I fell into bed on Monday night, totally exhausted and so ready to go to sleep. Which made it extra frustrating when I laid there for two hours and found myself wide awake thinking about important things like what color books I need to display on the coffee table and if I’ll ever find a pair of running shoes I like.
Side note: This is actually a real thing right now. I desperately need a new pair of running shoes but can’t figure out what I want. I thought I found some I wanted to order the other day but Caroline told me they looked like something her first grade buddy would wear to school. But that’s the problem. All the athletic shoes range somewhere between “These are elderly, orthopedic shoes” to “My eyes! My eyes!” and I’m not sure where I fit in that spectrum.
Anyway, I finally fell asleep but woke up at 2:23 a.m. when I heard a loud crash and our house alarm started going off. That’ll wake a person up.
P jumped up to investigate and it turned out that one of my decorative plates fell off the wall and triggered the alarm. So all was well and good except I looked like this for the rest of the night.
I got Caroline off to school, but we were all a little less enthusiastic than we’d been the day before. Getting three hours of sleep and being awakened by an imaginary burglar will do that to you.
And when I picked Caroline up from school she announced that she is totally unorganized and it’s all because she needs a different binder. And different dividers. And a different calculator. And, oh yes, she left the one set of gym clothes she has until we get her new ones in her locker so she has to wear something else to school.
And I tried a new recipe for dinner that I found on Pinterest and it was less than delightful.
What I’m trying to say is we are back to true form around here.
And that I need to go crawl in bed after I check to make sure all our decorative plates are securely fastened to the wall.
I was so excited when the new command strips came out for pictures etc. That is until 2 am when an 8×10 comes crashing down and scares everyone to death. No longer a fan. Take a nap !!
Oh No! I’m getting ready to use my new Command strips to rehang pictures that are lying all over the hallway floor from having used Tacky unsuccessfully!
I’m using the Velcro Commands to hang a 2 foot x 3 foot dry erase board, and it has been up for months with no problems. Make sure the weight holds more than you need, use the correct number of strips, and you should be fine.
Go to a running store and get fitted for shoes! Any good running store will put you on a tread mill, record your running, and put you in the shoes that are best for your stride. Running shoes are about protecting your knees, hips, etc, don’t worry about the fashion 🙂 Unless these are just your shoes for running errands while wearing yoga pants.
I second the above comment about going to a running store to get fitted. Now, if you are wanting running shoes to “run” errands in, well I just LOVE the Nike Free Runs. So comfy!
I 3rd this comment! Go somewhere like Fleet Feet or Go Run and have your feet analyzed. There are even different inserts that can be used to conform to your foot’s shape. (I personally have Saucony running shoes with SuperFeet inserts).
I definitely recommend going to a running store and getting fit for shoes. My daughter was having a really hard time with her feet and knees hurting when she started track, so we went and got fit and it was amazing how much better she felt after that. Me, I’m not a runner, I buy nice “running shoes” for when my husband and I go on trips that will require lots and lots of walking around. My requirements are that I don’t look like a stupid unfashionable tourist and yet be comfortable after walking around 20 miles in a day. And the Nike Frees or Free Flyknits were perfect for out last trip.
Oh and I’d like to thank you for recommending The Royal We. It was the perfect book to end the summer. My house is now a mess but since the kids go back to school today and tomorrow it’ll get clean one of these days.
I have been dealing with some serious foot pain for the last year and my doctor said I needed to wear sneakers all the time until things calmed down….even to work! I went to a running shop and they were great at fitting me in something that felt wonderful! I ended up with Brooks Ghost (gray and crazy green) and Glycerin (black and crazy pink). It’s tough but you just need to go with the crazy colors as long as they feel good on your feet.
I’m so sick of our schedule already and we are only a week in. My heart is longing for summer! ?
As the parent of a cross country runner, I can’t begin to tell you how important it is to go to a running store and get properly fitted for a new pair of running shoes. If you are really going to run in them you have to let go of controlling how they look and let the fit be your guide. If they are just for running errands I’d go to J.Crew because they had some super cute Nikes and maybe some New Balance.
I am just relieved new-school-year-perfection has not lasted. It was an impossible standard I was struggling with 🙂
I don’t own a pair, but those who do, swear that the Brooks brand shoes are wonderful and vow to never purchase any other brand.
I’m a fan of Asics running shoes. I wear them for walking (not running), working out, and running errands. Def get fitted first…
Our upstairs AC unit decided to quit on us (in August. in Houston. Seriously?) so we’ve been “camping” downstairs for the last 2 nights. This sleeping arrangement is only popular with our dogs- who think THIS IS THE GREATEST THING EVER! Hope your week gets better!
Oh my goodness what a day! My suggestion on the running shoes….go to a store that specializes. I always ordered mine online and I really feel after having them look at my arch and the way I walk they were able to choose a shoe that worked perfectly for me.
What pinterest meal was a flop? Just so I don’t make the same mistake… 🙂
I totally agree with going to a reputable running store and getting properly fit for running shoes. My local running store even has a fancy machine they make you stand on which tells what type of shoe will work best for you. They will speak these words that made me shutter, “fit over fashion”. Once the initial shock of that comment faded, I sucked it up and picked the ones that truly fit the best. I bought a pair I never would have picked out, but it’s made a world of difference in how I feel after running/working out. Good Luck!
Brooks Ghost are very comfortable. I always had sore feet. I walk every day 3-4 miles in the am and these were a game changer. Good Luck! Love that you’re keeping it real.
Wait. You’re running? As in training for something? Why haven’t we seen cool pictures of your medals for finishing 5ks? 10ks? Marathons?
Have you been holding out on us?
Go with a black running shoe, you can’t go wrong! I currently have some Nikes in black that are comfy and don’t make you look old.
I would highly recommend Brooks Ghost. I had a pair, but wanted a new “cuter” pair of running shoes so I switched. My knees started hurting so badly I was unable to run or walk. Now I run in my old Brooks Ghost and use the new pair for errands.
Brooks running shoes are really great, I hear. I was at Off Broadway the other day and some were on sale and the sales guy said their his favorites and he’s been running since college and since I know zero about running, he must be right, yes? And I almost bought some, but couldn’t quite dig the only color they had in my size. Also very bright but I like if I like the colors. I’m trying out Ryka’s instead and while I’ll spring for Brooks eventually, I’m liking them quite well so far.
174 days of school to go- you’ve got this! ??.
As far as tennis shoes go, check out New Balance’s classic shoes – I love them!!
Ditto that getting fitted at a running store solved my son’s knee and hip problems. Call around and ask manager’s who they think is best at fitting shoes and when the work.
Ugh…what a night! I would say that you should order dinner in for tonight so that you are not worn out and that everyone should get in their jammies early and if nothing else read a book in bed….lol