A Birthday Long Run {From Sneakers to Heels!}
Hey everyone! I'm back with my weekly running report on a fantastic day--my birthday! What better way to celebrate than to get out and feel alive with a run? I couldn't have asked for a nicer morning to get outside.
My new Merrell running shoes came on Friday, so between today and the weekend I've run in them three times now. I'm really happy with them so far. They have the minimal feel I like, but a little bit more protection in the sole against rocks and other small obstructions. When I first put them on I was worried they might be a bit stiff. Luckily that proved not to be the case. Now that I have a new style I like again I hope they keep them around for a long time!
Today was another long run on the training plan. I was smart and kept my pace conservative to start, then ramped it up just a bit on the second half. The slow mile in the middle was when I stopped for a minute to peel off some layers as I got warmed up. 😉 At this point I'm still feeling really great in my training! I got in an easy-paced 4 miles the day after my long run last week, a speed session on Saturday and a REALLY easy 3 mile run this past Sunday. All along with my strength training I shared about last update.
I went out with some girlfriends to celebrate my birthday on Saturday evening, so I traded out the sneakers for some heels! We had a blast, but stayed out quite late. Thus the very low impact run on Sunday. The weather has mostly just been stunning lately making it so fun to get out and just enjoy being outside!
No complaints from this birthday girl! I'm happy to be fit and healthy as I begin another year of life! 😊
Look at you with all the fancy kit! 😁
Betcha don't run in those heels?
I hope you had a really nice evening with the girls and, even though I have sung it for you already, happy birthday.
Gaz
Haha, definitely no running in those heels! I hardly wear anything other than athletic gear, so it's tough enough just to walk in them!
I appreciate the serenade and the well wishes! :)
You're welcome. 😁
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Happy Birthday Katie! You look fabulous, and I'm quite jealous of your new running shoes, lol Nothing like a new pair of running shoes, makes me smile when I put them on and run the first run, right? What a great day, glad to hear you had fun with friends to celebrate!
Thank you! I was already starting to get blisters from the pair I was running in, so the new shoes were much needed! Thank goodness the styles have come along way now, too, so that they look pretty snazzy. I remember when I was younger it was rough having such big feet because all the shoes were so ugly. Now I can be comfortable and stylish in my running gear, haha!
Happy Birthday. Nice running shoes and nice heels! You look great for your birthday celebration. I'm still jealous of your perfect push up form on #seven77. Great actifitting! Enjoy that nice weather for me, still waiting for it here.
Thank you on all fronts! Just continuing to enjoy being a part of the fit Steem lady gang! We all inspire each other and countless others! Wish I could send some sunshine and warm weather your way. 🌞
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Looking strong!!💪💪💪
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Feeling strong! :)
Happy birthday! Nice presents!
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Thanks Eddie! I am hoping those new shoes will carry me into many more excellent runs ahead!
Happy Birthday Katie !
Nice to read everything is going great
Thank you! The birthday month was good to me, so I'm trying to take a page out of your book and set some solid goals to continue into April!
Happy happy birthday lovely Katie, the gal and her heels look gorgeous, just glowing with health! Wishing you tons of blessings now and always :)
Many thanks dear @lizelle! I have no complaints this year! There's always ups and downs, but I'm going to keep this glow going and continue to share it with the world! :)
I love minimalism and made the transition a few years back. If you've not used them before ensure you transition carefully as the low heel can cause problems :)
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You are definitely correct in that it takes time to transition! I've been running in minimal shoes for quite a while now, too, but the first few weeks my calves were really sore. Now I can't imagine running in anything different! I had just switched brands from Merrell to New Balance after Merrell stopped making the style I had been running in, but the New Balance were not quite the right fit. I like working out in them otherwise, but I'm happier in the new Merrells for running. They are vegan-friendly, as well, which makes my little animal-loving heart happy. :)
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