Happy Feet

 I was under the impression that shoes don't matter. Who gave me that impression? I think I gave myself that impression. IT WAS WRONG! The first month of training GBK and I were hiking and building our cardio. That was killer but we were not running. I was wearing my 5 year old Nike's. No prob right? NO! When we starting running my shins splinted right up. I was in so much pain I couldn't even hop of the treadmill to stretch it out. I had to slowly walk for a minute before I could even get off the treadmill to stretch. So thinking my 5k career was over I did some research. Turns out good shoes do wonders for you and I talked Tam into buying me an early Christmas present. I think she is just impressed that I actually get off my ass, so she is all about supporting me.  Thanks mom!

I found these amazing shoes and I could not believe the difference it has made. My shin splints are a distant memory and I feel like I am walking on air. I love them. I will never ever go that long inbetween new runners and Saucony is the shoe of choice. Of course there are other amazing running shoes out there, but I found these and they fit my giant feet and they were on sale and they looked supper cute!