My quick thinking and fab decision not to wear socks on the run during the race really wrecked havoc on my feet. Here’s a pic of the gorgeous drive back from the safari from the highway — with my beautiful feet hanging out the window and blocking the view. You can, however, see how nasty the blisters are. (Sorry if I just caused anyone to throw up in their coffee.) If anyone suffers from disorders relating to foot fetishes, this should cure you.
My feet were too tender to wear anything but the evil flip flops for the following six days. This apparently is where the trouble happened. Who doesn’t love flip flops? Cute, non-committal, easy to wear . . . but caveat, my friends: hell on your feet!
Pain. Lots of pain on the inside of the foot. I couldn’t figure it out. Paranoid, I hobbled to the podiatrist and he did a little digging to uncover this big mystery. Walking around in flip flops (and barefoot in my house) seems to have been the culprit.
I used to snap pictures with my camera phone of my high heels and send them off to a little Elf friend of mine, just to get under her skin. She would always rip on me for wearing heels and I think I even remember a comment about flip flops. In return, I would rip on her for her orthopedic shoes. OK Elf, you win. This time.
Beware, runner friends: use the flip flops only to protect you from shower fungus after Masters swim practice. Other than that– lace up!!!
This week and next are all about building for New Orleans. I’m still frustrated with my speed (or lack thereof) at this point, but I also know that it’s still early. (Can I keep saying this in August?!) Little by little — I know. New Orleans may just be a big Cajun mess, but at least I have a very special person flying in for “team support!”
Can’t wait to see you, Lou!!!
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that is why i live for dansko’s. i had a male friend look in my closet once and comment on my extensive collection of “sensible” shoes. that said, i’ve never had issues w/ flip flops, maybe b/c i’ve never damaged my feet w/ those silly heels.
Can I get a new coffee, please….