tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457833116563861494.post799020975587876362..comments2023-12-20T08:31:42.572-06:00Comments on How I complicated my life today: Fresher legsGraciehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05641028266038110278noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457833116563861494.post-60445634182337641302014-02-26T04:14:38.380-06:002014-02-26T04:14:38.380-06:00Don't you hate it when a shoe feels so good at...Don't you hate it when a shoe feels so good at the store, and then after a run or two you're like, "Oh no ... what have I done!" If I've wasted money on anything over the years, it's been shoes. I have a trail of perfectly good shoes over the years, that if they didn't work, I usually gave to my son.Jim ... 50after40https://www.blogger.com/profile/14165153305680378261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457833116563861494.post-4828147272330586582014-02-25T23:46:42.588-06:002014-02-25T23:46:42.588-06:00If they feel off after one run, I say ditch them! ...If they feel off after one run, I say ditch them! Most running stores are really good about exchanging a lightly used pair if it doesn't work for you. I've tried soooo many shoes in the last year looking for "the one." I learned two things: 1) Listen to your gut; if a shoe doesn't feel good immediately, it usually only gets worse. 2) "The One" doesn't exist (at least not for me). I love the Cadences, but they beat up my knees and feet beyond 13.1 mi. I need them in conjunction with a beefier, more supportive shoe for slog-fests. Maybe you should get the Kinvara for racing/fast/short training and a workhorse for the slower days. I doubt that someone of your speed needs a very stable shoe for racing distances. I think that supplementing a lighter shoe with a heavier one may work well for you. I know that means extra $$$, but happy/healthy running is worth it! Plus, the Kinvara 5 comes out in the Spring which means that all the 4s will hit the clearance racks! :)<br /><br />Keep us posted on what you end up doing and what you think of the Ride if you try it. I think that a Kinvara/Ride or Sayonara/Ride combo may have potential...Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09846879242980232929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457833116563861494.post-65585117880562186042014-02-25T22:35:00.961-06:002014-02-25T22:35:00.961-06:00Looks like you have a 39 minute 10k in your future...Looks like you have a 39 minute 10k in your future!! :)<br /><br />Remember that our bodies adapt to the training when it's resting! Good job on the workout and I hope you find a shoe (what a process! Why can't you go back to the Kinvaras???)Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10174883718651790845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457833116563861494.post-60225305916472036472014-02-25T21:45:44.975-06:002014-02-25T21:45:44.975-06:00So, turns out I put the wrong shoe (hehe, I got th...So, turns out I put the wrong shoe (hehe, I got the Mirage), but I still feel just like you. Ride it out for 500 miles? Ditch them? Do short stuff only? I just don't know! Graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05641028266038110278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457833116563861494.post-21108885650991976562014-02-25T21:44:52.229-06:002014-02-25T21:44:52.229-06:00Yeah...it's the Mirage. Thanks for the catch, ...Yeah...it's the Mirage. Thanks for the catch, I don't even know where I got the "guide" from! I really don't know what to do at this point, so thanks for the advice. I really just want my Kinvaras back! I might go try on the Ride next week. I just hate that I spent money on the Mirage and dislike it. Graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05641028266038110278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457833116563861494.post-64323399076142585882014-02-25T21:07:16.836-06:002014-02-25T21:07:16.836-06:00I thought that you bought the Mirage? (Disclaimer:...I thought that you bought the Mirage? (Disclaimer: I've been reading your blog for a while without commenting, and I'm a shoe nerd, so I notice these things.) The Guide is a full-blown stability shoe, while the Mirage is the much stiffer sibling of the Kinvara. I've tried the Mirage, and while I like the fit of the upper, the platform was so firm that it irritated my IT band after only 3 miles. Back to Running Warehouse they went! I currently run in version 1 of the PureCadence for half marathons and under. I LOVE them. I have version 2 of the Cadence, and the fit is off for me, so I only use them on my super short days. I agree that the ride of the Cadence is surprisingly soft, especially compared to the Mirage. I spent a long time looking for a more substantial shoe that I could use on longer/slower days and ended up settling on the Saucony Ride. It's a neutral trainer that has a small plastic bridge under the arch which gives them a little extra stability. They have a nice soft (but not marshmallow-like) forefoot that feels really good as the miles pile on. They may be way more shoe than you're looking for, but I go back and forth between the Ride and PureCadence with ease. They have a fairly roomy forefoot that could also be a good fit for you.<br /><br />Just figured I'd share my experience. Also, the Sayonara is touted as a pretty stable lightweight trainer. It may not be stable enough for everyday use, but could serve as a good half/full racing shoe for you since the fit was so on-point.Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09846879242980232929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457833116563861494.post-91364062216969351592014-02-25T19:43:25.730-06:002014-02-25T19:43:25.730-06:00I always like to have a rest day the day before sp...I always like to have a rest day the day before speed session. It gives me a decent chance of getting through the session without dying. But then I'm old and rest is just as important as training to me.Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13819714901550763235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457833116563861494.post-55158004738671395912014-02-25T19:30:12.869-06:002014-02-25T19:30:12.869-06:00Oh my gosh, I agree about the Saucony Guides. I fe...Oh my gosh, I agree about the Saucony Guides. I feel so torn about them. They don't actively HURT me, but they are narrow and they're not the best. I honestly don't know what the hell to do about it. Korihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08353740083169057128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457833116563861494.post-21870485344873374122014-02-25T18:32:24.515-06:002014-02-25T18:32:24.515-06:00I think a 3-mile recovery run between the long run...I think a 3-mile recovery run between the long run and track is a great idea. And I love the sound of that workout!misszippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16816276167373260149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457833116563861494.post-34505465328441229812014-02-25T13:54:55.542-06:002014-02-25T13:54:55.542-06:00"Usually" (as in when I'm following ..."Usually" (as in when I'm following a training plan) any track/speedwork sessions are on Wednesdays. That works well for me; of course, when someone else is planning the workouts I guess you don't have that luxury. <br /><br />I only ever have one pair of running shoes (well, one road/one trail) at a time after wearing my previous pair to death, so I'd have a hard time comparing different shoes. Of course, you're a far more experienced runner than I am, too.Kate Geisenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854561265520868538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457833116563861494.post-75002839442910447322014-02-25T07:35:48.065-06:002014-02-25T07:35:48.065-06:00I would definitely struggle with a track workout o...I would definitely struggle with a track workout on Monday as the bulk of my "hard/long" workouts are Sat/Sun. Sat long bike/Sun long run. Hopefully running your longer miles on Sat and just short miles on Sun will give you the break you need. Sounds like it worked this week.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17584071206419891364noreply@blogger.com