I'm trying out my first IM in April 2004 (Australia). What can you recommend for shoes? I'm hoping I can run between 4:30-5:00 hrs. I'm 150lbs, low arches (practically flexible flat foot), pronator but stability shoes that are not overly stable work for me in training (NB740, Saucony X-terra). I try not to run with too much heel strike ala Pose method. I used Asics DS Racers for my half-IM and I regretted it! They did well on 10k though. Best training shoe I ever had was the old Adidas Supernova but it is now a rarity. I still want to try and use a lighter shoe for the IM, maybe a DS trainer or Supernova performance, or maybe even just get a new pair of my NB330s.
Question is--if i'm only hoping for a 4:30 best case scenario, should I even be thinking of lightweight shoes? Any recommendations?
Kim
Question is--if i'm only hoping for a 4:30 best case scenario, should I even be thinking of lightweight shoes? Any recommendations?
Kim