Should I wear flats for my half next week?

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10 years ago 09/08/2013 3:14am EDT

I usually race in my regular training shoe (Asics Cumulus). Got a pair of flats (Asics Hyperspeed) a few months ago, and have been doing some easy runs (4-6 miles) to get used to them - haven't had a chance to do any quality in them. However, on my last easy run with them, they felt great - feels like a totally different rhythm running in them, it's a buzz.

My question is: is it a good idea for me to do my half in them next week? Or should I wait until I've done some tempos etc? What's the worst that could happen?

(If it's relevant, I'm expecting to run between 1:20 and 1:22)

Thanks

10 years ago 09/08/2013 5:45am EDT

re: LastAngryMan

If you haven't run in them for the time of 1-20 ,do not do it... Try to 10 mile tempo ,if you don't get blisters then it's ok. I got Adidas Fathers 2 a month before race, didn't do a tempo in them , got big time blisters race day... nothing new before race, only what you have tried in training (multiple times)

10 years ago 09/08/2013 6:06am EDT

re: ImFlexinShawty

Run in them. Most injuries heal in 6-8 weeks.

10 years ago 09/08/2013 6:20am EDT

re: ImFlexinShawty

Thanks

I just did 10 in them today inc. 3x1 mile tempo. The tempos felt great - but towards the end of the run, I was feeling a bit more strain on my lower legs for sure, and had to concentrate a bit to stop my stride slapping down hard. My feet were also sore, felt like they do after 20+ miles! No blisters though.

I'm leaning towards "no" I think...

10 years ago 09/08/2013 11:36pm EDT

re: LastAngryMan

That's quite a big jump, from the Cumulus down to the Hyperspeed, as the Hyperspeed has only a 4 mm heel drop. It might be a good 5K shoe, perhaps even 10K.

But for 1/2 marathons and up, a better bet for you would be the Gel DS Racer, which has a 10mm heel drop, and more cushioning than the Hyperspeed.

For now though, stick with your trainers for the upcoming 1/2 marathon. Then get some Gel DS Racers and test them for longer races.

As a previous poster said, never try anything too new in a race. It's a bit late to get the DS racers, because there's not enough time to test them to verify proper sizing/fit, nor to modify them for any hotspots.

10 years ago 09/09/2013 12:28am EDT

re: gringonash

gringonash wrote:
That's quite a big jump, from the Cumulus down to the Hyperspeed, as the Hyperspeed has only a 4 mm heel drop. It might be a good 5K shoe, perhaps even 10K.
But for 1/2 marathons and up, a better bet for you would be the Gel DS Racer, which has a 10mm heel drop, and more cushioning than the Hyperspeed.
For now though, stick with your trainers for the upcoming 1/2 marathon. Then get some Gel DS Racers and test them for longer races.
As a previous poster said, never try anything too new in a race. It's a bit late to get the DS racers, because there's not enough time to test them to verify proper sizing/fit, nor to modify them for any hotspots.

Thanks a lot for info - I'll take a look at the DS racers after my half.

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