Have you ever wondered what $119.95 looks like? Well look no further. I went shoe shopping and picked up a pair of $119 shoes and they’re not even going to get me laid. Well, okay theoretically once I drop all this weight I’ll… but you get my point.
Anyway, I had a lovely conversation at the store with a nice young lady who basically told me my shoes were all wrong. The 857s I’m so in love with were wrong for my walk and I needed Neutral shoes. Fat people tend to pronate because our legs rub together so we don’t walk with normal weight distribution (not a big surprise) . A good way to check for this is to flip over your favorite pair of walking shoes and check where the shoe soles are worn. Check this page for more info about that. I’ll be honest and say all I heard was yada yada yada these shoes cost $119.95. *sigh*
And as if the hit to my plastic wasn’t painful enough I had a fascinating conversation with the manager of the store. I told her I was training for the LA half marathon. She looked confused. Me, being the smartass I am, repeated myself slowly. I. am. running. the. Los. Angeles. half. marathon. in. February.
At which time she told me that Los Angeles is an elite race and they don’t have half marathons. Well…CRAP!
Thus, I’m changing my race and I suggest all of you check to make sure that the race you’re interested in running actually exists. On the other hand I’m not too upset because she told me it was best to train for 6 months before running a half marathon. I’ll admit that part didn’t concern me too much. I think she was envisioning a very professional race where I jubilantly crossed the finishline. I don’t think she’s taking into consideration the fact that this is all about goals I am happy to walk, crawl, or roll over the finishline. I’m not looking for a made-for-tv movie ending featuring the theme from Chariots of Fire (I know that version is horrible, here is a better one). My point is can you picture a fat chick running to that? But anyway, she was nice so I didn’t say anything.
In the meantime I’m searching for a new race. Anyone know of any half marathons in Southern California in the first half of 2009?
Tags: CarbKiller, gear, running
Hey, all you paid was $119.00? Not too bad as the last pair of shoes that I bought for the 3 day cost me something like $125 plus the special insoles to help my colapsing arches stay where they are supposed to be. This then led me to walking differently which caused me a new blister that happened under a big ol’ callus. Yes, yes, your goal is glorious and by the way, you both might want to stop getting pedi’s for awhile as calluses are your friend when you are running or walking….
With all of that said, there is a half marathon in Agoura Hills at the end of March and one in Newport in May.
Okay I’m wondering if those are my shoes…maybe. But mine were $80. And you know, hey at least you had a salesperson who knew what they were talking about. Mine was stupid as hell. She just pointed and said, “Well, I’m not sure what’s best, but I think these are great.” I just tried them all on and went with the one with the best cushion. Niiiiice.
And good for setting goals that are more realistic. You had me cracking up. I’d totally be the rolling across the finish line thing.
I feel your pain. I just dropped 139.00 for a SKATEBOARD! God help him, he better use it.
I have some Sauconys that I love–very cushy. Will have to check out the treadware since I tend to walk hard on my heels!
Check out this site for another race: http://search.active.com/?q=ha.....tab=events
went shoe shopping and picked up a pair of $119 shoes and they’re not even going to get me laid.
best line ever.
I’m going today to let the fine folks confirm I walk on the outside of my feet and on my heels. It’s pretty obvious by the wear of my shoes…or when you watch me walk barefooted.
You know, Dana…you could always come to Little Rock in March and the half with me…
Check out this site for other race options: http://search.active.com/?q=ha.....tab=events
I wandered here from Mel’s site. It so happens that I am sitting on my ass at the computer in my running clothes. I was going to run 5 miles but now it’s raining. I suspect I will wait all morning for a non-rainy window and then go take a shower.
I’m training to run a 10K on November 1. It will be my 5th 10K in 4 years and I am still fat. However, I feel better about myself.
hey Jen! Thanks for popping over.
I have to say, I’m nervous about the goal. 13 miles? WTF was I thinking? But I know I can do this. Even if I only do it once just for the story. 🙂
I worry about what I’ll do when it gets cold. I suppose I’ll just buy myself some underarmor and get over it. (always an excuse to shop!) I hate the cold. And I know running on the elipitcal isn’t enough by itself. How do I know this? I can run for 30 mins on the elipitcal now. I can’t run 30 seconds on pavement. Sigh
You just layer up and the cold doesn’t bother you. for real. I have run when it was 10 degrees. You know, the one day per year when it gets down that low in Alabama.
LOL! I’m gonna power through this year. It’ll be cold, but it’ll be worth it!
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