On Sunday, I was in exactly the same shape as I was on June 5, 2011.

On both days, I ran a 5K in 22:46, and did each race while wearing orange shoes.  The only difference this time was that I was inaugurating a brand new pair or awesome race footwear:

This new pair has a long way to go to live up to the legacy of its predecessor.  In 2009, the old pair was on my feet for five personal records — every single race I ran that year.  That included lowering my half-marathon best twice (1:49:45 then 1:43:08), my 5K best twice (21:34 then 20:24) and establishing a record for a four-mile race.

Of course, that’s also the same year I ended up with a stress fracture in my foot, but I completely blame that on my training shoes.  Who could be mad at these?

Now I just have to make sure I continue getting in better shape, unlike the months following June 5 last year.  To say that I got lazy would be an incredible understatement. 

 I think I’m much more committed right now though.  Tentative next race — February half-marathon in Jacksonville (though I won’t rule out a 5K before then).