Earlier this year, I was deep into marathon training, gearing up for one of many interval runs in a 16-week plan. By week nine, the novelty of running fast had worn off. The pace targets were getting harder, and my body was clearly saying, "Gimme a break, woman."
After finally completing the marathon and taking some time off, I was ready to lace myself back into a pair of the best running shoes. But the last thing my body or mind wanted was speed.
