These are the wild shoes I got primarily for work to help diminish the swelling I have in my knee, thanks to Arthritis. They're very supportive. Got fitted at a running store, Front Runner which was suggested by my physical therapist. He thought better shoes would be helpful.
Because these puppies were rather expensive, I've been reluctant to wear them anywhere but to work......until lately. I'm not as active as I used to be. Aside from gaining a few LB's, my cholesterol has jumped and one of the best ways to bring it down is exercise. Sooooooo me and my Mizuno's (shoes), and my Feetures (socks) have been putting in some miles. I LOVE these socks. There is no seam to rub, they're very stretchy and almost massage your feet while walking and or at work. They fit so well, there's no extra fabric to cause problems either.
I've had more pedometers then I can count, and they just don't last... so loaded an app on my phone called Pedometer Master. There's a free version (the one I'm using) and one you have to pay for that does more. I have a windows phone and there aren't nearly as many apps to choose from. Hubby like's one on his Droid phone called Cardio Trainer that really does a-lot.
Todays stats:
Distanc: 2.48 miles
Duration: 41 min 38 seconds
Steps: 7,138
Average speed 3.57mph
Calories burned: 162
Wow, not many calories burned, but from what I've read the way to burn more calories is walk faster. Maybe I'll work up to that? I don't like to overdo, then the knee hurts and swells. Arthritis doesn't do well when you over do, but it also doesn't do well when you sit. The balance of it, apparently is the key. I'm looking for the key.
I'm also not totally convinced I've got my stride correctly measured and will re-do it a couple of times to see how that goes. Currently my stride is listed as 22 inches.
