Toe shoes, running songs and 10 running necessities

I have seen a few people running in the 'toe shoes' also know as 'loser shoes', 'w****rs' or 'Vibram FiveFingers'. I even went as far as to tell my husband if he ever brought home a pair he should bring divorce papers with them too.

Any woo, what I am getting around to is that I have a pair to try out. I will be be the loser running along the bike path in the toe shoes. I am not happy about this but I am also really curious. I love the cushioning of a great pair of running shoes and these are the complete opposite.

Besides a great pair of shoes, I have a few other running necessities:
1. Motivation - this isn't always easy to come by. Fake it until you make it;
2. Pick a distance you want to achieve and also pick an achievable 'I wish' distance. Mine are usually 10km and 12-15km. I find that I usually push myself to hit the 'I wish' distance;
3. Running tracks. I can not run outside without my 'Run' playlist. I know a lot of people advise against listening to music when running but I need it. Just keep the volume low so you can hear bikes, overtaking speedy runners and bad men sneaking up on you;

4. Headphones. I know this seems obvious but I have forgotten them a few times;

5. Sunscreen. Derr
6. Sunglasses. Double derr
7. Cap. derr derr derr
8. Spi-belt. This is the best waist bag in the history of bags. Very comfortable and doesn't bounce around. It fits keys, phone, money and headphones easily;

9. Water. I only drink water when I am done, but it's good to take little sips throughout the run/jog/walk
10. A map. Why not, Captain Cook probably had one, and just a mind map. Plan where you are going to run. Don't bring your UBD refidex

and don't forget to stretch before and after. I am usually really slack at this

For those curious cats, these are some of the songs on my 'Run' playlist;

We are young - by Fun (This is a good warming up track)
Payphone - Maroon 5
Moves like Jagger - just cos I have the moves
F**kin' Perfect - Pink
Sk*ter Boi - Avril Lavigne (don't knock it, until you run to it)
Mr Mysterious - Vanessa Amorosi
There you Go - Pink (any song by Pink is excellent)
Jai Ho! (I try to do Bollywood moves while running for extra intensity)
Smile - Lily Allen
Case of the Ex - Mya (anything angry is good)
Big Girl - MIKA (campy and fast)
Me and my imagination - Sophie Ellis Baxter
Musics got the best of me - also Sophie

Tomorrow I am going to update you on the toe shoes verses normal runners and share some reactions people had to them.

10 Reasons why I love shoes

There are so many reasons why I love shoes. Anyone that knows me, knows that I am a complete shoe lover.  I even worked in a shoe shop briefly and my earnings went straight back to them to pay for my latest love. I am a lot healthier now and my addiction is under control, but shoes still hold a special place in my heart. Here are ten reasons why I love shoes:

1. Feet don't have fat days. You can have a pimple, greasy hair or a fat day, but your shoes won't let you down. You can go shopping and try shoes on without feeling bad when you look at them in the mirror;
2. Shoes take a simple outfit from oh-hum to yum;
3. You look like you have lost 10kg when you put on a pair of heels. You legs will appear longer and you will stand straighter;
4. They don't take up too much space. If you leave the shoe box at the store, you can easily sneak them into the house and to the back of your wardrobe before your husband has turned to greet you;

1. They can lift your spirits and make you smile;
2. They have a purpose. You need a pair to run in, for a certain job, a special occasion or to keep your feet dry. There is always a great reason to buy shoes;
3. They don't answer back or mess up the house;
4. They can make you run faster and longer. Well, it certainly works for me whenever I buy new runners;
5. You don't have to wash them after each wear. Just a gentle, loving wipe and they are good to go; and
6. Just because.

Do you love shoes? What are your reasons?

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