I should have gotten new feet instead but they are much harder to come by. Mind you, good shoes are not always easy to find either, and that's why I ended up at the running specialty store in London today. I don't like going there because you inevitably have to pay more than you do at at the larger chain stores, but if you are after something specific than the choices are limited.
These are the shoes I really wanted but unfortunately they would not have solved my problem, even if they may have brightened many a day. It's just as well that they ended up not available in Canada. These are the ones I mentioned Mike. Let me know what you think.
On the training front, I feel quite good. Very little residual tiredness from a strong effort yesterday and both my swim and trail run were relaxing today. I look forward to a good week.
(swim 1000 metres, 6 km trail run)
For today's wisdom we refer to the smart people at the running shoe companies. The last one is my favorite.
1. "Happiness is pushing your limits and watching them back down."
-New Balance
2. "There is no 'Y' in running. Believe in the run."---Nike
3. "Running releases more than just sweat."---Asics
4. "There are clubs you can't belong to, neighborhoods you can't live in, schools you can't get into, but the roads are always open."---Nike
5. "Marathoning. The triumph of desire over reason."---New Balance
6. "Running cleanses the mind and body."---Asics
7. "Runs end. Running doesn't."---Nike
8. "Your place in history is almost secure."---Adidas sign at mile 23 of the Boston Marathon
9. "The marathon. How an average runner becomes more than average."---New Balance
10. "A run begins the moment you forget you are running."---Adidas
11. "First you feel like dying. Then you feel reborn."---Asics (on running marathons)
12. "The clock isn't slower; you're just faster."---Adidas
13. "Nothing hurts more than sitting on a couch."---New Balance
14. "The only one who can tell you 'you can't ' is you. And you don't have to listen."---Nike
I walked into the store. Picked these up and asked him if he had them in an 11-2E.
They are a neutral, cushioning shoe made by New Balance, and for me the critical part is the 2E width. It's also the part that's hard to come by without going to a place like this.
Anyway, I am 90% sure they will solve my problem, and at $169 plus tax they better do so! I'll let you know how it goes. They will get their first serious test on Tuesday for long run day.
On the training front, I feel quite good. Very little residual tiredness from a strong effort yesterday and both my swim and trail run were relaxing today. I look forward to a good week.
(swim 1000 metres, 6 km trail run)
For today's wisdom we refer to the smart people at the running shoe companies. The last one is my favorite.
1. "Happiness is pushing your limits and watching them back down."
-New Balance
2. "There is no 'Y' in running. Believe in the run."---Nike
3. "Running releases more than just sweat."---Asics
4. "There are clubs you can't belong to, neighborhoods you can't live in, schools you can't get into, but the roads are always open."---Nike
5. "Marathoning. The triumph of desire over reason."---New Balance
6. "Running cleanses the mind and body."---Asics
7. "Runs end. Running doesn't."---Nike
8. "Your place in history is almost secure."---Adidas sign at mile 23 of the Boston Marathon
9. "The marathon. How an average runner becomes more than average."---New Balance
10. "A run begins the moment you forget you are running."---Adidas
11. "First you feel like dying. Then you feel reborn."---Asics (on running marathons)
12. "The clock isn't slower; you're just faster."---Adidas
13. "Nothing hurts more than sitting on a couch."---New Balance
14. "The only one who can tell you 'you can't ' is you. And you don't have to listen."---Nike
Love
Peter
Your shoes are awesome, but those other shoes are wicked! At some point I will find a way to get a pair of those to Canada! Haha. They can continue to my colourful shoe streak.
ReplyDeleteI hope the shoes work out for you and are worth the bucks.
Love,
Michael