Accessories

Lessons Learned and Forgotten

May 15, 2010

Today was my first Saturday run in a long time, 7 months to be exact. I met up with my running group, but I didn’t actually run with them, not entirely anyway. I’m following doctor’s orders and easing back slowly, listening to my body and not pushing my achilles too far. So today was .50 [...]

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Oh, to be a Girl Again

April 22, 2010

This post really has nothing to do with running, but it is part of the achilles surgery package, so what the heck… Most of you have already heard my complaints about wearing athletic shoes all the time. If it was just since the surgery, I’m sure I wouldn’t mind as much, but my sore achilles [...]

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Superfeet are Super

September 29, 2009

I just bought a new pair of Superfeet and I just want to say, “Ahhhhhh.” Did you know you’re supposed to replace them every couple of pairs of shoes? I had my pair of Superfeet since 2007, but I only wore them off and on. I put them into my running shoes again lately and [...]

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World’s Best Running Socks

July 9, 2009

I am quite possibly the pickiest foot person you could ever meet. I’ll admit, I have some OCD tendencies and can easily be distracted while I’m running if just one thing doesn’t feel right about my feet. First, my socks must be snug, not tight, but certainly no sign of bunching. Sometimes this means that [...]

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The Strassburg Sock for Planar Fasciitis

June 10, 2009

Last night was “Night 1” of wearing the super sexy Strassburg Sock to bed. Interesting…different…odd…not horribly uncomfortable, but certainly not the comfort of freedom I’m used to either. My podiatrist recommended the Strassburg Sock above all other socks or boots designed to combat planar fasciitis. I went to my favorite local running store, Fit Right [...]