Racing flats

U r too heavy for flats...

TriLuis04 wrote:

Hi there,

Im 6,2 and 170 pounds, in my last marathon ran 02:58:47 in the asics ds trainers and was envisaging making the jump to racing flats. Would it be a good idea? I had some ITB issues last season and was wondering whether that would put me at risk.

If so, any racing flat in particular? I was thinking maybe the asics Hyperspeed or the new Mizuno Hitogami, but mainly beacuse Im used to using those brands. Any thoughts?

Kr and thanks in advance guys,

Luis

DS Trainers are pretty good. They are almost-flats.

Honestly, Flyknits seem to hold up well and are super light. The Hyperspeed if you like Asics. Wouldn't go with anything Saucony for the marathon to be honest... trainers don't seem good for it and their flats are too light. Same for Mizuno, though maybe their Ronin would work.

Most people do go with lightweight trainers for marathons though (e.g., DS Trainer) and so you could just do that if you like.

DS Racer 10

http://www.runningwarehouse.com/descpage.html?PCODE=ADSR10M

TriLuis04 wrote:

Hi there,

Im 6,2 and 170 pounds, in my last marathon ran 02:58:47 in the asics ds trainers and was envisaging making the jump to racing flats. Would it be a good idea? I had some ITB issues last season and was wondering whether that would put me at risk.

If so, any racing flat in particular? I was thinking maybe the asics Hyperspeed or the new Mizuno Hitogami, but mainly beacuse Im used to using those brands. Any thoughts?

Kr and thanks in advance guys,

Luis

No, too slow. You are running for 180 minutes. It will decrease your efficiency and you will run way slower in the last hour.

You just said Nike flyknits are super light (good), Saucony flats (too light ) Bad.

I understand that, would U guys then run with the ds the marathons And choose a flat for anything shorter?

Ruffis #L wrote:

TriLuis04 wrote:

Hi there,

Im 6,2 and 170 pounds, in my last marathon ran 02:58:47 in the asics ds trainers and was envisaging making the jump to racing flats. Would it be a good idea? I had some ITB issues last season and was wondering whether that would put me at risk.

If so, any racing flat in particular? I was thinking maybe the asics Hyperspeed or the new Mizuno Hitogami, but mainly beacuse Im used to using those brands. Any thoughts?

Kr and thanks in advance guys,

Luis

No, too slow. You are running for 180 minutes. It will decrease your efficiency and you will run way slower in the last hour.

People here are talking crap about your weight and time. I'm about the same height and weight. I do all my training in flats and have ran a 3:21 marathon in them and have had no injuries thus far. Been doing this for nearly 2 years. Running in the nike zoom 3 and 4.

Try it out for some shorter stuff and see how you get on. If it seems fine try a half and see how that is then think about going from there.

Thanks man, seems pretty logical to me

Some of the Saucony trainers are lighter and have lower drop than the DS trainer. DS does´t feel remotely like a racing shoe.

DS trainers are what, 8.6oz? Just find a shoe that you may think it work in the 7.5 maybe 7 range, the way it works with your mechanics is more inportant than pure weight imo. Just take 1oz off, don't go super light all of a sudden.

TriLuis04 wrote:

Hi there,

Im 6,2 and 170 pounds, in my last marathon ran 02:58:47 in the asics ds trainers and was envisaging making the jump to racing flats. Would it be a good idea? I had some ITB issues last season and was wondering whether that would put me at risk.

If so, any racing flat in particular? I was thinking maybe the asics Hyperspeed or the new Mizuno Hitogami, but mainly beacuse Im used to using those brands. Any thoughts?

Kr and thanks in advance guys,

Luis

Closer to 10oz. Last model was 9.6, new model is 9.7. If I were you I would try racing shorter distances in some flats first. I don't think your weight is an issue, but making a jump from a pretty well cusioned 9.7 oz trainer to a 6oz flat is a pretty big leap. Your legs may be in for a shock, especially in something as long as a marathon where your legs and feet REALLY start to feel the jarring in those latter miles.

flats user wrote:

DS trainers are what, 8.6oz? Just find a shoe that you may think it work in the 7.5 maybe 7 range, the way it works with your mechanics is more inportant than pure weight imo. Just take 1oz off, don't go super light all of a sudden.

TriLuis04 wrote:

Hi there,

Im 6,2 and 170 pounds, in my last marathon ran 02:58:47 in the asics ds trainers and was envisaging making the jump to racing flats. Would it be a good idea? I had some ITB issues last season and was wondering whether that would put me at risk.

If so, any racing flat in particular? I was thinking maybe the asics Hyperspeed or the new Mizuno Hitogami, but mainly beacuse Im used to using those brands. Any thoughts?

Kr and thanks in advance guys,

Luis

I decided to give the hyperspeed 6 a go (5.6). I guess ill have to stick to 5-10ks hm tops untill i get used to them... Anything In special that i should beware from doing?

Thx for all the replies!

Luis

I would use them on easy run first, then on speed work after you get accustomed to them.

TriLuis04 wrote:

I decided to give the hyperspeed 6 a go (5.6). I guess ill have to stick to 5-10ks hm tops untill i get used to them... Anything In special that i should beware from doing?

Thx for all the replies!

Luis

I am 6'1", 165 and ran a marathon in trainers 3:01:51. I have run 2-3 half marathons (1:18 - 1:26) in Saucony Type A5 racing flats and those were definitely the right choice for me. I have been a little nervous about trying them for a marathon, though, as my feet are a bit tired after the half. Will probably try them next marathon, but not 100% confident. I feel most comfortable with a marathon in lightweight trainers such as NB 1400.