First, my feet whispered. I listened but didn’t get the message.
Next, my shins cried out. I started to get the idea.
Finally, my lower back sat me down and gave it to me straight.
Get new sneakers or we’re going on strike. Try us, just try us.
They stayed true to their word. After a few couch-bound gym-less days, I gave in. It had been two years and many miles since I’d bought running sneakers. Perhaps my body was right after all.
Being the semi-brand loyalist that I am, I stepped into the virtual Asics store. This time round I wanted sneaks for off-road running. The nooks and crannies, dips and curves of both trails I run along the Charles and in Mattapoisett warrant such structured support and ruggedness.
This aisle boasts seven selections for wear. I read each description a few times and opted for the GT-2130 Trail. Bone, taupe and cherry red color these kicks delightfully neutral. These tomboys boast enough traction, cushion and support to coax me along any trail, and the waterproof upper offers me no excuse for not running when the weather is less than ideal. With the American Podiatric Medical Association’s stamp of approval, how could I go wrong?
As soon as the tags were clipped, I sported them for a run around the ‘bridge. My body was pleased and quickened my usual pace in harmony over the uneven bricks of the sidewalks and through the spell of rain that serendipitously arrived a few minutes into the run. They were also welcomed by the treadmill.
I listened to my body and it knew best…
Next, my shins cried out. I started to get the idea.
Finally, my lower back sat me down and gave it to me straight.
Get new sneakers or we’re going on strike. Try us, just try us.
They stayed true to their word. After a few couch-bound gym-less days, I gave in. It had been two years and many miles since I’d bought running sneakers. Perhaps my body was right after all.
Being the semi-brand loyalist that I am, I stepped into the virtual Asics store. This time round I wanted sneaks for off-road running. The nooks and crannies, dips and curves of both trails I run along the Charles and in Mattapoisett warrant such structured support and ruggedness.
This aisle boasts seven selections for wear. I read each description a few times and opted for the GT-2130 Trail. Bone, taupe and cherry red color these kicks delightfully neutral. These tomboys boast enough traction, cushion and support to coax me along any trail, and the waterproof upper offers me no excuse for not running when the weather is less than ideal. With the American Podiatric Medical Association’s stamp of approval, how could I go wrong?
As soon as the tags were clipped, I sported them for a run around the ‘bridge. My body was pleased and quickened my usual pace in harmony over the uneven bricks of the sidewalks and through the spell of rain that serendipitously arrived a few minutes into the run. They were also welcomed by the treadmill.
I listened to my body and it knew best…
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