What a Blockhead!
"How do you find running in those shoes?," asked the runner who was passing me.
"Not too bad, but I really feel the big stones," said I.
"Be careful in them, I got a neuroma from running too far here in a bad pair of shoes," he replied.
So began a conversation about my unusual footwear this morning. I was running in boat shoes because I'd driven off thinking my shoes were in the car. It was the second time I'd made that mistake in 2 weeks. What a blockhead!
Last time, I'd headed to the last race of the summer series without them. I racewalked 2 miles in bare feet then. I gathered six blisters, and didn't work out for five days afterwards. What a blockhead!
Got a story of your blockheadedness? Please share, otherwise I'll think you're all perfect!
"Not too bad, but I really feel the big stones," said I.
"Be careful in them, I got a neuroma from running too far here in a bad pair of shoes," he replied.
So began a conversation about my unusual footwear this morning. I was running in boat shoes because I'd driven off thinking my shoes were in the car. It was the second time I'd made that mistake in 2 weeks. What a blockhead!
Last time, I'd headed to the last race of the summer series without them. I racewalked 2 miles in bare feet then. I gathered six blisters, and didn't work out for five days afterwards. What a blockhead!
Got a story of your blockheadedness? Please share, otherwise I'll think you're all perfect!
posted by Scooter at 4:05 PM
2 Comments:
I always rotate my shoes, one day in a rush to the gym had accidentally wore a pair of Nike Air Structures on my left foot and my right foot wore Brooks Adrenaline...I'm a total Blockhead, didn't suffer any blisters, but wondered why my foot landings felt funny.
I remember reading somewhere that boat shoes are minimalist shoes and a good choice for learning to run mid-foot rather than on the heels...the effect somewhat mimics running barefoot.
Well, I ran a 5K training run barefoot this summer because I wasn't planning to run, but couldn't resist the opportunity when the weather turned (even though I didn't have my shoes anywhere near). I don't think it's such a big deal, as long as you adapt style and speed. Humans walked the planet for a long time before Nike came along!
Meantime, I thought you might be interested in having a peak at this inspirational story from the Chicago marathon, and perhaps commenting on it!
http://good4sports.wordpress.com/2009/10/14/montrealer-battles-back-from-car-accident-to-complete-chicago-marathon/
Cheers,
Bob
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