Shop 'Til You Drop
This'll be a short post today; my husband and I both have the day off from work so we're taking off for what's become an annual ritual -- back-to-school outlet shopping. We make a day of it: We enjoy the three-hour drive to the outlets, load up on great bargains and eat at a funky local diner that we all love.
Of course, an all-day shopping extravaganza will leave me with no time for a workout. Apparently, though, power shopping can still burn some calories. The key, as with all calorie-burning exercise, is to keep moving. Eating well while on the road is another challenge, but I'm starting the day with a healthy breakfast of oatmeal, fruit and a protein shake, and loading up the car with healthy snacks.
Off to hunt for bargains...and hopefully, some new workout clothes and a great new pair of sneakers to ease my hip and knee pain while running. See you tomorrow!
HOW FUN.
I love the nike outlet.
shocking. I know.
Posted by: MizFit | August 11, 2008 at 10:45 AM
for the pain, have you ever tried getting your gait analyzed? some running stores do this for free - they put you up on a treadmill, get you jogging and videotape your feet. i've had foot issues for years (and occasional knee pain) and this straightened me out.
of course, i had to go with one of the shoes they recommended that would fit the problem, unable to save some $$, but to me, it's been worth it.
and i'm with mizfit - nike outlet rocks.
Posted by: T | August 11, 2008 at 11:31 AM
Happy shopping! Good luck with the bargains. Big shopping trips are always enjoyable.
Posted by: Sagan | August 11, 2008 at 01:41 PM
I DO always seem to be hungry after a good shopping spree:-) You just made me want to hit the Michigan City, IN, outlet malls in a bad, expensive way!
Posted by: WeightingGame | August 11, 2008 at 05:50 PM
T, my trainer watched me run on the treadmill once and told me not to run on my heels, but that's about all I know. Thanks for the advice -- I may try that.
As for the shopping, I did end up getting some new sneakers at the Nike outlet, but didn't find any good deals on workout clothes. I was definitely exhausted last night, though -- quite the long day!
Posted by: Dara Chadwick | August 12, 2008 at 05:33 AM
pictures of the shoes? :)
and according to my barefoot running research we 'must' :) hit the balls of our feet.
who knows as I still am a heeltoe'er
Posted by: MizFit | August 12, 2008 at 09:29 AM