Hi folks,
Just wondering what type / which light weight shoes you wear for half marathons if at all? Obviously, not carrying that extra weight helps
Thoughts
Minimalist Shoes for Half Marathons
Minimalist Shoes for Half Marathons
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Winterman 10km - (1st in age group) - Feb 19,
Chilly Half Marathon - Mar 5 (Done)
Around the bay 30k - Mar 26, (Done)
Limestone 1/2 - Apr 30,
Ottawa race weekend Voyager Challenge - May 27-28,
Spring Fling Toronto - June?
World Record Kilt Run Perth - June 24
Foam Fest 5k Ottawa - Jul 22
Pure Protein Night Race - Aug 12
Army Run Vimy Challenge - Sep 17
Marathon Du P'tit Train Du Nord Quebec - Oct 22
Winterman 10km - (1st in age group) - Feb 19,
Chilly Half Marathon - Mar 5 (Done)
Around the bay 30k - Mar 26, (Done)
Limestone 1/2 - Apr 30,
Ottawa race weekend Voyager Challenge - May 27-28,
Spring Fling Toronto - June?
World Record Kilt Run Perth - June 24
Foam Fest 5k Ottawa - Jul 22
Pure Protein Night Race - Aug 12
Army Run Vimy Challenge - Sep 17
Marathon Du P'tit Train Du Nord Quebec - Oct 22
Re: Minimalist Shoes for Half Marathons
I ran in Asics Hyperspeed 5's in 2013. I currently run in Hyperspeed 6's. They have just enough cushioning for me without a big heel-toe drop and are light weight.
Re: Minimalist Shoes for Half Marathons
I did a few using NB minimus I think they were called (that was a few years back), nut sure if they are still making them.
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Re: Minimalist Shoes for Half Marathons
Caocao wrote:I did a few using NB minimus I think they were called (that was a few years back), nut sure if they are still making them.
I bought a pair a year ago so at least they were making them a year ago (I assume they still are).
But I wouldn't do that distance on pavement in them. No cushioning on pavement = pain.
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Re: Minimalist Shoes for Half Marathons
I don't think they'd qualify as minimalist, but I've been using New Balance Vazee Paces for my races over the past couple of years (5Ks, 10Ks and most recently a half). They are definitely lighter and more responsive than my regular trainers and I just love them.
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