I ordered a pair of Avia Running shoes to give them a test drive. They appeared on my doorstep today. Unfortunately I can't really run in them right now because I'm sick as a dog... but I wore them around a bit and they are nice. A nice snug fit in the heel and a roomy toe box (key to me.. the loser of toenails). And though it doesn't matter (IT TOTALLY MATTERS) they are way cuter in person than they are on the internet. The pink mesh is layered and gives it a really nice texture. The colors are really bright and pretty (for now anyway) and who wouldn't love the skull and cross bones on the back?
Sorry about the cruddy photo (I can't find my real camera...I'm blaming my husbands tendency to just put stuff wherever the hell he wants.) I'm hoping to be well enough to take these up to the gym with me on Sunday for a little TM spin. I'll report back after that!
I've had my head down the last couple of weeks... first staying a float while Tom was in Asia and then dodging the sick bullet for weeks and now I'm sick. BLASTED! I've also continued to clean out the house. We are really trying to simplify our lives and have LESS STUFF! I need things to be as simple as they can get before training starts in 2011.. there will be time for screwing around with a bunch of crap I rarely if ever use. It feels really good! REALLY good. (And my tri/running gear has even gotten a slim down.. a SMALL slim down, but I'm not leaving it untouched. Don't get me wrong we still have WAY more bikes than any family would EVER need, but that's really not mine to downsize if you know what I mean.) If I get the GREEN I'll replace a bike, but I PROMISE I will remove the current bike from the premises... the frame anyway)
So I'm still here... pluggin' along and praying for the sickies to vacate! I'm scared we're just going to keep giving it back to each other. Fingers crossed for health at the Mount household!!!
oooohhhhhhh you got the shoes!! I can't wait to hear how you like them. I'm still debating which pair I want to try. I've never been to the west coast....hmmmm :)
ReplyDeleteThe west coast is the best coast.. or so 'they' say. Portland is a mega cool town! :D
ReplyDeleteSpeedy recovery! Rev3 sounds like a great plan.
ReplyDeleteLove the shoes! Super cute. Can't wait to see you here in PDX!!! The west coast IS the best coast and Portland is super cool, you guys would fit right in!!! (hint hint!) ;-)
ReplyDeleteVery cool!
ReplyDeletePInk shoes? My favorite!
ReplyDeletei SO want to do Rev3 in Portland! I'm SERIOUSLY considering it. $200 is A LOT of money though right now considering it's the holidays...
ReplyDeleteKaren - I'm sure we would LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteJon - long trek for you, but what do you say. Can't wait to hear about the swim clinic w/ EH. Bummed it didn't work out for me to attend.
Michelle - they are very pretty. Yes they are!
Megan - yes $200 is a lot right now!!! BUT .... in the race world it's not a lot for a half and it's close for you! I hear ya though. I hear ya!
Aw...I'm sorry you're sick. I hope you feel better soon! Yay for new shoes! And, Yay for REV3 in Portland! Combining a race w/ a trip to see family is an awesome idea (p.s. I'm doing the same thing for IMAZ!) :)
ReplyDeleteFeel better!! Love the shoes. Portland does look amazing. Do you know if they will have an OLY? I looked on the web, and it isn't clear.
ReplyDeleteI think it's just a half! :)
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