Jul 10 2008
When Shoes Go Bad
These are my running shoes …
These are my running shoes on the trail …
These are my running shoes on drugs …
Any questions?
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How many licks does it take to get to the soul/sole of a running shoe?
UT: I dunno. I never have broken down my running shoes that far with running. Prior to running I could break down a shoe past that first black tread layer but who knows how much walking that was.
There are actually 2 pairs of shoes in the post – the first one is my “treadmill” pair and the 2nd and 3rd photos are my trail shoes. Not that the trail is in the woods – it’s a gravel track around a lake. My trail shoes are much more beat up looking but you can’t tell from the photos. Once the trail shoes go, the treadmill shoes become trail shoes and I get out a new pair. I wear Asics 2080s but they are discontinued! Arrrgggh! I think I have 2 more pairs left (I would buy them in sets of 2-4 depending on the sale).
I write the date on the bottom of the shoe to give me some idea of how long I’ve ran in them. Shoe advice for runners seems to be 400-600 miles for shoes and then you shouldn’t run in them. The shoes may still be “good” for walking but the support is gone for running.
Usually I swap out shoes when I run and I can feel the pounding more. I have no idea how many miles that amounts to. I run about 25-29 miles a week (although lately I’ve tried to cross train a bit using the elliptical).
The man I’ll be having a 7th date with (is this dating? I don’t think so. “Dating” implies boyfriend-girlfriend but I don’t feel like writing posts that sound like some Cosmo article) is training for an upcoming marathon (he’s ran several already) and when he tells me he has a 20 mile run planned for Saturday I feel like DANG, I wish I could run that far!
I had put the whole distance running thing out of my head when I got plantar fasciitis (don’t feel like looking up the spelling) and then I injured my toe. But my running has really improved (faster and stronger) and now I’m thinking…hmmmm.. maybe I should train up to 10 miles!! Not that I really need to run that far for anything other than pure enjoyment. I think I got the cardio thing down!
How far do you run?
I was hoping there’d be a shot of the shoes on drugs. Thank you for not disappointing.
(Urban Thought … I’m guessing ‘three.’)
Hey did you see a comment by my from yesterday by any chance? The computer did something weird, but then when I tried to repost, it said I had already said that, so I thought it was okay…
Drat! Now what did I say?!?!?
delmer: I aims to please! It’s inneresting how the mind works. I had just wanted to have a photo of my beat up running shoes and then I thought of the series and I was stumped for a post title and then it came to me.
Jill: You left one comment on another post but I didn’t see one for this particular post – sorry! If it got routed to SPAM I no longer review my spam comments – I just get too durn many! I’m approaching 100K!
I dunno what you said but I’m sure it was hilarious or thoughtful or both!
Oh I’ve been training for a half marathon. I’m slightly looking to see if I should get some new shoes in anticipation of it. How much do you run?
Derek: If you get new shoes, make sure to break ‘em in a bit. Plus, training guides and runners mags have recommended having 2 pairs of running shoes and switching between them every other run to allow the other shoes to recover – something about the rubber regaining its shape.
I write about my running distance in my comment to UT (see above). In addition to distance, lately, what with having to use a treadmill, I’ve focused on increasing my speed and strength. Really to avoid getting too bored. My new “cruising” speed on the treadmill is 1.5% grade at 7.1 mph but 7.5 mph is getting more comfortable. I mix it up by increasing the grade over oh, a 5 minute span so that I run up to a 4% grade keeping at the 7.1 mph pace. Keeps me in shape for my weekend runs which have some hills and one big long hill.
I can now run at 8mph for about 2.5 minutes with 1.5% grade. I never run with no grade – I read that if you train indoors, having a grade acts as the wind-resistance you’d experience outdoors.
Sometimes I feel very narcissistic when I weigh myself using my body fat monitoring scale! I also hoist 10 pound girly (neoprene covered) dumbbells a few times a week and between my diet (low fat, high fiber, vegs, protein and red wine) and running and no traveling (no more restaurant food) I’ve lost weight and become very lean. It’s weird. I fit into clothing I was ready to give to Goodwill – I never thought I’d be under 100 lbs again! Sometimes I’ve hit 95 lbs but usually I’m about 97 with about 16% bodyfat.
It’s very nice. I don’t feel deprived and I have great energy and feel strong and healthy and I really like who I am. I think loving yourself steers you towards healthier living, too.
Very cool on training for a half-marathon! I hadn’t thought of going for one of those. Have you changed your diet any?
You know… I’m was going to write this whole big comment questioning the dating thing… But I’ll work it out on a post seeing I haven’t written in some time.
I used to do 30 miles a week. Since I trimmed down and have started to get closer to my ideal body image I’ve brought that down to 18 miles a week. I’ve stepped my game up in the free weight department to compensate for the shift.
UT: A post is much better! I’ve written posts that started out as comments! It’d be fun to read Orange Phoenix’s version/thoughts on the dating thing, too!
Wow, 30 miles? That’s some serious mileage. I was up to 35-42 miles at one point but something was always aching. Still loved the running.
So how are your forearms doing
??
I just re-read my previous comment and realized an error. Do you ever have that “I wish I proofed before I posted that comment” feeling?
Yeah, I had to do it. I wanted to lose the extra belly situation I had going on. I would put my underwear on and have some sort of love handle hanging over the sides – not appealing at all.
Now, I had to cut back because, like you, stuff started to ache. I’ve now resorted to the stationary bike on the days I don’t feel up to do the treadmill.
LOL… too funny… My forearms are coming along. I don’t do work outs specifically for them. I have resorted to incorporating a twist into my dumbbell bench press. It helps somewhat from what I’m told.
Oh well…
What I said was something along the lines of “No questions – love it!”…
and then I proceeded to change my mind & ask a whole bunch of questions just for the fun of it. I know the last one had something to do with understanding why the running shoes would need pain medication for the running induced pain, but wondering if that pink box wasn’t allergy medication
“is this dating? I don’t think so. “Dating†implies boyfriend-girlfriend but I don’t feel like writing posts that sound like some Cosmo article”
I had a guy tell me last summer that “dating” implies that you’re sleeping together. But then again that same guy told me that the only criteria for being a “crazy cat lady” was to be a female who lives alone with one or more cats. And he told me that people who got body piercings were trying to make up for other holes in their lives. This he told me knowing full well I had a belly button pierce (and cats, for that matter). So I don’t know how reliable a source of information he really is. But it did turn out that when I actually asked women they said that they figured that dating someone implied sex. What was the quesiton again??????
How about shoes on chicken???
…. at least the shoes are not on crack (s). The souls wear out quicker, and they are dangerous!!!!!
I challenge you to a race, AND I will have a microphone soon. Just took the plunge on a new computer. It’s like admitting my blogging addiction ~ Ohh well
Miss Ms Q,
Eric
I’d like to see your shoes on Mars. Could you do that?
Jill: Sorry for the delay! Love your comments as usual!!
The pink box is actually cold medication. What is shown is my entire DRUG collection. I rarely have to take any type of drug – even OTC painkillers so I’m very fortunate. I do take plenty of supplements.
I figured running shoes and pain killers (especially anti-inflammatories) would go hand in hand. Or foot in shoe.
So one definition of dating is the implication you’re sleeping together? Huh. I can see that. What’s inneresting is that sleeping together does not imply dating!!
Piercings being some subconscious way to make up for holes in someone’s life? Oh..kay. Seems like you’d be filling holes so to speak, not making new ones.
Speedy!! Shoes on chickens? Hmmm. I wonder if chickens had shoes if they would cross the road faster. Or maybe they crossed the road looking for shoes.
Maybe I should have a photo of my shoes on crack(ers).
congrats on your new computer!!
The Imaginary Reviewer: The candy bar or the planet?
Hmm. Does the candy bar still exist?
I have an older pair of new balance running shoes that I use for my workouts. I’ve had them for 4 years and while they are a bit worn I would HATE to get rid of them. They fit so well and are so light.
We, the blogging readers, are jonesing without a MsQ post … are you writing one now??
Is that how you spell Jonesing? Maybe that’s just not a word. Hope you have a fine weekend – I just have one small job Saturday, so some golf shoes might be in my future
SpeedyCat Gumshoes
… and the shoes look dirty on drugs? Am I crazy, or did you put stains on them for that part of the shoot?
Ricardo: We do get attached to our shoes, don’t we?
Speedy!! Yeah, I’ve been a bit busy but I keep working on posts – just haven’t been able to get one done.
I have no idea how to spell “Jonesing” but it looks good enough to me!
The shoes on drugs are my trail running shoes and they are dustier. The first photo is of my indoor workout shoes. If you read the comments I give some more info on my shoes!