My mom and I did our first run together in Vibrams this week. I like to run alone mostly, but it was nice to have someone run with me for a change because it pushed me a little. I must be stretching the arches of my feet because I kept feeling a sharp pain every few minutes in my right arch. I was worried I'd have sore feet, but I don't at all. I think I might be ready to move up to two miles finally, except I feel a cold coming on. I thought it was allergies, but boy am I stuffed up this afternoon and my eyes are watering like crazy. I'm hoping this goes away in a day or two. I'm worried all this pollen is going to make it 10 times worse! I am pounding water, claritin and echinecia. Let's see what happens.


A couple of days ago I was at Barnes and Noble because I have some gift certificates to use up. I decided to get Danny Dreyer's book "Chi Running" and I picked up a copy of "Complete Idiots Guide to Barefoot Running" as well to flip through. I have been reading it here and there. It's pretty cool, talks about avoiding injury, how to get a healthy start, and how to develop a training regiment. I think I will read Chi Running over spring break next week and do a few solid runs and solid workouts now that I can add a little distance. Additionally, the weather is amazing and all the cherry blossoms are starting to bloom, so I am pretty motivated to spend some quality time outside. I'll leave you with a good quote I found:

“Shoes do no more for the foot than a hat does for the brain.”  - Dr. Mercer Rang