tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695397.post8143821369255254403..comments2023-09-12T09:06:54.870-04:00Comments on Wife, Mother, ATHLETE.: The great shoe experimentAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05090547844237303579noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695397.post-17548608581964461162011-02-16T12:19:19.151-05:002011-02-16T12:19:19.151-05:00Honestly not sure what to say about the shoe thing...Honestly not sure what to say about the shoe thing - I don't think wearing them a little to walk in would hurt. <br /><br />I quit running with music a little over a year ago (with the exception of warm-ups/cool downs for track interval work) and don't regret it. My coach said that 'music disassociates you from your workout/race' and I totally believe it now. I think it's Anne-Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08515024311690347804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695397.post-73954313073424162332011-02-14T21:54:39.513-05:002011-02-14T21:54:39.513-05:00I will admit I know absolutely Nothing about break...I will admit I know absolutely Nothing about breaking in shoes....But, as a music therapist I know some about music =) I had a friend that did a project over the effects of running with and without music. His time with music was less than w/o (Can't remember how significant of a time difference it was). The beat of music helps =)Stephnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695397.post-78365276252503887332011-02-14T21:10:31.845-05:002011-02-14T21:10:31.845-05:00I got the Quest Lites too. Not gunna lie, it took ...I got the Quest Lites too. Not gunna lie, it took a little getting used to them, but after wearing 'em around all day (just walking) they definitely started to break in a little. <br /><br />I think I'm also going to try the Bolt for something with a little less stability.Jamiehttp://www.swimbikerunlive.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695397.post-27970433710960355122011-02-14T12:32:59.853-05:002011-02-14T12:32:59.853-05:00Because designs change from year to year, even in ...Because designs change from year to year, even in the same exact model, it's possible Nike went with a new toebox design that was far more narrow than your older pair. Sure, there's additional space in there from the stretch of your old pair, but my guess is the actual footprint of the nikes have been reduced under the toes. <br /><br />I have some screwed up feet, and between that and myAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04438460366604592980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695397.post-86464031398780795492011-02-14T11:33:37.176-05:002011-02-14T11:33:37.176-05:00Glad the Avia's ended up working in the end. ...Glad the Avia's ended up working in the end. Shoes can be a frstrating process! :)<br /><br />I'm kind of with the other and now music, but I always carry mine incase I start to have a horrible run and then at least I can *try* to make it better. You won't have a terrible run though! enjoy the sights, make a friend or 20, sing outloud.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09771758178064698651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695397.post-91813594136130341442011-02-14T10:14:29.459-05:002011-02-14T10:14:29.459-05:00I'd save them for running - maybe run more oft...I'd save them for running - maybe run more often between now and the marathon at lower intensities and shorter duration?KovasPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03401299101228398072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695397.post-37768259124561437882011-02-14T08:31:45.105-05:002011-02-14T08:31:45.105-05:00I'm wearing the quest lites right now as I typ...I'm wearing the quest lites right now as I type this, LOL! Just taught an aerobics class in them. Hoping to do a 6 miler this afternoon, I've yet to run in them. I'm still in the "WTF am I going to do for shoes in the marathon this weekend" boat too. I'll update you tonight ;) So as far as #1 goes, I say yes. <br />#2...I don't...but I might this weekend...hmmm.Relentless Forward Commotionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994114843561430941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695397.post-52900391529289047332011-02-14T08:28:21.585-05:002011-02-14T08:28:21.585-05:00Laura..
Honestly, wearing the same shoes for so lo...Laura..<br />Honestly, wearing the same shoes for so long likely are the cause of your problems (as you said). <br />1)Umm. I would spray my feet with TriSlide pre-race, wearing them might help, but I was thinking you don't know if you have hot spots and it might help avoid blisters... <br />2) I never use music when I run. Lots of people love it, but it isn't for me...Do what you think Caratunk Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00042653100322091843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7695397.post-62095158052585828322011-02-14T08:07:04.477-05:002011-02-14T08:07:04.477-05:00I'd wear them around the house. They should b...I'd wear them around the house. They should be good and broken in after about 15-20 total miles in them. Make sure to Tri-Slide up before the race.<br /><br />No iPod in Austin. Enjoy the city, crowd and sights, take it all in and don't let the music be a distraction. And it is one less thing you have to worry about.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061773215250783439noreply@blogger.com