New Toys
After my run yesterday, I stopped in to find a new light shoe. The new Landreths still hadn’t arrived, but I need something other than my single pair of Nimbus’ to do faster runs in. Its more to have something to rotate them out with than a desire for a “quick” shoe. I ended up trying on several, but the ones that felt the best were a pair of Saucony Tangents in a truly obnoxious lime green; the picture really doesn’t do it justice. They look fun, and fit like a glove. Who knows, maybe they’ll even help me to knock those pesky two minutes off my 5K pace come Thursday.
On Sunday, I went back to Jack and Adam’s and picked up a bike I’ve been looking at for a test ride. Its a Felt F60, and I absolutely love it. If you’re in the Austin area and need a bike, you owe it to yourself to check these guys out. The service I have received has been amazing, especially for someone like me who knows next to nothing about road racing. Adam listened to me, measured me up before making a single recommendation, and worked with me to get me into what I think will be a really good match. I called him this evening, after they were closed unforunately, to let him know that I loved it; I’ll be going back tomorrow to settle everything up.
Too cool.
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Aug 1st 2005
1:11 AM
Richard,
Catching up on your blog. Sounds like your fall marathon training is going really well. That’s so exciting! A 30 speed Ultegra on the new bike, I’m so jealous!
Aug 1st 2005
8:31 AM
Here’s to wearing out the new pair
Aug 1st 2005
8:35 AM
Thanks. I feel a little guilty about the bike actually - its my first roadie - but work is going pretty well and its been a long time since I’ve given myself a treat like this. Besides, I got a really good deal.
Aug 1st 2005
1:42 PM
ooohh shiny new toys! nice!!
Aug 1st 2005
5:26 PM
why is it that the ugliest shoes always end up being the ‘perfect’ ones? happens to me every single time i go to get new shoes.
and a road bike! yay!
Aug 3rd 2005
9:54 PM
I just saw your comment on Jon’s blog about the Saucony Tangents. Mine aren’t lime green, they’re pink (perfect for me) and I just got them on Monday. I did my first 12k in them tonight and while I’m not as fast as yourself, I could definitely feel the improvement. They are so light and my feet love em.
Enjoy your new toys.