Random Running Thoughts

I ran a slow and easy 8 miles today. I think I have the achilles problem figured out. I've discovered that I always have intense achilles pain whenever I wear the Brooks Glycerins. They have less than 200 miles on them (193.73) but I'm going to retire them. They squeak like crazy anyway, so wearing them is embarrassing unless I'm wearing my ipod. It's a little disappointing because they are my first pair of non-Pearl Izumis I've worn in two years. The last non-Pearls I had were the Asics Gel Kinseis, which set me back $165, and I got a calf sprain that kept me off the roads for two weeks when wearing those. I only race in the PI Shines these days anyway. They're my Good Luck shoes now as I've PRd in them every time.
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I saw an interesting Nativity Scene on today's run. To make the manger, they used the Little Tikes Log Cabin and took off the front wall. Imagine Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus hanging out in here:

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I'm feeling a little conflicted about our Democratic candidates for the presidential primary. As a "progressive" (read "liberal") woman democrat, I feel somewhat guilty that I'm not on board the Hillary or Obama train. Instead, I find myself supporting John Edwards. Of course, it's great to have three (viable) candidates to choose from, but shouldn't I be backing the woman or the minority? Why don't I see Hillary Clinton as a woman who could win the race for president? I actually see Obama more as a winner than I do her. And yet, here I am backing the rich, white guy.