Can I safely transition from saucony glides to kinvaras?

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  • Eh? eh?

    Anonymous Poster

    13 years ago 10/17/2010 8:35pm EDT

    Right now I wear Saucony Progrid C2 Glides. I don't have many injuries but I would like to be a more durable runner and less prone to injury even though it's not much of a problem ( I have had a few injuries). I want to ease into training in racing flats. I'm in no real hurry and I just don't want to get injured from making to much of a transition. The Glides weigh 11.8 oz and the kinvaras weigh 7.7 oz. Can I run in the kinvaras every other run for a while so my feet get used to them before I run in them exclusively? Other than calf soreness or whatever will this be safe?

  • easy

    Anonymous Poster

    13 years ago 10/17/2010 8:46pm EDT
    re: Eh? eh?

    this sounds extremely dangerous. you want to try running in pair of lighter shoes??? it would be best to consult a doctor, a physio and a barefoot running website before attempting said experiment.

  • What Else

    Anonymous Poster

    13 years ago 10/17/2010 8:52pm EDT
    re: Eh? eh?

    Yes

  • stitch

    Anonymous Poster

    13 years ago 10/17/2010 8:52pm EDT
    re: easy

    i think we already know the answer he's going to get from a "barefoot running" website.

    that said, yes that seems like a good plan. kinvara's a great shoe, got a chance to run in it. your calves will ache the first week or so, but stick to the plan you mentioned, running in them maybe half the time. don't be afraid to go back to the glides for more than one day if your legs feel too beat up. start with the kinvara's on your shorter runs first and slowly work them in and you should be ok.

  • registered

    Bum

    Member since 01/21/2005.

    1,103 posts. Last post 9 years ago.
    13 years ago 10/17/2010 10:12pm EDT
    re: stitch

    Try the Fastwitch 3 or 4 instead. Racing flats but not so damn mushy. The A3's are great too but not durable enough for daily wear. Get the Fastwitch.

  • no get an mri first and daily

    Anonymous Poster

    13 years ago 10/18/2010 12:15am EDT
    re: Eh? eh?

    If you don't go to the website, perhaps the website can come to you.

    (Only) if you're curious about reducing injuries, read:

    Read:

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18424485

    or

    http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/31/4/299.abstract?maxtoshow=&HITS=10&hits=10&RESULTFORMAT=&fulltext=barefoot+running&searchid=1&FIRSTINDEX=0&sortspec=relevance&resourcetype=HWCIT

    or

    http://www.coachr.org/barefoot_running.htm

  • Tip-toe

    Anonymous Poster

    13 years ago 10/18/2010 2:48pm EDT
    re: Eh? eh?

    Are you a heel or midfoot striker? I have been running in Kinvaras for a couple weeks, and I don't think I could recommend them for a heel striker.

    Also pay attention to the offset - the Kinvaras are 4mm and the Fastwitch are 12mm. Totally different feel.

    I'm a mid-foot striker and love the Kinvaras, much better than even the Brooks Launch I was using before.

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    artsoren

    Member since 10/23/2010.

    1 post. Last post 13 years ago.
    13 years ago 10/23/2010 10:52am EDT
    re: Tip-toe

    I hope it's ok to hop on this thread, but I'm looking for similar info. I've been running on Saucony Glides and recently began transitioning to Nike Free 7.0 and Mizuno Wave Rider 13. I like all the shoes, but I see the logic behind running with less cushioning in order to get off my heels, strengthen my feet and legs and run a little faster. However, I've been experiencing soreness in my calves and ankles. Should I continue or am I looking for trouble?

  • eh? eh?

    Anonymous Poster

    13 years ago 10/23/2010 10:57am EDT
    re: Tip-toe

    i am a midfoot striker.

  • work in a shoe store

    Anonymous Poster

    13 years ago 10/23/2010 3:17pm EDT
    re: eh? eh?

    it's not the Glide, it's the Ride. adidas is the glide (and they have a ride as well). just pointing that out.

  • shoe guy

    Anonymous Poster

    13 years ago 10/23/2010 4:07pm EDT
    re: work in a shoe store

    Or it could even be the Guide, making it a more risky transition. I should know, I work in a shoe store too.

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