John – Baby needs a new pair of shoes

The last week, I was still recovering from running the RTO. So, my training was lighter than normal. When you run at race pace, you cause a lot more strain on your body then on a normal run.

I did have a couple casualties after the RTO. One casualty was my running shoes. A good pair of running shoes can last me for about 250 to 300 miles or approximately 6 months (Give or take). I never wear new shoes to a race because bad things can happen. The shoe might not fit properly. It could give you blisters, or it could slip on your feet. So, the shoes I wore were about 5 months old, and they did fine. However, they now need to be retired. Below is a picture of my new shoes.

New Balance Leadville MT1210 - My Favorite Trail Shoes

The other casualty of the race was one of my toes. The toenail is purple, and it was probably caused because of slipping in my older shoes. See the picture below.

My longest and middle toes on my right foot.

I might lose that toenail. Again. Yes, again.

Also, if you look at the other toe, you can see that the nail is almost looking normal after falling off and growing back. I know, “Gross!”

I view a lot of online material on running, martial arts, and shooting, and a lot of them have funny lists that say, “You know you're a <blank> when <blank>”

Below are a few running list items I like.

You know you’re a runner when:

·        You have more running shoes then other kind of shoes.

·        You say, “There are other kind of shoes?!”

·        Your Sundays are earlier then you’re Mondays.

·        You know exactly how far a mile is from your house in every direction.

·        You’re missing toenails are a badge of honor.

And, here’s my own list for a martial artists.

You know you’re a martial artist when:

·        You have weapons laying all around your house and you know all of their names. Bo Staves, Kamas, Kali Sticks, Bokkens, Kendo Sticks, Bat'leth (hee hee)

·        You have martial arts uniforms in almost every color of the rainbow. White, Red, Black, Blue, Red/Black

·        You have more boxing gloves and mma gloves then winter gloves.

·        You have more martial arts shirts then any other types of shirts.

·        You say, “There are other types of shirts?!”

·        You know what it feels like when a bone breaks on you or an opponent. (Ouch!)

·        You have been in positions or put people in positions that would make you blush if your significant other was in the room.

My training for last week follows: