Give purple a chance

May 17, 2010 | 15 comments

My two best friends and I have a saying. It’s “Give purple a chance.” Seriously. We say it all the time while shopping or discussing what out fits we’d like to purchase. It all started when my friend Jen and I were discussing what color to buy of some article of clothing. I believe there were several options when she looked at me and said, “Give purple a chance.” And so I did. I have yet to be disappointed when giving purple a chance as the shade does look quite lovely on.

I finally decided on shoes and guess what? They came in blue and white and purple and white. So, I of course, had to give purple a chance. I know you are all enthralled by this little intro.

Basically, I google stalked my old shoes and came up with nothing. They were gone. Nada. Zilch. Pffft. So I asked you all for some suggestions. I got some awesome advice and took it all very seriously. I went to Sports Authority to try some on and check out the prices. I tried on the Asics GT2150’s and some New Balance shoe that felt like a brick (seriously, heavy and wide, not for me). I skipped the Nike’s because none of you said you wore Nikes (I don’t think). I tried on a few Saucony’s but they weren’t for pronation (at least the one’s at the store). I found that the Asics GT2150 felt the best and at $94.99, the price wasn’t too bad. I told the super helpful clerk that I may be back for them.

I went home and found that Road Runner Sports dot com had them at $74. And as mentioned by some of you Road Runner Sports has an awesome return policy should they blister my feet. Yay! The true test will be how they feel on those first few runs.

In addition to giving purple a chance I got a box of the most excellent Vanilla Bean Gu. It’s caffeinated and tastes delicious.

Happy Monday all. Hope it’s been great.

15 Comments

  1. Anne
    Anne on May 18, 2010 at 1:28 am

    I love my Asics GT2140! Next, I want to move up to the GT2150…hope they work out for you!

  2. Scott Brown
    Scott Brown on May 18, 2010 at 1:29 am

    For mine, you wont find a better running shoe than Asics! Founder and original factory come from/are in my area here.

    I hope the "Purple" ushers in a "Purple patch" for you Beth

  6. NY Wolve
    NY Wolve on May 18, 2010 at 4:58 am

    I like those shoes also! When I tried on the GK 16s, I also tried these on, and liked the way the 2150s felt better than the GK.

  7. busyrunningmama
    busyrunningmama on May 18, 2010 at 1:21 pm

    Love the new kicks and can't wait to hear what they feel like after a few runs! Love the purple!!

  9. Katie A.
    Katie A. on May 18, 2010 at 4:19 pm

    I have been a long time Nike fan, I have quite a few pairs in my rotation, but I also wear Asics…so, Give Nike A Chance (next time!)!
    And I'm so jealous of your Gu, I can't eat it anymore, but the stuff tastes awesome!

  12. Lisa
    Lisa on May 19, 2010 at 1:06 am

    I used to wear the 21 series but then switched for my last two pairs. I think I'm going back next time I buy a new pair. I hope they work well for you!

  14. Glenn Jones
    Glenn Jones on May 19, 2010 at 3:29 pm

    Hopefully you'll like them. I especially like the fact I get 100 to 150 miles more per pair – plus I save $35 per pair over the Kayanos.

    I use Hammer Gel. With caffeine. Only with caffeine.

  15. Emz
    Emz on May 19, 2010 at 7:12 pm

    YAY for caffeinated GU!! It does not get better than that!! 😉

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