I’m happy to report that I’m taking this running thing pretty seriously.
No, I’m not going to bed early, I’m not waking up early for training runs, I’m not skipping out on parties in order to rest up. But Friday, I bought a pair of running shoes, even though they didn’t come in neon colors.
Ok, a little part of me died inside, when the best running shoes I tried were not the cutest. I swear I run faster in purple. But I decided if I really wanted to do this training-thing, I’d have to suck it up and go with it.
So I settled on these Brooks running shoes. I wanted something with more support than my Nike Frees (which I’ll still use for my living room circuit workouts) and after lots of awkward running around Roadrunner, having the sales people watch my run, the Brooks were the clear winner. I’ve been having a little bit of pain in my shins, and I wanted something that would prevent that.
I knocked out a 5 mile run on Friday after work, and I didn’t have any pain at all. So far so good!
I’ve been loving some new-to-me songs recently. Here’s what’s been blasting in my earbuds:
I’ve already blogged about how much I love Spotify, but it’s seriously transformed my workouts, since I always have a fresh playlist. (And yes, KEEP GOING is the title of this playlist. Trust me, it works.)
Hahaha I know my workouts would drastically improve if I had coral Nikes! Well done on the run, friend. It’s about that time of year when I start to get back into the sport.
So glad you went with Brooks! I’ve been running in them for over a year…they are an underestimated brand, for sure!
That’s great to hear!!
Ah I feel the same about my running shoes! As much as I wanted some neon trainers, I settled for some blah Asics…I’m not sure whether the color of my shoes are worth risking an injury! I’ve recently been LOVING to run to Usher’s song Scream…such a good beat!
I need to get some new running shoes too. As much as I want to get a new fresh color, I think I am going to end up going for the exact same pair I have now…I love them that much! Enjoy your brooks
Might as well stick with what you know you like!!
I use Nike Free’s (so cute!!) now, but back when I was running I used to love Brooks. They’re not necessarily the most stylish, but they’re still great shoes, and I hope they serve you well
Oh, and I’ve been loving “One More Night” by Maroon 5 lately.
Oh my gosh I’m obsessed with that whole Maroon5 album!!! So good!!
Keep up the good work, Liz! I have to get back to walking as soon as I get back from our trip this week!
Those kicks look great (because of despite of the colors!). My work out shoes are so old that maybe I should pick up some new ones to get motiviated.
I’m on my fourth & fifth pair of Brooks. They are wonderful and will definitely help. (If you ever decide to try a minimalist shoe, Brooks has some awesome color combos. My fifth pair might be hot pink.)
Ohhh nice!! I would definitely be interested in checking out some of their other shoes, especially if pink is involved
I need to buy some new running shoes – I’m VERY overdue! And although the color matters to me too, I think comfort always wins!
I listen to a lot of Bollywood dance music when I run – it’s so fun. And sometimes I even find myself bopping my head around. Let me know if you want some recs!
I am loving this one song right now, but I can’t think of the name of it. Figures. haha Way to go with the run. I’ve never had a Brooks shoes, but I do love a new pair of kicks!
Favorite song right now? Anything by Bieber. Ugh. I suck. He’s so good!
I had the same upset when I went to go purchase my “grown-up” running shoes – not fun colors at all! But let me tell you they certainly do their job! My favorite running song right now is Chris Brown – Don’t wake me up. Sometimes I even sing it outloud on my outside runs
You’re way more adult than me–I still can’t bring myself to buy sneakers if they aren’t neon green
Luckily I’ve cut out running right now, so I really only need sneaks for standing in while I pick heavy things up–I can buy not-quite-the-best and go for but-the-brightest. And hmm, I’m intrigued by this Spotify–I have no favorite workout songs because I am plain old BORED of everything on my iPod.
Love the shoes! New ones always make me so motivated to get my run on
I also just bought some new Brooks running shoes last weekend for half marathon training. I absolutely adore the fit and comfort of Brooks, but like you I’d really love it if they amped up the style factor a little!
I really need to get some new running shoes. Yours are nice
I started running a few months ago and am currently training for the half marathon (it’ll probably be more of a walk/run than full run!) Anyways, my favorite song to run to is Some Nights by Fun. I also like We Are Young
We have the same shoes! I love them.
My newest addition to the mix is “Pursuit of Happiness” from the Project X soundtrack. Got me through the half marathon on sunday…
Does that mean I’m gonna rock the half like you did last weekend??
Love your shoes Liz! They are cute – even if they aren’t the brightest
Enjoy your runs!
I run in Brooks too. I love ‘em! As of right now my favorite workout song is “Best of You” by Foo Fighters.
I know you like the neon colors, but I’ll just say..I LOVE those shoes! I really think they are one of the prettiest looking pair of running shoes I’ve seen
I already spent too much money on my Nike frees (in borning old gray), but I might consider these down the road…and purple is my favorite color 
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Good to hear your plan of not sacrificing fun for half-marathon training is working out (well, with the exception of buying sensible running shoes instead of purple ones
). I have a similar app on my phone called Songza and that’s my current go-to workout music. I don’t have a specific favourite song but I keep gravitating towards cheesy 90s dance music when I run!
Oh! I’ve used the desktop version of Songza and I love it for when I’m not sure what I’m in the mood to listen too, haha. I didn’t know there was an app! I’ll have to download it!
can you link to that playlist? it looks awesome!!
If you have spotify, you should be able to download it here:
http://open.spotify.com/user/1233811677/playlist/1D1mJx5guqNarz8vruYEUL
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Go, Liz! Five miles is nothing to sneeze at. (I can only currently do 3!) I also love your running playlist. That Passion Pit song is the best.
I am a Pandora girl. But I have heard such great things about spotify that I might just have to give it a try!!
I love Brooks running shoes! I switched to Asics and I am not as happy, so I will definitely buy Brooks next time.
I adore Spotify and the name of your playlist–great idea!
AH, Brooks are great shoes! I have run in 4 pairs and have been injury free for a year now. I ran in Nike Free’s and hurt my foot. Sad times. Anyways, great job on your 5-miler!
I like running to country music. Don’t know why. Just do. I know you wouldn’t like that…so check out “Fighter” by Gym Class Heroes.
Also, I nearly spit out my coffee at the “I run faster in purple” comment.
I had JUST bought beautiful blue Nikes right before I started running more seriously and didn’t want to buy new shoes. I have heard a lot about Brooks, but I have to say the Dr. Scholl’s athletic inserts I bought last week have done WONDERS for me.
we use the same shoes!
Today, I went to the beach front with my kids.
I found a sea shell and gave it to my 4 year old daughter and said “You can hear the ocean if you put this to your ear.” She put the shell to her ear and screamed.
There was a hermit crab inside and it pinched her ear.
She never wants to go back! LoL I know this is entirely off topic but I had to tell someone!
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