After work today, I stopped at The Super Runners Store to pick up some orthotics. For $35 I picked up these:
The guy at the running store also recommended working on my core strength to help out my hip pain. Ugh, everytime core work is recommended I feel like I’m being scolded or called chubby. Anyway, I immediately put the orthotics in my shoes and tried them out this afternoon on my run in the park.
Aren’t those some sexy thighs? I sprinted the first couple of miles for some unknown reason, but the speed felt good. Then I slowed down to my regular pace and finished the last 4 miles. My hip felt fine! I guess the orthotics made a real difference for me, so I’ll definitely be using these from now on. I also did some ab and back exercises after my run (plank, bicycle crunches, leg and arm raises while lying on my stomach) and I am going to make a concerted effort to keep up with weight training during marathon training – I have a bad habit of letting it fall to the back burner.
I also bought some more gels at the running store. I was going to get Gu, but the salesman informed me that the difference between Gu and Powerbar Gels are that Gu’s taste more medicinal and have less sodium. As a super salty runner sweater, I realized that Powerbar Gels are definitely the better option for me. I bought the chocolate flavor because they have caffeine and I am a caffeine addict. I also got Shot Bloks because I like all things gummy.
I also bought a ton of new running gear at Target recently. It was all on sale. Yay!!
Other than this, today has been a terrible and difficult day. There were two terrible losses at work this weekend. There’s nothing sadder than the death of someone who was just beginning life. I really have nothing to say about either incident because they were so emotionally overwhelming and I’m not sure that I should discuss them on the blog. Today was a day that made me grateful for everything I have in life and take for granted – my health, my family, my safety, and even my ability to run. Don’t forget to tell a loved one how much they mean to you.
I am sorry to hear about the losses of your coworkers, they are in my prayers.
while this isn’t a proper transition, i just started using orthotics (superfeet) also, so far, so good!
Yikes, what a Monday! I’m sorry about the sad work day.
I hope your Superfeet work out well!
A doctor gave me the SuperFeet over the summer, but I only wore them a few times. I found them to be heavy and they slipped around in the shoe a bit after it got sweaty late into a run.
The Shot Bloks however are amazing! I can’t even keep them in my house because I eat them when I’m not running if I do…
Haha me too! I didn’t want to admit that because I think it’s weird!
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