Fridays or Saturdays are my long run days....today was a 7 miler...I actually ran from my house just south of Maple to 21st and back....seems like a lot further in my mind that what it is for mileage. Oddly enough my second half was faster and stronger than my first. And I think the intervals helped this week as I felt more confident in running faster.
I went shoe shopping again...only to find out that my cheap budget is not going to fly with my needs for QUALITY shoes. I am just going to have to suck it up and pay $130+ for a good pair of shoes...but I will only wear them to run...I dont want one extra step to be taken in them as I have been told you should only put 300-400 miles on a pair of shoes. At that rate, with running and daily wear I would have to buy new shoes far too often! The other thing I discovered is that I am going to have to go with comfort and support over color choice....normally I buy a pair of shoes for the color and look rather than comfort and function. Not the case with these shoes...they all seem to be coming in blue and gray or white color schemes which is NOT my preference.
Today I shopped at New Balance in New Market Sq. The salesman was EXCEPTIONAL!!! He measured my feet. Put the little booties on my feet; tying them in back so they wouldn't slip off. Putting each pair on my foot AND laced them up! I am not sure what more this man could have done to earn my dollar? I did walk out empty handed but I am impressed.
Today's stats: 37 days running. 3 weeks training. 20 runs. 81.10 miles in 14 hours 50 mins and 46 secs.
i heard new balance is good, customer service and all. they really work for a great fit. and hey if you're only going to wear them for running, i don't think neutral colored shoes aren't going to matter when you're all sweaty from running! :)
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