Out with the Old, in with the New!

Today I retired me Spiras. They have been supportive this last year, I have run every race in them and done all my longer training runs in them, 2 marathons, 2 half marathons, the Army Ten Miler qualifier, the Army Ten Miler, and dozens of shorter races. I wore them right out of the box to the El Paso Marathon.

I bought the Asics Gel Kayano 18. These are the same shoes I wore right out of the box to the 45/50 Marathon in 06. I have had 2 pairs of these in the past, I know they are good shoes. They are heavier than I like, but I went for a break in run and my feet don't hurt. I will put about 15 miles on them prior to the marathon this weekend, but they will have to carry me thru 2 marathons within 1 week!

"4. Remember the 'rest day' and keep it holy."