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Shoes, running, and general weirdness.
Jul. 1st, 2004 01:18 pmBeing that it is Week 3 of marathon training, I thought I'd babble on a bit.
Week 2 was not a good one. It was too hot in AK to run properly. When it's this hot in MN, I either get up at dawn or wait until dusk to run, thus saving myself the agony of having the Orb beat down on me whilst I'm struggling through my miles. Not really an option in Interior Alaska right after the Solsitice. So. I did run, just not well. My mom also was kind enough to purchase a pair of shoes for me for my birthday. Yay new shoes. Unfortunately, they need new inserts before they can be useable (which is standard for me). They're ASICS Gel or summat, and light as a feather. I'll keep using the Mizunos for regular runs, and the ASICS for long runs & races.
My usual, everyday, out-and-about shoes are becoming a problem. I have high arches and wide toes, so open-toed heels (pref. sandals) are really the most comfortable thing I can wear. However, I'm clearly starting to develop plantar fasciitis, which is exacerbated by wearing heels, especially sandals with no arch support. So, what to do? I've gone to Payless and purchased a pair of cute ballet-type flats, and these will be the shoes I change into for work. (I'm putting in soft inserts to help with the arches.) I'll go find heel cups for my running shoes. And I'll stretch. A lot.
I just hate wearing flats, though. They make my feet look like boats. The cuteness of the ballet flats (complete with decorative flower-type thing) helps, but still. Esh. At least it's just work. Who cares what these people think? Right? Right?
Right.
Sigh.
On the plus side, it was Downtown Farmer's Market today. I love the market. I love going to the farmers and seeing what's coming available. I've managed to eat a half-pint of locally-grown strawberries already. Yum yum yum.
And in cosmic news, the Cassini probe's success is just cool. I'm so excited.
And back to running, can you imagine running the Athens Marathon? I got goosebumps just thinking about it. Oh, that would be fantastic.
Week 2 was not a good one. It was too hot in AK to run properly. When it's this hot in MN, I either get up at dawn or wait until dusk to run, thus saving myself the agony of having the Orb beat down on me whilst I'm struggling through my miles. Not really an option in Interior Alaska right after the Solsitice. So. I did run, just not well. My mom also was kind enough to purchase a pair of shoes for me for my birthday. Yay new shoes. Unfortunately, they need new inserts before they can be useable (which is standard for me). They're ASICS Gel or summat, and light as a feather. I'll keep using the Mizunos for regular runs, and the ASICS for long runs & races.
My usual, everyday, out-and-about shoes are becoming a problem. I have high arches and wide toes, so open-toed heels (pref. sandals) are really the most comfortable thing I can wear. However, I'm clearly starting to develop plantar fasciitis, which is exacerbated by wearing heels, especially sandals with no arch support. So, what to do? I've gone to Payless and purchased a pair of cute ballet-type flats, and these will be the shoes I change into for work. (I'm putting in soft inserts to help with the arches.) I'll go find heel cups for my running shoes. And I'll stretch. A lot.
I just hate wearing flats, though. They make my feet look like boats. The cuteness of the ballet flats (complete with decorative flower-type thing) helps, but still. Esh. At least it's just work. Who cares what these people think? Right? Right?
Right.
Sigh.
On the plus side, it was Downtown Farmer's Market today. I love the market. I love going to the farmers and seeing what's coming available. I've managed to eat a half-pint of locally-grown strawberries already. Yum yum yum.
And in cosmic news, the Cassini probe's success is just cool. I'm so excited.
And back to running, can you imagine running the Athens Marathon? I got goosebumps just thinking about it. Oh, that would be fantastic.
