So I FINALLY got my new sneakers. I had been running in Brooks GTS, which were awesome, but a bit heavier. I had put many miles on them and recently added a bunch of mud. So now I have new mud sneakers and new running sneakers! Recently, my knee had been bothering me More precisely, the side/back of my knee. It hurt to go down stairs, went away when I ran, then hurt more after I ran. Self diagnosed ITBand issue. Seems to be going around. Three other girls in my running group have similar issues. Maybe it was something in the limited edition snow we got here in Virginia that we only see every 5 years or so. Either way- suck. So, with miles and pain adding up with the snow, it was time for new shoes. I actually went and got properly fitted. They measured, they photographed and they let me put my nasty bare feet on their nice shiny clean floors the gentleman assured me they washed each night. I guess he thought the face I was making was at his floors not the thought of me messing them up. NOT a job I want, touching all those feet. Ewww! and tada! I am now the proud owner of Asics Kayano 19's, though the first shoe he offered was the Brooks GTS, but I wanted to try something different, 'cause there has to be the miracle shoe that makes you fast- right? However, with the Virginia is for Lovers 14k 2 weeks off, I had to rest that darn ITband. I ran a lovely 10k with my running group through the woods last Sunday, cause hey, they offered wine at the end. But I paid for it. Normally, I would push through, but I really don't want to screw this race that's coming, so here I am, ogling my lovely shoes that I still haven't worn. Darn it!