I generally run in 10mm drop shoes, with mild pronation control. My go-to-shoe is the Brooks Ravanna (2-3 runs/week + races), and I occasionally rotate in the Brooks Transcend for easier "recovery" runs (1-2 runs week). I've found this combo works well and has cut down on running related injuries for me.
I'm planning to run a couple trail half-marathons this season to build some strength/resilience, so I think I need a trail shoe in my rotation as the Ravanna has crappy grip and sole is very soft. The shoe I like most is the Caldera 3, which is pretty lightweight and has the same fast bouncy DNA GO foam as my Ravannas. The problem is they're 4mm drop, which feels noticeably different, and also no pronation control. Is this a problem?
Assuming I only run ~1 medium-long run every other week in the Calderas (getting to good trails is a PITA), am I likely to run into trouble (injuries) if I race a couple trail half-marathons in them? Or might it actually help with injury prevention (by varying the load)? Or should I look for a higher drop shoe (such as the much heavier but more rugged Cascadia, or something else?
Many thanks!
I'm planning to run a couple trail half-marathons this season to build some strength/resilience, so I think I need a trail shoe in my rotation as the Ravanna has crappy grip and sole is very soft. The shoe I like most is the Caldera 3, which is pretty lightweight and has the same fast bouncy DNA GO foam as my Ravannas. The problem is they're 4mm drop, which feels noticeably different, and also no pronation control. Is this a problem?
Assuming I only run ~1 medium-long run every other week in the Calderas (getting to good trails is a PITA), am I likely to run into trouble (injuries) if I race a couple trail half-marathons in them? Or might it actually help with injury prevention (by varying the load)? Or should I look for a higher drop shoe (such as the much heavier but more rugged Cascadia, or something else?
Many thanks!
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wintershade: Apr 17, 19 15:32