It’ll be a short blog post today, folks, because I’m pooped and ready for some much needed sleep!. I normally don’t go to bed before 2am, but today’s been a very long day and my body needs to rest. So, here we go!
1. I double tie the shoelaces on my running shoes because I have a constantly problem with them unraveling as I run. Nothing’s worse than having to stop and tie your shoelaces multiple times during a run! I curious to try Yankz! shoelaces.
Their two selling point is that their shoelaces customized the fit of your shoes to your feet because they have two points where you can adjust the laces, and you never have to tie or untie your laces again. You can simply slip your shoes off. I don’t know about you, but when I get home from a run, the first thing I want to do is take off my shoes but it takes longer than I’d like it to because I double knot. Ok, I know it’s just mere seconds, but those seconds feel like an eternity!
2. The Boy and I had a convo today about the future and where we see ourselves settling down. A long time ago I used to think that I would love to live somewhere else, even for just a year or two. But as time passes and as my parents get older, I find that I’m happier staying where I am. I have deep roots that tie me to LA.
3. It’s weeks like this week that remind me how important sleep is when you’re training. Normally, when I’m not focused on a goal and training hard, I tend to abuse my body and sleep only a few hours. And because I’m not exerting myself from training, my body can usually handle it fairly well. But not so now! For the past few mornings, I’ve been deprived of precious hours of sleep because my stupid association decided that the staircases outside our buildings needed to be redone. For the past TWO MORNINGS, I’ve woken up to the sounds of drills and hammers at 7 in the morning! Freaking bastards! Anyway, I’m totally feeling it now. I wasn’t able to do my P90X workout tonight and will have to double it up tomorrow. Friday night. Man my life is exciting ;)
So, that’s it everyone! Good night =)
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February 5th, 2010 at 5:52 am
As well as the Yankz laces you should look at GREEPER Laces. These are similar but non elastic so provide better support and performance!
February 5th, 2010 at 5:03 pm
I have seen the shoe tie things before and they look very interesting!
I SO need sleep, at least 8 hours, or I am useless! 5:45 comes early!
February 6th, 2010 at 11:56 am
@Peter – Thanks for telling me about Greeper! Definitely curious to try them out =)
@Heather – Wow, you have to wake up super early! Now I feel spoiled for complaining about being woken up at 7:30 lol =) I wish I could get 8 hours of sleep. It’s just so hard to get my body to go to sleep at a reasonable hour!
February 7th, 2010 at 1:20 am
I love your blog! I found you on Nablopomo. I love your theme too! I will be looking forward to “hanging out” at your blog this month! :)
February 8th, 2010 at 10:08 am
Yankz are the bomb digity! Do people still say that?
I have put them in a couple pair of my running shoes, and you just have to adjust them to fit your feet the best. Then they just slide on and off.
I highly recommend them, and be prepared to put them in your shoe a couple times before you get it right…or have the running store do it.
February 8th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
@Laura – Thanks, girlie! =) I’m looking forward to getting to know your blog, too!
@Kristen – Thanks for the tips, Kristen! I’m very excited to try out Yankz =) I’ve actually also learned about another similar product called Greeper. Have you tried them? I’m gonna have a chance to try them soon. I’m so curious to see how well they work!
February 9th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Looks like the Greeper ones you have to adjust every time you use them, with the Yankz you set it and forget it. You never have to adjust them once you have them on right.
Also, Greeper uses regular shoe laces (so it doesn’t have an elasticity to them) and Yankz is a bungee chord like material. I would go with the Yankz, never have to worry about them!
February 16th, 2010 at 6:02 pm
Yankz are teh bestest — but I have to warn you that it takes some getting used to. They actually work to your advantage (when running) cos they have somewhat of a give after you’ve set them. Meaning, your feet are snug but since they’re elastic, when your feet expand, your shoes won’t suddenly be so tight. At least, that’s what I think they feel.
Buy them @ the SD Expo — they end up cheaper (most of the time) because of the “deal” they offer… I think I got them at the Injinji booth. :)