Tuesday after 2 days resting my aching feet, I went to FleetFeet with the Saucony ProGrid Omnis (that I used to wear all the time & wore during my 12 mi run) and my Mizuno WaveRider 12s (that I was saving for the half).

Verdict:

• Sauconys are worn & not appropriate for running longer distances
• Mizunos run smaller than Sauconys & are 1/2 size too small.

I tried on Mizuno Waverider 14s, another pair of Saucony (similar to Mizunos) and a pair of Brooks.  All felt great. It was hard to choose but my gut feeling was to buy the Mizunos. So I did.

I tried them on the treadmill for 3 miles yesterday – no pain.  (Well, it was painful but not on my feet.)

This morning, although it was 20 degrees (10 with the windchill), I layered up and took my sneaks on the road – 4 miles – felt great!! Woo Hoo!

Tonite I went back to FleetFeet for the workshop described below.  My tennis friend/runner, MaryPat came too..

FleetFeet sponsored this workshop:

Does a simple walk tire you? Are you afraid to run because of past injuries? Want to get moving but don’t know how? Attend this interactive seminar to learn how ChiWalking and ChiRunning techniques, based on the principles of Tai Chi, can help you run or walk with increased energy efficiency and fewer injuries. Discover how focusing on your posture and relaxing your limbs can give you a burst of energy, without that post-workout slump.

The cartoon below about sums it up:

It was an excellent workshop. The teacher was very hands on.  We got up and down and tried everything she taught.  She critiqued each of us individually.  She also looked at our feet and told us to email her for personal  exercises.

Basically it’s:  posture, lean, loose ankles.  It’s supposed to prevent injuries and make running seem effortless.  I’m not sure I can do it but I’m going to try tomorrow (if it doesn’t snow).

Happy (Chi) Running!