I got a new pair of shoes for the marathon. The ones I’ve been wearing are two years old, and my knees started to hurt after runs. I went to Fleet Feet and was fitted. The best part: my new shoes will last me through the marathon. They are able to get about 500 miles on them before wearing out. I’m glad I only have to buy one pair!
But… I wore them today and my legs hurt, my feet hurt, my knees hurt, and my hip was beginning to hurt. It was horrible. I couldn’t run more than a mile and a half. I’m worried about getting shin splints. I told Patrick and he said when he got new tennis shoes (while he was training for his first marathon), the same thing happened to him. And he had bought the exact same shoes!
I’m hoping my legs feel better tomorrow. If not, I may have to find a different pair of shoes. I’m pretty sure after I break them in, I’ll get back on track. Training officially begins next week. I’m hoping to be ready for it!
