My old pair had been a pair of brooks. I tried the updated version of those, a pair of sauconys and these adidas. It was a close call between the brooks and the adidas, but these felt like they will be nicer on my knees.
I also picked up a new set of superfeet for the ole pronation and flat-arch problems I have.
The plan is to test out the new shoes with the old superfeet on Friday for a few miles. If I like it, then I'll wear that same combo for my 14 mile run. Then the upcoming week I'll put my new superfeet in. This combo should keep me going through the marathon in october.
I also got my fist tube of body glide. I wasn't sure I needed any as I don't get any chafing in my pits/booty/etc - the normal spots you get it. The dude said that it would alleviate the blistering I have on my feet and I did get chafing on the tops of my feet too the past few weeks. So we'll test that out on Saturday morning too.
All this consumerism has made me feel a bit better about my knee situation now that I'm updated on my goods.
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Body Glide (and Sport Slick too) work wonders. Before the marathon, put it EVERYWHERE and be generous with it. Put it under your armpits where your sports bra might rub and around the neckline, and also in between each of your toes. Also, rub some in between your butt cheeks. I'm not kidding! I never chafed there until I ran 20 miles. It was then that I knew it needed to be used in the marathon.
Also, when your Superfeet wear out, try Spencos next. They're even a little cheaper than the Superfeet but they are oh-so-wonderful. I have to wear my orthotics in place of them now, but Spencos are glorious.
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