So glad you had such a great day. We had tentative plan to drive with friends into Wyoming to see the Aurora Borealis tonight but called it off due to cloudy weather predictions.
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The drop serve is the one my drills guy said is “better” than the volley serve. Let me know what you learn. Thanks
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Had a good group indoor pickleball yesterday and did ask about serve. He himself uses the volley (no bounce) serve. But he explained unlike tennis, there are few “ace’ serves in pickleball even with great service with topspin. So he advises to use whichever method will give the most consistent, in bounds result (ideally deep). He said from most people that’s the drop serve. Of course he might have meant most players who are retired female beginners like us.
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Got back to running today, my regular 5k lake loop - first time since 9/13. Was away from it for a variety of reasons, including a lovely London vacation and some related upper leg/hip muscular pain (too many steps?). My time was not great, especially for the primo weather in 60s. But I did it 
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Our bike trip is over, and now we just have kind of a forced rest day until our plane takes off in the early afternoon tomorrow. This was one of our best bike trips ever, especially if you’re looking for “oohs and aahs.” Today we did the final ride, through Zion National Park, as the sun was coming up. There was VERY little traffic, maybe 5ish vehicles the entire 18ish miles (up and back) we were in the park. We have no future bike trips planned at this point - I’ll have to fix that soon.
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Well done! Thanks for bringing us along for the ride.
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Today I did something new. I was the support person for someone in a marathon! My sister ran one - in first in ten years. Her H couldn’t go at the last minute and my parents are on a cruise in the Pacific Ocean. So I’m the driver and cheerer. I’ve always been the runner!
It was fun except the weather blew. Mid 40s and rain all day. Funny that I ran this same one 25 years ago (that blows my mind) and it poured rain then too!
She did great! 4:17 (9:51 pace) and negative split the race. I walked almost 5 miles while driving and finding spots to cheer. I saw her 5 times which is pretty good for the point to point course. Now we are tucked away in an Airbnb in the mountains listening to it rain and thunder. Thank goodness the lightening held off
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I think that is so cool! Wow, what a great time! A great memory for you two.
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So cool. I have a friend who does Ironman triathalons (full and half). She mentioned there are volunteer “strippers” who help peel off the wetsuits after the swim.
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Classicmom98 - how cool to help out!
I was inspired last week by this trainer I follow on Insta - she advocates really pushing hard in the gym - e.g. 8 reps on the first set (she’s in her 50s and competes in bikini body building).
So I tried to see how much I could do on the leg press machine. Started at my usual 150 lbs and kept adding plates until I was 270 (really hard!). I kept looking at the plates thinking…really? More? lol
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When I walk into the gym, a serious powerlifting barbell gym, I see lots and lots of men and women looking at their phones between sets.
Actually, there’s one older woman in my gym who’s in fantastic shape and works her butt off in the gym. No talking, no phone. Sample of one.
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Does anybody run in Mizuno shoes? I bought these Wave Runner 26 running shoes when on sale for $50 dollars last week. They had good rating for impact resistance, but I’m kindof iffy on their fit. I’ll probably shop in person for Saucony Omni again, even though serveral reviews online complain about the current version.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KP21P2T?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
I haven’t run in Mizuno’s, but what I don’t like at all is the 12mm drop. That’s huge IMO.
Works well for heel strikers. Some agree.
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I have learned for shoes and ESPECIALLY for shoes for fitness (running, walking, whatever) is that I will know pretty darn quick after putting them on if they are right for me. If you’re questioning the fit, I’d return them. Not a good buy if they aren’t right for your feet and not worth creating a fit/foot problem over a few dollars!
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What @abasket said! If the shoe doesn’t fit right at the start, chances are 99% it won’t later. Also, shoes are so personal. What works for someone doesn’t necessarily work for another, so our opinion about a particular shoe is unlikely to be helpful.
Have you had your gait analyzed at a running shop? I highly recommend that route.
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IMO, something that large in terms of a drop is not good for your body (back, knees, hips, etc.).
But to each their own.
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“The lower the drop, the more calf flexibility and ankle mobility you need.”
This made me chuckle, but it was nice having affirmation. I have none in both categories, mostly by genetics, compounded by a gazillion miles running over 3.5 decades, and running probably 2 decades in 10-12mm drop shoes before lower ones became available. I have to have the higher heel drop, even though I’m a forefoot striker.
@Colorado_mom I used to wear Wave Runners for awhile. After Asics stopped their Gel Lytes (way back when), I moved to the Wave Precisions, a lighter version of the runners. Then the Precisions were discontinued, but the Runners were made lighter by then, so essentially there wasn’t a difference. I’m now in Brooks Ghost because I could find sales more easily… But both shoes are similar.
Wave Runners are a neutral shoe. If you pronate too much (feet roll in), they will likely not work for you. I supinate (feet roll outward), so neutral is the best available type of shoe for me. People with normal to high arches (I have super duper high) also tend to do better in neutral shoes.
Funny story… About 15 years ago, I worked with a PT who had worked with Olympic track athletes. One was a world champion. He was blown away by my lack of ankle mobility and set me off on an intense PT regimen to improve it. After a couple of months, I still couldn’t even bend them to neutral. He was like “this shouldn’t be happening.” But why yes, it is. Welcome to my petrified body…
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I know at least one of my PB players uses their PB (or tennis) shoes, but no experience with running.
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I ended up with Brooks Ariel GTS 23 running shoes from the local shoe store. So far I like them.
Recently I’ve spent more time playing pickleball than running. It’s been a combo of outdoor (free drills with the local club and playing in various groups of new friends from class) and indoor (paid skills/drills, available for non-members like me). It’s been a nice way to try something new and meet new people. Most are women about my age, mostly retired. But a variety of others too.
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