I did it. I really did – I ran for 3.487 miles with my friends Cindy and Deana and my faithful sidekick, Cherry Berry. It was my first real run in the Newtons, albeit a slow one, but my first thought was: Did I step in dog poop?
After I got over the stepping in poop sensation, I felt like there was a cushy, padded bump under the balls of my feet. For such lightweight shoes, I was surprised at the amount of cushioning and the cush was in just the right place – under my metatarsals, rolling my foot forward. (See 3rd picture below)
I know forced is probably not the right word here, but I feel like my foot was forced to land mid-sole. Maybe guided would be a better term. As a matter of fact, Cindy and Deana told me I looked like a beautiful gazelle running through the forest. Okay, maybe not gazelle, but they confirmed I was running mid-sole.
I have to break my feet into these shoes, so I’m going to save my complete impression until I have 25 or so miles done, but quickly, here are a few other things I noticed:
- I have no actual proof, but I felt like the cadence was higher and I was leaning forward – like I was sprinting, but not.
- My calves cramped a little toward the end and are now sore.
- My feet were cold – the shoes are very airy, which will actually be great for the Texas summer.
- The balls of my feet were a little achy with a burning feeling after the run – and I have a very small blister on the ball of my left foot – nothing major, at least not picture-worthy.
So far, I’m liking the shoes. More later. Maybe even tomorrow after I run in them. Take that bike.
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your bike called and she misses you.
great news Susan! I’m so happy for you that you’re back on roads. Newtons look very interesting…enjoy breaking them in
Well, only people with good feet can wear those shoes. Me, well, my feet go starboard and port – all over the place. Glad I know someone with perfect feet.
“Take that bike.”…
OK. Where am I taking it? I can have it stripped/chopped and bay’ed in a hour or so if I take my time.
…the rollers are jealous.
Your bike is looking forward to the new, running enhanced Susan. Trust me.
you have new shoes. you love your rollers (you know you do). now just add a bitching swimsuit and we can all cheer you on at Curdle Lane.
Curdle Lane? Are you doing some race at Coeur d’Alene?
Sounds good Susan. Go gazelle!
Interesting and potentially great news.
No wonder the calves are sore, they will take a while to get accustomed to you landing mid foot. Don’t overdo it.
poor bike…
the first thing I noticed was the burning on the balls of my feet…but that goes away by the 2nd or 3rd run in them.
Anxious to hear more because your first run sounds kinda dreadful…burning feet, calf cramping…yikes! Hopefully, it’s just the adjustment period!!
How are the shoes working out for you?