Another nice run under my belt.  6 miles in just under an hour.  I am working the swing shift so it's tough to get up and run before work.  Today is one of my three days off so I waited until my wife went to work to go.  (I don't get to spend much time with them on this shift) so  I left at about 11:00 am.  It was cold and snowing lightly.  So far the weather has not been an issue.  I just bundle up in layers.  I found that I can't over dress or I get over heated quickly.  I found that if I start out a little cool, then by the end of the run, I am perfect.

I run a route that covers quite a few dirt roads.  I found out that my feet stay warm, no matter what the conditions are.  I found these "Smart Wool" running socks at Ace Hardware.  They keep my feet warm in winter and cool in summer.  They are expensive, about $15.00 a pair but worth it.  I have yet to replace a pair because they have worn out.

I wear Asics 2140 shoes.  I am on my second pair now.  I have just ordered my third pair.  I got a $50.00 gift coupon through Sports Authority on-line.  This is the first pair of shoes I have ordered on-line.  I should be OK because they are the same shoes I have already been using.

If I had some advice for new runners, it would be to go to a place where they can evaluate  your "gait."  I did this at the Saint George Running Center in Utah.  They were a great help in choosing the right shoes for me.  They took the time, let me try on and actually run in different shoes before deciding on a pair I was comfortable in....and...it didn't cost me a penny more.  They were actually very reasonably priced.  I would recommend Saint George Running Center to any one as a "one stop" shopping place for all your running needs.