"The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." ~ John Bingham
After running for several years with the Nike Pegasus series, I finally switched over to the Saucony Kinvara 3. I dearly loved those shoes. Bright pretty colors. Comfortable. I completely wore them out after over 1200 miles . . . when they were slotted for closer to 400. Since I liked them so well, I decided to stay with that particular series and moved into the Saucony Kinvara 4. I didn't have as good a luck as I had with the Kinvara 3 . . . but I stuck it out through blisters and discomfort.
About a month before my marathon in November, I decided it was time to break in something new, as I'd finally reached my mileage limit on the Kinvara 4's. So a friend told me to give the Hoka's a try. I tried out a few different varieties . . . and ended up with the Stinson.
What a difference one pair of shoes can make. As ugly and clunky as these bad boys are . . . I wouldn't trade them for anything. Not even a new pair of Kinvara 3's. They took me through my first marathon . . . and a couple hundred miles of training. And they are wonderful. Very cushiony, and not as heavy as they look.
Make sure when you start a running program to try out several different types and styles of running shoes. It may be an inconvenience, but in the long run, it can make ALL the difference.
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Fish man and Cameron . . . you guys helped me make it through another 4.2 miles for my 42nd birthday! You are both ROCK STARS! Love you bunches!
About a month before my marathon in November, I decided it was time to break in something new, as I'd finally reached my mileage limit on the Kinvara 4's. So a friend told me to give the Hoka's a try. I tried out a few different varieties . . . and ended up with the Stinson.
What a difference one pair of shoes can make. As ugly and clunky as these bad boys are . . . I wouldn't trade them for anything. Not even a new pair of Kinvara 3's. They took me through my first marathon . . . and a couple hundred miles of training. And they are wonderful. Very cushiony, and not as heavy as they look.
Make sure when you start a running program to try out several different types and styles of running shoes. It may be an inconvenience, but in the long run, it can make ALL the difference.
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Fish man and Cameron . . . you guys helped me make it through another 4.2 miles for my 42nd birthday! You are both ROCK STARS! Love you bunches!
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