I completely and wholeheartedly agree on the review of the Slow Fat Trathlete book. I bought it before I did my first tri and it truly inspired me to just go for it. It also gave me lots of good pointers for things such as the transitions. I just recently re-read the book just for motivation. And now I've loaned it out to a friend. It's sooooooo.....REAL.
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04-01-2008, 08:00 AM #1
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04-01-2008, 05:29 PM #2
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I have a request--for those in the running know, I would like a recommendation for a really good local running shoe store. By good, I specifically mean, does a very careful and expert fitting job. Thanks.
"My predominant feeling is one of gratitude. I have loved and been loved;I have been given much and I have given something in return...Above all, I have been a sentient being, a thinking animal, on this beautiful planet, and that in itself has been an enormous privilege and an adventure." O. Sacks
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04-01-2008, 07:25 PM #3
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Super Jock and Jill in Greenlake. By far the best I've dealt with. Any problems, go back and they will make it right.
"If Americans want to live the American Dream, they should go to Denmark." - Richard Wilkinson
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04-01-2008, 09:32 PM #4
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Definitely Super Jock and Jill. My PT sent me there, and sometimes they do complimentary consults there as well. I've been happy with my purchases there. They've even said you need to try them out for a few days, walk/run outside to test them out, and you can STILL bring them back if you're not happy. I probably tried out six pairs of shoes the last time I was there to make sure I had the right amount of fit & support, and never felt rushed or pressured.
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04-01-2008, 10:39 PM #5
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I'll third Super Jock 'n Jill. Super helpful, very patient, and a great return policy. Also, one night a week they have podiatrists and physical therapists in the store to answer any questions you might have beyond the salesperson's expertise. But, even the really young looking salespeople seem to possess tons of knowledge...at least, that was my experience.
Their website: http://www.superjocknjill.com/
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04-02-2008, 01:01 PM #6
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REMEMBER - - MEET UP - - THIS WEEKEND
Any Takers for the training meet up scheduled for this weekend??
I'll be wearing a pale pink hat.
- Holli
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OKAY Lets meet up!!
When: Saturday April 5th at 10:00 am
Where: Lake Forest Park Starbucks, outside
on Bothell Highway, on the outside road edge of the Third Place Books Shopping Center
17039 NE Bothell Way
Lets meet and chat over coffee or tea. Then perhaps go for a light jog (~30 minutes) together on the Burke Gillman Trail, which is right across the street.
Sound Good?
- HOlli
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04-02-2008, 05:43 PM #7
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I'll be there. Dunno what I'll be wearing.
I hope I'll be wearing something...."If Americans want to live the American Dream, they should go to Denmark." - Richard Wilkinson
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