We left for Northern Michigan and just as we were passing Flint, I realized I forgot my foam roller. For those of you that have ever had IT Band issues, you understand that a week without my foam roller would not be a good thing. I use this thing religiously and it keeps me running. So, the dilemma was to either turn around and waste 2 hours of driving(which I seriously considered) or buy a new one. Of course, foam rollers are not on every corner store but luckily I remember a running store was in Flint. I called them on the way and they had what I needed! Well, I didn't need it but I did. So I forked over the money for another stupid foam roller. This one is the Pro-Tec Athletics version.
Certainly, if I had the choice I would have bought a TP Therapy Grid, especially since the grid is less money. I like the Grid better, but this does the job and won't break down, so I sucked it up and got it. It worked quite well over the week I used it and will probably just leave it up north so I don't have to worry about forgetting it again.
The next purchase I really did want.
Last week when I was on vacation, we visited Traverse City and went to the Running Fit location there. I can't pass up going to a running store when it's right there, right? They had a 50% off rack and I found a nice running jacket that was water and wind resistant and nice and thin. My current jacket like this is starting to look really crappy looking so I got a nice deal on this new one. It's made by my favorite shoe manufacturer, Saucony!
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| Can't miss me in the dark! |
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| Even comes with a flashing light on the cuff just like my gloves |
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| More reflections and open back to breath |
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Four miles is the hot and humid weather. The only good thing was that it was raining so it felt a little better because of it.
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Have a great day and....Keep Running!!!!
Love the new running items. Ya it been hot and humid here to. Suppose to cool a little this weekend. Cant wait.
ReplyDeleteNo foam roller means bad news for me! I like the sound of this one...I am in need of a new one and want something with a grid type surface. Love your new jacket, too!
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