Shoe Review

I bought two new pairs of running shoes.  Deal was too good to pass up.  Sierra Trading Post has some good deals.  I got a pair of Saucony Hattori's and NB MT00 Minimus for $30 and $45 respectively.

The Saucony's are excellent.  Good for road running and not bad on the trail.  Super light and still a offer more cushion than the Minimus.  I also like the velcro strap, no laces.  My foot did slide around a bit in the shoe when going down steep hills.  That was the only drawback. Probably going to go back on STPost and buy another pair for when they wear out.

The MT00 Miniumus was a bit disappointing, but still good.  The toe box felt too big, kind of like I was wearing clown shoes.  The MT10s I have fit like a glove and feel like they are part of my foot.  I didn't get the same feeling with the MT00.  Nice grip/traction and a bit more cushion in the toe than the MT10s.

Chiropractor

Just went to visit Dr. Steve, chiropractor in New Haven. Very nice guy and we spoke for 5 minutes and then got right into some myofascial release. Fancy word for massage as far as I can tell. He thinks it is an IT band issue and perhaps also related to my quad and/or hip muscles. He had a roller bar he went pretty hard on my outside leg where the pain stems from. At this point I was thinking I could probably do this with the foam roller, then he took to the inside of my leg and found a particular point that hurt like a motherfer when he pressed it with his thumb. I was impressed with this as I hadn't identified that spot as a problem. This all took about 10 minutes. Now my leg feels like I just did a bunch of serious squats. Back next week same time and place to see if this fixes it. $80 for the first visit, and $50 each visit after. He recommends at least 6 visits so this will be a $330 attempt. I'd pay twice that if this fixes it.

3rd Annual Southern Oregon Beer Mile

After receiving a Facebook invite from Rogue Valley Runners about the beer mile here in Ashland yesterday, I decided what the hell. After class, I hurried home and jogged over to the Southern Oregon University track, where it was held. It was dark and rainy. I had tasked Jess with procuring an at least 5% beer with low carbonation, and she showed up just as we were about to start with a 24-pack of Budweiser! Unbelievable! Long story short, I got through three beers and three laps. Hal Koerner won in 6:30. Erik Skaggs was second; Timothy Olson third.