Back in Nompton

Part I
Time: 37:36
Distance: 5.85 miles
Pace: 6:26

OK Runner Break

Part II
Time: ~40 mins.?
Distance: 6 miles?
Pace: watch geeked out

Scotty came over this morning and we watched the OU v Texas game on television. It was a good game but OU unfortunately lost 45-35. The offense played well but the defense and special teams gave up some big plays. Shortly after the conclusion of the game we headed out the door--me running and Scotty biking--and ventured towards OK Runner.

I decided to test out the NB 800MF on this run and remembered why I don't train in New Balance shoes. They are worse than Brooks. The MF'er really felt like an mf'er. The shoe is designed for someone who lands midfoot/forefoot, but some 'tard at New Balance decided that forefoot cushioning was a luxury they could forget. I've had racing flats with more cushioning than the 800MF. The upper fits like the 992 and the shoe itself looks like the 1123. Dr. Caniglione would be happy with how stiff the MF'er is. (Dr. Caniglione is an internal medicine guy who has become the "running doc" in the metro area. He shows up to local club runs and offers his services. The only advice he ever gives a runner is that they need a "stiffer" shoe. His favorite shoe is the NB1123, it's one of the few that are posted on the medial and lateral sides. Check out this douchnozzle's review of them. What was he thinking?! Anyway, whenever a customer comes into the store who says they have been to see Dr. C, we can rightfully guess that they need "a stiffer shoe.")

The pace was clipping along by the time Scotty turned off to go home along Berry. I continued on to the store and greeted Gus and Craig. I was told that there was going to be a party over at Gustavo's house for the OSU v Mizzou game. I stuck around for about 30 mins. and then Adam Cohen showed up asking about marathon shoes. He was dressed for a run, so I decided to run back near campus with him. At some point along the way my watched messed up and it didn't record a good portion of the run. The pace was very easy as Adam's latest marathon left him with an upper-respiratory infection. He was still running though. Respect.

Scotty and I headed over to Gus' home, El Cerrito, to watch the Cowboys take down #3 ranked Mizzou Tigers. It was a good time, with some good people. In attendance were: Tim and his daughter, Allie, Jerry, Craig and Carolyn, Tracy Shirley and his wife, of course Gus and his dog, Molly.