"Get good shoes." "Spend money on good shoes." "Seriously, Emily, you need to get new shoes." I've heard these and many more variations on this phrase from just about everyone I've talked to about running. For the record, the shoes I'm using are NOT just some Target-brand cross trainers. They are, or were, good, expensive, Brooks running shoes. Unfortunately, they were also purchased about three-and-a-half years ago. I knew I did need to get new shoes sooner than later. But last night on the treadmill, I found out I needed to get shoes "NOW" not "SOON".
Um, OW. Seriously. I will never run in old, broken-down shoes again. If someone had drawn a cartoon of me on the treadmill, there would be red lightening bolts shooting from my calves, shins and ankles. So, alas, immediately after work tonight Ryan and I will be heading down to the Runner's Edge to get NEW SHOES.
Goodbye, paycheck that was just deposited into my account today. It was nice knowing you.
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8 years ago
Ouch! The same thing happened to me when I started back walking -- it felt good, so I pushed a little harder than I should have, and BAM! Your description is right on! That's why I was one of the many who told you to get new shoes! (Now are you going to listen to your mother? haha!)
ReplyDeleteA few times a day when you're sitting at your desk do this stregthening exercise, even with good shoes your shins aren't ready to run as far as you want to, then need to get stronger =) Put the heel of your right foot on your left toes, press down with your right foot and pull up on your toes with your left, you'll feel it around the sides of your left shin. Don't hold too long, just do some (10) and switch feet, do it like 3-4 times during the day for a few weeks (still running too) and those little side muslces will tone up protect your shins. =) And yes I'm stalking you.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Susan! I will definitely do that! And I'm glad you're stalking me! :)
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