I was just going to blog about my new socks...but there are other exciting things to share, so maybe I'll just be a little disjointed. But we'll start with the socks, because I'm pretty jazzed about them. About 2 long runs ago, I got an ugly blister on/between my toes. So I ordered a few pairs of Injinji socks to try - they are toe socks. Here is a pair on my feet:
OK - they may look dorky, but they are remarkably comfortable. I forgot I had them when I did my long run this past weekend, so I have worn them the last 2 days for my shorter runs. In addition to preventing toe rubbing, after the race, I can put my flipflops on without having to freeze my tootsies. Yeah!
The socks were a splurge buy. My other tri purchase this week was NOT optional. Here are the goggles I've been wearing for the last 5 years. I (heart) them very much. I have another pair that I have kept in my bag, but I didn't wear them because this pair has been so perfect. Well, perfect does not include a broken strap -- and unlike all modern goggles that have separate straps that can be replaced, etc., my favorites had a unitary strap. Broken is broken.
So I went to the local swimming store (Disco Sports), favorite goggles in hand, and asked them to find me the same pair. Of course, 5 years later, they didn't carry the exact same model, but they had a pair that was essentially the same shape. And, as the salesman said - they're the entry-level goggles so they're very reasonably priced. So I bought two - one clear and one tinted. I've been swimming with tinted goggles forever, it will be interesting to see how different everything looks.
Finally, as a bonus (and having nothing to do with shopping or toes), I got some health screening done today as part of open enrollment at my employer. My blood pressure is great - always is thankfully, but so is my cholesterol and glucose...awesome sauce. Go me!
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