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Ken Lane's avatar

This poem pairs well with coffee—just sayin'.

I still like that us Americans call them "sneakers," as opposed to "trainers" by a lot of the rest of the English speaking world—a moniker that makes much more sense. But "sneaker" is just silly enough to continue using. What are we, ninjas?

I may be the weird one, but my favorite running "shoe" are actually Shamma Warrior sandals. They're less "shoes" and more just "sole protection" against the world. I made a little video about my fascination with these kicks here: https://youtu.be/e6EW0ZWgLNs

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Oh yes coffee for sure! :) awesome Ken! Will check out the links you shared and great to meet you. Yes we are definitely ninjas! I have to check out these kicks you are running in. wow! Have a great weekend and thank you.

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Mombadear's avatar

Love my brooks adrenaline

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

YES! I tried them for the first time a few months ago. They were very similar to the Glycerine and loved them...they are now covered in mud. HA!

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Rebecca Holden's avatar

'Roads to outrun' - I LOVE this line most of all! :D

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Hi Rebecca! Thank you so much for the message. That line was my favorite as well...so glad it resonated with you.

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Claudette Henson's avatar

Maybe you could teach me how to double tie 3 year olds' sneakers so they stay tied!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

LOL Claudette! I can only imagine all the shoelaces you are working with in a day. I might have a few tricks up my sleeve. :)

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Claudette Henson's avatar

I have been SO tempted to double knot before the bow!!

No I can't do that

But I can think about doing it!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

LOL Claudette. I could see that as an idea that would help. I think it's sometimes the laces that don't always cooperate.

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