Since I knew I needed a new shoe, I wanted to actually go to a store and try on different shoes instead of blindly ordering one that "should work" online. We took a family trip up to Annapolis this morning so my husband could get a new suit, which luckily was right by running store so I could get get fitted. I almost felt bad for the kid helping me because he was like "Uh, you can walk on the treadmill to see if you like them" and I said "Ok, but I think I'd rather run" and he just looked shocked and said "Sure...if you can". I'm guessing not many pregnant chicks come in for new running shoes! He also asked "So, can you just run until you pop out the baby?" and that made me laugh. Yes, it just pops out one day as you run.
This is what I ended up choosing: Mizuno Wave Inspire 8:
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| So pretty |
I'm really excited to run in them tomorrow. I realized that if we had a running store where I live that I'd be spending way more money on running gear. I wanted to buy one of everything in the store. I did score a free pair of Balega socks from my shoe purchase, so that took the sting out of the shoe price tag (a bit).
Faith had a fantastic time both suit shopping and shoe shopping. Taking a toddler into a store is an aerobic endeavor, so after we had lunch, I took Faith for frozen yogurt next to the suit shop while my husband got measured for tailoring. At least a squealing toddler blended in better in a frozen yogurt shop than a men's suit shop playing smooth jazz!
Once we got back from Annapolis, Faith took a short nap and then we went to a birthday party at a neighbor's house. At first, Faith was a grumpy mess:
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| Mommy, this is SO boring! |
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| I might die of boredom. Don't you care?? |
My husband tried to help get her to loosen up:
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| Coors Light? Really Daddy? How do you drink this piss water? |
The next thing we knew, this was happening:
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| I have the gun, I have the power! |
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| Dance puppets, dance! |
Faith didn't want to go home, but it was bed time so I had to dash in there to snag her. Of course, she aimed the sprinkler thingys right at me and my husband laughed and snapped this pic:
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| Mommy! I'm not done! |
So now Faith is exhausted and Peanut is pissed at us. In Peanut's defense, she has to stay home alone...pretty much never. No wonder she's angry, but I'll make it up to her tomorrow (and probably every day after that).
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| Promises, promises. |
The only other noteworthy event this weekend was that I ran early on Saturday morning and it was freaking hot. Phew, it's good that I have a blog so I can make note of my crazy adventures. I covered about 34 miles last week with two complete rest days, so it was a decent running week. This week marks the end of the second trimester, so I may start cutting back on mileage even more but it depends on how I feel day to day.
I've been spending a lot of time this weekend watching the Olympics. The opening ceremonies provided me with a lot of laughs, but this was the cherry on top for me:
What's your favorite Olympic sport to watch? I'm mainly trying to see the equestrian events and track and field, but once I park my ass on the couch, I'll pretty much watch anything that's on.
Is it stalkerish to read a post as soon as you posted it? I would have paid to see that little sales guy question you on a treadmill! Crazy dude!
ReplyDeleteHe also started to explain how a treadmill works to me. I laughed and was like "Uh, I've used one before. I'm good"
DeleteDid you go to Charm City? Those are the Mizunos I got from the Mezamashii project or however you spell it! I love them.
ReplyDeleteWater polo and mens volleyball were on at work and I wanted to shoot myself. Now we are watching swimming, which is good times.
That meme is amazing.
Water polo and volleyball are on my list of things I want to watch! Then again so is swimming. I may be an Olympics junkie. And I don't even have cable.
DeleteAlyssa- you got a pair of shoes from the Mezamashii project!? Awesome!! I need to catch up on my blog reading.
DeleteI got a free pair too, but I haven't worn them or blogged about it :)
DeleteYou guys got shoes from the Mezamashii project? I must not be cool enough. :) I did just apply to be a test runner for their new "BE" line, which sounds like the Pure line. Except not Brooks.
DeleteAlso, discontinued shoes are definitely a tragedy. First World tragedy, yes...but still, tragedy.
I've tried so many different running shoes i look forward to the day I find THE ONE and can just stockpile them.
ReplyDeleteThird trimester already?! Pretty soon that kid is just gonna be walking around in there.
Sometimes it feels like she's walking around in there already!
DeleteI took a sewing class when I was pregnant with Charlotte and the teacher suggested I choose a different project than the lounge pants as if pregnant people can't wear pants. I'm wearing them right now, bitch. (not you, her.)
ReplyDeleteYeah, I realize that sewing has very little to do with running, but it's the fact that people think you're incapable of doing or wearing regular people things.
I wish I had sweet homemade lounge pants :)
DeleteI have spent entirely too much of my weekend sitting on my ass watching the olympics. Just today I've watched the women's road race, archery, swimming, gymnastics, and beach volleyball, and I'm watching more gymnastics right now. I may need an intervention. Oh wait, that's right, that intervention will come tomorrow in the form of WORK... Dang job... it interferes with everything.
ReplyDeleteOnce you turn it on, it's hard to turn it off!
DeleteThe running store guys comments are priceless. I'm not usually into the Olympics but seem to be watching a lot this weekend...guess. it makes a difference now that I actually like physical activity and these are interesting events
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing more American than sitting on the couch and eating snacks while watching sporting events, so I'm calling it a patriotic activity :)
DeleteI used to run in the GTS 11's too until I switched to the Pure Cadence. I know you're not a minimal runner but you never know! :)
ReplyDeleteI"m making up for missing all weekend of the Olympics by watching every single event tonight--Even the synchronized diving with is kinda bs.
I can't imagine switching to minimal shoes. I like having just one pair of shoes (I know that's against everything you believe in :P)
DeleteYou don't believe in more than one pair of shoes? But but but...you're missing out on minimal shoes and racing flat and trail shoes, not to mention just having a few different shoes to choose from for regular days.
DeleteI basically wear the same black ballet flats to work daily, but I have like five pairs of running shoes in rotation.
My favorite events to watch on tv so far:
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Women's beach volleyball
Archery
Least favorite:
Soccer
Basketball
most boring Brian comment ever.
DeleteHe is seriously slacking.
DeleteI have become a great fan of Mizuno. I like the Nirvanas. Once I decided that, I found them on ebay way cheaper. I live for the mountain bike races as well as the marathon and triathalon. But, I will watch just about anything because they are such great athletes.
ReplyDeleteOnce I find a pair of shoes I know for sure that I love, I hunt down sales and stockpile too!
DeleteI will watch swimming obsessively, and then think I can still swim decently and try to go to a masters workout and die.
ReplyDeleteI also broke up with Brooks for the Inspires. But then cheated on both of them with New Balance, and then hooked up with the Brooks trance. I'm kind of a shoe whore.
Shoe whores are my favorite kind of whores.
DeleteI love watching gymnastics. It always makes me want to join an adult gymnastics class. I was totally going to join until my coworker pointed out that if I broke my ankle, I won't be able to work. Hmm. Food for thought.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure they have desk work for you to do if you get hurt :)
DeleteI love gymnastics and diving. Mike loves the beach volleyball. You know, because of the bikinis.
ReplyDeleteI was talking to Alyssa about my hate for the Mizunos and I'm starting to think it's because they're so narrow. Maybe i need to get the Wide version for my giant feet.
Quack quack, you have duck feet.
DeleteI've been running in Inspires for a few years now and love them. I also just got the Elixirs, their lighter-weight trainer, and those are pretty sweet, too.
ReplyDeletePretty sure Faith and I need to be BFFs. We could ignore society together before sneaking into fancy functions with water guns.
Every party needs water guns. Fact.
DeleteI would've loved to see the guys face during your shoe fitting. I hope you like the new shoes! I'm still Brooks loyal.
ReplyDeleteFaith cracks me up. Too bad we don't live closer so that Avery and her could team up - wait, maybe it's good we don't!
Yeah we don't need a little girl army with water guns taking over the place! :)
DeleteYou broke up with Brooks?? What!! I'm sure I'll still keep them in business with my severe Brooks shoe addiction.
ReplyDeleteMy husband is a Coors drinker as well. I agree with Faith; tastes like horse piss!
Well not completely, I'll probably still use Brooks for trail running. :)
DeleteAh - I went to the Saucony Omni 11s and love them versus the Brooks. I love the gymnastics and anything where I can see people excessively cry. If there is no crying I'm bored.
ReplyDeleteI love to watch dreams die.
DeleteBrooks are the only running shoe I've ever tried too. Mine don't get as much use as yours do though- I considered it a success that I walked a total of 5 miles this weekend in an attempt to get this baby going. In case you were wondering, my attempts were futile.
ReplyDeleteYeah, that didn't help me with Faith either. Nothing really helped, other than Pitocin :)
DeleteI was reluctant to try the 12s, then my last 11s were done and I had a free pair of 12s sitting in my closet. My cheapness forced me to try them and I was pleasantly surprised. I have been tempted to try Mizunos, but I have wide, barge-like feet and Brooks always seem to work best.
ReplyDeleteI watch all Olympic events because I am lazy and love TV. The Olympics give me an excuse to sit and watch for a long time (only every 4 years...) I used to love gymnastics, but thought it was boring last night. The synchronized diving was cool, and strange at the same time.
I love that even the toddler enjoys watching the Olympics!
DeleteI've been watching whatever Olympic events Tim wants to watch. I was surprised that I genuinely got into the archery, though. Glad you found a Brooks substitute! I have a couple of pairs of Mizuno now (that same free deal that's floating around all the blogs) and I'm eeehhh about them still.
ReplyDeleteI have another pair of Mizunos (free ones) that I'm saving for post pregnancy running because they are neon and need to be used for fast running :)
DeleteI am still hung up on the fact that he's drinking Coors Light. Eww. Anyways, I love the gymnastics because I was a child in the 90s. All women my age seem to love gymnastics thanks to the Magnificent 7.
ReplyDeleteplease do a f/u post on what you think of the mizunos. i can't wait to hear!
ReplyDeletei'm obsessed with the olympics. can't get enough. i'll also watch anything that is on...considering i spent much of sunday watching water polo.
Love the picture of Faith sprawled on the deck. Surprisingly, I found the cycling to be really interesting to watch. The B is not interested in any of the events. She would rather color on the furniture when we aren't watching.
ReplyDeleteCoors light, serious piss water. Yuck.
ReplyDeleteI love the caption on the Queen poster.
ReplyDeleteAnd the story about the kid in the running store. I wish I'd gone in at about 7 months. But who knows if they would have actually been the right shoes when I was allowed to wear them.....
I love Mizunos! I've been wearing them for years and they work the best for me. I hope you like them!
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy your new Mizunos! Poor Peanut-such a rough life!
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