New kicks

At some point during the Maine half marathon, I came to the realization that my current footwear may not be the greatest fit. Not only did my New Balance 1224 squeak with every step, but I just felt like my feet were sloshing around in the cavernous interior. I've also heard that the plastic and rubber start to break down after about a year in the shoe and my New Balance running shoes were over a year old. I decided to treat myself to a new pair of shoes, because, well not only did I need them, but I just ran a half marathon and needed some way to reward myself.

I strolled on over to Fleet Feet in West Hartford Center. When I was in the parking lot, I realized that maybe it was not the best idea to try on shoes that day because my legs were still sore from the half marathon. I tried to break out into a jog, and well, it hurt. But no pain no gain right? Game on, still went to try on some shoes.

The service at Fleet Feet was phenomenal. They looked at my feet and my running stride and based on that, decided I need a stability shoe. The New Balance 1224 is a stability shoe as well, so I knew this was a good start. I tried on a few pairs of New Balance running shoes, but in the end decided that the Saucony ProGrid Omni 8 was the shoe for me.

I was also fitted with a pair of Super Feet. The employee at Fleet Feet, who's name escapes me, informed me that wide green would be the fit for me. So I bought them. Maybe I'm a sucker, but I would much rather be safe and have less joint pain, than sorry and be popping pills all the time.

I went for my first run with them tonight and so far so good. Just took a nice easy 3 mile run and the shoes felt great. The fit was snug, there were no noises coming from them and there was no pain in the joints. Looks like these Omnis and my feet will be getting to know each other pretty well over the next 400 miles.

Now I just need to find more time in the day to run with these new puppies. I've been having problems with time lately, or lack thereof.

Swim, bike, run....LIFE