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So I visited Fleet Feet (my local "hardcore runners" store) to get fitted for new shoes. The conversation with the salesman went as follows:
Darren (salesguy with a name tag on): "What kind of shoes have you been running in?"
Me: "Nike Shox."
Darren: "Have you been experiencing any problems with pain or cramping in your calves?"
Me: "I love you."
Darren explained to me that Shox aren't recommended for distance running because it is essentially the same as running in high heels. He then had me run on a treadmill while he video taped my feet. He replayed the footage back for me in slow motion so he could analyze the way my foot hits the ground. The whole ordeal was strikingly similar to a scene straight out of Baywatch.
Poor Pam, she's just trying to buy new shoes in peace. Perverts.
In conclusion, Darren/My "Sole" Mate recommended a pair of Sauconys that have cured my legs of all previous ailments. Thank you, Jaime and Valerie, for giving me back cramps-free sleep.
~Equally big Shout Out to Katie, Mike, Kim, Linda, Tyler & Emily, and my anonymous donors (i.e. my parents, sister Shannon, and best friend Kelly) who have donated money to my fundraising page. The children in Africa thank you, even if they never send a courtesy note to tell you so.
~Another big Shout Out to my aunt Karen, my sisters Jennifer and Leah, my cousin Brandi, and my friends Jeny, Jenie, Joe, Camdin, Kendra, Kris, Rik, and Ted for checking out my blog and leaving some love. I'll be sure to dedicate my first best-selling novel to you guys.
You like me! You really like me!
Cue the Orchestra,
Mary Marathoner
I take offense to your claiming Darren as your "sole" mate. Has he ever stayed up to the wee hours watching Deal or No Deal on DVR with you? Does he even know the significance of Hogan & Keil? Most importantly, how many nights has he spent curled up in a ball on a love seat, 8 months pregnant, because you pulled rank and took the big couch? That's what I thought. I'll still take a shoutout on the dedication page of your novel, however.
ReplyDeleteCarson, on the other hand, is clapping to the beat of the Black Eyed Peas and is ecstatic with your blog for providing the killer beatz.
I thought of you when I heard the Kerry Hilson song because Kanye has the same sentiment about turning nouns into verbs, "Whether you Louis Vuitton it up or Reeboking." Yeah..you and Kanye
ReplyDeleteMaryDoyle (all one word)
ReplyDeleteI just read your "shout out" to me...and I must say, I'm more than ecstatic that our gift to you cured your ill-fitting shoe ailments. I also hope you made it back to Wichita safely, and cried endlessly about leaving me. Keep running...keep smiling. I'll see your beautiful face in October for the Chi-Town Marathon. Until then...thanks for being Mary.