Another Sunday in the books for the two of us. We have just a few more Sundays until we move to our new place. I’m not normally a fan of change (as you have probably noticed over the last 5 years of this blog) but I am SOOOOOOOOO ready for this change and what feels like a fresh new start. I’m just craving something different. PS hallelujah for short sleeve dress weather!
My current breakfast obsession: Kodiak Cakes with their super fruit syrup and blackberries. Brooke is also a fan.
Brooke then did a ballet performance for me (a solid 20 minutes of dancing) in the living room.
And then we were off to church. She was beyond excited for church because she had a talk to give in primary and she was the reverence child (she stood in the front of the room with her arms folded quietly while the kids all walked in:).
After church we went on a mini walk/scooter ride.
And played a few rounds of hide-and-seek.
And then the family came over for our classic Sunday night dinner.
Mer and I texted beforehand to color coordinate our outfits for the evening. Success.
My mom made the most amazing mashed potatoes for part of our dinner and then we had pie and ice cream for dessert. These Sunday dinners of ours are the highlight of the week.
Running from last week—> 5 days of running (30 miles wahoo!), 2 bootcamps and some hills and fartleks. I’ll start tracking my runs better and post my weekly running workouts now that I am out there running again! This 30 minute treadmill workout from last week was a great one just in case you want to try something different out this week!
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The task of finding the right running shoes for you and your body is quite important… I think we can all agree on that. Brooks Stride Signature (there is no right or wrong way to run, only your unique way of running) just came out and it is an awesome way to assess what shoes would be great for you and your running.
They learn how your body wants to run—> you choose the running experience you want to have—> they recommend the best running shoe options for you.
Brooke was pretty adamant about having her shoes photographed too;)
Drum roll please…. my results from the online shoe finder: The Launch 3.
I’m going to have to agree with them on this one and use these babies to train for my upcoming 1/2 marathon in May!!!! <— just a little bit excited to race again.
To enter giveaway for a NEW PAIR OF RUNNING SHOES FOR YOU:
1. Just take the online shoe finder HERE and share your results in the comments of this post!
1,212 comments
Joanna
I love my brooks, Ive been running in the ghosts for years, I also have the Pure Flows and I just bought The Launch 2 to try out. The signature stride said I should wear the T7 racer and Pure Flows!
Britt
I run in Brooks Ghost at the moment, but was matched with the Ravenna 7. Interesting!
Kaitlyn
I currently have a pair of the pure flows, but went on to the website and matched with the Launch 3’s! I absolutely love the black pair w/ the light blue sole– so cute! I’d love to try them out!
Shawna
this was a fun little quiz to take! i’ve never worn Brooks before. i got the Pure Flow 5, which look good to me!
kate jacobs
I’ve been running in the Glycerine’s for years and that was my match online as well – yay!
Rachael
Unisex Racer ST – I didn’t even know these existed!
Kristin Ellis
Pure Flow 5! I’ve been wearing PureConnect for years, so maybe this will be my new shoe since the Connect is being discontinued. :/
Katie-Jean
I got the Glycerins!
Marisa
PureFlow 5–not surprising since these are what I run in usually!
Debbie
I got The Launch 3 too! :)
Leslie
Women’s Glycerin 13!!!
Sonya
I got the Ravenna 7…the shoes that have gotten me through my first two marathons :)
Annie
Pure Flow!! Rock on!! Hoping to run in these for Boston!
Erin Pierce
I also got Springy and balanced, Brooks launch! I need more support being 6 months pregnant!
Makenzie H
Women’s pure flow 5!
Rachel P
Women’s Cascadia 11! A pair of trail running shoes would be an excellent way to train in the mountains!
Jodi M
Women’s PureFlow 5 – I’ll have to give these a try!!
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats
EnergizeMe Running Shoes ENERGIZEME
Women’s Ravenna 7
SPRINGY & BALANCED
Amanda S
I got the PureGrit 4 – I currently have a pair of the PureGrit 3 that are pretty dead but I loved them!
Tara
Glycerin and Ghost! I have loved Ghost in the past, maybe I should try the Glycerin??
Jennifer
Launch 3! I am training for Boston right now and I have worn out my Launch 2’s, I love them but it’s time for a new pair! :)
Lea Ann
Glycerin 13. I tried a pair of the 12’s that felt good, but for some reason went with something else. I’ll have to give these a try!
Nadia
Transcend 3. Had never even heard of those.
Stephanie
I got the Glycerin 13, with other good matches being the Launch 3 and the Ghost 8 (or 7, can’t remember now). What’s interesting is that I was matched as needing a neutral shoe, but when I did a running gait analysis 1 1/2 years ago I was told to only wear stability shoes based on my over-pronation. I thought I’d be matched to the Adrenaline, which I currently have. I’d be really curious to try one of the matches. Maybe I’m doing better with the over-pronation.
Melissa
Unisex Racer ST 5
Katy
I got the Glycerin 13!
http://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/ShoeFinder
caitlin
It says “Women’s PureGrit 4”! And I even like the colors (the brighter the better, right?!)
Julia
I got the Women’s Transcend 3! I’ve been looking for a new running shoe for a while. I used to wear (and love!) the PureFlows, but the smaller toe box on the newer models makes my feet fall asleep and they don’t sell the originals anymore – boo :( But I’m excited to try the Transcend’s and see how accurate this shoe finder is!
Meghan @ getoffyourbuttandrun
I got the pureflow 5! I love those, but I’m digging the Launch lately!
Michelle Sawatzky
Women’s Pure Flow 5 – I love my Brooks Adreline, so I’m eager now to try the Pure Flows!!
Niki
I got Glycerin 13! Been running in the Adrenalines for years! Maybe its time for a new pair of shoes!
Jenn
I got the cushion me, Ariel 14. I have never even heard of these but they sound perfect!
Salina
I also got the Launch 3!
Jaeme
I love Brooks shoes and I am in need of a new pair! I got the propel me shoe, which I haven’t heard of. Looks like I need to try some on now :).
Sarah
I got the transcend 3. I have been having plantar fasciitis issues so maybe I will switch before my race in April. I have been in the Adrenaline for years.
Kelly
I got matched with the launches which is surprising since I over-pronate and have been running in shoes with a moderate stability for the last few years based on my local running store’s suggestion
Elizabeth d.
I got pure flows. I am currently running into he iriginal launches that I found at Ross and I just bought the pure connects to try out in Boston. But maybe I should’ve gotten the pure flows.
Kristin P
Ravenna 7!
Taylor
I got matched with the Women’s Glycerin 13!! I tried one of the Pure’s a few years back and they ended up not working out for me :( I have been wearing more minimal type shoes until recently when I have been experiencing more foot pain and being more prone to shin splints…I would love to try the Glycerins, they sound like a great match for what I need!
Monica
Pureflow 5!
Renae
I got Unisex Racer ST 5 SUPER FAST which surprised me :)
Ashley A
I got the Launch 3, which is the shoe I bought for my first marathon in January! I love them so far, but they are definitely a big change from my usual cushy Ghost 7s!
Kassie
Pureflow 5! Looking for something to switch from Nike Free, these might be a winner!
Nancy
I was matched with the Launch 3’s. May have to give these a try–I’m a long-time Adrenaline user.
Adrienna
PureFlow5, which makes sense as I used to be a Flow wearer. I hated version 3 and strayed to the Kinvara. Since Brooks got rid of the Nav Band, the PureFlow is back on the list of possibilities!
Annette
Very cool. I got CUSHIONME
Women’s Adrenaline ASR 12
SOFT & BALANCED
Brooke B
I got pure flows 5! I am normally an Asics girl but I have always wanted to try Brooks and see if I like them!
Stephanie
Woman’s launch 3
Elle
I got Glycerin 13 which is funny because I currently own and run in these! :)
sarahlolo
Launch 3, sweet quiz.
ali
pure flow 5’s for me. i’ve been running in brooks for years and love the pure flows. fun test!
Allyssa
It recommended the Glycerin 13 for me!
Juliana @ 4 Well Rules
how fun! Unisex T7 Racer
Rebecca@RunningFoodBaby
I got the Ghosts but I’ve also had the Glycerins selected before and those are the shoes I currently wear
Taya
I got Pureflows, which is exactly what I wear! I’ve been thinking of trying the Launch of Ghost as a supplemental shoe to switch things up, though.
Karen
I got Glycerin CushionMe Super Soft. I don’t usually tend towards cushion but I’m thinking it might be good.
I found the squat part awkward! lol It was hard getting my toes and heels to touch because of my knees.
Karen
Ha! I just got an Launch 3 email from Brooks.
Katie S
I got the Pure Flow 5! I’ve been running in Asics for the last year, but maybe u should switch it up a bit!
Sam
My results were the Women’s Pure Flow 5!
Kelsey Varzeas
This is such a cool aspect to the Brooks website! The results I received were the Launch 3! I have run in Brooks before, but only the Ghost and loved every run in them. Thanks!
Lindsay
It said I should wear the pure flows which is awesome because I love them anyway and shows maybe I choose the right shoes every year!
Rachel
Launch 3! Samesies! I’m really excited to try them out, I think my feet are ready for a change up :)
Heather
I got the Launch 3. I have wanted to try those.
Denise @ What the Schneck
Glycerin13
Christa
First of all, I love Brooks shoes! I have been running in the Brooks Adrenaline for the last year and I love them! The results I got from Brooks was that I should be using the Glycerine model. I will make sure to try on a pair of these the next time I am at my local running store!
Amie
I was recommended the T7 racer!
Stefanie G
Women’s Glycerin 13
Elodie
Pureflow 5! which I’m actually pretty interested in trying!
Felicia
I also got the women’s launch 3!
I currently run in the pure flows but would also love to try the launch!
Stella
The launch 3! I love trying on new shoes to see which ones work best for me!
Rebecca
I’ve never worn Brooks (have been in the Nike Pegasus for 10 years because I have narrow feet and used to get horrific blisters prior to being properly fitted for running shoes). I got the Pure Flow 5. Knowing how much you love your Brooks it’s tempting to try them though ?
Carolyn
It told me to try the Ravenna 7. I’ve never tried Brooks before, but I’m open to something new – my last pair resulted in tons of injuries I’m still fighting even though I ditched those shoes. (For the record, they were New Balance and sucked big time). I’m currently in Asics but I wish I’d got a half-size up :/
Megan Davis
I currently run in brooks pureflow, purecadence, and launch for short runs and saucony triumph for long runs. I was matched up with the new Launch!
Chelsea @ Chelsea Be Healthy
This was so neat!! I got the Women’s Glycerin 13! I would love to give them a try! :)
Betsy D.
Launch 3 for me too! I love Brooks shoes! I used to be an Asics only fan until they changed the shoe I ran in and they no longer worked for me. I switched to Brooks and never went back.
melissa D.
They recommended the Pure Grit for me. I’ve never worn Brooks, but have heard so many good things about the brand!
Jen
I got Adrenaline 13 but have been running in Ghost’s so I might have to change it up. Brooks made all the difference in helping me to love running :)
Jen
Ravenna 7!
bex
They recommended Glycerin 13s. I’ve run in a pair of Ghosts before, but they felt too heavy on my feet, so I’d be super curious to see how the Glycerins are!
Brandy
I seriously LOVE to run. I crave it. I have never tried Brooks, but my results were for the Women’s Launch 3. Love the color, too. Happy running!!!
Faith VanderMolen
I’m looking into buying that dress you shared about! Did it run true to size for you? Love it and you look beautiful!
Heidi Kumm
I am currently running in Ghosts + Glycerins…yet tested into the PureFlow for roads then PureGrit for trails.
Pam M
I have been running in Brooks Ghosts for years, but the Brooks Shoe Finder paired me with the Glycerin 13s. This is some handy information, because I am desperate need of new running sneaks!
Jenna
PureFlow5! I LOVE Brooks!
Ms. C
My result was the Launch 3. I have always wanted to try Brooks but I am always afraid to change especially with my plantar faciitis.
Holly
I’m a Ravenna girl usually, but this told me Launch! I may have to try them! Thanks for the giveaway!
Traci
My results were Pureflow 5! No surprise they’re my FAVORITE thanks to your suggestion!!
Abby
My experience match was CushionMe! Good thing, because I already have two pairs of the Adrenaline GTS’s! Though I will have to try the Transcends, now, too.
Megan
Ariel, Adrenaline, Transcend and Addiction….may have to try them on. I’ve been a Glycerin girl forever!!!
latanya
my results were CONNECTME
Women’s PureGrit 4
SOFT & FLEXIBLE shoes
Kimberly @ Run with the Roushes
I run in Brooks Ghost but I was matched with the PureFlow 5!
Jenny
I usually wear the Launch or Ghost, but was matched with pureflow 5, which I usually wear for work- I’ve been wanting to try them for running so maybe I’ll give it a shot.
Jen B.
ENERGIZEME
Women’s Launch 3
SPRINGY & BALANCED
I need new kicks! :))
Alison
Cushion Me
Women’s Glycerin 13
Looks like I need to go shopping :)
pd
ConnectMe
Women’s PureFlow 5
soft & flexible
Bonus: How cute are they!?
Amanda D.
Unisex T7 Racer–I’ve been eyeing these but always thought they were “too fast” for me.
.ivy
PureFlow 5. (Which is what I would have chosen on my own; the shoe finder confirmed!)
Hildy
I’ve been running on the same pair of Brooks for almost four years now, and would LOVE to get a new pair! Brooks suggests I either get the Women’s Launch 3 (same as you Janae) or the Women’s Glycerin 13. :)
Katie
I got the Brooks Pure Flow 5! I already wear Pure Flows and LOVE them!
Kate S
Pure Flow 5!
Sarah
I got adrenaline 16!!
Sarah Jayne
Women’s launch 3 same as you! I currently run in brooks glycerin shoes and love them as well :)
Carly
I got the Ravenna 7! I’ve never tried Brooks before so that’s good to know!
Simone
My result was the Woman’s puregrit 4 – and they are cute too!! Would love to get some new running shoes!
Hannah Adamson
I got PureFlows, but I’m a pronator so I’m a PureCadence LOVER! I’ve been wearing them for three years now.
Kendra
I’ve been wearing pure flows but have noticed I’m starting to blister. I was matched with the ghosts. So maybe I’ll try that.
Andrea
It matched me with the Ravenna 7s! I’m interested – I’ve never worn Brooks before!
Jacki
Transcends! But they don’t come in wide so I will stick with the Adenalines.
Jamie
Unisex Racer ST 5 SUPER FAST. Let me just say I was disappointed that I’m not one of the cool girls who are gibbering about PureFlows, Cadence, or Ravenna, which are bandied about a lot. Sad face. That’s OK. I live in Portland, and so it’s a given that I’m just gonna be….well, weird. ;-)
Sarah
I thought I commented on Monday but I can’t find my comment now! I hope I’m not too late! It recommended the Ravenna 7 for me! I’ve run in Adrenaline for over 10 years, so I found that interesting!
Maru
I love the pureflow thsnks to you!
Mary
Women’s Transcend 3 was my result.
Hadley
I got the Ravenna 7’s. Never worn Brooks before – very curious.
Carol
My results were the PureFlow 5 . I’ve worn the Glycerin so this would be quite a change but I have been trying to go more neutral with less shoe so I’m interested to see how this one would work out! I kept re-doing the knees out test – are they straight or out? Best 2 out of 3 lol!
Alex
Loving Brooke’s feet! ;) This was fun, I got Ravenna 7
Cara
Women’s Launch 3! :) What a cool survey!
Sarah Bauman
That was an awesome quiz to take! It recommended Women’s Transcend 3 for me. Now I want to go try a pair on to see what I think.
Terry Stevens
The results I received were the Women’s PureFlow 5. I’ve tried on a pair of Brooks shoes in a local shoe store and my feet just melted. These were the best feeling shoes I’ve ever put on.
Lesleigh
Pureflow 5. Which isn’t surprising because the pureflow 2’s have been my favorite shoe ever.
Cheryl
Wow, so cool! I got the glycerin 13s :)
Christina
Ravenna 7’s! I might just have to give them a try! :)
Nikki
Pure flow 5
Megan
I have torn my ACL 2x and had surgery 2x, in 2 years YAHOO. After my first surgery (June 2013) I was an idiot and started training for a marathon in Sept. The Brooks Glycerin were my most favorite thing in the world. I then switched over to the Pure Cadence after my knee was feeling better. At the same time I got the Pure Cadence shoe I also acquired a pair of Saucony Kinvaras. I jumped ship! I have been buying Kinvaras for almost 2 years now! I ended up with the PureFlow 5’s. Would love to give Brooks a shot again!
Kendra
What an awesome website! I also got the women’s Launch 3’s! :)
Katlyn
This was so cool! I got Women’s Glycerin 13
Jenna
I got the Glycerin 13’s- I’ve always wanted to try those!
Amy
They put me in the Launch 3 as well! I’ve only worn the Ghost before.
Annie
What a fun little quiz! I got the Pure Flow 5 which I’ve never tried before but they look like something I might like!
Madi
I got the Women’s Launch 3 as well! I am going to have to look more into this site – I’ve never used Brooks products before, and these look AWESOME!!
Emily S.
I got the Women’s Pure Flow 5. What a neat tool!
Dyan
I got Pure Flow 5. Cool tool, I’d love to see how I like them in real life.
Fallon @ Slacker Runner
Pure Flow 5’s. I am currently running in the 4’s but am thinking of buying a pair of Launch to try for longer runs too.
Alli O'Neill
I got the ravenna 7!
Diana
I got the Women’s Pure Flow 5’s!
marie
It thinks I should try the Women’s PureFlow 5.
Whitney B
Revena 7!
Evie B.
The quiz told me Glycerin 13!
Robin
Pureflow 5!
Laura
I got the cushion me!
Holly
I got the Transcend 3.
Laurel E
Glycerine!
Kait
I got the Launch 3s but I’ve always been a Ravenna girl. Nothing makes my knees feel as good as they do!
Sheena
Pureflow 5’s for me. Since I’m shopping for more shoes I’m definitely looking into these!
Robyn
PureFlow 5!
Chelle
It recommended Launch 3!
Janice
It said Transcend 3.
Taylor
It recommended the Glycerin shoes! I’ll give them a test because I’m on the market for shoes
Sheila P.
I got Women’s Pure Flows 5. Pretty sweet looking shoe!
Beth
My recommendation was the Launch 3 – I haven’t tried that one before but would love to see what they are like!
ali
Unisex T7 Racer (Super fast) was my recommendation I got when I took the quiz.
Cate
Ravenna 7 was my recommendation :) Never had a pair of Brooks before, but very keen to try some – and how could you not run happy in a free pair of shoes!!