Humid and wet this morning! At first glance outside this morning I saw wet grass and the remainder of the rain dripping from the eavesthrough . I got all dressed and ready to go, I couldn't find my running shell so I grabbed my rain coat and left for my run. Big mistake it was so warm I had to hook my coat on a branch on the trail at the beginning of my run and pick it up on my way back. The rain was actually a blessing, it kept me cool and it was actually really nice to have the rain on my face this morning. What's the saying 'one with nature'!
The beginning of week 2, I ran 3miles, 4.85km in 32.57, avg pace 6.48/km burned 384 cal. I remember when I could run 5k in 27 mins...not looking to acheive that right now. Slow and steady wins the Marathon.
I will need new shoes soon. The ones I have are pretty much dead as in no bounce left. I can't remember the number of miles you should run on a pair of sneakers but I definitely don't want to be breaking in a new pair of shoes the week before the marathon. My Saucony shoes have been treating me pretty good but I'm sure there is new technology out their for marathon running shoes. Any suggestions on a great woman's running shoe? Till tomorrow...
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Phil Booker May 4 at 2:21am
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Well, you were very lucky to find out that wearing a plastic anything, including rain coat on a run is not a good idea. YOur lucky you learned that one in a 3 miler and not a 15 miler and no way to pick it up again.
It really is nice running in the rain though. So peaceful and refreshing and cooling.
Now, about running shoes. Everybody seems to have to figure out what shoe type is good for them. We all have different feet. I can't wear rebok or nike because the toe is too tight. I find saucony and new balance too heavy and bulky, etc, etc. Each one of use has to try on several different types of shoes to get the right fit and feel for them. Now just because my only shoe is the asics, that doesn't mean that should be your only shoe. Here are a few reasons why I like asics. (1) They are built with a wide toe area and my feet are quite wide in the toe. That is why rebok and nike pinch my toe area. (2) Asics are a very light constructed shoe which really helps in the last 6 miles of a marathon. At least that is what I believe. (3) Because of their sleek build I find that I do not trip with them like I do in a new balance or saucony. There now, you have it, these are my shoe prejudices. You must do your own testing and establish yours. Good luck.
Having said all the above there is one thing I have learned after my 26 marathons, and that is the most important part of a runners body, and thus the most valuable asset a runner has is his feet. If they don't work your not running anywhere until they do. Therefore, runners you should buy the most expensive running shoe in whatever manufacturer you choose. Let me say that again just in case you thought I was just talking to hear myself talk. Buy the most expensive show possible which will give you the most support possible. No real runner who runs more than 10 miles should be running in a shoe less than the $200.00 range. I'm sorry, but this is one place where price does indicate quality and as a real runner you deserve nothing but the best cushion quality if you don't expect to be injured all the time.
Make sure you only buy your shoes at a running store where the employees are runners and know the difference between pronation and supponation. Each one of us is either or. The wrong choice in a running shoe can in itself cause you serious injury over time. Choose wisely. Cheers, Honey, Dad
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