Two weeks into running, and the shoe started pinching my big toe. I went back to the store to exchange, but I was 2 days too late. So I'm still running with a slightly uncomfortable pair of shoes-they are too expensive to replace after just 2 weeks. Note to self- buy a half size bigger running shoes than your normal shoe size, as feet swell/expand when you run long distance.
I also discovered that I could find the same shoes for cheaper online. Next time, I will test shoes in the store and buy them online.
3 weeks into my training, and I was still finding running a big struggle. If 2-4 miles were causing anxiety attacks, how could I manage 26.5 miles? The answer was given by my friend Vandu- the run/walk method of Jeff Galloway. I started running 8 minutes & walking two, and the impact was enormous. My long run was now broken up into smaller achievable 8 minute runs with a 2 minute walk reward at the end. I bought the Timex Ironman Triathlon watch (women) to use it to time my run/walks. Thanks Vandu! :-)
A great site for women's sports wear, especially the sports bra is Titlenine.com. When Coach Jane told me about this site, I wondered what its name meant. According to Wikipedia, "...Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, now known as the Patsy T. Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act in honor of its principal author, but more commonly known simply as Title IX, is a United States law enacted on June 23, 1972 that states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."[1] Although the most prominent "public face" of Title IX is its impact on high school and collegiate athletics, the original statute made no reference to athletics.[2] The legislation covers all educational activities, and complaints under Title IX alleging discrimination in fields such as science or math education, or in other aspects of academic life such as access to health care and dormitory facilities, are not unheard of. It also applies to non-sport activities such as school bands, cheerleaders, and clubs..." I was surprised to know that the US was grappling with these issues as late as 1972!
A great site for women's sports wear, especially the sports bra is Titlenine.com. When Coach Jane told me about this site, I wondered what its name meant. According to Wikipedia, "...Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, now known as the Patsy T. Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act in honor of its principal author, but more commonly known simply as Title IX, is a United States law enacted on June 23, 1972 that states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."[1] Although the most prominent "public face" of Title IX is its impact on high school and collegiate athletics, the original statute made no reference to athletics.[2] The legislation covers all educational activities, and complaints under Title IX alleging discrimination in fields such as science or math education, or in other aspects of academic life such as access to health care and dormitory facilities, are not unheard of. It also applies to non-sport activities such as school bands, cheerleaders, and clubs..." I was surprised to know that the US was grappling with these issues as late as 1972!
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