You win some, you lose some. Then maybe you win again.
Win: My new shoes rock the concrete. That slight hip and knee pain? My shoes. The mid-soles break down in running shoes before the treads do. If your treads are worn, the mid-soles are definitely gone. Typical running shoe replacement is 350-550 miles, depending on how you run and how heavy you are. I had no log of shoe use until July 6th, so I have no idea other than I was starting to feel some hip and knee pain.
Lose: My 5K is on Saturday. I took too much running time off for that back injury/migraine fiasco. And the temps are suppose to be in the low 80s. For those of you just enjoying the “Bash” part of the Dash & Bash, that sounds wonderful. When you run, your body feels like it is about 20 degrees warmer. That’s why you see people running in 60 degree weather in shorts and a tank. You should dress like it is 20 degrees warmer to help avoid overheating. We are also running during the hottest part of the day. So, it looks like it is going to be a 103 running index for me. I haven’t been running enough to build up a good heat tolerance, so 83 degrees is really freakin’ hot for me.
Win: I had another one when I started, but the thought of the heat and my hunger has made me forget it. *sigh*
