage during my run it was so soft and comfy! Not to mention they look really cool and match my company brand!
I like Saucony brand because of the mess the shoes has over the toe area. You can see it in the photo, it's almost as if you don't have anything covering your toes when you have the shoes on allowing them to breath and expand if needed.
These are the specs official specs:
The Saucony Progrid™ Triumph 6 shoe provides a plush, flexible ride for the neutral runner. The synthetic and breathable mesh upper of this women's running shoe offers durable protection, while the HRC strobel board increases cushioning and step-in support. The SSL EVA maximizes rebound while minimizing weight; the shock-absorbing SRC Impact Zone sets the foot up for a smooth transition. The XT-900™ carbon rubber outsole of the Saucony Progrid™ Triumph 6 shoe offers exceptional traction on a variety of terrain.
Weight: 9.6 ounces in size 8
So my question is...what is the normal or maximum amount of weight that a pair of running shoes should be for a marathon? I don't want to have extra weight to carry on this long journey.
Today was a good day to test out the new shoes, it was an easy 3 miles, 4.90km in 31:34, avg pace 6:27/km and burned 458 cals. I got a chance to break them in easy. Long run tomorrow, ready for anything now!