Runners

[llvlaglne]

^agreed! Especially that last pic! Haha

[zwer]

The closer to the front, the better looking the scenery! Not that I get especially close…

[Chris]

For my taste, mid pack is best.  Too far forward and the scenery gets, um, kind of sausage-y.

Of course that could just be my justification for my inability to get that far forward.

[llvlaglne]

Summ3rhays & zwer- what kind of shoes do you run in? Do you have a rotation?

[zwer]

Asics 2000 series. I've got a few in rotation. I'm running in the new 2000s for heavy mileage, an old pair (though not more than 100 miles on them) of 2030s for dirty days and close-to dead 2060s and 2070s for short mileage days.

There might be better shoes out there for me, but I'm afraid to switch.

[llvlaglne]

I don't blame you… Don't fix what's not broke. How's cross training coming?

[summ3rhays]

I run in Altras. They fit my foot perfectly. Both the trail and the Instincts for road. I've run 2 full marathons and probably 500-600 miles in my instincts and they still feel great.

[llvlaglne]

at one point these had some pretty gnarley tread. weather it was dirt road, technical terrain or running through some streams/slush. super light and drained water pretty well. would buy again and recommend to anyone where elevation is the game

they have served it's purpose and have stood up through all the mud, rain, ice and snow. RIP

[Finn666]

how many miles are you guys putting on a pair of shows before you retire them?

[DrPat]

I use my shoes for about 1000 kilometers.  That used to be every 2 months but is now every 5.

[llvlaglne]

Depends. For me if the upper starts getting destroyed and tape doesn't do much. And/or…. there isn't enough "protection" in the sole for my desired terrain. It's too much to keep track of exact mileage per shoe, but I can find out for you

[Jordan23]

@DrPat:

I use my shoes for about 1000 kilometers.  That used to be every 2 months but is now every 5.

… It 's a fact that the suspension doesn't work any longer than 500 k, doesn't matter which Brand!...but what do i know?;)

Enjoy ya addiction!

[llvlaglne]

^Yea that's the general rule

They say its good to cycle shoes to give the mid sole time to recover. That way you get more bang for your buck

[zwer]

Nike Plus running site lets you track the mileage on your shoes. I don't get much more than 400km out of a pair, but I'm fairly heavy so I don't push it.

[summ3rhays]

Just signed up for the Dopey Challenge.  It's next January in Disneyworld.  4 races in 4 days.  6 tshirts and 6 medals.

Th 5k
Fr 10k
Sa 1/2 marathon
Su Full marathon

I ran the Goofey Challenge in 2011 which is the 1/2 and full.  This will be the first official year to sign up for the Dopey so I figured why not.

Wish me luck.  I'm gonna need it.

[zwer]

A half followed by a full?!?!

Best of luck, fella.

[Chris]

Sunday will be tough.  Good luck, dude.

[Finn666]

a ton of luck in advance lad!…

[llvlaglne]

Summer- tips: I know you already know but CROSSTRAIN! Your knees and hips will love you for alternating between cycling and running.. Good luck friend and PM me what training will be like. I don't mind throwing in some time helping you tweak anything that might need it. If you got any questions bout gels, nutritional blocks, salt tabs, electrolyte tabs, sports drink, recovery socks/pants, footwear, clothing, WHATEVER….  Just shoot me a msg man! Here to help

[summ3rhays]

Thanks guys. Appreciate the well wishes. Haven't finalized anything yet, but definitely cross train.