Lucky 13
13 - The date of the race, and the number of days until the race. I had a pretty good running weekend. I decided to give up on the Asics Nimbus 9s. A seam at the front was rubbing a spot on my big toe and they seemed to be causing me bruised toenails on the longer runs. I think they will still work for shorter runs, so at least I won't have to ditch them completely.
That means that I am now the proud owner of a new pair of my former shoe in its new incarnation, the Saucony Trigon Ride 5. Of course they had to go and change something, so they aren't quite the same, but I laced them differently in order to avoid the new loop that was substituted for the traditional eyelet.
But the best thing about them? They're PINK! And not just any pink, the kind that makes me want to put on my tiara so I can be a pretty princess. They're so obnoxious it's actually funny, so I embrace their pinkitude. I am running at Disney World after all.
I also scored a good deal on some things at Marshall's. I got the Nike+ Sport Kit Case for $12.99 and I got two pairs of Nike anatomical socks and a pair of Patagonia ultra lightweight endurance socks, each pair for just $2.99. I'm still considering trying out the Nike Elite socks for the marathon, but I'm not sure I want to spend $12 on one pair of socks. Anyone tried those before?
Comments
Though that is not a color that I would wear, they do look cool. I love obnoxious colors when it comes to running gear.
I have not tried any of those particular brands of socks either. I just invested in a couple of pairs of Injinji Performance Tetrasoks. Many ultrarunners, male and female, swear by them. I have to admit that I avoided them because I thought they were too "girly."
Of course, that is the same reason I avoided wearing tights too for many years. But now my tights are among my most favorite cold weather running gear. My wife likes it when I wear them too.
At first it felt odd to have each toe in it's own little pocket like a glove but I got used to them quickly. I will need to get some more experience (and miles) with them before I give a detailed product report. No one sees these socks anyway when they are in my shoes.
But who cares about what your are wearing if it is comfortable and it is what you like?
Best of luck on your race! I am sure you will do well!