If you were just to watch Sportscenter for all of your sporting news you would be led to believe that there were really only 4 major sports in the world and this niche little game called soccer. The truth is there are really several sports that have a lot more fans than any of those 4 sports that you will see featured on ESPN. I’m talking about sports that have an international appeal and not just a nationwide appeal in the USA.
I’ve had the good luck of being exposed to a few of them as well as some sports from other nations. I went to Australia when I was 15 and while I was there I was introduced to both rugby and Australian rules football. Both sports bear a resemblance to American Football but are different in more ways than they are similar. First of all there are no pads in either and secondly the pace of the game is so much faster. This makes them seem like sports that Americans should love but they have never caught on over here for whatever reason. My theory is that Americans love the strategy and idea of plays and schemes while the 2 main Australian sports lack a lot of that on the surface.
Rugby is one sport with a large international following very much on par with the sport of cricket. Now cricket was never a sport I could get into but in nations like India and the UK it has a large following along with a large number of former British colonies. Cricket bears a very big resemblance to baseball at a quick glance but is a much different game that can be played over multiple days. It most likely takes a much greater attention span than most Americans seem to have.
The popularity of Cricket and Rugby is dwarfed though by the popularity of the world’s game, football. No, I don’t mean the version of football with pads and quarterbacks. I am talking about the game us Americans call soccer but virtually the rest of the world calls football. It is a game that is played in nearly every corner of the world but gets a second billing in the US. Just for one example it was estimated that the 2006 FIFA World Cup was watched by a cumulative audience of 26.29 billion people with the final game being watched by 715.1 million individuals, that’s 1/9th of the entire world population.
Those aren’t the only international sports that Americans are missing out on though. Formula 1 is another sport that boasts worldwide appeal that makes the fan base of NASCAR seem small. Tennis and cycling are other sports that get a lot of international attention but very little press in the US. The reasons for these sports lack of American interest may have some connection to media coverage but there is also the fact that in a lot of things Americans try to keep themselves unique to the rest of the world. They are missing out on a lot of great sports by doing that though.
The Daily Run
Distance: 2.8 miles
Weather: 70 degrees, overcast day with rain threatening
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
The Oversaturation of Sports
If you flip on cable TV at about any time on any given day the odds are you will be able to find some kind of sports event or sports related show within a few minutes of channel surfing. Whether it be one of the five ESPN networks, Fox Soccer Channel, Fox Sports network, or a collection of other local channels sports channels can be hard to miss. The odds are that they will all be talking about roughly the same thing most of the time too.
Is this a bad thing though? One positive is that in a world where we have wars and a troubled economy sports can create a great distraction from the realities of life around us. Do we really need 24/7 coverage though on every form of media imaginable? In my opinion there is an oversaturation but just like many things that can cause such a diverse amount of opinions multiple ways to voice those opinions develop.
I have to admit that I have a more unique relationship with sports than just a normal fan. My career is wrapped around sports and the existence of sports so I have an invested interest in it. Possibly that’s why I think there is too much sports in the media though, I never really get a great escape from it at work like most people. Sports just don’t serve as the kind of escape to me that it is for some people.
My main issue arises in a situation like the A-Rod scandal that is going on right now. Do we really need to spend half an hour of an hour long highlight show talking about 1 man? I realize Rodriguez is a larger than life athlete because of his contract and skill but there are so many good things going on in sports that could use some attention.
It’s because of coverage like the coverage of A-Rod or Bonds or Michael Phelps that I find myself tuning into ESPN less and less and turning to channels like Discovery or even Disney channel. They are safe bets to have original entertainment that will have variety and be something unique. I will turn to ESPN when they are actually airing a game because I enjoy watching sports I just don’t really enjoy listening to so called “experts” talk about it anymore.
To me there isn’t a lot that can match the thrill of an exciting live sports event or even an exciting game on TV. I’ve found though that sometimes the less I know about the situation around a game the more I enjoy it. I just want to go and enjoy the game for the game, not because the starting point guard called the opponents center a momma’s boy.
The sporting world seems to be on a mission to accent the individual and forget about the team. For example all you hear about is the Lakers while the Spurs are just a side comment. The Spurs are a great team, while the Lakers are a good team and you realize that if you can see past the fact that Kobe Bryant is on the team. I can’t say when the name on the back of the jersey became more important than the name on the front but I sure wouldn’t mind seeing it go back to valuing the name on the front.
These are a few of the things that the oversaturation of sports talk has just made worse in my opinion. We live in a world where if a station like ESPN wanted to they could air actual sporting events almost 24 hours a day but instead they generally only have sports from 7-10 every night and leave the rest up to their “experts.” I consider myself lucky that I have been exposed to a wide variety of sports and wish that ESPN would air a lot more soccer and also start airing things like Rugby and Aussie Rules Football. I would much rather watch a sport I had little knowledge about than listen to an old retired player try and talk with the idea that since he played he knows all there is to know about a sport from the front office down to the waterboy.
For the sake of not dragging my opinions out for too long I will wrap this up. I will probably go into each portion of this in more detail later since more is needed to full explain my views, hopefully that all comes off as intelligent and not just complaining. If nothing else I hope it makes you think a bit because we would all be better off thinking more and not just following the crowd.
The Daily Run
Distance: 2.8 miles
Weather: 70 degrees, a great Florida day
Notes of interest: nothing special just a nice day for a run
Sunday, February 8, 2009
To Market, To Market I Go
Yesterday I tried something new. I have lived in St Pete for roughly 8 months now. Every Saturday for a good chunk of the year they have a market downtown. I have never gone down there, mostly due to lack of motivation. Yesterday I thought I would give it a shot. The fact that it was a great day outside definitely was another reason that helped in getting me to go.
Also I had a real desire for a good smoothie and I thought getting some fresh fruit to make one with would be nice to have. So I hopped on my bike and rode the roughly 4 miles to the parking lot of Al Lang Field in downtown St Pete.
It was a great bike ride to start the day with. There was a cool breeze in the air so I didn’t get totally sweaty and traffic was fairly light so I didn’t get run over by anyone. If nothing else it made for a great day to be outside.
Once I completed my journey I was surprised by how many people were at the market and how many vendors there were. There were a few places grilling food and lots of produce vendors alongside several people selling different kinds of crafts and things of that nature. One of the best things about the event was that all of the vendors were local so it was all good for the local economy.
One of the first things I noticed was that about half the people had a dog with them. There were dogs in all shapes and sizes. There were the annoying little yippy dogs. There were a couple labs, a very large and pretty German Sheppard and one large black hairy dog that I don’t know the breed of it was just big with black curly fur.
There was a wide variety of people there too. Many that seemed like they were tourists that just wandered through while others were locals out to support the local economy and see old friends. The variety of people made it nice because you get to really appreciate the variety of people that live down here. Most everyone was older than me but that’s to be expected at an event like that. The market really isn’t a big draw for young 20 year olds, especially with Gasparilla going on in Tampa.
The third thing I noticed was the smell. I discovered as I walked around that one of the main places producing the smell was a barbeque grill. They had a decent variety of barbeque foods there and one of the guys working there had on a tux, I thought it was a nice touch; it kind of had a New Orleans feel to it with his outfit. There was a veggie burger and smoothie place, a chocolate place, and a few other places that I can’t remember right now.
After wandering around a little and seeing what everyone had for sale I made my way back to a small produce display. This set up had exactly what I wanted, pineapples and strawberries, my favorite fruits by far. Only 2 places had pineapples and these looked the best. In my mind I thought they looked just like you would expect a pineapple to look. The strawberries also looked very good and were grown just one county away so it made me feel better about buying them. One whole pineapple cost $3 and one tray of strawberries was $2.50. So in summary it was about the same price as the grocery store and they hadn’t been shipped in from some random South American country.
So I had made my purchase for the day and I jumped back onto my bike to head home. It proved to be a slightly more difficult task than the ride there because now I had a bag of strawberries and a pineapple that I had to balance on my handle bar. The bag had a habit of swinging and I had to kind of wind it around my hand to make sure it didn’t swing into my wheel. I survived the trip though and all but 1 of the strawberries did too. The one victim got a little bit crushed but I figure 1 out of 20 or so wasn’t bad.
I had to make a trip to Publix to get the last supplies for my smoothie and when I got back home I made one of the best smoothies I have made yet. I contribute a lot of it to the fresh local fruit that tasted excellent. Overall I would say I’m very satisfied with the market and I think I will be going back many times. I will make sure to take some extra money next time too and buy myself some lunch because several of the places looked really good.
If I have a recommendation out of this is that if there is a local market where you live go and check it out. If you can ride a bike or walk there it’s even better I think. The idea of buying locally is great for the economy and just makes you feel better about your purchase. So get yourself some fresh fruit and some other good local goods.
The Daily Run
Distance: 3.8 miles
Weather: 70 degrees, nice sunny day that was great for a run
Notes of interest: nothing notable
Also I had a real desire for a good smoothie and I thought getting some fresh fruit to make one with would be nice to have. So I hopped on my bike and rode the roughly 4 miles to the parking lot of Al Lang Field in downtown St Pete.
It was a great bike ride to start the day with. There was a cool breeze in the air so I didn’t get totally sweaty and traffic was fairly light so I didn’t get run over by anyone. If nothing else it made for a great day to be outside.
Once I completed my journey I was surprised by how many people were at the market and how many vendors there were. There were a few places grilling food and lots of produce vendors alongside several people selling different kinds of crafts and things of that nature. One of the best things about the event was that all of the vendors were local so it was all good for the local economy.
One of the first things I noticed was that about half the people had a dog with them. There were dogs in all shapes and sizes. There were the annoying little yippy dogs. There were a couple labs, a very large and pretty German Sheppard and one large black hairy dog that I don’t know the breed of it was just big with black curly fur.
There was a wide variety of people there too. Many that seemed like they were tourists that just wandered through while others were locals out to support the local economy and see old friends. The variety of people made it nice because you get to really appreciate the variety of people that live down here. Most everyone was older than me but that’s to be expected at an event like that. The market really isn’t a big draw for young 20 year olds, especially with Gasparilla going on in Tampa.
The third thing I noticed was the smell. I discovered as I walked around that one of the main places producing the smell was a barbeque grill. They had a decent variety of barbeque foods there and one of the guys working there had on a tux, I thought it was a nice touch; it kind of had a New Orleans feel to it with his outfit. There was a veggie burger and smoothie place, a chocolate place, and a few other places that I can’t remember right now.
After wandering around a little and seeing what everyone had for sale I made my way back to a small produce display. This set up had exactly what I wanted, pineapples and strawberries, my favorite fruits by far. Only 2 places had pineapples and these looked the best. In my mind I thought they looked just like you would expect a pineapple to look. The strawberries also looked very good and were grown just one county away so it made me feel better about buying them. One whole pineapple cost $3 and one tray of strawberries was $2.50. So in summary it was about the same price as the grocery store and they hadn’t been shipped in from some random South American country.
So I had made my purchase for the day and I jumped back onto my bike to head home. It proved to be a slightly more difficult task than the ride there because now I had a bag of strawberries and a pineapple that I had to balance on my handle bar. The bag had a habit of swinging and I had to kind of wind it around my hand to make sure it didn’t swing into my wheel. I survived the trip though and all but 1 of the strawberries did too. The one victim got a little bit crushed but I figure 1 out of 20 or so wasn’t bad.
I had to make a trip to Publix to get the last supplies for my smoothie and when I got back home I made one of the best smoothies I have made yet. I contribute a lot of it to the fresh local fruit that tasted excellent. Overall I would say I’m very satisfied with the market and I think I will be going back many times. I will make sure to take some extra money next time too and buy myself some lunch because several of the places looked really good.
If I have a recommendation out of this is that if there is a local market where you live go and check it out. If you can ride a bike or walk there it’s even better I think. The idea of buying locally is great for the economy and just makes you feel better about your purchase. So get yourself some fresh fruit and some other good local goods.
The Daily Run
Distance: 3.8 miles
Weather: 70 degrees, nice sunny day that was great for a run
Notes of interest: nothing notable
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Running in the Rain
Today was a much different run than most of my other ones. We had a cold front moving through this afternoon and with it came a good amount of rain. It started raining about 2 and is still raining as I write this about 7. After yesterdays good run I was looking forward to another good one but the rain made me hesitant. I checked the radar and besides a little more intense rain on the way it didn’t look like there was any lightning to go with it.
As I was debating whether to run or not it seemed there was some divine intervention. The power went out just about right after I clicked off the radar page. Well I’m not one to mess with signs from above so I pulled on the shoes, got stretched out and was out the door.
It seemed I had misjudged how hard it was raining because it was definitely raining harder than I thought it was. It was at just the right temperature though and it felt really good. I had no problem with energy today, possibly because I spent most of my day in the office so that didn’t use up much energy.
It took about a mile and I was drenched. It felt like I had about 2 pounds of water soaked into my clothes. The run was feeling good though and I wasn’t thirsty at all with the continuous supply of water coming down on me, I mean who needs a fuel belt when Mother Nature is doing the trick? So when I hit the point where I have to decide to either turn for my shorter route or keep going for the long one I made the choice to go long.
I’m sure the people in the cars that were passing me thought I was just all kind of crazy. I got a reflection of myself in a parked car’s window and I kind of thought I was crazy too, I was just dripping. When I got to my half way point the 2 pounds of water I had in my clothes felt more like 5 pounds. There is a problem with having mesh on the top of your shoes, when it’s raining it goes straight to the socks. The feet were really feeling heavy by this point.
Even with all that it still felt so good to be out there running and the rain just made it better and more satisfying. The run itself was pretty uneventful for the most part but it was a really good one. When I finished and got under the cover of the roof I just had to laugh when I had to actually ring out my shirt before I dared step into my apartment not wanting to get the carpet wet.
I hadn’t run in the rain in a long time and I forgot how much fun and refreshing it is. I can guarantee that the next time it’s raining I will be out there running if I can. If there are any runners or aspiring runners out there I recommend giving a run in the rain a shot. It can be very fun and is actually kind of liberating in a way.
The Daily Run
Distance: 3.8 miles
Weather: 69 degrees, a nice rain that got me soaked but felt good
Notes of interest: This month has been the most distance I’ve run since I started tracking my runs
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
A great run on a stressful day
Today was one of those days where I really wasn’t sure I wanted to run. I had to stay at work longer than planned and it wasn’t the easiest day I’ve ever had so when I got home I just wanted to sit on the couch and relax. I did that for about an hour and got a little bit of rest in and at about 5:30 I decided I would regret not going for a run over the enjoyment of just resting and not doing anything athletic.
So I made a compromise with myself. I decided to run my shorter 2.8 mile route and I had managed to wait till the sun was going down so I didn’t have to worry about the heat as much. So without any more ceremony needed I put on my running clothes, got stretched out, and was out the door.
After about 5 steps I was happy I was out there. First of all because it was a great day as it transitioned into evening and secondly I started to feel the stress of the day slide off me. It started out as very much a put one foot in front of the other kind of run. Those kinds of runs are good sometimes though I think because it’s a true challenge to yourself.
By the time I had gotten about half a mile down the road I came to the realization that this was actually feeling like a really good run. Usually after several days of back to back running my body doesn’t want to fire like it does when I’m fresh. Today was an exception to that though.
Once I got to my turn around point I turned up my pace since I was running the shorter route and it seemed like I had plenty to store. This was quickly becoming one of those runs that makes me happy that I’m a runner. The stress from my day was virtually gone now and I could just go out there and finish my run using up all my energy reserves and really hustling out the end.
When I finished up the run I felt good and was very happy that I had talked myself into running. It’s a hard thing to completely explain but I know that the stress of the day combined with my lack of wanting to run at first made it even better. Now I’m ready for my run tomorrow with renewed motivation.
The Daily Run
Distance: 2.8 miles
Weather: 73 degrees, sunny with a somewhat strong breeze
Notes of interest: I ran later than normal which was a nice change of pace
So I made a compromise with myself. I decided to run my shorter 2.8 mile route and I had managed to wait till the sun was going down so I didn’t have to worry about the heat as much. So without any more ceremony needed I put on my running clothes, got stretched out, and was out the door.
After about 5 steps I was happy I was out there. First of all because it was a great day as it transitioned into evening and secondly I started to feel the stress of the day slide off me. It started out as very much a put one foot in front of the other kind of run. Those kinds of runs are good sometimes though I think because it’s a true challenge to yourself.
By the time I had gotten about half a mile down the road I came to the realization that this was actually feeling like a really good run. Usually after several days of back to back running my body doesn’t want to fire like it does when I’m fresh. Today was an exception to that though.
Once I got to my turn around point I turned up my pace since I was running the shorter route and it seemed like I had plenty to store. This was quickly becoming one of those runs that makes me happy that I’m a runner. The stress from my day was virtually gone now and I could just go out there and finish my run using up all my energy reserves and really hustling out the end.
When I finished up the run I felt good and was very happy that I had talked myself into running. It’s a hard thing to completely explain but I know that the stress of the day combined with my lack of wanting to run at first made it even better. Now I’m ready for my run tomorrow with renewed motivation.
The Daily Run
Distance: 2.8 miles
Weather: 73 degrees, sunny with a somewhat strong breeze
Notes of interest: I ran later than normal which was a nice change of pace
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
The Joy of Running for Me
I thought before I really got deep into this blog I should talk about what my motivations to run are. My motivations for running might help to explain why I do it and why I feel the way I do about it. I know I can get fairly passionate about running so maybe explaining myself a little will help to understand how it can get such a strong feeling out of me.
I have two main motivations that are in a close tie for supremacy. My first motivator is the fitness value of running. Getting myself in shape was the initial reason that I started running and it has definitely paid dividends in that department. The person that I was 5 and a half years ago looks nothing like the person I am now. I’m very proud of the affect it has had on my body. It’s pretty fun to go back home after being away for a while and not having people even recognize you because of how much better shape you are in.
The second motivation I have to run is the feeling that it gives me. I didn’t really get that feeling when I first started to run but the more and more I did it and the more I pushed myself the more satisfying it became. It’s actually a kind of addictive feeling that if I take a few days off I really just want to get back out there and run. It’s not always the same feeling every time either, it definitely depends on the length and quality of the run.
The satisfaction I get from running is actually a kind of a complicated feeling for me. A lot of it comes from the satisfaction of giving it my all and pushing myself. That’s what makes the longer runs the more satisfying ones. There is also the feeling of just being out and enjoying a nice day, kind of like the feeling of relaxing on a beach. I also get satisfaction out of the fact that I’m committed enough to it to go out their day after day no matter how I feel that day.
I don’t know if all that really explains anything to whoever might be reading this. Hopefully it gives you a little insight into why I run. It’s really one of those things that you have to experience to understand. I know a lot of the runners that share a very similar opinion so I know I’m not crazy. Either that or we all are, that’s an option too.
I hope this finds everyone well and look back here tomorrow for something new.
The Daily Run
Distance: 3.8 miles
Weather: 76 degrees, nice sunny day with very light breeze
Notes of interest: Another great day for a run hopefully these kinds of days stick around
Monday, January 26, 2009
It's Gotta be the Shoes
I first started seriously running in the summer of 2003 when I was preparing for my first year of cross country my senior year of high school. One of the first purchases I made in preparation for running was shoes. Now I had no clue what made a good running shoe so I just kind of went into one of the local sporting good stores and let the salesman guide me, normally not smart I know.
This particular salesman seemed to know what he was talking about though because instead of guiding me to the Nike rack he led me to the Asics. Now at the time I had never heard of the brand but I figured I would give them a try. I wasn’t looking to spend a whole lot of money so I went for a lower priced Asics in the form of the GT-2120. I tried it on and it seemed like a good shoe that fit well so after comparing it with several other shoes that was the one I picked.
My GT-2120s treated me very well over the season and they were the shoe I used for both practice and competition so they got a good beating. By the end of the season I was having some pain in my knees but I think that had a whole lot more to do with the terrain I was running on and the fact that this was my first time running this much in my whole life.
Over that season I found that I really enjoyed running and the good feeling I got both mentally and physically, that feeling is subject of another posting I think. So I decided that I wanted to keep doing this but by then the 2120s were pretty much shot so I needed something new. I went back to the store I got the 2120s at and the salesman presented me with the Asics Gel Kayano 10. The Gel Kayano was the best shoe that Asics made at the time and that scared me a bit, the second I put the shoe on my foot though all that fear was gone. The support was great and the cushioning just wrapped the foot so well that I didn’t think there could be anything better for seriously getting into running.
The second thing that convinced me it was the shoe for me was when I took them off. My foot actually seemed like it was begging me to put them back on, that’s how good they felt. I didn’t need any more convincing and I bought the shoes without even trying anything else.
The Kayano 10s treated me great and got me through many miles. I went on to buy the Gel Kayano 11 when it came out the next year and was once again not disappointed. The greatest thing was the life I was getting out of the shoes. It seemed no matter how much I ran they just didn’t’ wear down. I felt like I was really getting my money’s worth.
When the summer of 2007 came around the Kayano 11s were finally starting to give in so I figured it was time for some new treads on my feet. This time I took a lot of thought and did a lot of research on what shoe I should get. I went to a well known running store in Miami armed with a good amount of knowledge ready to really find a great shoe to support my running habit. I had 3 shoes I wanted to try, the Mizuno Wave Nirvana, the Brooks Trance, and of course the newest Asics Gel Kayano, the 13th edition.
I gave all 3 shoes a try and a little practice run around the store and the winner became clear. The Gel Kayano 13 was the shoe for me. I think I knew it was when I walked in the store I just wanted to give something new a chance. So I laid down the $135 dollars and left the store with a smile on my face and a pair of brand new Asics.
I still run in those Kayano 13s and have now logged 264.4 miles on them after this afternoon’s run. That comes out to a cost of 51 cents a mile, a pretty impressive number I think. The whole time I have owned them I have not had a single injury and the shoes still look and feel great. I have no plans of getting a new pair any time soon and when that time comes I don’t know if I will even bother shopping around I might just go up to the counter and say “Gel Kayano’s in a size 12 please.” So for all of you out there swearing by your Nike and Adidas I think you should look behind the big name brands and try out an Asics. It can’t hurt to try and you might find you have a new favorite shoe.
The Daily Run
Distance: 3.8 miles
Weather: 73 degrees, sunny with a light breeze, man I love living in Florida
Notes of interest: A fairly normal run today, just a great day to be out there running
This particular salesman seemed to know what he was talking about though because instead of guiding me to the Nike rack he led me to the Asics. Now at the time I had never heard of the brand but I figured I would give them a try. I wasn’t looking to spend a whole lot of money so I went for a lower priced Asics in the form of the GT-2120. I tried it on and it seemed like a good shoe that fit well so after comparing it with several other shoes that was the one I picked.
My GT-2120s treated me very well over the season and they were the shoe I used for both practice and competition so they got a good beating. By the end of the season I was having some pain in my knees but I think that had a whole lot more to do with the terrain I was running on and the fact that this was my first time running this much in my whole life.
Over that season I found that I really enjoyed running and the good feeling I got both mentally and physically, that feeling is subject of another posting I think. So I decided that I wanted to keep doing this but by then the 2120s were pretty much shot so I needed something new. I went back to the store I got the 2120s at and the salesman presented me with the Asics Gel Kayano 10. The Gel Kayano was the best shoe that Asics made at the time and that scared me a bit, the second I put the shoe on my foot though all that fear was gone. The support was great and the cushioning just wrapped the foot so well that I didn’t think there could be anything better for seriously getting into running.
The second thing that convinced me it was the shoe for me was when I took them off. My foot actually seemed like it was begging me to put them back on, that’s how good they felt. I didn’t need any more convincing and I bought the shoes without even trying anything else.
The Kayano 10s treated me great and got me through many miles. I went on to buy the Gel Kayano 11 when it came out the next year and was once again not disappointed. The greatest thing was the life I was getting out of the shoes. It seemed no matter how much I ran they just didn’t’ wear down. I felt like I was really getting my money’s worth.
When the summer of 2007 came around the Kayano 11s were finally starting to give in so I figured it was time for some new treads on my feet. This time I took a lot of thought and did a lot of research on what shoe I should get. I went to a well known running store in Miami armed with a good amount of knowledge ready to really find a great shoe to support my running habit. I had 3 shoes I wanted to try, the Mizuno Wave Nirvana, the Brooks Trance, and of course the newest Asics Gel Kayano, the 13th edition.
I gave all 3 shoes a try and a little practice run around the store and the winner became clear. The Gel Kayano 13 was the shoe for me. I think I knew it was when I walked in the store I just wanted to give something new a chance. So I laid down the $135 dollars and left the store with a smile on my face and a pair of brand new Asics.
I still run in those Kayano 13s and have now logged 264.4 miles on them after this afternoon’s run. That comes out to a cost of 51 cents a mile, a pretty impressive number I think. The whole time I have owned them I have not had a single injury and the shoes still look and feel great. I have no plans of getting a new pair any time soon and when that time comes I don’t know if I will even bother shopping around I might just go up to the counter and say “Gel Kayano’s in a size 12 please.” So for all of you out there swearing by your Nike and Adidas I think you should look behind the big name brands and try out an Asics. It can’t hurt to try and you might find you have a new favorite shoe.
The Daily Run
Distance: 3.8 miles
Weather: 73 degrees, sunny with a light breeze, man I love living in Florida
Notes of interest: A fairly normal run today, just a great day to be out there running
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