Day 134, 231 To Go

May 14, 2013

I got my bike back today!  Yay!  I also got my new running shoes!  Double Yay!!!  Now, I am all set for at least 1.5 years for the bike, and probably at least a year for shoes.  I did spend a bit of money today, but since I haven't spent a penny on my bike or running shoes in about 2 years, I was due.

I will be trying my tuned up and refit bike tomorrow morning at the butt crack of dawn, so I'll know if it was worth it.  Unfortunately, when I picked up my bike, the bike fitter was not there since she was sick, so I was not able to get my new aero bars adjusted perfectly.  I will probably go back to have her do a final adjustment, but it should do for now.

I am more excited to try my new shoes.  For one, my old shoes smell so bad, they are not even allowed in the house anymore.  They even stink up my entire garage.  They got wet a couple of times and I didn't dry them out fast enough and bacteria took hold...and they stink!  They stink so much that when I take them off after my run, my feet stink as bad as the shoes.  I have to scrub them in the shower to get them smelling just like regular feet!  I did buy a spray that I can use on a daily basis to keep them smelling fresh as roses!  I will be using that often.

Ok, without further ado, here are my numbers:

Time: 20:00

Distance: 2.43 miles

Pace: 8:14/m

Max Pace: 6:27/m

Calories: 314
Avg HR: 137

Max HR: 159

So my good time is not because I got new shoes.  At least I doubt it.  The new shoes are specifically for running unlike my old ones (I didn't know!)  They were cross trainers that can be used for running, but they weren't specifically designed for running.  These new ones have a little more padding on the ball of the foot which should help me on the longer runs.  They also have speed laces that flex a little so they are more comfortable.  The material in general is softer and more breathable.  I think they are much more comfortable.  They felt really good.

Honey rolled with me today and she was moving pretty fast, so when we turned around, I decided to turn it up.  I was cruising at around 7:15 most of the way back and I felt great.  I can't wait to go out again tomorrow!  Until then...

Run for Life!!