SMMMMMMMFFFFFFFFFFF ...

Not sure if that is the sound of sniffing, but GOSH ... I LOVE NEW SNEAKERS. Where I live, they would be called tennis shoes. SILLY PEOPLE ... they are running sneakers.

After 3 weeks of consistant running (4x a week), I now can do 3 miles without a lot of effort. Usually I stop because I have time constraints
(indoor running on a treadmill at the gym with 2 children in childcare and 3 at swimteam practice). This may be bragging, but I really don't care ... so sorry ! I am putting forth the effort which is so darn gratifying!

Today I stopped in at our New Balance store and purchased my first pair of spendy running sneakers. The people there measured my foot properly ( a 1/2 size larger than I thought) and watched me walk/run to see how I perform (inner foot pressure). They then fitted me with the proper sneaker ... so I hope. Tomorrow I will go for my first big outdoor run.

I have never purchased a spendy sneaker, but at the same time that is soooooooo motivating. I cannot let these BABIES go to waste. BESIDES they smell so good. Maybe I am a weirdo ... I love the smell of new sneakers!

Comments

southernjoy said…

I like the smell of TENNIS SHOES, too!

Great job on the running!!!

11:41 PM

Hen Jen said…

very cool shoes! I didn't know new balance had it's own store, I'll have to tell DH, that is the brand he favors.

you really inspire me with your new running regime.

12:48 AM

nutmeg said…

DH (who is Canadian) calls them "runners". I call them sneakers. Their friends call them tennis shoes.

My kids are so confused!!

:)

Good for you for keeping in shape! I had a false start last week. But now that the weather is cooling down, I'm more motivated....

2:33 PM

Anonymous said…

Enjoy the new sneakers, {E! My husband is a regular runner too and he only shops at the New Balance store in town!

4:12 PM

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A scattered post ...

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