Whew! I am BEAT! And I didn't even go running today!
I had planned to try a few easy miles yesterday morning but Wed/Thurs my right knee and bottom of my left foot were still squeakin' at me so I thought I should rest them a bit longer.
I WOULD have ran this morning but today was my annual
SHOP-AT-AT-MANY-THRIFT-STORES-AS-YOU-CAN day!
Now normally I come home with GOBS of stuff but today, not so much. The local second-hand shops just weren't jellin' with me today. Boo.
I did get a few things though, including some sweet Nike running pants. I'll have to take a picture and post them.
Anyway, the reason I'm so tired?
Strike 1: One of my young'uns got me up just before 5 am with a tummy ache and I was never able to go back to sleep.
Strike 2: I ate a WHOLE pack of Keebler fudge sticks today (not very good fuel for walking around shopping all day!
Strike 3: I walked around ALL day!!! I left at 8:30, came back at 5 with pizza and McD's for my crew and then went back out to Target after dinner.
Lord willing, I'm going to run a few easy miles tomorrow. I cant decide if it will be on the 'mill or outside. I was really looking forward to running in shorts/ tank top but checked the weather and it will be 36* at 7 a.m.!!! Really, Nebraska? Come on.
Soooo, if I feel well, I WILL be running tomorrow, but where remains to be seen. Its going to be SO hard to keep the run short, not only because I MIIIIISSSSSS the long run, but I will be eating my weight in either Dairy Queen ice cream cake or Village Inn pie tomorrow (I haven't decided which of the two evils I will choose yet)..
Stay tuned...
On a completely random note: Have you switched shoes (make/model) since you started running? I'm looking to move away from my Nike Air Max's but I need shoes with GOOD support/cushioning/stability. (If they could make me go faster, that'd be a plus). ;)
I have worn Nike, Asics and now I'm wearing Brooks. The first version was different than the one I have now. If you have a local running store often times they'll have you run on a treadmill, video it, and make a suggestion. Our store even has a 30-day return policy (for store credit) so if you're uncomfortable you can take them back.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry your little one had tummy issues!!
I think that's what I'm going to do (go to a running store), part of me is worried that I'll switch and then get injured...
DeleteI started with Saucony Progrid Rides and tried out Brooks Ravenna, but just ended back up with the Rides. I think it's okay to try new shoes, but I wouldn't switch out alot, stick to what your feet know if you know what I mean.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I hear ya. I guess I'm a little jealous that there are people that can run and run GREAT in $70 shoes and I need to spend $150 a pop and they only last me around 300 miles!
Deletei switch shoes all the time. i love going to running stores and having them analyze my gait and fit me into shoes. i always just go with whatever feels best that particular day. lately it's been mizuno wave riders, but i also love brooks. these days there are some super cute running shoes! i just can't limit myself :)
ReplyDeleteI think I may do that at a running store. I've not done that before. I'm honestly scared they will have me switch to a shoe that will mess me up!
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