In the midst of training and the need for just simple hard work over the next 70 days, I can see myself constantly trying to hide from training or create 'shortcuts' by turning my thoughts to 'stuff' that I think will help me. Nutritional plans, heart rate monitors, gps devices, compression shorts, or as was the case last night, new shoes!
My old shoes are getting a bit tired, and given that they weren't off-road specific I decided to go and buy a set of dedicated trail-running shoes. Surprisingly hard to find in Melbourne, but after a little searching last night we came upon a great find - A heavily discounted pair of Asics Gel Trabuco's. Awesome :)
Looking forward to trying these puppies out this weekend and seeing what difference a dedicated offroad shoe makes.
This reminds me of when I was cycling a lot and in preparation for a race you'd go out and buy new wheels or pedals, in some misguided, hopeful belief that it would make you faster - Knowing full well that the only way to get there is through ugly, uncomfortable, simple hard work.
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