My week in running...and new shoes.

Wednesday: 2 miles (treadmill) 30 minutes

Sunday: 3 miles (treadmill) 36 minutes

I did not stick to my running schedule this week. Because I've been sick, I've been running when (and as long as) I can. I didn't run on Monday since I ran on Sunday, and I didn't run on Friday because I felt awful. Yesterday, I ran twice. I ran two miles in the morning because I wanted to run before I went to try on new shoes. The best part of that run was that I felt like I could have run further. I finished my run doing 1/4 mile at 5.0 mph and 1/4 mile at 5.3 mph. I normally run around 4.5 mph, because I'm trying to work on my endurance instead of my speed. 

I've been having trouble with my pinkie toe on my left foot going numb when I run. I've come to the conclusion that it probably has something to do with the treadmill, because it doesn't happen nearly as often when I'm running outside. My shoes are only a year and maybe 150 miles old, so I didn't think they were the problem. My first idea was to try Lock Laces.

I can't tell if they were helpful or not, but they certainly are convenient. I've been wanting a new pair of running shoes for a while. Mostly because if my current shoes get wet, I can't run again until they're dry. (Or I can run in soppy shoes, but that just isn't my taste.) Because I love my Brooks Adrenaline GTS 11's so much, my plan was to get the 12's in pink. They didn't have pink, but I tried on a pair in blue thinking that if I liked them I could order a pair online. They weren't good. For some reason the toe box felt really tight and they just weren't nearly as comfortable. 

I tried on a couple pairs, and ended up choosing the Puma Complete Spectana 2's. They are definitely heavier than my Brooks, but they have so much more padding and support. I've only run in them once (and it was only a mile, and my legs were already tired to begin with) so I don't have a complete review. But so far, I think they're a good edition.

For reference sake...

My goal this week is to run at least 7 miles. But no promises. My plan for today is to do some "Yoga for Runners" and relax. I leave you with why I've been running on the treadmill this week.

Always,

Tudder