running presents for me!

So, my birthday is this week, and my family celebrated on Sunday after my race since I was going to be super-close to my sister's house.  We went out to a nice brunch, and then went back to my sister's house for presents and dessert.

My sister and family got me a new running skirt, a new sports bra in HOT PINK and a matching running tank.  woot!

My boyfriend got me 2 major running tools.  The first is something a friend let me try out a few weeks ago, and it's like the old foam roller, but BETTER!!!  Meet Trigger Point!  Hurts so good!!!  and it doesn't warp!

Also, we had a coupon for REI, which is an outdoorsy store - clothes/gear/etc for biking, hiking, running, camping, etc.  We wandered around to see if there was anything we wanted/needed that we could justify spending money on, and after a long stroll through the store, we both walked up to the Vibram Five fingers running "shoes".

I think we mostly just wanted to see what they were like, so we each tried a pair on.  The women's didn't come big enough for me (or maybe they just didn't have any larger), so I tried on John's since he was trying something else on.  I ran around the store with them, and thought it was pretty interesting. 

Anyway, long story short, we decided that we both wanted to give them a try for so long, that we got them!  He bought my pair for me as a present!  YAY!  The silly part is that we got identical pairs in the same size.  We're going to have to mark them so we know which is which.  LOL  I think I'm going to start out just wearing them to walk around before I even think about running any real distance in them. 

John ran in them for a short run on Saturday and said that they felt pretty good.  He was having calf issues anyway...so he can't say they were better or worse.  Anyway, I look forward to reviewing them as I get to use them. 

Good luck with the Vibrams.  I like what you said about easing into them.  You have forever to get used to them so take your time.  Nice birthday.  Happy 26th!!!

I've been wearing shoes for too long to think that a fast transition would work for me.  No interest in risking injury

26th birthday?  Sure, I'll take that age! ;)

I saw people wearing them this weekend to run in - I had no idea they were running shoes! Makes me want to go try on a pair

Love Trigger Points stuff the ultimate kit is awesome. Hoping to get one someday.

Happy Birthday tomorrow! Sounds like you've already got everything you want. How exciting. There are a couple guys in my Team Challenge who run in those and love them. Enjoy!
Jan

Nice! Happy Birthday! I am curious about the trigger point, let us know how it works.

Happy 20th birthday !
Let me know what you guys think about the 5 fingers in a few weeks. I have almost bought them 3 or 4 times.

Happy Birthday, sounds like you cleaned up like a bandit! Can't wait to hear how the vibrams work out for ya! I know the people who love them LOVE them, so I hope you find that's the case.