tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post3380093257607076874..comments2023-11-28T01:29:02.955-08:00Comments on Run Away Fast: "She's Actual Size...Jaymeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01680519617786773673noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-28812029149376379092010-03-30T03:39:01.101-07:002010-03-30T03:39:01.101-07:00Interesting about the shoes. I'll keep it in m...Interesting about the shoes. I'll keep it in mind... not that I have any desire to be running 100s of ks in the pool!Ewenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093209634556111656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-83714611233899545952010-03-29T17:05:33.572-07:002010-03-29T17:05:33.572-07:00Ewen--I think you can buy special sporting equipme...Ewen--I think you can buy special sporting equipment for just about any sport these days. The shoes do serve a useful purpose I can say: added drag and they make you feel more like you're running on land than running unshod. This is likely due to the fins on the side directing your foot to flatten out on the down "stride" where as I tend to keep my toe pointed without the shoes. <br /><br />Actually, my trainers (Nike Max Moto) have a very low and well-padded heel counter. I sometimes run in the Pegasus too, but they irritate my achilles right now. I do agree that the Lunar racers would cause irritation of my achilles if I wore them more often.Jaymeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01680519617786773673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-50012961501829985882010-03-26T22:40:54.455-07:002010-03-26T22:40:54.455-07:00Ah, not sure "dead sexy" is the descript...Ah, not sure "dead sexy" is the description I'd use. I'm amazed they make special shoes for water running!<br /><br />I hope Sunday goes well. Another personal story about AT -- I had it many years ago -- gradually subsided when I switched shoes to ones with a better padded heel counter (the bit that 'rubs' on the achilles). I mention that because the shoes in your header photo look like Lunar racers, which have a heel counter lacking in padding.Ewenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093209634556111656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-13611994554753960372010-03-26T18:16:12.044-07:002010-03-26T18:16:12.044-07:00GIM--Thanks! Keep those fingers crossed.
Julie--...GIM--Thanks! Keep those fingers crossed.<br /><br />Julie--While I can ride fast on a bike, I do not trust my handling skills in close proximity to other riders for more than a few minutes. I would likely find myself splayed out on the road in any kind of race. Nice TMBG reference! <br /><br />Maureen--Thanks for your comment. I thought about asking someone at the Y to snap my picture with my iPhone, but they all seemed a little afraid of me.<br /><br />Joe--Your story of triumph over Achilles makes me happy and gives me hope.<br /><br />Sprinkles--I believe you will likely be the first person I know to see me in this outfit. But, I think we need to have matching outfits for our next pool jog. You now have the website for the shoes!<br /><br />Sam--I knew someone would mention the socks! Of course, it would be S. Diddy. Still not convinced about the tri, though.<br /><br />Jenn K--Thanks for your comment and for reading my blog! It makes my day that you find it inspiring.Jaymeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01680519617786773673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-69875538182127670422010-03-26T09:24:28.248-07:002010-03-26T09:24:28.248-07:00Wow, you are an inspiration! I really enjoy readin...Wow, you are an inspiration! I really enjoy reading your blog. You give me encouragement to push myself harder in my own training. Good luck with your recovery. You're in my thoughts!Jenn K (Sacramento)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-86133132643117208792010-03-26T09:11:27.917-07:002010-03-26T09:11:27.917-07:00J-
All that was missing from your sexy swim outfit...J-<br />All that was missing from your sexy swim outfit was the black compression socks!<br />As for triathlons, take it from a longtime run-only guy who blames his parents for not getting him swim lessons earlier -- you can teach yourself to survive the traithlon swim, no problem. If I can do it, anyone can. The key is: don't panic in the water. That, and have a good wetsuit. An Olympic length tri is quite a fun change for a runner during the summer, between marathons. The swim portion is almost over before you know it. Give it a shot. You'd be a natural.Sam McManishttp://www.sacbee.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-90978331852622581762010-03-26T07:19:01.710-07:002010-03-26T07:19:01.710-07:00I am disappointed that you previewed the outfit la...I am disappointed that you previewed the outfit last night and I wasn't there to approve. Now, when we aqua-jog, I'm going to look a little boring in my plain blue one-piece, my YMCA float-belt, and no shoes or MacGyvered head-set. <br /><br />SprinklesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-13951644767479950912010-03-26T06:56:47.903-07:002010-03-26T06:56:47.903-07:00I'll just throw in some personal experience re...I'll just throw in some personal experience re the Achilles tendon. This is from years ago. I played some soccer, with lots of stopping-and-going and righting-and-lefting. I had never done that before. A few days later, my AT hurt quite badly during a run. After a few runs like that, it evolved into a nagging ache. Not enough to alter my stride, but a constant annoyance. I was resigned to always having it as a companion, and so it was for months. I just ran with it.<br /><br />Then it just went away, never to return except for brief patches (one of which was a couple of weeks ago, when it bothered me chiefly when I got up in the morning and right after a run and slightly during a run, but it too has disappeared, not even appearing during or after last night's repeat workout).<br /><br />True, a sample of one. I would agree that the AT can be different from other types of pains.Joe Garlandhttp://runwestchester.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-33863605780023219152010-03-26T06:12:12.680-07:002010-03-26T06:12:12.680-07:00Hi Jayme,
Have been enjoying your blog for some ti...Hi Jayme,<br />Have been enjoying your blog for some time now. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Humor us and post a pic of the swimming attire.<br />Maureen Sproul<br />New Gloucester, MaineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-74753176573403511622010-03-26T05:42:07.530-07:002010-03-26T05:42:07.530-07:00I wonder if there's a biathlon in your future,...I wonder if there's a biathlon in your future, given your aptitude on the bike.<br /><br />Anyway, make a little birdhouse in your soul.Juliehttp://raceslikeagirl.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-89189770958125008212010-03-26T04:47:05.664-07:002010-03-26T04:47:05.664-07:00Crossing fingers for you, girl, here's hoping ...Crossing fingers for you, girl, here's hoping today is pain free, all the way! Excellent cross-training schedule, you're working as hard as I'd expect an Effin' J to do. :-)Girl In Motionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12845071620369547052noreply@blogger.com