Dear James, Daniel and Emily
There have been some irregularities in our schedule this week. Kim not being around in the evenings, no regular dinner plan. And there have been a number of temptations: snacks at work, yummy leftovers etc. These factors have combined to result in a not so great eating week. Not a terrible one, I have exceeded calorie numbers, but not by a huge amount. It hasn't been like I have been eating out every day, or having huge meals, just not fully obeying my Skinny rule commandments, or sticking to my desired caloric intake numbers.
I know this is not the end of the world, and I don't expect a huge weight gain or anything. It is just a minor setback, and I need to get back on the wagon so to speak. I have gradually realized that if I want to be a better runner I do need to drop some pounds.
On a different subject, I am once again pondering the topic of shoes. I have been studying the idea of changing to a different shoe style. Thinking that with the impending increase in miles that I should do so. But I have found 2 things. First, good shoes are expensive (and I am relatively cheap.) I know that this is not something I should skimp on, but there is a difference between being willing to spend 80-100$ for a pair versus 150-200$. Especially when experience indicates that the less expensive shoe is adequate, which leads to the second point. Two, I have been worried that my quasi-minimalist shoes will not hold up to the mileage, but after doing some research, my brand of shoes, the Reebok Realflex, does have a good track record as far as mileage. So that is not something I should look to as a major factor. Those 2 factors mean that the best thing for me to do is not not break what isn't broken, and when it is time just pick up another pair or 2 of what I know works for me. I think in the end that is the biggest thing: go with what you know works.
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