If you've been waiting for an update on my shoe saga, this is the episode for you. I finally landed on the ASICS Women's NOVABLAST 5 shoes after a mad dash to replace a pair that was falling apart, and I'm spilling all the details on why I made that call fast, and why I'm not done shopping yet.

Turns out being incredibly hard on footwear means you need a plan before urgency takes the wheel. I'm breaking down what I loved about the Asics, why I'm still curious about the Brooks Ghost and the Brooks Adrenaline, and why I'm fully prepared to become a shoe guinea pig in the name of finding the best workout shoe out there.

I also have some exciting personal news to share: my husband and I are celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary at Gen Con, the largest tabletop gaming convention in North America, and it is going to lead to some very fu ...