tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post6314550764638285575..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: Never Underestimate the Power of New ShoesWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-91917309966829043002017-10-25T20:09:04.635-05:002017-10-25T20:09:04.635-05:00I think the mind plays a big role. That said I ha...I think the mind plays a big role. That said I had a pair of Asics Cumulus (I think) and every time I ran in them I twisted my ankle, every single time, it was horrible. They are no longer in my home, it did take me 10 runs and 10 ankle twists to put two and two together. I went back to my tried and true Kayano's and mess around on the side with some Saucony Glides as they are cushier in the cold winter months and have a pair of Brooks Transcend dancing around in a box waiting to be taken out for a spin. The Mizuno Wave Riders I loved, my heavy foot falls went through the sole way too fast, they did feel like floating, and they were purple and arrived just as a friend who loves purple started her breast cancer treatment. My Aimee shoes got me swiftly through quite a few miles and I was always happy when I wore them. So yes, shoes do have magical powers! Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02902173640094934686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-81912815491983390922017-10-25T19:37:56.794-05:002017-10-25T19:37:56.794-05:00I'll take the power of new shoes or shorts or ...I'll take the power of new shoes or shorts or a tank - anything that's comfy and makes me feel speedy! Do other shoes bother your Hallux Rigidus? I'm having trouble finding ones that feel as good as my Mizunos felt; however, they got holes in the toes within a few weeks and looked awful. I know I could have returned them to Road Runners, but they felt so good that I didn't want to give them up. LOL They felt fabulous for wearing around the house and while working, but they were too soft for me to run in and my knees hurt. I'm sure I could try a pair of less cushiony ones, but I'm nervous about the toes wearing out on those, too...Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673587906852568968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-61260022184084009952017-10-25T12:33:15.119-05:002017-10-25T12:33:15.119-05:00Hey the power within the shoes is what we give it ...Hey the power within the shoes is what we give it right? Keep pouring it to it lady, It is working! I also just adore those plaid pants!!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325341013716918783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-45224350419683846372017-10-24T19:53:38.404-05:002017-10-24T19:53:38.404-05:00Love new shoes! Sounds like a great week! Have fun...Love new shoes! Sounds like a great week! Have fun and good luck in your race next Sunday!Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05316383774987780543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-81871028967924572232017-10-24T19:35:49.221-05:002017-10-24T19:35:49.221-05:00We'll see if the magic continues!We'll see if the magic continues!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-18258786938035114192017-10-24T19:35:28.349-05:002017-10-24T19:35:28.349-05:00I'm so scared of PF returning! I think that...I'm so scared of PF returning! I think that's why I didn't want to change shoes. I've really good luck with my Asics and the Spenco orthotics. Maybe I'll put the orthotics in my Mizunos!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-48195755664603568742017-10-24T19:34:28.558-05:002017-10-24T19:34:28.558-05:00After all these years of running in Asics, it was ...After all these years of running in Asics, it was nice to mix it up a bit!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-68563868123065687132017-10-24T19:32:57.851-05:002017-10-24T19:32:57.851-05:00I've heard so many great things about Altras--...I've heard so many great things about Altras--too bad they are zero drop!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-79409046945439917262017-10-24T19:29:12.539-05:002017-10-24T19:29:12.539-05:00It sure felt good!It sure felt good!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-81107558770790642012017-10-24T18:50:04.674-05:002017-10-24T18:50:04.674-05:00YES!! I do believe in the power of shoes. Mizuno...YES!! I do believe in the power of shoes. Mizuno was my first pair of running shoes, but havent worn them in years. I am glad they are working for you.Toni @ Running, Loving, Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07124178380124442417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-62478870344879147932017-10-24T18:13:23.017-05:002017-10-24T18:13:23.017-05:00Yes!!! Love this post!! I am vigilant about changi...Yes!!! Love this post!! I am vigilant about changing out my running shoes because I suffer from the dreaded PF! LOVE Mizunos...they are my go to shoe :-)Angela Camposhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13865177278607438558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-83654198208391999352017-10-24T08:26:52.853-05:002017-10-24T08:26:52.853-05:00Wearing the "right" shoes for you is def...Wearing the "right" shoes for you is definitely one of the biggest keys to being a successful runner. I highly recommend that every runner be professionally fit. And when a pair of shoes starts to get worn out, replace them before any signs of injury become apparent.Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06388345951821169518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-76444509139347401792017-10-24T08:13:43.774-05:002017-10-24T08:13:43.774-05:00I got new shoes and they are helping tremendously ...I got new shoes and they are helping tremendously with my funky foot. They are Altra's and apparently certain models actually help people who have neuromas. So happy with my new shoes - so the answer is YES I believe :)runlaugheatpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09233445490233555647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-51835228397936982172017-10-23T23:47:46.808-05:002017-10-23T23:47:46.808-05:00Looks like an awesome week of running for you! Yay...Looks like an awesome week of running for you! Yay for new shoes! Sounds like they are just what you needed for your runs!runhikeplayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03151393272354510148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-72581726165566100782017-10-23T19:35:43.709-05:002017-10-23T19:35:43.709-05:00No, the Asics were still pretty fresh! I think it ...No, the Asics were still pretty fresh! I think it was just time for a change.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-51783299241557427302017-10-23T19:34:59.181-05:002017-10-23T19:34:59.181-05:00They just felt so good on my feet!They just felt so good on my feet!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-76650793794151424382017-10-23T19:34:23.883-05:002017-10-23T19:34:23.883-05:00I had never even considered switching shoes until ...I had never even considered switching shoes until Mizuno sent me these. Now I ask myself: what was taking me so long?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-17744172540910989872017-10-23T19:33:29.262-05:002017-10-23T19:33:29.262-05:00Thank you! Me too! Now to see if it continues.Thank you! Me too! Now to see if it continues.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-80364651944684270472017-10-23T19:30:58.022-05:002017-10-23T19:30:58.022-05:00Thanks! It felt good to hit those paces.Thanks! It felt good to hit those paces.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-32514559049474651582017-10-23T19:24:44.281-05:002017-10-23T19:24:44.281-05:00Thank you! It felt great!Thank you! It felt great!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-65815677063549836722017-10-23T19:20:50.883-05:002017-10-23T19:20:50.883-05:00You and those tiny feet! But you have all kinds of...You and those tiny feet! But you have all kinds of fun options...the kids' shoes!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-52075753743690708262017-10-23T19:20:19.506-05:002017-10-23T19:20:19.506-05:00My NImbus were like the Cadillac of shoes; these M...My NImbus were like the Cadillac of shoes; these Mizunos are like a sports car!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-32144584534914655242017-10-23T19:18:44.883-05:002017-10-23T19:18:44.883-05:00Will they be in it for the long run?Will they be in it for the long run?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-53236518461887568852017-10-23T19:18:19.148-05:002017-10-23T19:18:19.148-05:00It is amazing what a new pair of shoes can do!It is amazing what a new pair of shoes can do!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-26497509663869919162017-10-23T19:17:56.769-05:002017-10-23T19:17:56.769-05:00I never had probs with the Nimbus but it was time ...I never had probs with the Nimbus but it was time to mix things up a bit. So far, so fun!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com