Shoes Break In New Runner
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A pair of running shoes began breaking in a new runner today, Dumb Runner has learned, getting their relationship off to an uncomfortable start.
The shoes, Mizauconus SPAZ'm 11’s, took the new runner out for a spin around 8 a.m. and problems arose almost immediately.
“This guy started way too fast,” said the shoes, “and he was wearing these dinky low-cut socks that left his Achilles tendons really exposed.”
“I rubbed them, which slowed him down pretty good.”
The runner in question, 32-year-old Abe Simpson, paused and tried to adjust his socks. But the pain persisted.
“Ow,” he said. “Dammit.”
After running about one mile, a visibly pained Simpson turned around and jogged back home. The shoes said they would try again tomorrow.
“This is normal,” they said. “It always takes a little time to break in a new runner.”
At last report, Simpson was online shopping for taller socks.
