Almost two weeks after the half, and I am still hurting. Unfortunately, as beautiful as my shoes are, I think I need new ones. After talking with an athletic/nursing student friend, I think the problem was arch support. It feels like my bones are cracked (which is a HUGE exaggeration, my legs aren't broken). When I leave for work in the morning, I have to go downstairs. Each step I take makes me wince.

This is horrible for two reasons:

1.) It hurts.

2.) I'm afraid to exercise.

I feel the itch to do SOMETHING. After training for three months, I went from running 5-20 miles per week to complete inactivity. I want to run or do a workout video, but I'm afraid of how it will feel on my legs.

My dad and brother-in-law have both been measured/fitted for running shoes. The running company recorded them run and advised them on the best shoe for their step. I'm thinking this might be the next big purchase we make for me. I want to keep running, but not if I have to keep limping downstairs!