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I do prefer my cycling shoes tight.  My cycling shoes are generally 1 size (US conversion) smaller than my normal shoe, and my running shoes are typically .5 size bigger to give me more room in the toes.

I've used one pair of Zoot shoes...just for racing though.  I use more cushioned training shoes for all my training runs.  I'm using a pair of K-Swiss Blade Light Race shoes this year.  I also use neutral shoes.

Ditto.  I assume tighter means better power transfer

Yup - my cycling shoes fit like a glove. My running shoes have a bit of wiggle room.

x2 on the ask Bryan. He'll also give you a discount code. 

Solid weekend of training down here, and picture-perfect weather for the most part.

Saturday was a bit breezy, but not too much of a hinderance on the 8-miler. Had a good overall time for a long run for me. Very pleased.

Amazing 50-mile ride on Sunday. Little wind and lots of sun. Also found a 10-mile addition to the regular route we ride...and it was so serene. Beautiful countryside, lots of creeks to cross, and a nice "climb" over a river bridge...with the nuclear plant reactors off in the distance.

No real plan or structure to the training right now, which is probably a good thing, because work and life have been quite hectic and intense since the HIM.

Hey guys,

I have not been around much as golf season is in full motion. Not being able to

run nor bike has taken some of the wind out of my sails but I am hopeful I can be back within a month.

 I am heading to the hospital as I am due to check in by 5:30am.  

The next couple of days I'll be able to go back and read and catch up with everyone. 

Thomas

Great pics Chris!!!  That is aweome!!!  Gotta love southern Cali!!

Had a good 8 mile run this morning.  Did a 10K pacing workout to get ready for a 10K race in 3 weeks.  Hoping to squeak under 39:00.  I think I should be able too.

Planning on a swim at lunch.  It has been way too long.

Thomas:  Hope everything goes well with the recovery.

Rudy, Chris & Stavros:  Nice job racing last weekend.

There has been quite a bit of discussion about injuries over the last couple months.  I am interested in thoughts on why injuries occur.  Are some folks just more injury prone then others?  I am starting to think most (not all) are a mix of two symptoms - weight issues and too much too soon (intensity or volume) and most all seem to be running related.  Would love to hear thoughts.

Have a good day.

My bike shoes are sized just a tad smaller than most of my street shoes, but still have enough room for a thin pair of socks for those extra cold days when booties just are not enough. They have enough adjustability so that I can loosen them a bit on hot days/long rides and my feet swell. Current running shoes are sized the same as most of my other shoes, but that ha not always been the case - in some brands I needed to size up a half size, but never down. I race Sprints and Olympics in Zoot Ultra Speeds - love them. For training, HIM & IM I wear Nike Frees customized through the ID program: 3.0 uppers (for larger toebox) with 5.0 midsole (for a little more cush). Here is a little shoe porn:

While I do love them, I have not found the frees to be particularly friendly for sockless running - since I do love my ultra speeds I have been thinking about trying out Zoot's Ultra Race or TT's if anyone has good feedback on either. I am a very neutral, midfoot runner that does not like a shoe that attempts to fix ANYTHING about my foot strike.

Very nice!

My tri shoes are too loose, which is why I don't where them as much as my road shoes, I prefer the snug feeling. 

I have never tried the Zoot shoes, I use the K Swiss Kwicky Blade Lites for 10K or less, need the support of the Saucony Omni 10's for the longer races. 

run nor bike has taken some of the wind out of my sails but I am hopeful I can be back within a month.

 I am heading to the hospital as I am due to check in by 5:30am.  

The next couple of days I'll be able to go back and read and catch up with everyone. 

Thomas

Good luck Thomas

run nor bike has taken some of the wind out of my sails but I am hopeful I can be back within a month.

 I am heading to the hospital as I am due to check in by 5:30am.  

The next couple of days I'll be able to go back and read and catch up with everyone. 

Thomas

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

You'll have to swim some for me Fred! 

Had a follow up with the ortho on the shoulder, sending for an MRI as it isn't healing as he expected it to. 

run nor bike has taken some of the wind out of my sails but I am hopeful I can be back within a month.

 I am heading to the hospital as I am due to check in by 5:30am.  

The next couple of days I'll be able to go back and read and catch up with everyone. 

Thomas

x2 - Hoping for a speedy recovery. 

run nor bike has taken some of the wind out of my sails but I am hopeful I can be back within a month.

 I am heading to the hospital as I am due to check in by 5:30am.  

The next couple of days I'll be able to go back and read and catch up with everyone. 

Thomas

wish you all the best Thomas

Sorry to hear that Ken, hope it is not too bad!!