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Wednesday, November 3, 2010

1st Lesson Learned

I'm celebrating my 1st RUNniversary all week so for today I'm going to talk about my first running shoes. 

 Nike Zoom Free Everyday

I will admit that the reason why I got these for my first pair a year ago was because it was PINK.  Trust me to consider the aesthetics first before anything else.  *scratches head*  It was also on sale -- 50% OFF (trying to justify)! At that time, I was very proud of my purchase. 

A few runs later, I got my very first injury on my ankle. G-R-E-A-T!  After that, I had my gait analyzed and got the right shoes for me.  It was white and purple.  And it wasn't on sale.

First lesson learned:  Make sure the shoes you buy are the right ones for your foot type.  In my case, I found out later on that they weren't for running at all! Duh! LOL!

I love looking back and thinking of how I was back then - totally clueless!  And you know what? That's ok with me.  So many lessons learned through trial and error.

FYI... I'm a lot smarter now.  REALLY! :p

See...
Asics GT 2150 and the right shoes for me :p

Believe me now? No? Not really? =D
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30 Days of Thanks (Day 3)



I am thankful for my daughter -- For the feel of her arms strangling my neck when she gives me a tight hug, for being the beautiful and God-fearing person that she is, and for the simple fact that she is in my life and I have the privilege of being her mother. Truly, the experience of "Mikah" has blessed my life forever.

What are you thankful for today?

16 comments:

  1. I'm always trying new shoes, though I do have my favorites!

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  2. yup totally learned that lesson the hard way!

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  3. I made the same mistake of purchasing a pair of shoes that were not the right ones for me.

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  4. I am thankful right now that your linkwithin widget just showed your 'Foooooood' red velvet cake. I just drooled all over my laptop.....my goodness that looks so much better then the banana I just ate.

    Isn't this a great sport? Everyday we do something we learn.

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  5. Hi Julie,
    I did the same thing! I went and purchased a very cool pair of Nikes....I don't think they were the frees but they were super light and I wanted to try them. I learned in a few runs that I should of had more faith in my Asics:) I wear the same kind you do but mine are blue and white. Live and learn....we have all done it.

    Take care Julie!

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  6. Ha! One of my first lessons learned too - except mine were pink... and from Pay Less! I thought the cheap-o running shoes would be fine... soon found out - NO WAY!!! lol....

    PS: I'm grateful for my family

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  7. We have the same shoes! I love my 2150s... I'm on my 2nd pair of those and before I had 3 pairs of 2140s.

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  8. Smarter in shoe choices but still picking pink! ;-)

    I am thankful for God carrying me through (everyday) but most especially race day! couldn't have done it alone.

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  9. It's so hard to turn away from a cute pair of shoes - on sale! If I try a pair that don't end up being good runners I use them on my cross training days - I don't want them to feel bad... :)

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  10. I have the same (and also in pink). I think it's good to feel a little girly while all sweaty. :)

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  11. I have been wearing those asics FOREVER. Even before I started running, I used them as gym sneakers. I'm lucky they fit me well when I started running.

    In fact, when I started with them I think they were GT-2120s..... now I just ordered a new pair of 2160s preorder!

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  12. I think that's one lesson that everyone learned when they first started running! :)

    Awww..love that your thankful for your daughter! I am definitely thankful for my two boys. They mean the world to me!

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  13. I think we all made the mistake of getting the "wrong" shoes when we first started running.

    Love that being Thankful portion of your blog. I am going to steal it!

    What am I thankful today?
    Thirty one years of being healthy.

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  14. Happy Runiversary chica!!!! I swear between the KT tape and shoes we could be *almost* twins. LOL!

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  15. Over the past 2 years, it has taken me 3-4 different running shoes to find the perfect one. Are they perfect? no. but getting better. Now I am running with asics 2150s. Ok, for cushion, just not a whole lot of heel support. And as you run on and on, there are a lot more things you will learn. With running, you learn something every day about yourself and the sport. Take care.

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