Daily Total: 5 miles; Weekly Total: 30 miles; Per Mile Pace: 8:30; Days Until Marathon: 9
I've never cared for fancy footgear. Most runners swear by a certain brand and/or model of shoe - unless of course they are a convert to "barefoot" running. The Nike Pegasus had been my shoe of choice for the last three years, mainly because I could use the Nike + ipod pedometer and it was the most economical of the approved running shoes within Nike. Today, I said goodbye to Nike and for all the better.
If you've visited any sporting apparel stores lately, you'd notice the hyper-trendiness of Nike shoes for women recognized by uncomfortably bright colors that seem more fit for a Japanese rock star than an amateur athlete. Not to say that I judge a book by its cover. Actually, my disgust for the recent appearance of Nikes was catalyst for considering alternatives. Apparently, in the world of athletic shoe retail, it is commonly accepted that Nike produces more for style/appearance than functionality. A sales clerk persuaded me into caring about the superior design and performance of Asics and proceeded to bring me several models for my experimentation. To my surprise, each pair of Asics offered way more cushioning and arch support than any pair of Nikes. The difference was honestly night and day.
Although in the past I'd refuse to pay more than $80 for a pair of running shoes (including taxes) due to the need for constant replacement, I ended up purchasing a pair of Asics with asymmetrical lacing (providing extra arch support) for $125. For their level of comfort, these shoes were quite the bargin. So that's it: I'm a traitor to Nike.
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