Random Running Questions

I have listened to various discussions where some runners adapt to Vaporfly/Alphafly/<inser super shoe> differently depending on their running style.

I feel there is also a learning period if you are not one of those types of runners. I've a pretty efficient running style, but still feel I have to concentrate to get the benefit from the Vaporfly, rolling through the ground contact and focusing on the toe-off. Alphaflys I just don't like, I find them heavy, sloppy and do nothing special for me.

It's also interesting to see a lot of Nike sponsored athletes race in the VF rather than the AF despite Nike's push.

The Mizuno Wave Inspire are my go to shoe - was recommended these along with the Brooks when I got gait analysis many (many many) years ago. Have had no issues with them since so if it ain't broke don't fix it for me. Use these for all my runs (have about 5 pairs in rotation)

For racing I use Saucony Pro2 which I find great.

Saucony Tempus is a game changer, stability and support, stack height and a quality foam. It leaves all previous stability shoes for dead.

Hmm... interesting question as I have been wondering that myself with an eye on buying my next pair. They are good and roomy in the forefoot. So much so that I wondered if I could go down half a size. In the end I have decided I don't need to. The spaciousness up front is only noticeable walking around. I don't notice it when running.

You won't regret trying them...a joy to run in

Runnerinn and 365rider have a few sizes but runningxpert seem to have most. All in the 125-130 range.

https://www.runningxpert.com/eu/tempus-20720-25.html

Hope everyone is doing well and can stick to whatever New Year's resolutions you have.

I got back into running recently after treating myself to a new watch. Unfortunately, however, I picked up a bit of an Achilles injury which I noticed today. The last time I had an Achilles injury. I was running in a pair of Nike Pegasus, I was convinced at the time that those were to blame, so I switched to zero drop minimalist shoes and didn't have a problem until yesterday. I've also tried since last getting injured to up my cadence from around 160 to 170 or more steps per minute and thought it was working, although my calves were sometimes sore during a run, although they were okay, after getting a chance to stretch them out once the run was over and I've tried not to be as lazy and use my foam roller more often.

I think I should see a physical therapist; maybe someone here could recommend one that wouldn't be against running in minimalist shoes or even barefoot.

I should mention one reason I like minimalist shoes and barefoot is I'm trying to live a more environmentally friendly life and minimalist shoes seem like a more environmentally friendly choice (less shoe, less to manufacture lower carbon output), although obviously barefoot is even better.

You can start off with easy exercises such as; lying on your back, knees bent and squeezing a football in between your knees; a small resistance band around your ankle secured to something, standing with feet shoulder-width apart and bringing your ankle towards the other; sitting with back straight, hands slightly behind and legs open slightly wider than shoulder-width, start with something like a tin of beans and raise your foot over it and back down the other side, as it becomes easier increase the height of the object you are trying to clear

Fitbod is great.

I was using Freeletics for a bit, but Fitbod is all you need really.

I have speed 3 runners and just recently started wearing them on long runs - I really like them but the get wet for quickly and my socks get wet quickly and I can almost hear blisters growing by the end of the run . Is this just me with these shoes ? Are there any blister stopping socks to wear to counteract the problem ? Don’t mean to turn this into a shoe thread again so it’s more of how to combat wet feet question maybe

Anyone have good cushioned Trail runners? I use Nike Junipers now and they feel pretty hard underfoot, no real cushioning on them at all. Im not looking for carbon fibre plates or anything like that, just ones that feel comfy on the feet but are good for running in, its not walking/hiking

Down to €78 online. Hmmm

Another Hoka Speed Goat user, though I wouldn't use them that often. Plenty of cushion and the grip is fantastic. I tend to use them on the trails or when there is frost/ice on the roads/paths.

Agree. I have the Pegasus trail 4. As far as trail shoes go they're nicely cushioned but they're not an idea trail racer. And i also agree they're a hybrid trail/road shoe

I got the Hoka Challenger for more cushioning. I had the Saucony Peregrines but if there was any road on my route they didn’t work too well for me. For some reason I didn’t find the Speedgoats comfy but the challengers are great.