tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post4209817381252474264..comments2023-10-26T02:32:15.890-07:00Comments on Run-ning Amok: Not Just Any Old ShoesCharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13819714901550763235noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-75977590129548812502014-01-03T12:00:36.636-08:002014-01-03T12:00:36.636-08:00I am the same…I have a hard time parting with old ...I am the same…I have a hard time parting with old running shoes, even though they do nothing but take up space in my closet. But you did the right thing and a new owner will surely love them. Happy new year!misszippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16816276167373260149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-78197082466791951032014-01-02T17:09:19.612-08:002014-01-02T17:09:19.612-08:00Happy New Year Char! All the best!! The only reaso...Happy New Year Char! All the best!! The only reason I'm not into barefoot running is that I love buying news shoes! I don't think anyone would want my old ones though. I only chuck them when they are worn down to the road!Samurai Runninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12295160713705142193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-21199043804409362962014-01-01T16:54:05.068-08:002014-01-01T16:54:05.068-08:00Love the letter. You must go through a lot of shoe...Love the letter. You must go through a lot of shoes! I can't imagine! Debhttp://debbish.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-45014640155884835972014-01-01T10:29:46.115-08:002014-01-01T10:29:46.115-08:00I love this! Shoes do mean something...I give awa...I love this! Shoes do mean something...I give away my runners as well but retired the runners I ran my first marathon in and have them safely in my closet for safekeeping.... :)Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348267958004053459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-27264406941210870662014-01-01T09:23:06.502-08:002014-01-01T09:23:06.502-08:00Just catching up on your posts as I have been offl...Just catching up on your posts as I have been offline for a while after moving house! I was moved by the post about your son moving away. How far away is he? Glad that running is helping you cope. Hope all goes well for him.<br /><br />Happy New Year!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714527795744844429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-18915735262239343072014-01-01T03:40:01.402-08:002014-01-01T03:40:01.402-08:00I love your message!I love your message!Momshomerunhttp://www.momshomerun.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-8324215961168312592013-12-31T14:23:58.102-08:002013-12-31T14:23:58.102-08:00Love the note (that you would have written) to the...Love the note (that you would have written) to the new recipients of the shoes!!<br />I'm so happy that 2013 has been a year of returning to good health and strong running for you!<br />Happy New Year!!!Kimhttp://day-with-kt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-83860634829286599802013-12-31T12:43:43.896-08:002013-12-31T12:43:43.896-08:00I totally think you should have included the note....I totally think you should have included the note. It's beautiful and would have made me want to put them on right away and get to running!Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17584071206419891364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-69607799786189412082013-12-31T07:56:09.980-08:002013-12-31T07:56:09.980-08:00awwwww. and how fitting that they are going to ru...awwwww. and how fitting that they are going to runners who can't afford their own shoes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03231464198799653331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-4734734219108721682013-12-31T07:17:06.452-08:002013-12-31T07:17:06.452-08:00Beautiful letter. We, the runners, in one year mor...Beautiful letter. We, the runners, in one year more or less have 3/4 old pair of shoes. They shared with us many adventures and many memories, it is difficult to say goodbye. Usually I give them to some friends of mine to walk.<br />Happy New Year to you and family.<br />P.S.: The last photo is priceless.Black Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09283409222072090440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-18144711258494578852013-12-31T06:47:49.627-08:002013-12-31T06:47:49.627-08:00Love the letter. I am quite attached to my first ...Love the letter. I am quite attached to my first pair of HOkas which seem to keep me healthier. I still have them. I do like to donate my shoes when possible.ajhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851129364728161965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-25288691055727590732013-12-31T04:03:05.574-08:002013-12-31T04:03:05.574-08:00Beautiful letter Char. I've got a few pairs re...Beautiful letter Char. I've got a few pairs ready for the donation pile. Not sure why they're getting harder to part with. Happy New Year!Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843904545493985865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-90235913277956310012013-12-31T01:29:12.758-08:002013-12-31T01:29:12.758-08:00Great choice, Char ! Last year I also gave my old ...Great choice, Char ! Last year I also gave my old running shoes to a Nigerian man who needed them. Two year ago I took them to a recycle center but the first choice is the best one.<br />Most runners use old running shoes for lots of stuff and don't throw away them as waste.Giorgiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16586919083285187135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-3988810054128701312013-12-30T23:22:28.218-08:002013-12-30T23:22:28.218-08:00A most fitting and excellent letter, a great way t...A most fitting and excellent letter, a great way to say goodbye to them xx BabyWilthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04514458601141900410noreply@blogger.com