New Shoes

Today was supposed to be hill training day. Glenn (a runner I had met at a 5K race) and I had made a tentative plan a week ago, of meeting up at Watchung Lake and running up and down the steep roads surrounding the lake. Then Glenn wimped out. Actually, he had the option of running later in the day, so I don't blame him for opting out of a 6 am run in 32 degree temperature. He strongly cautioned me against running without a reflective vest. I had been looking for an excuse to wriggle out of driving all the way to the lake on a week day and it didn't take much to convince me. We agreed to test out 2-3 locations, then meet up next week, wearing the aforementioned reflective gear. I ran 9 uneventful miles in the neighborhood instead. I have been feeling a few phantom twinges in my knees and shin over the past few days, and instinct has been telling me I need new shoes. But the miser in me says the old fellas still have a few more miles in them.

I decided to treat myself to a new pair of shoes and alternate the old pairs with the new one. I picked up a pair of trusty old Asics...I have worn out 3 pairs of the Nimbus series. This time, instead of the running store, I went to Running Shoe Finder on Runnersworld and after trying out a few of the 57 recommended matches at Sports Authority, decided to go with Asics Gel Phoenix. I like the soft, pliable feel of Asics and the gel cushioning. I like its looks too...I prefer more color than white on my running shoes. It was on sale, and I almost bought 2 pairs...but managed to stop myself in time.

Spinning class was exhausting today. My legs felt like lead. I was diverted for a while by the teacher's "humorous" story involving blood tests and fecal matter, which I will spare you the details of; but I staggered off the bike an hour later, wondering what makes me crazy enough to do 9 miles and spinning class on the same day.

Monday: 7 miles, spinning and BodyWorks

Wednesday: 9 miles and spinning

I am going to disappear for the rest of the week...my brother is visiting and there's lots planned for the weekend.

Now, you have got to run over to The Happy Runner and celebrate Felice's 200th post and check out her fabulous giveaway.

Happy Easter / Passover, all!