Dear New Running Shoes,
I know you were built with the structure to protect a runner from the harshness of running on the hard ground. You are fully capable and ready to absorb shock so your runner doesn’t have to. You were made for speed and you are practically jumping out of the box to hit the track. Your lines and colors that can be seen from miles around are waiting to become a blur to all those around. I admire your dedication to protecting your runner and helping your runner achieve great feats of running success. I know you long to become with one willing run as fast as the wind.
Sadly, I need to apologize to you. For you will never feel the track or the pounding of legs fervently running for the finish line. You will never have to absorb shock from rough city streets. Your colors will never be blurred by fast movements. The stability you offer will only serve to protect a person who only dreams of running but in reality burns calories on an elliptical machine or the stable ground of an aerobic floor. I know you were made for so much more than I can offer you. I was swayed by your awesome looks and smitten by your firm hold on my feet. The cushion I felt is like no other shoe I own. I tried to resist knowing I would never use you for your intended purpose. Alas, no other shoe offered the stability, comfort and style. I know you were meant for great achievement. I can offer you brisk walks, aerobics, pilates, running after kids and walking the dog. It will be a humble life but I will take very good care of you. You will not have to worry about a short life on the fast track but enjoy a long life on the walking trail.
My apologies,
A non-Runner