The Science Behind The Shoe

Tonight's clinic was all about the science behind the shoe. My mentor Heather actually summed it up the best: "If you ask me what my shoe size is, I have to ask you back, 'Which type of shoe are you talking about?'." (Ummmm - for you grammar freaks out there, I know what I just wrote isn't exactly "proper" but then again, are you really reading this for my ability to be grammatically correct?) I was amazingly fit with a 8.5 vs. my normal 7.5. Well, I don't think it was actually anything amazing because according to people who run a lot, it isn't uncommon to go up 1 to 2 shoe sizes based on if you have flat feet or a narrow heel or curled toes or whatever.

I will say this, however. Even though I felt like the forces were against me with all of the traffic and accidents on 101 and then racing down 280 to get to tonight's clinic at Running Revolution, this event is/was probably one of the most important ones that I could have gone to. Dealing with my ankles, knees, hips, lower back, etc...I totally get that it could all come down to my feet. Hence why Mr. J is always unhappy that I wear heels, but he's a boy. He doesn't get it. :) Anywhoo, here are my new-I'm-so-glad-that-I-went-to-the-clinic-and-got-these-oh-so-comfy-shoes shoes by Brooks (the Dyad 5):



















Now let's just hope that my running improves 1/2 as much as how much more comfortable my feet are in these shoes.

PS - Did you know a running shoe only has the life span of approx. 6 months if regularly used? I had no idea...