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Tag: Review
August 15, 2011
Saucony Grid Cohesion 3 – New Shoes, sorta…
It is with great sadness that I retire my Saucony Grid Cohesion 3 shoes. I’ve been using them since I ran the Around the Bay 30k on March 27. These guys got me through at least 6 races including my first marathon, so I’m fairly sentimental about them. After over 550km, it feels like they’re finally done. I got the pain on the bottom of my feet and the shin splints that are textbook signs of worn out shoes. The stitching has come loose in a few spots, and the soles are worn to a point where they are[…continue reading]
June 23, 2011
Laser Eye Surgery Follow-Up
About 2 weeks ago I had laser eye surgery with TLC Lasik. It was to correct nearsightedness in both eyes and an astigmatism in one eye. My surgery was done by Dr. Dean Smith, who also happens to be a family friend. Pre-Surgery Musings I have been thinking about having this done for years. I’ve been wearing prescription glasses for at least 10 years. This wasn’t an easy decision for me. In many ways, wearing glasses felt like a status symbol of being a nerd. Though not always factually correct, it instantly marked you as spending too much time reading[…continue reading]
May 27, 2011
New Shoes
With all the information about minimalistic running and racing flats that I’ve been bombarded with in recent months, it was only a matter of time before I bought in. I just bought this pair of Saucony Kinvaras. I’ve been wearing them around the house for a little while. My first reaction is that they feel bizarre. My current running shoes and even my walking shoes I use for day-to-day travel have the typical 2.4cm raised heel. The lowered heel on these make me feel a little off balance, like I need to lean back a little to stay upright. I’ve[…continue reading]
