I have got to make a quick product review of my shoes. I don't often
do this, but yesterday I knocked out a 50 mile trail run, the Hauling
Trail Illegal 50 Miler completely in Adidas Boston 2 Road shoes. I killed my PR by about 20 minutes and did it in a pair of Smart Wool Mens PhD Light socks, Green Superfeet
inserts & these shoes below. I have been having issues with plantar
fasciitis and some ankle issues. The best combination I have found are
these shoes. They still fit my needs for lightweight everyday training
shoe, but with ample firm but soft cushioning in the forefoot. The upper
breathes well and even on the off-camber slopes, roots, mud, etc... my
foot was secure enough in the minimal upper. Let me say that I run
nearly 100% of my trail runs in trail shoes; this was an experiment for
me. So, with that solid test and a course "win" (not an official race
;), I will be wearing these at my next race...the Burning River 100 mile
endurance trail run.
Anyhow,
this is what I am sticking to. I will pickup another pair over the next
week or two as my mileage is creeping up on my current pair. I think
I'll go for the green ones this time around. Very happy with the
shoe.....and very happy with yesterday's results. Off to go do some
eating to replenish the calories burned, baby!!!
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