Elasticity Is Magic

I'd have to say that one of the new up and coming highlights of my week would be the nighttime basketball games at work. So far my gang of coworkers have agreed to play at least once a week to keep in shape. I have a slight advantage, as they often point out, being already in peak physical shape and a lot more limber. With my extra boost of energy and speed I feel like the resident pro athlete. At this point I'm not quite sure if I ever want to go back to playing with people at my same condition! I did however crack my big toe in half by the constant high-speed start and stops that my body now hates me for! I guess all good things have their limitations...

This isn't the most flattering picture (or even highest quality) but this the battle scar from last night. You can faintly see the crack coming from the left to the center of the toe. The life lesson in this story is always replace your tennis shoes after a couple years. I know it's hard for guys to let go of shoes after many miles of walking and playing basketball, but at some point you just have to let them go. They can't provide the same support they could like when they were new. If you must keep them, simply retire them for lawn mowing duties. It's easier that way for you and your beloved shoe.