I ran with the new shoes again. They felt good until the half-way point and then the left arch started to bother me a little bit, as if the shoe was too narrow in the middle. I ran back fine and maybe I'll settle into the shoes over the next few runs. Otherwise I'll have to look for other ones.

The other thing I was thinking about today is stretching -- that is, whether or not to do it; if so, when, and then how much? Back when I was running cross-country in high school, we always stretched before running, so that's what I've always done. A couple of months ago, I read an article in either Outside or Men's Journal that stretching doesn't help before running, but could possibly afterwards. So which one is it? I think that in general flexibility is good because it keeps the muscles lean and improves blood flow. So I have been stretching - but more now after working out vs. before. I sometimes do quick stretches before running - spots I know that can tighten up when I run. And as I've mentioned in another post, situps and push-ups work for me prior to working out too. I still haven't gotten that mat I've been meaning to buy...

BTW, I ran by the Sound today. The goal was 10k, I went a little over that.

Total: 6.57 mi; 646 cal.; 142.5 lb.