Change of shoes for HIM?

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2009-09-10 1:11 PM

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Subject: Change of shoes for HIM?
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I have been doing sprints and OLY distances the last 3 years. I am preparing for my first HIM in a few weeks. When I race the triathlons I have been using racing flats with socks with no issues. I train in a heavier new balance shoe (992). I have run a marathon in the training shoes with no issues. I have never run more than 6.2 in the racing flats. I am looking for experiences with longer distance of the HIM- run the race in the training shoe or try it with the racing flat (experience says good at least to 6.2 miles)

2009-09-10 1:46 PM
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Subject: RE: Change of shoes for HIM?
I've done all my HIMs in lighter weight shoes (Saucony Fastwitch and Zoot tri shoes).  Never had any real issues.  But I'm also a very neutral runner and have pretty decent form.  I've run stand alone marathons in lighter weight shoes.
2009-09-10 3:03 PM
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Subject: RE: Change of shoes for HIM?
I did my last HIM in K-Swiss Konas which are very light for me.  I train and run longer distances in a stability shoe, but wanted something lighter for the race.  It work great, but I never would have done it if I hadn't put in a couple of long run with the K-Swiss.
 
2009-09-10 3:15 PM
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Subject: RE: Change of shoes for HIM?
I use the fast twitch as the racing shoe.
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