tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post8206721777678607259..comments2024-03-18T15:51:55.843-07:00Comments on Hit the Ground Running: Summer Running and a Shoe Update!Ali K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-53154582841697178462016-08-03T08:27:14.808-07:002016-08-03T08:27:14.808-07:00I was thinking of you yesterday - went to my local...I was thinking of you yesterday - went to my local running store and tried on shoes and found out that they're re-engineered the Brooks Ghost 9 so it's more like my tried-and-true Ghost 5! The manager said no distance runner had been happy about the changes to the Ghost and Brooks finally took it seriously. So now I have a spiffy new pair of Ghost 9 and another on order (my store didn't have all the colors) and will probably buy another two pairs later this year to hold me through next year. Annie Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09734321180522990210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-30203259049145218432016-07-20T16:12:24.383-07:002016-07-20T16:12:24.383-07:00I'm glad I finally found some Brooks I like! I...I'm glad I finally found some Brooks I like! I've always wanted to like them haha!<br /><br />I'm glad you're acclimating, too! I mean, obviously it's still hot and we're still entitled to complain (haha!), but it's nice that it doesn't feel as oppressive as usual.Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-22085566057373512592016-07-20T16:11:30.409-07:002016-07-20T16:11:30.409-07:00Eek, I hope this weekend's temperatures don...Eek, I hope this weekend's temperatures don't broil you too harshly!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-78257496011222535742016-07-20T16:11:09.479-07:002016-07-20T16:11:09.479-07:00I enjoy summer running when I'm visiting famil...I enjoy summer running when I'm visiting family up north but man, the humidity of the tropics just takes it out of me! It can be very energy-sapping. But it does make me feel stronger in the end!<br /><br />I never have to run in layers (or really anything more than a tank and shorts more than 3x a year)...But I'm not bragging! I'd actually like to be able to run in winter weather once in awhile.Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-37222923157709247892016-07-20T16:09:41.911-07:002016-07-20T16:09:41.911-07:00Ha, I always say my "sole-mate"!!Ha, I always say my "sole-mate"!!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-31585925265438350702016-07-20T16:09:29.377-07:002016-07-20T16:09:29.377-07:00I'm glad you're acclimate because it means...I'm glad you're acclimate because it means good things for Via!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-8252730926250626872016-07-20T16:09:07.590-07:002016-07-20T16:09:07.590-07:00It definitely does keep getting hotter. I know Jul...It definitely does keep getting hotter. I know July is really the worst, though. By August some of the humidity down here seems to go away...Or maybe it's all in my head!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-47270791509639940622016-07-20T16:08:33.563-07:002016-07-20T16:08:33.563-07:00Ah, I'm glad we're in the same boat and I&...Ah, I'm glad we're in the same boat and I'm not alone!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-23743811937722156062016-07-20T16:08:16.683-07:002016-07-20T16:08:16.683-07:00I live about 20 minutes from my local beach so I d...I live about 20 minutes from my local beach so I don't run there ever! On this run, I ran on the highway along the beach because the tide was really high and I didn't want to get wet. Because my friend's beach house is literally ON the beach, I was able to just finish the run and shower there without having to use the beach showers.Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-11034511814573898342016-07-20T16:07:00.624-07:002016-07-20T16:07:00.624-07:00I've considered "run less run faster"...I've considered "run less run faster" for my next marathon. I'm interested to hear what you thought of it! Did you see results? Did you enjoy it?Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-22445114245087693332016-07-20T16:05:59.066-07:002016-07-20T16:05:59.066-07:00Thanks! Purple/light blue is definitely not neon b...Thanks! Purple/light blue is definitely not neon but I really like them!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-7306546380694721712016-07-20T16:05:42.785-07:002016-07-20T16:05:42.785-07:00When I was a new runner, someone told me a good sh...When I was a new runner, someone told me a good shoe will feel like nothing. I was like, how is that even possible?! But now I totally get it! The search is definitely exhausting and frustrating. I know Brooks is kind of known for changing up their shoes so I hope I don't revisit this debacle in another year!<br /><br />Oh gosh, fingers crossed that we're still feeling good in August!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-48889484378106192992016-07-20T16:04:19.787-07:002016-07-20T16:04:19.787-07:00I'm glad my posts have been inspiring you :) I...I'm glad my posts have been inspiring you :) I'm glad you're back to running!<br /><br />I know you have a shoe you really love and had some trouble finding it a couple years ago. Have you found a new one you like just as much?Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-67179756718842579262016-07-20T16:03:38.111-07:002016-07-20T16:03:38.111-07:00I've gotten out of the habit of running two da...I've gotten out of the habit of running two days in a row, but my sweet-spot used to be 5, too! Six always seems like overkill; I get so tired!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-56663515189315843102016-07-20T16:02:00.311-07:002016-07-20T16:02:00.311-07:00I can see how a seam might rub - if I don't pu...I can see how a seam might rub - if I don't put the tongue down exactly right, I can immediately feel a bit of a seam on the top of my foot, although it's minimal. It's a very easy fix, though, and once the tongue is in place it doesn't move. It might be worth trying again!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-87052980536307793392016-07-20T16:00:48.961-07:002016-07-20T16:00:48.961-07:00I definitely found the 22s to be very different; y...I definitely found the 22s to be very different; you'll see a variety of reviews that say the same. They're more tapered and narrow in the toe! For some people, I'm sure that feels fine, but it didn't work for me :( Definitely try them in the store first!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-41275380228550713372016-07-20T15:59:42.900-07:002016-07-20T15:59:42.900-07:00I remember the first time I read that a good pair ...I remember the first time I read that a good pair of running shoes doesn't require breaking in. I was like, "Wait, really?!" And now I truly believe that!Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-6111066932308425562016-07-20T05:32:38.519-07:002016-07-20T05:32:38.519-07:00I'm so glad you found a pair of shoes that you...I'm so glad you found a pair of shoes that you love - and the color scheme is beautiful! Welcome to the Brooks family, haha :D<br /><br />Even though I complain about the weather every single day I think I am acclimating to it too. At the beginning of summer my intervals were barely hitting 10:30 pace and now I can hold 9:00ish pace if I want to max out for 60 second intervals (I'm barely moving in my recovery jogs, but at least the intervals are improving! haha). It's not as good as two winters ago when I could hold 8:00ish pace for 60 second intervals, but I'm happy with it for mid July!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06179559611541634740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-3022265790794594342016-07-19T19:17:10.694-07:002016-07-19T19:17:10.694-07:00I'm dealing pretty well with "normal"...I'm dealing pretty well with "normal" heat, but we are heading up into the high 90s this weekend and that is just going to completely suck.MCM Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10588793352268224508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-87093305669405269612016-07-19T17:09:44.320-07:002016-07-19T17:09:44.320-07:00I personally love running in the summer but I know...I personally love running in the summer but I know I'm in the minority. I just love being able to throw on a tank and shorts and not even think about all. the. layers. <br /><br />Looks like you had a great week!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15193908033841365965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-31922897339266632992016-07-19T15:10:39.055-07:002016-07-19T15:10:39.055-07:00I feel like I've acclimated to the heat too. D...I feel like I've acclimated to the heat too. Defintely a great feeling! And hooray for finding your soul mate (ha--sorry, I couldn't resist)!Jennifer @ Dashing in Stylehttp://dashinginstyle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-63194195485157165142016-07-19T13:59:05.871-07:002016-07-19T13:59:05.871-07:00I think I have finally acclimated too! Today I did...I think I have finally acclimated too! Today I did a strength workout and felt great- heat didn't bother me at all. You know me, I like 5 days a week of running. :)Megan @ Meg Go Runhttp://www.meggorun.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-90177695354920938622016-07-19T12:54:36.488-07:002016-07-19T12:54:36.488-07:00I still don't think I've acclimated to the...I still don't think I've acclimated to the heat, it seems that each week it keeps getting hotter and hotter! But I'm not giving up :). Awesome job on your running and the new shoes are cute! Janelle @ Run With No Regretshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06580318957595973119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-89078530158757731982016-07-19T11:52:16.243-07:002016-07-19T11:52:16.243-07:00Oh, I know exactly what you mean by missing someth...Oh, I know exactly what you mean by missing something you're doing already. I've recently decided to move up to 5 runs a week (up from 4) for the same reason...<br /><br />Love the shoes!Annie Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09734321180522990210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417693555590736116.post-60550783281062837682016-07-19T10:00:08.029-07:002016-07-19T10:00:08.029-07:00I'm glad you found shoes and are acclimated to...I'm glad you found shoes and are acclimated to the weather! humidity makes running almost no fun! Do you run next to the beach? Do you take advantage of the showers by the beach? <br /><br />I'm on the search for new sneakers, mine are almost done for... and I'm in denial. Nike outlet... here I come! <br /><br /><br /><br /> Anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16110855725544210793noreply@blogger.com