Shoes

So I made it through last week on a 4 min walk, 2 min run x 5 repeat training plan. Happily did 2 miles outside on the icy trail by my house in the cold. Rested yesterday and was all geared up to do the same repeat today. And my shoes decided they hate me.

I've loved my Brooks Adrenaline 6's unconditionally. I kept them lovingly out of the dust while they weren't being used. I tried to avoid puddles or anything that might sully them when they were being worn. And what do I get in return? Leg pain. That's right, my beloved Adrenaline's declared mutiny and dumped my foot overboard. Literally.

My left foot was rolling so far out that I had to actually stop in the middle of the track from the pain that started shooting up my leg and hobble over to the stretching area where I could scream in relative peace. After a few seconds I was okay, but I swore at the shoes nonetheless. And then after work I went out and bought Adrenaline 7's.

Now, that might sound crazy, but up until today these shoes worked for me without fail. I think something happened in the left shoe since the last training session I wore them in last week, and even the inserts couldn't save me. So I'm happily looking at my new shoes and looking forward to training tomorrow morning. As long as I don't have to go out in the cold.

First Crazy Post

Well, you've probably reached this site from my Team In Training page. If not, go there and help me out! ;)

My uncle was diagnosed with leukemia last week. So I decided that this year I would stop waffling and join Team in Training. And so, I decided it would be fun to train for the Rock 'N Roll Marathon. Now, I have no intention of running 26.2 miles four months from now, when I can't even run more than 2 right now. However, with 4 months of training I figure I can run/walk it. As someone recently told me, the medal doesn't say "she walked some of it".

So, this is where I'll be posting training updates and the like. Hopefully I'll reach my goal of raising $3700 by May, and hopefully I'll make it to San Diego in June without killing myself! Wish me luck!