Is writing two posts in a row about shoes considered normal?
I slipped on my favorite pair of Asics the other night for a walk.
Wow.
I haven’t worn them in such a long time, I forgot how comfortable they feel. Perfect support. Nice snug fit, but airy and breathable.
All day today, I was fantasizing about going running outside when I got home. This is strange because I haven’t truly exercised since May of 2007 (despite resolutions made here)… and probably wouldn’t be able to run more than a minute. Of course, I never found out. I sat on my bum all night.
But I miss the way running makes me feel. I miss feeling like my day isn’t complete until I get a run in.
Maybe, just maybe, I will go on a jog this weekend.
I don’t expect you to humor me, because I have written something very similar before. I guess, just humor me while I continue to write about health, exercise, weight-loss blah blah blah for as long as it… humors me.
Themocracy
Happy to listen. 🙂 Er…read. Heh.
When I got a custom fitting for running shoes it seriously changed my life. I even feel a difference in my strength training, and I swear I can lift more as a result because I am so steady on my feet!
Your post reminded me that I need to go get some new daily shoes.
I have a pair of Asics that I take to the gym (when I go, of course). But they are very comfortable and are still in brand new condition *snark*.
My daily shoes are normally skateboard-type shoes, because I can slip them on and off, but they are nice and comfortable. I normally buy a pair once a year, but the last pair hasn’t lasted as long.
Exercise? What’s that? I soooo wish that I loved to run. I often daydream about running for hours on end wearing cute little spandex. Alas, it is a daydream. I seriously hate to run. I wish I could re-wire my brain. I LOVE Asics.
Ah, running. I love running, when I’m fit enough that it’s (somewhat!) easy. Right now I’m too out of shape, I need to lose some weight and workout other ways before I start running again.
diane – (haha, I am always wondering if I should say “write” or “say” here, because technically, I am NOT saying it! 😉 ) Where did you get a custom fit? Was it at your gym? The salesman helped me find this shoe, because he thought it would fit my foot… is there more to it than that?
martymankins – I forgot, I was going to mention how I couldn’t live up to your exercise challenge in this post. I worry it wouldn’t motivate me…. and I would embarrass myself. Maybe we should keep track of each other… maybe I should check in on you in a month to see if your Asics are getting any wear and tear? 🙂
Beth – I thought of you when I was writing this, because you said you wondered if anyone likes to exercise (on your blog). Do you run outside? It probably isn’t is fun there because it’s so stinking hot 🙁
Jenn – That is kind of what I am thinking… I won’t be able to run until I lose weight. But… I am going to give it a try. I think I will just go really slow, ha ha!
It’s all good. Your post inspired me to do something over on BL. Watch for something next week. As for keeping track of each other, that would be cool. I would love to have to spend more money on new running shoes sooner.
Kimberly, I forgot you ran a 5K at VEISHEA. Good for you. I loved running, when you think you can’t run another step and some how you do. I quit running in 1986. I wish I had never stopped. Don’t give it up. You’ll regret it . Love Mom
martymankins – I’ll be watching! Oh, and today, we exercised outside for an hour – a lot of it was passing the soccer ball, but also a lot of walking, and I even jogged twice – for three minutes each time. That doesn’t sound impressive, but it really got my heart rate up! Ha ha. How are you doing?
Mom – Your post is inspiring me. Thanks for writing it, it makes me feel good. I tried running a little bit today 🙂 And hey! It’s not too late for you! 😛
I plan to start something this week before we head up to Park City next week. In Park City, I will be doing some swimming, which is good cardio. I need to get something going soon.
martymankins – Summer seems like a good time to start. I naturally want to be outdoors, moving.