I would like to get back into running, but I am reluctant because I always have a big problem with blisters. I get them on the arches of my feet, so apparently my feet roll in like mad. I have normal arches….neither high nor low.
I’ve tried:
different running shoes (I’ve been fitted at 2 fancy running stores…not sure what else to do?)
Vaseline (no help)
Wright double socks (a tiny bit of help only)
I haven’t really tried bodyglide. Would it help with blisters?
What if I duct taped my feet or something??
Suggestions?
Feb 11, 04:44AM PST | 5 cheers | 10 comments
My grandfather died on Monday. I thought I would be relieved…he has been in bad shape for a long time, and I wanted him to go to a better place. But I don’t feel relieved, just very sad.
The last couple of days have been rough. I cried a lot and have had a few bad thoughts. I am drinking/eating/internetting to excess…which, of course, leads to more depression. This week I have all-day group work sessions with people I don’t know at work, and it’s a kind of work I dislike, so that makes it a harder for me to cope.
Today I will:
use my breaks to meditate or think positive thoughts
eat healthy food in moderation and avoid alcohol
go to the gym
talk to my SIL
stay offline after work
Most of all, I’m going to avoid blaming myself for struggling with depression. That way lies madness (literally.)
Feb 08, 05:04AM PST | 18 cheers | 10 comments
This was from an agency to whom I had forgotten I submitted. It was very odd. They said I had sent the story twice (I didn’t…I keep very careful track of my submissions!), and they said I should have included an SASE (I submitted via email, because they accept email submissions.)
It may be just as well they won’t be representing me. :)
Feb 07, 02:46PM PST | 4 cheers | 0 comments
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