Running shoes.....

Well to say I love shoes is an under statement....I REALLY love shoes. So it's inevitable that one of my posts be devoted to shoes. I've also learned to respect a good running shoe. The first time I tried to train for Grandma's I was running in a stability shoe and it turned out to be too much correction or one of my feet, the stress on the side of my foot turned into a stress fracture during my 18 mile training run (one of my last long runs during the marathon training program). Now that I'm into the groove and getting a solid base of miles in each week I've been noticing foot pain again. This time the other foot and in my arch. So once again I decided it was time to go on the search for the perfect running shoe. After a couple of "trial pair" and a few returns to the store I think I've finally found them! I've always insisted that color isn't a factor and I'll buy what's comfortable..... This time that strategy has really lead me down a wild path!! Here's the new shoes:



So if you're ever trying to spot me in a race... Just look for my feet!

I also had to share my early Xmas present from Marty, a new pair of Nike Doernbecher project shoes. This is the 3rd year I've gotten a pair from this line and I'm completely in love with them and what they are about. Nike gives a few kids a chance to design their own shoes that are sold in this collection each year and 100% of the proceeds go back to the children's hospital. So here's my shoes that were designed by 16 year old Claire:



Yes, the swoosh sign is supposed to be fuzzy cowhide :)

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