I'm currently running in Saucony Omni's with custom orthotics that I wear in all my walking / running shoes. Have had ligament reconstruction on both ankles. Did briefly try a more neutral shoe, but went for the omnis from last September as when fatigued (ie Ironman run) then my 'good form' midfoot strike does get a bit more heel first and the Omni was better for my right leg without being too supportive on the left.
So with my tri season over, I'm focussing on my running through winter with a target of a couple of Marathons in early Aug / late Sept. For reference then I did a marginally hilly half today in 1:36:xx off just the residual IM fitness. I'm stretch targetting a 3:15 marathon.
I'm 6'4", 44 and will be 82-84kg for marathons.
Should I be sticking with the Omnis, or perhaps look to keep them as training shoes and then partner with a lighter shoes for races? How much difference is this going to make, and what's the degree of increased injury risk?
So with my tri season over, I'm focussing on my running through winter with a target of a couple of Marathons in early Aug / late Sept. For reference then I did a marginally hilly half today in 1:36:xx off just the residual IM fitness. I'm stretch targetting a 3:15 marathon.
I'm 6'4", 44 and will be 82-84kg for marathons.
Should I be sticking with the Omnis, or perhaps look to keep them as training shoes and then partner with a lighter shoes for races? How much difference is this going to make, and what's the degree of increased injury risk?