I bought real running shoes.
Good ones. (I hope!)
Why? Good question!
About a month ago, I decided to add jogging to my walking routine. I've worked my way up to two miles of jogging, then two to three miles of walking. Unfortunately, me knees are starting to feel it. As a kid, I remember my mom's knees creaking when she went up stairs. Mine are starting to sound like hers! I talked to my running friend (who inspired me to start jogging in the first place) and she said, "It's all about the shoes."
So I went to Poulsbo Running in search of some real running shoes instead of the Costco Specials I was wearing. The man there was very helpful. He watched me walk, then fit me with a pair, then watched me run, and told me to run around outside the store to see how they felt. I tried three different pairs, and ended up with these Saucony Progrid Guide running shoes:
They weren't even the most expensive ones I tried on, either! Hopefully they'll solve the problem and I'll be able to continue enjoying jogging. 
Goodness! I'm out of commission for a few days and all of a sudden the whole ward is buying new shoes and going running! I'm going to assume that we have Gretchen to thank for this? She IS inspiring.
ReplyDeleteI bought the same shoes! I think Gretchen should be paid some sort of commission from Poulsbo running. I went on a great loop tonight across the highway. 3 miles exactly. I might be able to do that in the mornings if you are up for real early running. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteAbout the knee creaking thing, okay my right one does that every time I walk up the stairs! It is like creak...pop...creak...pop! Yuck! And this has been going on for at least 6 years! I feel too young for this!! sheesh!
ReplyDeleteGood for you, Jenny! Two miles of running is all I ever do, and I love having good gear.
ReplyDeleteWay to go! What fun! Good luck on the jogging!
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