Location: Mem –> Sabine
Distance: 8.24mi

Good night, weather wise - not too hot or humid.  It was a small group, just 6 of us.  It was Maureen's birthday, so she chose the workout - 8 miles to Sabine.  Chip told us to build in some tempo at different parts of the run.

The run started out OK.  Talked to Maureen about some data analyses I've been trying to figure out at work, so that was really helpful.  She's getting a Garmin from her sons for her birthday, so I'm very happy for her. 

I had put the insole from the New Balance into the Brooks shoes, but I could feel the blister (or hot spot, whatever) re-emerging on my left arch.  crap.  I spent the next few miles slowing down and trying not to think about it, which of course meant I thought too much about not thinking about it.  At mile 7, a blister started forming on my right foot in the same place as the one on my left.  whee!

Chip suggested I wear my old New Balances for the Marathon, since the Brooks are obviously giving me problems.  I may do that, because I'd much rather deal with post-race soreness than blisters during.   Someone suggested wearing an older version of the Adrenalines.  I might actually have an old pair of the GTS 6 that could get me through…..hmmmmm.  Matt also suggested wearing Vicks Vaporub instead of BodyGlide, since the Vicks might cool down any hotspots. 

In the meantime, I hope this blister heals before tonight's Strider Run.  :)