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Originally posted by nikuman View PostWho else is going to be at Disney World in a couple of weeks? I know at least Coach and I will be there."What are you prepared to do?" - Jimmy Malone
"What choice?" - Abe Petrovsky
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So, a couple of things of note. I'm putting the finishing touches on my Goofy race prep and my plan is to (for the first time ever) just have a good time on the half. I don't think we'll break 12 minute miles as an average. We're going to take pictures, I'm going to run with a camcorder in one hand, we'll walk through all the water stops - generally its just going to be leisurely.
For the full marathon portion - which I'm doing solo - it will be time to put on my big boy tights and run. Based on my hell weekend a couple of weeks ago - on which I ran 5.5 on Friday, 14 on Saturday and 20 on Sunday - I think I can finish sub four hours even with the extra miles in my legs. So it will either be a spectacular victory or a crushing defeat - if I am wrong, those last 6-10 miles are going to be very, very ugly. I am going in with nothing more than some minor aches, which is good.
Finally, the weekend after the Goofy is the Olympic Marathon Trials here in Houston for both men and women on the same course at the same time. You better believe I will be going. I know a great spot to show up to watch - with a bit of jogging myself I can see the respective fields six times each. I'm actually excited to see some true elites in action. Ryan Hall, Meb and Dathan Ritzenheim are all going to be there I believe.Awesomeness now has a name. Let me introduce myself.
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Anyone here gotten into trying out non-traditional running shoes? This company had a booth at the finish line of the last half-marathon I ran and I talked to them for a little while:
http://www.altrazerodrop.com/webapp/...eName=ZeroDrop
Zero Drop™ Footwear
Zero Drop™ footwear offers runners the world's first fully cushioned, foot-shaped, training shoe without an elevated heel. This unique platform allows for a more natural foot strike and a more efficient, comfortable ride.
DESIGNED TO REDUCE:
< Forefoot Pain
< Excessive Pronation
< IT Band Pain (side of knee)
< Runner's Knee
< Shin Splints
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Originally posted by scottie View PostAnyone here gotten into trying out non-traditional running shoes? This company had a booth at the finish line of the last half-marathon I ran and I talked to them for a little while:
http://www.altrazerodrop.com/webapp/...eName=ZeroDrop
I totally want to try out their shoes, but would like to hear a real testimonial first.
VFFs (two pair)
Merrill Tough Glove
Newton Distance Racer
I have to say for true zero drop nothing yet beats the VFFs. Split toes may look funny but it is the only way to go. The tough glove I wear as a business shoe on days I don't care how I look. For pure barefoot
The distance racer is different altogether. Newtons have a specific feel, but are much more cushioned (ftr, I like them)Awesomeness now has a name. Let me introduce myself.
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Originally posted by scottie View PostAnyone here gotten into trying out non-traditional running shoes? This company had a booth at the finish line of the last half-marathon I ran and I talked to them for a little while:
http://www.altrazerodrop.com/webapp/...eName=ZeroDrop
I totally want to try out their shoes, but would like to hear a real testimonial first.
My advice is to go to a local place and run on a treadmill to get a feel for them."Discipleship is not a spectator sport. We cannot expect to experience the blessing of faith by standing inactive on the sidelines any more than we can experience the benefits of health by sitting on a sofa watching sporting events on television and giving advice to the athletes. And yet for some, “spectator discipleship” is a preferred if not primary way of worshipping." -Pres. Uchtdorf
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Originally posted by Moliere View PostI just went to a local store and tried these on. THe guy pulled htem out and I walked around the store a bit in them. I didn't like them as much as the Nike Frees (3mm) or the VFFs, but I'm also new to barefoot/minimalist running.
My advice is to go to a local place and run on a treadmill to get a feel for them.Awesomeness now has a name. Let me introduce myself.
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Originally posted by Moliere View PostI just went to a local store and tried these on. THe guy pulled htem out and I walked around the store a bit in them. I didn't like them as much as the Nike Frees (3mm) or the VFFs, but I'm also new to barefoot/minimalist running.
My advice is to go to a local place and run on a treadmill to get a feel for them.
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Originally posted by scottie View PostYou're in Texas, right? That gives me more confidence in them, that running stores outside of Utah are selling them.Awesomeness now has a name. Let me introduce myself.
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I'm interested to see how I do on a course I've run before. I think knowing the course will guve me a mental boost, but I'm not sure how much. I'm unquestionably in better shape than this time last year but I am also running 13 miles the day before the marathon so I think it will be hard to tell.Awesomeness now has a name. Let me introduce myself.
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Originally posted by nikuman View PostI'm interested to see how I do on a course I've run before. I think knowing the course will guve me a mental boost, but I'm not sure how much. I'm unquestionably in better shape than this time last year but I am also running 13 miles the day before the marathon so I think it will be hard to tell.
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