New Sneakers! Yes..again/Shitty Run

I am becoming better and better with my running IQ.

One easy equation?  Super cute sneakers with cute colors ≠ solid running sneakers.

At the recommendation of a friend (Thanks, Amy!) I headed down to Rogue Running in downtown Austin.  A named Chuck introduced himself, and all I could said to him was, "Please..I need help."

Dude-man Chuck was awesome.  He had me take off my flops and walk around so he could check my feet and gait.  I'll be honest, it was kind of weird to have someone watch me walk around and look at my weird ass feet, but he knew his stuff. Turns out, I'm totally neutral--how about that?  Though all the outside edge of my shoes are worn down, I'm not underpronating. Sweet.  But as I suspected, I got me some wide feet.

He told me he had ideas, and ran out back--a few minutes later he brought me back six or seven pairs of shoes.  The first shoes I tried were thee Saucony Kinvara 3's.  4mm heel to toe drop--kind of encouraging a mid-foot strike.  I wasn't crazy about the overall white color of the shoe, but the fit was unreal.  I took them to a back hallway to run around and my feet were like, "Krissy, fuck you, what have you been doing to us?"

My feet are kind of assholes, sometimes.

Next it was a pair of Nike--I can't remember the name of them, suffice to say, I've never had luck with Nike, and this didn't change my mind.  Too clunky.

Then it was the Brooks PureFlow.  Another really great fit, but I wasn't completely sold--though the color was awesome--The RogueRunning website says the best running show will be one that disappears when you put in on.  This one was still a bit too 'cushy'.

Lastly, I tried another paid of Saucony's---this flaming pink shoe called the Ride 5.  Loved the color.  This shoe had a huge 12mm drop, super cushy, and heavy.

I went back and forth between the two Saucony styles and the Brooks.


What did I get?

Yeah, baby.  Though I wasn't totally thrilled about the color, my feet were in heaven--and I guess from what I picked up from the seasoned runners in there--be color-blind when it comes down to it.  Happy feet = less injury, fatigue, blah blah blah.

Also--picked this up on the way out.

Something I continuously tell myself when I start to get a little tired  after work  all the time.  Plus a store sells a shirt like that is somewhere I want to give my cash.

I can't say good enough things about Rogue Running.  If you're ever in Austin and want a new pair of running sneaks, go see them.  The customer service was top notch, they know what they're doing--I had complete confidence Chuck would find me awesome shoes.  No doubt, I'll be back.   Thanks so much guys--I learned a shit-load of running shoe terminology today, too!




I got home and couldn't wait to take them out.  Seriously, not the smartest decision I've made.  It was mid-day in Texas, with a bit of humidity, and zero food in my stomach to burn.

Nonetheless, I did make it the 2+ short miles back--I just really slowed down today.  Near the end I really thought I was going to keel over an puke.  It was totally discouraging, especially when I'd been doing so well lately.  I've done this route at least a dozen times!   I don't feel very good about going for a long 7 miler tomorrow.  Just going to try and shake this one off with all the circumstances--it had to be one of those factors, otherwise it doesn't make sense to me. BLAH!

Trev has faith in me, as he's taking me out for pasta tonight.  I told him I wanted to load up so I could run first thing in the morning.  What a guy :)

And you know what, my feet don't hurt a bit--so there ya go, the positive to that shit-fest run.


Alright people, this gal needs a serious shower--holy stink.





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Krissy