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« on: 09, December, 2011, 01:23:30 PM » |
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Has anyone run TNF100 in Newtons? Particularly their new(ish) trail shoe (Terra Momentum)?
I'm thinking of investing in a pair of these or Altra Running's Lone Peaks.
Been running trails in my five-fingers for about a year now but clearly need something with more support for this distance. I wanted something that would help me preserve my forefoot/midfoot gait.
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Stuart
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« Reply #2 on: 11, December, 2011, 10:59:38 AM » |
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Mate there is a really interesting discussion on shoes already on this forum. Personally I cant see you going far wrong with a pair of speedcross, particularly if you plan on running most of the course. I'll be investing in a pair myself as I've heard very good things. This makes a good read..... http://www2.thenorthface.com.au/100/forum/index.php/topic,3446.0.html |
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Mark
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« Reply #3 on: 12, December, 2011, 12:20:18 PM » |
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Have you seen the Hoka One One's? I'm 40, 6'1 & 85kg and only been running seriously for a year but these shoes make me just want to run more and more...and that's saying something. completely opposite to running minimal, but I've only good things to say about them.
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Dean
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« Reply #4 on: 12, December, 2011, 02:29:09 PM » |
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Agree with Stuart, Mark and Jason. Hokas have been used by some top trail runners (Andy Bowen, Jane Trumper), and I wore Speedcross 2 GTX this year. Also wore Drymax socks and kept them and the shoes on the whole 100km. Have bought Speedcross 3 but prefer the 2s, at this stage. Have also investigated Inov-8 Talon 212s and they look good. Keep trying and good luck.
Dean
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Ian
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« Reply #5 on: 13, December, 2011, 02:42:43 PM » |
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Jason,
You might like the New Balance MT 101's. I wore those last year, albeit they were barely on my feet as they were so worn but they are good inbetweener shoe if you tend to run in 5 fingers. Have a rock plate and offer slightly more support whilst still being super light. Can pick them up online pretty cheap.
Alternatively the Minimus trail shoes are great. A vibram sole and super light. I tend to do the majority of my runs in those now. Good luck with your training.
www,marathonandultrarunning.com
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Paul
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« Reply #6 on: 15, December, 2011, 07:42:38 AM » |
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Hi All,
I wores Speedcross 2's which were superb. I wore them through the 100 klms and I can really recommend them. I need a new pair as I've held onto these for too long and am thinking about Speedcross 3's? Any comments? Should I stick to 2's???
Paul
P.S> I have a brand new pair of Speedcross 2's (Bolt Blue) UK 9.5 for sale. Was going to upgrade....
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Jaci
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« Reply #7 on: 15, December, 2011, 09:49:06 AM » |
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Hi Paul .. I also wore Speedcross 2 for TNF this year .. in fact, I have ONLY worn the 2s for the past couple of years! I have 5 pairs of them, and recently bought the 3s. Personally .. I will stick with the 2s .. I find the 3s bigger, hotter, and a bit more rigid, making my feet sore sometimes! I have been thinking about trialling a more cushioned shoe for next year's TNF .. I love Speedcross, but I also find I get a bit of bruising on my feet on any distance of 50+km. I have read a bit about the different options, and am leaning toward trialling Montrail Badrock or Mountain Masochist (love that name!!). http://www.montrail.com/running-shoes/women,default,sc.html... anyway .. it really is such a personal thing as everyone's feet, gait, and body composition are so different! Happy training everyone! Jaci. |
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Chris
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« Reply #8 on: 17, December, 2011, 12:43:02 PM » |
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My thoughts - let your training decide what you should run in. If you run in minimal a lot then maybe head that direction. But... make sure you've put in the kms in those. And...have multiple shoe options at later checkpoints for if your feet get trashed.
Ran this years TNF100 in Inov8 X-talon 195 and they're an awesome trail shoe overall. Great in the bush but not as good on the road sections (due to aggressive tread pattern) but it was a trade-off I was happy with. They're pretty minimal and I'd gone through the (long) transition to forefoot running to break the string of injuries. No blisters and no shoe/sock changes throught the run. Planning on running in a similar minimal trail shoe next year.
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Themistokles
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« Reply #9 on: 19, December, 2011, 05:43:58 AM » |
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Hi guys!
I've run more than 4 Ultra trail races in Europe and I have tried many shoes.
I have to admit that the North face "single track" was an incredible shoe, especially on the trails of France on the UTMB.
It is the only shoes that releases all the water from inside if it gets wet.
It is light weight,very good support and cusioning and it is a fast shoe
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Tegyn
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« Reply #10 on: 25, January, 2012, 12:13:58 AM » |
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Hi Jason,
One suggestion I haven't seen in this thread so far is the Merrell Glove range. I did the first 87km in a pair of Trail Gloves last year before withdrawing for other reasons. If I wasn't planning on running in VFF Treks or Trek LS this year i'd be back in a set of Gloves.
good luck
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Stephane
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« Reply #11 on: 31, January, 2012, 11:44:25 AM » |
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Hi Jason
I had a few NFs under my belt (#5 this year) and tried quite a different pairs of shoes: NF Boas and Single Track, but since last year running in Salomon (XT Wings and XA Pro) and must admit love them. very comfortable, great fit, good grip. Personally can't have enough of them. The only comment i have is that the XT Wings are a bit soft on rough terrain, so a stronger sole shoes could pay dividends
My 2 pennies worth :-)
steph
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