For the two or three of you who still visit this lil’ blog, you might have noticed a distinct lack of running in my posts of late. The truth is, I have actually been running, but I’ve been nervous to discuss because I don’t want to jinx anything! For now, I’ll say I’ve got my eyes on one of my 2010 goals and I’m stocking up on the tools I’ll need to achieve it. Enter, new kicks:
A little story about my love affair with Mizunos. When I signed up for my first half marathon back in 2006, I went to Marathon Sports, in Boston, to get properly fitted for a running shoe. I loved the low profile, light weight of the Mizunos, and was told the Wave Inspires were sure to propel me across the finish line effortlessly. True to form, I busted out several races in these shoes before I was romanced by a pair of Asics. Again, I found myself in Marathon Sports, just a few weeks into training for my first marathon, and now my priorities had shifted slightly. I was less concerned about being fast and more concerned with comfort. I was told the 2100 series would make me feel like I was “running on clouds” so I promptly bought two pairs (you never know when your style will be sold out!) and soldiered on.
Well, some serious can pain and some black toenails later, I finally decided it was time to revisit my choice in sport footwear. On the recommendation of one of the doctors in my office (who finally cured my piriformis pain once and for all), I ventured uptown to Urban Athletics, where the owner of the store guided me through the various types of shoes built for the many types of runners. To make a long story only slightly shorter, I skipped home with a smile on my face and a shiny new pair of my original brand obsession in my shopping bag. Mizunos, it’s good to be back. Let’s get to work!
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hey…what other brands have you tried? are mizunos that good for running? i’m interested in running and i’m not that educated when it comes to shoes
I’ve generally run in Asics or Mizunos. Before that was my pre-running life and I’m pretty sure I just bought whatever was on sale at a sporting goods store!
I totally get the whole “don’t say a word so you don’t jinx yourself” thing. Talking about something makes it seem much more real. Love the new kicks – I’m devoted to my Brooks Adrenalines…four pairs later, I can’t seem to get my foot into anything else. Good luck with your big running goal!
Thanks Becky!
new shoes make all the difference!
oooooh LOVE new shoes….speaking of which…I think I am overdue for some!
new shoes really are the best! i love yours…so pretty
I swear, new sneakers make me run faster
And I completely agree with you–always buy two pairs of things that just seem to be made for you!
I love my Mizunos! I thought I was an Asics girl myself but these ones are working out great!!
Isn’t it funny how you truly do find your perfect shoe? And then nothing else feels quite as wonderful!
I’ve heard great things about these sneakers. I might give them a whirl next time I need new kicks!
Mizuno’s definitely rock!!
Whoa, this is spooky and I’ll tell you why. The guy I dated all through college was a big time runner and ended up getting a part time job at Marathon Sports during our junior year. Now you know me–I’m no runner, but I figured as long as I had an in (and a discount) at MS I might as well let my man fit me for a solid pair of sneaks. I’ve been in Mizunos ever since! Maybe we are karmically linked and you and I ran together in our Mizunos in a previous life.
As long as it involves you and me running together, I’ll go with it!
I still haven’t found that perfect shoe that I love. Maybe I should try some Mizunos.
I highly recommend them. They’re light, low profile, and I can “feel the road”. Some like that, while others don’t. If you do check them out, hope you love them!
I run in the exact same shoes! I LOVE ‘em!