kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2013 (Year 3!) - CLOSED (Page 15)

Actual workout today.  Couple hours on the trainer and a 25 minute run while the Texans are on TV.

Wish we had snow here, I love to run in crunchy snow.

I'm drinking herbal tea, taking robitussin, and coughing up a lung today! Go me!

I'm a HUGE fan of Kinvaras.  Triumphs are essentially Kinvaras with extra cushioning.  I don't know that there's a reason why you would want extra cushioning (and weight) in a shoe. 

You're pretty light on your feet.  I would go with the most neutral shoe possible.  Since changing the Kinvaras about a year ago, I wouldn't run in anything else.

I just got back from running 7 on the trails in the powder.  Definitely not a fast run but lots of fun (and lots of work for the lower legs).  I'll pretty much do anything to avoid running on the treadmill.

All the women in the house just decided today to become violently ill. It is a scene from Carrie and the Walking Dead combined. I have not been sick once this year and have my HM in 2 weeks. I am going bunker and may not be up in a while.

I am a big fan of Aiscs Nimbus and switched to the Saucony Kinvaras earlier this year. You will love them! It's like running with nothing on your feet.

I will say though that as my miles increased the past few months, I did switch back to the Nimbus for more cushioning.

ETA - I just bought the Brooks Pure Flows, and they are very comfy minimalist shoes. I like them. They seem to run a little large, wish I had ordered 1/2 size down, but I like them.

Kelly - I have the Kinvara 2's, and have read some not so great reviews of the 3's. Have you tried the new 3's? Thoughts?

Rest day today! Needed after the 5k and 1:50 z1 trainer ride yesterday.

I am joining you guys on whole 30 but will not start until probably the 3rd. I am reading through the book and website now but I am sure I will have questions. If it goes well the wife is going to try next month which I think will help the whole household if we are on it together.

Up early to sign up for the March Madness 1/2 Marathon ... the only one around here that sells out in minutes. All the locals do it, it is a rite of passage ... check out the elevation

http://www.hillstriders.com/Hill/Half_Marathon_Race_files/MarchMadnessMap2010.pdf

I am excited and afraid.  It will be a good character builder and strength!

I am in, also with a couple friends ... GOD help me!!!

Off to go throw myself in the pool again ... 

My last 2 pairs have been Kinvara 3s.  I used the Kinvaras for IMFL as well. 

I generally find that cushioning just serves to increase form issues.  A neutral shoe almost forces you into better form while a cushioned shoe acts as a cast and lets you feel better (in the short term) with poor form.