So since I last posted and said my knees were hurt and I was going to swim and do the elliptical I have done that a total of zero times. I don't know what it is but running is the only thing that motivates me. So I've run a couple times and I'm starting to feel pretty optimistic about that. I got some KT tape as Kristi mentioned using on her foot and it is AWESOME. It totally alleviates the pain and unless I run downhill, I have no pain. Though my shoes make it really hard to run with a natural stride. More on that later...
But I'm still losing weight thanks to weight watchers. I decided last week that the online WW wasn't enough so I'm paying a little extra to be able to actually go to meetings. I want to talk to other women who are doing the same thing as me once a week and get motivation. And I want to know that some woman is going to weigh me once a week - that's pretty motivating.
So, I need new shoes because when I run with my shoes on I am constantly trying to have correct form but it's really hard to and yet barefoot my pain is almost gone. But I just know there's NO way I'm going to go running barefoot when it's 30 degrees outside. Which it's only weeks away from being. So, I went to a local running store and had them record my cadence with a camera while I jogged on a treadmill only to have them tell me I needed the shoes I already have. No thanks. Been there - doesn't work. So, I'm kind of stuck...any advice on that front?
Till next time...
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On the ipod - this is a really eclectic mix but all of the songs really get my feet moving...
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This is a photo of Mike & I after we finished a half-marathon that we ran together - I'm so skinny!
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hmmm. different running store maybe?
"But I'm still losing weight thanks to weight watchers."
That's awesome!
Did you go to runner's corner in Orem by Costco? They always have the best advice for me. I have never purchased a pair of shoes from them that did not work. They really know their stuff.
I went to runner's corner in Orem for these shoes last year and this time I tried 26.2 in AF.
If you tell them they just are not working out they will find you the right shoe. I was there for 3 hours the last time I bought shoes and now I know exactly what shoes to buy now. Because you have been doing the barefoot running thing I bet your feet just are not liking shoes in general. Might take awhile to get them used to boundaries again?
Thanks for giving KT Tape a try! If you have any questions or if we can help- please let us know.
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