For my birthday, my lovely 유씨 gave me a gift certificate for a local running store. This weekend, I put it to use and hauled.
First up – new shoes:
Now, I do like my Mizunos, but I switched it up this time and got New Balance. Like the Mizunos, they have a nice, stiff sole, but the New Balance are especially roomy in the toes.
I took them for a run the next day and was pretty happy with them.
The shoes came with this handy bag. I used it for the gym.
Next up, an Amphipod iPod armband:
This is a little bit different from the kind of armband I had before; the iPod is held in with bungee cords instead of a plastic sleeve. I like this because it makes the screen more accessible if I want to change music.
Also – running socks. I didn’t have any and was using my hiking socks for running. I’m kind of horrified that a single pair of socks costs $15, but I guess it’s worth it if my feet stay blister-free.
The most important item purchased was this Moving Comfort bra. It’s like a fortress. My girls were locked down in this baby.
Have you bought anything new lately?
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Love those shoes! The nice thing about having to get new running shoes so often is getting to try out tons of fun colors.
Yes! And I was excited that this store had a few different colors of this model…I just went for the brightest ones!
I love your shoes! I’ve worn New Balance for a long time as they fit my orthotics very well. I like the stability web too as my ankles tend to roll.
You should check out http://www.joesnewbalanceoutlet.com/ – I’ll definitely be shopping there soon.
That’s where I got my last pair from! Found what I wanted IRL but the price online was much better. Quick shipping! Will def shop there agsin!
awesome! I love a bargain, but you probably already knew that 😉
LOVE the shoes (and the haul)! haven’t bought anything recently, but I’m itching for some new compression socks, tights, and new makeup. 🙂
I can really get behind new makeup 🙂
What a sweet guy! OK, LOVE MIzunos and NB. Your new sneakers are SO cute! LOVE the colors.
He’s all right. 😉
You really did get a haul! I got a new pair of Brooks recently, and I LOVE them. However, I like soft soles instead of firm ones.
I had Brooks and I didn’t like them at all! Now I know why 😉 Every runner is different!
I love those shoes!! They are super colorful! NB used to be my favorite running shoe but I just bought a pair of Nikes.
Haven’t purchased anything new fitness wise, but just did some minor shopping at Kohls and H&M. I also received the Nordstrom catalog and would really like to do some damage there 😉
Monica.
I look forward to reading your outfit posts!
Cute shoes! When I bought my running shoes they threw in a pair of Brooks sock to convince me to drop $120…amazing!!! I was really skeptical about the Moving Comfort bras, but I bought one on Ebay for $20 and I’m a believer now! I don’t run in anything else now.
Ooh eBay, I didn’t think about looking there. Thanks for the tip!
I’ve never heard of Moving Comfort, I’ll have to check it out, right now the best one I have is an underarmour and I still have to double up on sports bras to keep them from painfully bouncing.
Oh Moving Comfort is the best! Did you see in the comments that Samantha bought one from ebay? Maybe you could check it out. Good luck!