Thursday, February 28, 2013

The New Kicks

I picked up some new indoor running sneakers for myself at a local sports shop. (I've been using my Ascics Gel Nimbus 12's for way too long.) I always have a pair of treadmill running sneakers and a pair for running outside. I've been using Ascics for at least the past 10 years, but I have been thinking more and more about going to a minimalist style shoe. So, I bought these Under Armour Women's Reign running sneakers to try out for treadmill running. 

I wore them for the first time yesterday for 4 miles and they felt great, no blisters, no slipping, and I definitely feel like my stride changed.  Instead of striking with my heel first I felt I landed with my mid-foot. This will be a good progression for me trying to run in my Vibram 5 Fingers on the treadmill too instead of solely walking in them.



I will make sure to check back in later to post about what I decided to do for a running/cross-training session today...Haven't made up my mind yet.  

Weekly mileage total so far: 10.5 miles.

What type of shoe do you wear to run in?

What do you think about minimalist style sneakers and barefoot running?
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  1. AnonymousMay 27, 2013 at 11:56 PM

    What do you do with your old kicks?

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    1. UnknownMay 28, 2013 at 7:14 AM

      I just found out through another blogger about a company that takes your shoes and you get credit for them to buy new ones. I think I'm going to do that. Can't think of the name of the company currently, but they donate your shoes to people in need.

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    2. UnknownMay 28, 2013 at 12:07 PM

      Actually it is called kindrunner.com! There ya go :)

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