Mariposai that's a gorgeous picture. Wow, 10 hours of climbing up and/or down. That's a lot. How's the legs today? My legs were dead tired today. I made them do a 5 mile run on trails, so lots of ups and downs but nothing like yesterday. I guess it's been just under 20 hours since my hill run, and probably could've used either more time or flatter terrain. Oh well, got it done. And realized I have over 430 running miles on these shoes. Time to pull out the next pair and start looking for more. Speaking of shoes... (were we?) I've been reading where someone with a normal arch who pronates slightly should be wearing stability shoes... I've been wearing neutral cushion shoes all these years. BUT, I don't pronate at all but rather tend toward supinating (underpronating?). Whatever, now I'm concerned I've been wearing the wrong shoes?? (Tet, no need to interject here) I do recall trying some stability-type shoes awhile ago (Asics Kayano comes to mind), and they hurt my feet... like I had tennis balls under my arch. Any ideas? comments? suggestions?

Nice pic Mari, My family and I spent some time up by Bear tooth pass also. I have pictures of the big snowball fight between my two sons on July 4Th a few years ago. What beautiful scenery I was in awe the whole week we were there. 5 miles tonight in 36:00 . I actually made money running tonight. I found a neatly folded $5.00 bill along the road. Does that make me ineligible for the Olympics now ? Larry

Speaking of shoes... (were we?) I've been reading where someone with a normal arch who pronates slightly should be wearing stability shoes... I've been wearing neutral cushion shoes all these years. BUT, I don't pronate at all but rather tend toward supinating (underpronating?). Whatever, now I'm concerned I've been wearing the wrong shoes?? (Tet, no need to interject here) I do recall trying some stability-type shoes awhile ago (Asics Kayano comes to mind), and they hurt my feet... like I had tennis balls under my arch. Any ideas? comments? suggestions?

no expert here, but I think neutral cushion is right for what you've said. however! I really do like my Nike Frees. I'm running about half of each run in them. Of course, half of one of your runs is probably about my weekly mileage... & they do say to start gradually. might want to think about it. it's just what the doctor didn't order, but they're working really well so far. Nancy, that's incredible. thanks. Mary, time for a cut back week?? thanks Carolyn . and thanks Holly. I did go see, it looks great!

great pic Mariposai!! nice runs out there today!! i slept over a friends house who lives close to work which was such a treat - in bed earlier than normal so could get myself up and out for a run.............did 35 minutes with my ironman timex - garmin was not charged enough - so i'm giving myself credit for about 3 miles because it was HILLY HILLY HILLY - felt great to be outside in the beautiful sunshine for awhile before coming in to work my 3rd night in a row -- have to remember that feeling next time i want to hit my alarm for more sleep!!