Like Mercury's Talaria

I got a package in the mail yesterday. Inside, my new race shoes. (My wife's first comment: "They're very ... yellow.") So I needed to test them out today, make sure the fit is right, and that they're the right shoe for me. So, onto the treadmill, I go.

It was an easy run, so I didn't take them up to speed. It was a different feel, since it's closer to a true racing flat than what I usually wear. It took a mile or two, but it felt OK. They're designed to be worn without socks, so I tried to pay attention to any hotspots. Nothing of any real significance, although there was some tenderness on one toe. There's no seams, so it may be just having to condition my foot for sockless running. Otherwise, the fit is good. It's a half-size down from my Nikes, but according to my reading, that's what most people are doing. I'll take these out for a couple of short runs next week as well, to make sure everything is right. But I think I've found a fast shoe for the season.

Run: 4 miles @ 7.2 mph