Why you should splurge on shoes

Here's an article that tells why you should never skimp on your running shoes amongst other things

I can tie my shoelaces

I know, it's not exactly a unique achievement but it's been causing me some grief of late. If your shoelaces are too loose, it's an uncomfortable feeling that will distract at best and give you blisters at worst. Tie them too tight and you'll give yourself pins and needles and cut off blood to your feet. Either way stopping and re-doing them is a pain, a nuisance and you just don't need that.

So I've relearned how to tie my shoelaces by using two websites:

This one and this one, I'm currently using the first and we'll see how that goes but I'll probably combine them and use the two. See how that goes.

New Shoes

So I've stuck with Asics for the second pair in a row. I've 600 miles to road test these. 10 miles in and so far so good. These shoes will hopefully keep my feet safe around London on April 26th.

These are the Stratus and apparently they are:

• Top of the range running trainers from Asics
• Air mesh upper : Synthetic leather : 3M Reflective piping : SpEVA midsole
• Visible Rearfoot GEL and Forefoot GEL makes this an extremely cushioned trainer
• Forefoot has Trusstic and heel has AHAR+ heel
• DuraSponge rubber Forefoot
• SpEVA 45 lasted
• Removable compression molded EVA sockliner
• A very lightweight, cushioned running trainer for the serious athlete

I am now therefore a serious athlete.