Got some new shoes the other day. Boy did I need them. My wife helped with a very generous gift certificate for our anniversary and I once again went to my favorite local running store, The Treadmill and got another pair of The Beast by Brooks. The size now is 11 1/2. That is bigger than it used to be. Must be a combination of age and all the miles on the roads.
So I went out for a nice road run of over eight miles. At least the shoes can stay dust free for one weekend.
The Treadmill was very helpful as always and they are great supporters of local events.
Brooks does a nice job of marketing...the box was hilarious. Comments linked to different running distances like..."5 miles...'is this entire race uphill?'" and " 13.1...I should have gone before I started..." and " around the block...'I shouldn't have stayed out so late.'" They also have some quaint remarks on the tissue lining like you hold in your hand the perfect hall of fame for your baseball cards, or the perfect organizing device.
Might have to look into Brooks more closely. Plus I just love the shoes. The guy brought them out and put the first one on and all I could say was, "Ah...I am home." They just felt so good and I obviously was in dire need of a new pair.
I generally keep three pair in rotation. The oldest has the most miles on them. I generally try to get a new pair for every marathon.
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