I'm currently training in the Lunar Trainer. I think they fit a little tight and m trying to decide between getting a larger size or to pick up a pair of the racers. I training for a marathon and currently putting in 10 miles a day. I don't know if training in such a light shoe would hurt me when it comes to race day.
I'd really appreciate some opinions.
Thanks
A warning: You are going to get responses everywhere from "you should be training in supportive shoes" to "I train all day barefoot on concrete" and everything in between. Some of these nuts train in shoes that are hardly more than a thin layer of rubber and an upper.
Is the Luna trainer working for you right now? If so, why change it? Just go a size up! No reason to change ANYTHING that has worked for you in the past before a big marathon.
You could very well pick up a pair of the luna racers...for the race! Despite what the minimalists will tell you, the best marathoners in the world train in normal shoes just like you do, and race in (surprise!) racers. None of this Puma H-Street and Teva Proton nonsense.
777 wrote: Despite what the minimalists will tell you, the best marathoners in the world train in normal shoes just like you do, and race in (surprise!) racers.
Bullshit. Last time I ran with them, a brisk 12 miler on a crushed glass trail, Lel was wearing Vibram Five Fingers and Cheruiyot sported a pair of Vivo Barefoots.
you obviously bought the wrong size. The shoes runs slighlty wide especially in the toe box.
Agreed- if the Lunar trainer is too narrow for you, the luneracer is going to be waaaaaay too small for you. If you do get the racer, make sure you get the right size.
Some of the bigger shoe companies even make 1/2 sizes. Maybe that is what you need to look into.
Lunaracers certainly aren't going to last as long as a normal trainer. If you're rich, and you like them, go for it. But you won't get the mileage you normally would out of a better trainer. And I hope you don't plan on competitive running when you're 40!
I got a pair of lunaracers last week. I have put in runs of 7, 10, 5, 14, and 13 miles on them already. They honestly seem to feel pretty cushioned and protective for their light weight. Also, alot of times after 10 miles or so the bottom of my feet start to hurt a little in the forefoot, both in regular trainers and racers, but in the lunars my feet still felt fine after the longer runs, so i think they'd be suitable for an everyday trainer, at least for me. But yeah, they dont seem like they will last very long with such minimal use of rubber in the outsole, but then again the lunartrainers have the same issue.
Also, while the upper in the racers is pretty comfortable and mold to your foot, it isnt all that breathable, so my feet sweat alot in them and the sweat doesnt wick away/evaporate as well.
The shoes aren't too small in the width just in the length. I'm sure the lunar racers would fit me fine since I've worn the maayfly.
My main concern is if I train in a 5.5 oz shoe (lunar racer)will it have a negative impact on my race time. I don't know if running in something lighter will make me weaker or will I just need to compensate for this by runing faster.
Last year I trained in the Pegasus and raced in the Marathoner. Even though there is only a few ounce difference between the shoes I felt fast on race day. I don't know if this is because of the weight difference or because of the rest leading up to the race or the adrenaline of race day.
I think the shoes will be pretty durable. My lunar trainers have over 150 miles and have minimal wear and tear.
Please let me know your thoughts.
Thanks.
I'm pretty sure Nate Jenkins does all or most of his runs in flats.
I wear lightweight training shoes as I find the bulkier shoes horrible to run in. I save flats for races and workouts.
I think it is each to their own, you need to be careful with injuries.
If I have orthotics, should I train in the Luna Trainer? I do approx 45-50 mpw...are they durable enough?