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This is advice you should take - from a guy who, back in November, couldn’t run 5 minutes non-stop at once, and is now running 3.5+ miles 3-4 times a week fairly easily - and that’s not because I’m super talented, dedicated, or anything of the sorts.

It turns out, I was wearing the wrong running shoe for a long time.  I finally analyzed my stride, and found some styles that worked for me…and, what do you know?  I started running with a LOT less leg/foot pain.  So - if you’re not comfortable when you run, you need to get fitted.

Now, there are a few options you have here - one is that you can simply guess.  That’s bad.

1) Use Zappos’ Running Shoe Fitting Guide.  It is at least a good place to start.
2) Go to a running shoe store that has an electronic analyzer (I went to Dick’s)
3) Best Option (if you can afford it) - get professionally fitted.

I went the #1 route, then confirmed it via #2.  It led me to getting the best shoes I’ve ever owned (and they weren’t hundreds of dollars).

By the way, if you’re a 200 pound plus guy, who is a mild pronator, I’d like to suggest the Diadora Mythos Ultimate. They are pretty hot shoes. Zappos has free shipping too!

(disclosure - none, Zappos and Diadora didn’t pay me for this post, I just dig them both)

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Well, it’s been a full week since I started passing on animal flesh in favors of other protein sources.  I must say, it’s been easier than I expected - even including two instances of eating out in “regular” restaurants.  I feel good, and I’m not really missing meat - although the weight loss has slowed down dramatically (guess that was to be expected).  It’s probably better to keep it at 3lbs a week or less anyway.  Plus, I’ve been lifting a lot, which makes losing weight harder (but looking good naked easier).

Today marks the first day of “official” half marathon training.   I’m excited, and a little nervous.  I’m more worried about having the time to do it right and staying injury and (hopefully) mostly pain free.  We will see!

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5 days without meat.  If you’d have told me a few months ago I’d be trying this, much less enjoying it, I’d have slapped you.  No seriously, it would have been so off the wall, I’d have actually slapped you. Unless you were a lady or bigger than me

So, I started this experiment Sunday.  That was 5 days and 4.5 pounds ago.  I attribute that to not only eating much healthier, but also the 9 miles I’ve run since then (thanks to the Half Marathon Training).  I’m sure my body will adjust and the weight loss will mellow out, but for now, I’ll take it.

My body still feel great - I actually feel more energetic and focused than I have in a while.  I’m sure some of that is just in my head…but again, I’ll take it.  I’m still enjoying the food, and the challenge of coming up with meals that are tasty and meat free.  I think, even when I allow meat back into my diet, it will be in much smaller quantities.

Of course, the way things are going, I’m not sure that will happen, except on special occasions.

On a running note - a 3-mile run is a regular, pretty easy thing now.  I’m actually starting the program Monday (it allowed perfect timing for the Music City Half-Marathon) - so I’ll be a step or so ahead of it for a week.  It ramps up quickly though, so I’m hoping my body can keep up with the demands.

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So, I’m going to bring back an old favorite, the “10 things I think” posts - which I unceremoniously hijacked from SI’s Peter King. They were a crowd favorite back in the day.

1)Blogging is more fun when you do it for you.  No pressure, no traffic stats, no worries.

2)This blog was supposed to be my SEO blog to generate leads.  It’ll be easier to change the title than to try to get excited about that!

3)Vegetarianism may, in fact, have its merits.  I feel really good.

4)I’ve got too much on my plate, and I’m loving it.  Work IS my hobby.  And I’m cool with that.

5)Good running shoes make all the difference.

6)I didn’t watch the SOTU Address tonight.  Because I already know.

7)My Xbox 360 is trying to ruin my life.

8)I’m happiest when I’m productive, but I want to be productive so I can achieve the ability to not feel compelled towards productivity anymore.  ’tis a conundrum.

9)I’m excited about the Half Marathon.  Really.  I think it’s going to rock.  My knees, however, are asking me to re-consider.

10)I’m super excited for this to be back to being ‘My’ blog.  Random.  Meaningless.  Hopefully funny.  Occasionally Poignant.  Practice for my writing skills.

Good enough start I suppose.

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