Dont Walk Run

So I am back after my week long sebatical.  We did a little traveling as a family in the awesome Ford Flex (more on my experience later).  I took a little break from my weight loss/fitness adventure when we went to visit my parents over the holiday.  It wasn’t by choice but because I was so busy, and didn’t have the same resources that I had here to maintain my same level of activity.

I have been walking daily now for about 8 plus miles a day total.  I realized that my feet were taking a beating and pain means I have to stop but I don’t want to.  My legs, feet and knees have been taking a pounding and I am afraid my walking shoes from New Balance which have served me well, just aren’t liking the extra activity.  So I started looking for a running shoe, since I am heading in that direction.  I have started running in short bursts on my walks.  I walk trails, but I also walk the pavement and treadmill, so I need a little of both.

There are about a bazillion choices for shoes out there and it is a little overwhelming!  There are running shoes that are trainers, there are trail running shoes, and regular running shoes.  There are good shoes for over pronation and supination, but all I want is something that makes my feet feel good and the weight of my step.  I am totally clueless, but need something ASAP that I can use.

On the weight loss front, I maintained my weight over the holiday.  I didn’t gain or lose which is perfectly fine.  I craved the exercise which is also new, because normally I dread even going.  I walked int he rain the other night, which was fabulous.  The dog looked at me like I was crazy, but it felt good to get back out and get going!