So I have officially started training for my first full marathon, the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon on May 3,2009. I figured since this is my first full marathon, I should probably do it right and get fitted for running shoes.
I had to drive an hour and a half to go to a running store! Clearly there are no runners in the boonies of my neck of the woods. So I get to the running store and everyone in there was like, 100 lbs. I was so self-conscious because I so don't have the typical running body, I'm very curvy. I felt like the fattest kid in class! What am I doing here?
Anyhow, the guy who fitted me was very nice. He told me that I have a neutral stride, whatever that means. He came out with three pairs of shoes, New Balance, Asics and Mizunos. I had to run on the treadmill in front of all the anorexics with all of the shoes...quite embarrassing. I ended up with the Mizunos, because they felt like they fit my foot perfectly. And they are pretty too!
So I'm getting ready to pay for my shoes and spot a girl that is larger than me trying on running shoes, she is also running the Pittsburgh Marathon. Is it wrong that it made me feel better? :)
Anyhow, the guy who fitted me was very nice. He told me that I have a neutral stride, whatever that means. He came out with three pairs of shoes, New Balance, Asics and Mizunos. I had to run on the treadmill in front of all the anorexics with all of the shoes...quite embarrassing. I ended up with the Mizunos, because they felt like they fit my foot perfectly. And they are pretty too!
So I'm getting ready to pay for my shoes and spot a girl that is larger than me trying on running shoes, she is also running the Pittsburgh Marathon. Is it wrong that it made me feel better? :)
I wanted to try my new shoes out this morning, but it was strength training day. I did P90X Back & Biceps. It was tough, I did the whole thing...all 57 minutes of it.
8 comments:
Woot! Congrats on making the decision to run a full marathon.
Love the shoes!
I'm planning another marathon in 2009, too... although I'm still undecided on which one it will be. It depends on when I can get my act together.
Yaa Kell way to get fitted and Mizuno girl that just says I am a runner even though your now "ana" you are a serious runner! Best wishes on your training Kell. I will be back on the thread after the start of the year and looking forward to seeing you become a marathoner!
You could always run Pittsburgh Tammy! :)
Thanks, Viv, I appreciate it. I hope all is well with you! We miss ya!
Congrats on the new shoes, Kelly! Only three more days 'til freedom, right? Hang in there. I'm so sorry she fucks up your Christmas every year :(
Yeah Kelly! Congrats on taking the plunge. You will do great!
Go Kelly!!! Congrats on starting training and on the new shoes!
Congrats Kel! I hate my Mizunos, but it just goes to show how everyone is driffernt.
Oh and your one of those skinny chicks who I hate seeing at races :->
You should be ME in the running store. Shutty!
Oh and Jen, you BOTH are the skinny girls in the store to me, so you shutty too!
: P
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