Originally Posted by runnin' momma:
Buying shoes can be very stressful.

Amen Sister :high: ... I had returned a pair of Asics before purchasing these Ariels :faint: ... I want to buy the right pair so badly that I was having dreams, how silly is that?...

You are all such inspirations. I did one full marathon running in 1998 but not fast, just finished in 5 hrs. 20 mins (3 brief walk breaks during). I walked full Boston Marathon course same year in about 6 hours or 6 and a half. But now years later, last "big" run was Halloween 5k...which I was thrilled to do and complete (however had to walk a little) as got so much heavier and out of shape since my former years....really want to get back to a steady 5k without walking so have to build up through intervals again. This has been a totally sluggish week as hubby home sick and my motivation down the tubes. Back on track tomorrow I resolve!

Did 4 miles at the park last night which was great because it made up for my crappy run in this morning. PLUS my friend was feeling guilty about bailing on the race this weekend and has decided to go again so YAY now we have our motivation back!

Blister!
 

Miaka I would say you are extremely lucky to never have had blisters before. You must have good shoes! I've gotten blisters with flip-flops before. Anyway best thing I know to do is cover it with a band-aid and keep on running. That's just me though...

a friend of mine just purchased the new Gel-Kensei's from asics and she said its like gold on your feet...nothing like it. ever.

Ilene, LOL! I know those stress dreams... I have them, but usually about my class being out of control :)

Miaka, Where is your blister? The location might indicate the source of the problem. I don't get blisters too often. I am really good at losing toenails though. hee hee

Miaka -- If the blister is a large bubble I burst it with a needle that I have dipped in alcohol to get the water out and flatten it, then put a bandaid, a good one that sticks, and just keep on runnin'...

Today I had a very good run 7.3k it was -18c with the windchill, it was quite nice, we all enjoyed the cold...

Managed a 3.5 mile run on the treadmill this morning with speeds between 6.5-8.5mph. I think I am ready for tomorrow...except for this whole rain thing. Oh well what's a little water going to do?

good luck tomorrow!

not sure where brownwood is, but here in houston, the rain is to be bad this afternoon and tonight, and out of here by tomorrow morning. however the winds and cold will be here.

Good luck! I ran a FANTASTIC 10k this morning in 54:44 - my previous fastest was over 57 minutes, so I'm over the moon to get so much faster. The half marathon training is really paying off!

Well done, Helen :bravo:

I've been neglecting my cardio this week, but plan to get back on track tomorrow morning.

Way to go Helen! That is a great time.

As far as the weather report, it looks to be dry but pretty cold AND we'll have to leave around 5:30am to get to the race since we're not exactly sure where it's at. Oh well at least I don't have to drive! And since I'm a northerner at heart I really shouldn't worry about the cold but I run best in shorts and tank tops so we will see about that.

June, Brownwood is about 5-6 hrs north of Houston. I have family in the Woodlands that I go visit sometimes...did a race there at Thanksgiving actually.

Race went ok--finished in 26min due to heavy winds against us runner. Brrr was it cold!

Anyway I had a question--for those of you who run with gloves in the cold do you have any recommendations? My hands are always freezing but I didn't know if they made special coolmax running gloves or if that was just a silly thought.