Hey, good for you. Looks perfect for what you planned. Keep it up and we'll make a "clipless" rider out of you yet. Is Buzz your new partner. Maybe he can keep up.

Got new running shoes too - they're called "Infiniti" I'm celebrating my return to walk/run - but I won't be logging any "runs" until they are 50% of my workout - still a couple of weeks away....

I like the new shoes and I can tell a difference - much better than regular athletic shoes - BUT - my toes go numb...it's both feet - changing my foot position on the pedal during recovery intervals helps. Once they are "numb" just trying to wiggle them doesn't seem to help. Do I need more cushion in the shoe? I guess I need to try to relax my foot when it is "rising" ? Seems there is more to efficient biking form than I thought...

Welcome to the club. Before I started cycling I used an elliptical machine a lot at the gym. Problem was I couldn't stay on it for more than 45 mins to an hour because my toes would go numb. I tried more socks, no socks, different shoes, nothing helped. I would do something else for 10-20 mins and get back on. I've noticed something similar on the bike. If the route is relatively flat or I maintain constant pressure on the peddles for a long time my toes will go numb. It does seem to help to pull the pedal with the rising foot and take all the pressure off. I've done 2 hr rides and had my toes go numb and I've gone almost 5 hrs and never noticed it. All I can suggest is try moving the cleats around on your shoes. I'm afraid I couldn't tell much difference.