Oops. I knew this was going to happen. If I got a day job I'd have a hard time finding time to walk...and it has happened. I want a day job, don't get me wrong, but I really need to figure out a way to do some serious walking. I don't know how long this job is going to last but if they offer me something permanent I'm not going to turn it down. Paying the mortgage is kind of important, yanno?
Since kids under 16 aren't allowed on the walk or on officially sponsored training walks, I'll need to find something to do with him when I do those things. His dad is great about stepping up and helping, but he lives far enough away that I feel a bit funny about asking for his help. But childcare is going to be an issue, because I *am* going to do some official training walks.
On the other hand...a note about shoes. I had sneakers I was walking in, and they were comfortable. For about four miles. Then my feet would start to hurt and my legs would start to hurt and my back would start to hurt and my...well, you get the picture. I had planned all along to get some serious walking shoes. Actually, the 3-Day organizers recommend running shoes. They're a little lighter, and the "return" is better. The "return" is the "bounce" that you get from the sole...in other words, more "return" is more of the energy of your stride returned to your leg. It made sense when the shoe store employee explained it.
So anyway, I had been looking at shoes. OhmyGOSH are they expensive. I found a pretty great pair at The Walking Company...for two hundred fifty dollars. Since I'm going to buy two pairs for sure and maybe three, that was just out of the question. Talk about yikes. Well, AWSO and I were walking around Traverse City yesterday, when what do I see but a running store. No, the store wasn't going anywhere, silly. We went inside because I'd been wanting to buy some socks - there are actually special socks for distance walking and running. They're made of a material that pulls the moisture away from your feet, and they're cushioned, which help prevent blisters. Some of them even have arch support, which is something I need.
So, we went into this store so I could look for socks. They actually had socks with pink ribbons embroidered on them, which seemed kind of neat, so I looked for a pair or six in my size. No luck, so I picked up a pair of small ones and went to the counter to ask about a different size. Got to chatting with the person who worked there, and I asked about shoes. Long story short (TOO LATE!!) I walked out of there with a pair of the most comfortable walking shoes I have ever worn. And...get this....NINETY BUCKS. Not only that, but she gave me ten percent off because I am a 3-Day participant.
How cool is that?? Pretty cool, I think :)
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Was the store Running Fit in Traverse City? The owner is a good guy - he has stores in Ann Arbor, Novi and Northfield too.
Still $90 seems a bit high for walking shoes but not too unreasonably so. Someone's smoking crack trying to sell them for $250!
Cathy, aka lula24
Hey babe!
Alot of running stores sell you them for 250 bucks because they are that months shoe and just came out. We have a place called 'the running room' (i know creative name) the guy was helping me when i told him every 6 months i need shoes. He brought me out old styles he said 'hardcore' runners don't like.. ended up getting one pair for 60 another for 85. So next time ask around they may be able to help!
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