A few weeks ago I received a pair of the new 2009 Zoot Tempo shoes.  I wish I could post a pic but I can’t!  Sorry.   I was only able to run in them a few times but I really like the changes from 2008.  The 2008 Zoot racing flat was one of the best shoes I have ever run in.  They seemed to roll me to the ball of my foot.  The only complaint of the 2008 shoe was the clip that held the lace.  This has been totally changed in the 2009 version and it works great.  The colors in the 2009 version are total different than 2008, yet are like nothing else on the market.  I believe the shoes are scheduled to be sold in late winter early spring.  Stay tunned for more details.

Well it is official now, my season is over already.  Thursday, 8/28 I had achilles tendon surgery (Topaz) done by DR Asherman at Orthopedics Associates.  My achilles has been bothering me for nearly 2 years so hopefully this will help so that I can run pain free.  The surgery was very routine and everything is healing as it should.   I have a giant foot splint that I have to wear all of the time.   I should be able to swim after about 4 weeks and may start running after 8 weeks.  There is no rush to get back at it since this is normally the time of year I am taking some down time.