Road flats that are fast and fit like a spike?

Running Shoes/Running Gear

11 years ago 02/13/2013 7:24pm EST

Training for a 3000m this weekend and today I was in the middle of a pre race workout that was at race pace. I made it through my mile pretty good but during the 800m portion of the workout had to stop 300m into the interval do to calve pain in my right calve that stopped me in my tracks. I do not want the same misfortune this weekend any advice on good road flats that feel and fit like a spike? I am not super fast but am trying to run in the high 8's to low 9's and need all the help I can get right now...

11 years ago 02/13/2013 7:44pm EST

re: OldMan82

New Balance MRC 5000, weigh as much as a Nike Matumbo/Zoom Victory

11 years ago 02/13/2013 10:53pm EST

re: OldMan82

New Balance Trail Minimus. Yes, the trail version, with the round soft Vibram grips on the bottom. Slight heel lift, perfect grip/cushion feel. On the road, they feel like spikes on a Mondo track, or like barefoot on pine needles. Really sweet for a street mile, 2-mile or 5,000m.

11 years ago 02/13/2013 11:34pm EST

re: OldMan82

Look for Puma H Streets-- they were modeled after the original Puma Harambee track spikes (which were designed by a Nike guy who modeled them after the original Nike Eldoret track spikes). Zappos has had them on sale for $40 with free shipping. Amazing shoe that's been well received on the forum going back 8-10 years. They actually remade the shoe, as it has a softer insole now (made by Ortholite). Still has the same feel though and lightweight (5-6 ounces).

11 years ago 02/14/2013 12:00am EST

re: FogRunner

The Trail Minimus (MT10) is one of New Balance's worst shoes that has came out within the last year. Inflexible, Not much response, Can lose its grip relatively fast.

Grounds for Achilles and Plantar Fascia problems because it digs in way too easily. Also digs into the plantar fascia because its NOT flexible in the midsole

11 years ago 02/17/2013 10:39pm EST

re: ////????////

I just wanted to say thanks for the help I wound up getting a pair of Nike Streak XC for the race. The time was 9:28.74 I am actually pretty happy with it. I have not been on the track in 4 years and it was a good start.

11 years ago 02/18/2013 7:54am EST

re: OldMan82

Asics makes a racing flat that really is a "spikeless spike".

It's called the Blazing Fast.

11 years ago 02/18/2013 8:37am EST

re: ////????////

I'm pretty sure he's talking about the MT00 not the MT10

////????//// wrote:
The Trail Minimus (MT10) is one of New Balance's worst shoes that has came out within the last year. Inflexible, Not much response, Can lose its grip relatively fast.
Grounds for Achilles and Plantar Fascia problems because it digs in way too easily. Also digs into the plantar fascia because its NOT flexible in the midsole

11 years ago 02/19/2013 6:07pm EST

re: OldMan82

9:28 3000? Not sure you are that OLD

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