It’s that time again. Time to get things off my chest with Marcia’s Runfessions at Marcia’s Healthy Slice…
1. I runfess…
I got my running shoes soaked during a 5k race so I took out the insoles to let them dry.
I took the same running shoes to NYC (for a week of working there) and put 11 miles on them in one day (only 3 was running) before I realized that I never put the insoles back into my shoes.
Yes, the shoes felt weird. I attributed it to different socks.
Since I had a 5k scheduled for that week, I had to go buy insoles for the shoes.
Good news – I like these insoles better than the ones that came with the shoes.
Do you buy special insoles for your running shoes?
2. I runfess…
I ran a Brooklyn 5k where I definitely felt like a less than “serious” runner.
There were about 100 runners who finished with a pace under 7 min,
I ran well yet I finished near the BOTP. 438 out 657?
I guess I got spoiled with races where anyone regardless of pace signs up to run a 5k.
Do you ever run well and finish near the BOTP?
3. I runfess…
I might have been injured but I didn’t talk much about it in hopes that it would disappear.
After my Florida trip where I played tennis everyday, the arch of my right foot was very sore. It hurt after I ran. It hurt during the Brooklyn Half Marathon.
I googled it to death and iced after I ran. No, I didn’t stop running. I thought it could be PF but to get rid of that injury, it seemed that I would have to rest my foot.
I had a 5k scheduled in Brooklyn and I hesitated to run it. I thought about the fact that I could make it worse and be out of running for even longer.
But running is my therapy. With my family, friend and job stresses, I needed to run or I’d go insane.
So I decided it was worth the risk of aggravating a maybe injury.
I ran the race. My foot was no worse and I’ve continued running and it feels less painful after each run.
I guess I made the right decision. Phew!!
Do you ever ignore an injury and it went away?
4. I runfess…
I paid $39 to run a 5k just because there was ice cream afterward.
The ice cream was small and definitely not worth it. I could have run in the park for free and bought a huge ice cream sundae.
Ever sign up for a race because of the food post race?
5. I runfess…
I’ve been looking for a new pair of running shoes but didn’t want to pay full price – $149 (because truthfully I probably don’t really need them).
I found a pair for like $100. They might have been cheaper because of the color??
I was excited. They match many of my race shirts and skirts.
It’s the little things that makes a runner happy…
Ever buy or not buy running shoes just because of the color?
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hahaha, I feel like I could be enticed to run some races based on what food (or bling) it offered!
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They do tempt you sometimes.
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Yes, I buy insoles for my shoes–I write about it all the time. I’ve had PF and I never want to go there again. Ignoring it does not make it go away. I run that spring 10 miler every year for the post race beer. Lagunitas IPA is my jam. Whenever I run in Florida, my AG placement is definitely skewed downwards. Those Florida old ladies are fast!
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Yes, they are.
I got lazy about the insoles but now I like them. If you run in more than one pair of shoes, it’s a pain to switch them out.
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I feel you on the fast races, I love Hope 4 the Warriors but their 5K is the only one where I’ve come in dead last.
And yep, I don’t love the coral running shoes I’m currently wearing but they were stupid cheap (same brand as always, just off color). They’re growing on me though
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I get it. I had coral shoes. I wound up buying a tank just to match and then I hated the shoes. Still have the tank lol.
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Yeah my outfit for today’s gym run might be a little ridiculous in the coral matching, but my inner girly girl escapes sometimes. Took advantage of the New Balance semi annual sale and got the next pair in a more sedate blue. I’m sad they discontinued hot pink which I loved
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LOL on the insole-less shoes! I use Superfeet in mine. I used to do a July 4th race in part because of the watermelon after but they changed the locale and it was too much hassle.
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I think that what I bought. I like them.
I love watermelon at races. But it’s not there often in our races.
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Yes, i run races for medals (though not food…but still basically the same thing). I have run injured in both scenarios….once it got worse, and once it got better. And, I am always at the BOTP (I call it slogging…. slow jogging, but it keeps me sane).
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Yes. Slow beats than not at all.
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I have to admit that races that offer a good post-race food spread are worth more money in my opinion!
I have tried a few different insoles in sneakers but unfortunately none of them worked that well for me.
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Probably not worth the money for insoles then for you.
I agree about the food. many people don’t care. Me, I like my post race food.
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I don’t buy shoes just because of the color, but I will always ask if they’re available in another color. 🙂
Never bought (or even replaced) my insoles. I know I should but . . .
I guess it depends on how you define running well. 🙂
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I used to buy insoles but then I stopped. I think your shoes last longer if you do. I think they help cushion your feet too. but if you haven’t at this point, why bother?
Well in this case “well” would mean, a decent finish time.
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I buy shoes based on fit and hope they have a cute color! If not, I just go with what they have. I like to buy from a locally owned store so they don’t always have the good colors!.
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yes, fit is the most important. I buy from a local store as well but if I like them, I order the next pair online and cheaper.
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I won a pair of Zelus insoles and I really like them. However, I like them even better when I put them on top of the insoles in my shoes (and not take those out). That’s an awfully speedy 5k time!
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It was speedy for me but now that the hot weather has arrived, my times will be dropping no doubt.
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Well I have tried ignoring injuries but that did not work out well! LOL Hope your foot is feeling better. Too funny that you ran without the insoles in!
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My foot is fine. I got lucky. However, there are injuries that you cannot ignore.
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I ignore some aches and pains but not others. Although when I ignored my hamstring it turned into tendinitis so that wasn’t so good…
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Yeah. Some injuries you should not injure. I got lucky.
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Don’t fret about being near the BOTP. I AM the BOTP. And I’m fine just where I am!
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As long we finish. That’s what matters.
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I have tried ignoring injury and it’s definitely worked out very well for me! I have gotten lazy about my insoles – you’ve reminded me that I shouldn’t be. Glad your foot is doing ok!
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Glad to hear about that injury.
My foot is fine. Knock on wood
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I ran without my insoles by mistake this spring too. It explained a lot!!!
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Glad it’s not only me. Lol.
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I did the same thing with insoles one time…took out the insoles and completely forgot to put them back. Went on a (rare) trail run…hills and thick grass, etc. and couldn’t figure out why my feet felt so weird. Then I got home and took off the shoes and realized the insoles were still sitting on the floor, right where I’d left them. #facepalm
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I hope your foot injury doesn’t turn into something worse. I have been known to ignore injuries all the time but I’ve learned my lesson and learned it’s not worth it.
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My foot feels fine. Lucky me.
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I hope that your foot injury doesn’t get any worse. The last thing that I’m sure you want is to be sidelined for a lengthy period of time. Do you think you’ll eventually head to the doctor if the pain doesn’t get any better?
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It only hurt for a short period and hasn’t hurt since. Yes I would have seen the doctor if the pain got worse.
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