i've been hitting the ground running.
literally. like i actually hit the ground, fell down, running...
but anywho
the shoes i've been sporting :
nike lunarswift - which were on sale and comparable to the nike free i had been used to.
i've trained and ran one half marathon in nike free, but honestly they break down pretty fast.
the lunarswift i've had for probably 4 months and there is ZERO traction on the ball and front of the shoe.
i've decided i like a light, minimalist shoe with a bit of cushion.
which is completely opposite of what i've been told to buy.
i have flat feet.
i'm a heavier runner.
and i pronate.
so motion control shoe?
i hate them. the nike ones i tried were HEAVY. the heel drop was so crazy high it felt unnatural.
any added arch support rubs my feet to pieces and i get ridiculous blisters.
i basically want my feet to hit flat with no support - but i do want the cushion and sole/traction to hold up for longer than 3 months.
enter a trip to dick's sporting goods.
tried on a couple of pairs.
signed up for their loyalty card and got $10 off - and i left with...
brooks ghost 4
they felt so soft and pillow like
i jogged around a bit and couldn't feel any weird stitching rubbing the side of my feet
the arches weren't stiff - the inside actually felt like it was accommodating me
they felt fairly light - not as light as the nike free or lunarswift, but not clunky like a stability shoe and no crazy heel drop
i have 3 miles lined up tonight, so that will be the real test.
right now i'm itching to leave work so i can test them out! i'm hoping they live up to my expectations-
cause i have 7 miles to conquer saturday, and i'd prefer to do it pain free.
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