Wednesday, February 20, 2008

New Wheels


Well yesterday I had a nice treadmill run in the new shoes. 6.2 miles. I have already highlighted my log sheet to track the mileage on them. These shoes are a change for me. My last two pairs were Saucony's and these are Asics. After inspecting my last pair the salesman suggested that I go slightly narrower. My last shoe was a wide and though it seemed comfortable there was considerable wear inside the shoe. The salesman said that was from excessive movement.

I certainly can't complain after yesterday jog. I still have time to continue trying them out. But I thik these are going to work out fine.

A number of you have sent me comments or e-mails asking what is a Huey. A Huey is 3.27 miles or 2/8 of the distance of a 1/2 marathon. Other duck characters represent the other 8ths. I posted a chart last January on this blog.

This link will take you to it.


Todays exercise will have to wait for after work. But I am prepared. I am bringing a gym bag with me and will stop at SNAP afterward.
Update 11:40pm. Made it to SNAP packing the gym bag proved to be a fine idea. I did 30min of strength training and then hopped onto the TM. About 1.5 miles in I developed a stitch in my right side so I slowed things down to a walk and after a bit it seemed to pass. It came right back once I jogged again though. Not sure what caused it, but I decided to listen to my body and I stopped at 2.64 miles. The shoes did nicely again tonight so I am pleased with that.
Till next time...

4 comments:

MikeF. said...

Look at the shinny new shoes. Hope they work out for you. Plus Jeff how can I get a Donald metal. I went to his house on Sunday. I did not stay long because I had a little more traveling to do. He told me to talk to you.

Jeff W said...

Mike,

I have not put together a Donald medal. Simply because the real thing is the true goal. But I know some people will reach that goal during training, so perhaps tonight or tomorrow I'll make one up.
So if you ran 13.1 miles. I would be happy to set you up with medals.
Send your e-mail address to caballerofan@mchsi.com and I will get back to you within the next couple days.

Are you training for the half or full?

Craig Wheeler said...

Nick kicks. I've also been running in Asics. Very comfortable so far...but I have nothing else to compare them to.

Rae! said...

Gee it looks like I started something with the medals. :){big grin}
I am glad you like your new shoes.I have Brooks motion control.I need to get a new pair.I have 250 miles on them. And 0 injury.:)
It sounds like you were having a cramp in you side.Core exercises will help that.sit ups.
Great job on miles.