running

I recently signed up for an account at MapMyRun to keep track of my running activities. Seems pretty cool so far. They’ve got a Google Maps mash-up for mapping out runs and saving your routes. You can also look at other runner’s routes which they’ve made public. Here’s a map I just made tonight, which I’ll be running tomorrow:

You can also do some cool stuff like track the mileage on your shoes, etc. so you know when it’s time to replace them. I think I’ve got about 100 miles on my new pair of shoes so far.

There’s also a new running store on California Ave. which will be opening soon I believe – Zombie Runner. Though it seems this store is more tailored toward ultra marathoners(insane), it will definitely come in handy for runners of all kinds.

My brother Andy and I have decided to run in the San Diego Rock ‘n Roll Marathon on June 1st. We’re going to run in a half-marathon this weekend in Santa Cruz. This will be his third marathon and my first. It’ll be a good chance for me to get acclimated to running with a large group of people and the atmosphere that comes along with it. I’m feeling good about the half-marathon, as we’ve already done a 13 mile run recently, and we’ve been training fairly regularly at the gym as well.

I went to Roadrunners and had the stride analysis to see what kind of running shoe I need to get. I have a slight pronation so I ended up getting a pair of Asics Gel Kayano 14′s, and so far they’re pretty great. Other things I’ve got so far:

• Superfeet insoles
• blended wicking socks
• runner’s shirts and shorts
• runner’s glide – no chafing!
• gatorade, powerbars, jelly beans
• sun block

I’ll post some pics from this weekend’s marathon.