New shoes can be so empowering!
As a kid, I thought I would be able to run faster and jump higher with new tennis shoes on. That is the same feeling I get to this day when I get new tennis shoes! Going to the athletic store, looking for a snazzy color on the swoosh, opening the box to reveal the pristine clean....they just seem to come with a second chance (I am probably on my 200th chance) to live a healthy lifestyle. I had made a real effort lasts spring to fulfill one of my deepest desires, to run. Not run to the store, or run by the bank, or run errands but run in a 5k and maybe longer marathons. I bought shoes, socks, clothing, and a nice watch for runners. I worked up to run 4 minutes, walk 1 minute for a total time of 35 minutes. It was getting easier and I felt great afterwards. I tweaked a knee, rested for awhile, summer came with intense heat, and you can probably see were this is heading! I just stopped. Why do we do this? I know I am not the only one! Why do we make a commitment to live healthier lives and then let it fall by the way side?Me and my new shoes are recommiting to that 5k training!
Maddie.. I am going to match your 240 miles!
Maddie.. I am going to match your 240 miles!
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| These shoes were picked through a computerized fitting at Try Sports. |
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| Traditional laces were replaced with no tie Yanks! |
I got new shoes this week, too! I've worn them every day to walk--I even ran a little bit, too. I sometimes wish I was a runner, also. My husband is. He is very dedicated (or maybe crazy). On week days, he runs at 3:30 a.m. so he can still leave for work on time.
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