If you don't recognize it, its from a song by Pablo Nutini aptly titled "new shoes" and it fits the mood of this post which is about new running shoes and new goals. Above is my brand new mizunos waiting for me to pound the pavement.
As winter ebbs into spring, even with snow on the ground, I feel a sense of renewal creeping into my thoughts. I did a trial run with my new shoes and it was wonderful. I did 2.4 quick miles with sprints and to my delight, my feet did not hurt after. The only complaint I could lodge is some numbness in my right foot. Thick socks and too tight laces were probably to blame for that one. Alas, since then these shoes have not pounded any more pavement. Its been hard to overcome my impulse to sleep and hibernate/wallow in my own self pity on the couch. The true test will come in the upcoming weeks as I embark on that spring renewal -- a new training plan! Just what a inherently lazy girl turned runner needs to get her up off the couch and moving.
A solo training plan that will take me back up to 10 miles and an unofficial half marathon. I know I can do this distance. Now I want to see what strides I can make with training diligence, strength and speed.
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