Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) (Page 386)

Ok, break from manatee silliness for a moment for a running shoe question...

I know we discussed the Brooks Pure line back in August (I just went back and read it) but...

I am thinking of adding another pair of Pure's to my collection. I was looking at REI and they have the Connect (which I have now), the Drift and the Flow. I'm wondering if I should stick with the Connect or get something different for variety. Thoughts on any of these shoes and/or the need for variety?

Now back to your regularly scheduled chatter...

Not sure what you like about your Connects, but I have the Flows. After some initial issues with rubbing, I now am very comfy in them. I choose them for 45min+ over my Frees...little more cushion.

Such a personal preference kind of thing. Just do what you want.

Personally, I have a wide variety of shoes. I don't like getting used to any one make/model. The drift is the most minal, least amount of drop no? Do you know if this kind of shoe would work for you? 

Looks like they are all 4mm.

Ok well, they are the lightest and most flexible.

Just get what works for you.

Yeah, maybe I'll try the others on and go with comfort. The only one I've tried is the Connect.

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk

Originally posted by jmkizer

Racing Manatees!

September 28-29
Randee - Hogsback Half Marathon  on Saturday
NancyLee - 5k on Saturday
Kirsten - Surrey International Music Half Marathon on Sunday
Ann-Marie - Escape to Miami Sprint Tri on Sunday

Disabled list:
Yanti - our DL headliner!
Jen - stress fracture
Kirsten - shoulder
Jo - broken wrist
Switch - acute achilles tendonitis

Salty starts her new job next week!

Core Challenge - 100d x 10m = 1 strong core
http://beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=492917

YAY ME! LOL AND GO MANATEES!!!! We seriously need Manatee Tri kits! I'm not good at graphic design but I'd be happy to help design kits HEAL UP DL LIST!!!!

Dolphins, penguins, fishes, doggies, horses, lizards but not manatees!

http://scudopro.com/zcart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3_13_107&sort=20a&page=1

And no, I have no (none, zero, zilch) idea about the quality of work this outfit does.

I find the Connects a little snug--they did stretch decently and I have to wear thin socks.

LOVE the Flows, could wear them forever.  They are my long run shoe cause they just feel amazing.  The Drift  is okay, I have it....if you take the insole out the shoe has 0 drop.  It's a bit too minimalist for me.  For my needs, this shoe is okay for short/ easy runs but my feet don't do well in them for longer runs.  That's my 2 cents anyway--everyone's foot and shoe need is a bit different.  Just that shoes can get pretty pricey to buy and find out it "just doesn't work" for me.

Desi Davila is running the Berlin marathon this weekend. Let's hope she can finish!

I'm not a huge fan of hers but I'd still like to see her continue to have success.

Sad to see Goucher drop out of NYC

Why'd she drop?

I'm thinkin' somebody needs to start showing JO PRO HO the money!

She actually has a real, important, full-time day job AND a hubby kiddo dog AND does a few thousand other things for everybody else.

She is a true angel.

Desi Davila is running the Berlin marathon this weekend. Let's hope she can finish!

I'm not a huge fan of hers but I'd still like to see her continue to have success.

 Sad to see Goucher drop out of NYC

I thought about that too. Looking at the drift, flow, connect and cadence on the REI sight and the main difference I see is price. I guess I'll have to go try some on

It is funny i would love triathlon to be my paid employment and slowly i think i'm making it happen.  For now i am acting as Kieran's agent for nothing.  He offered to give me a cut of whatever yesterday - i said what ya gonna give me a compression sock?  I said let's race this season and then we will draw u a contract and i start getting money.  But right now i'm doing it coz i love this guy sooooo much.

the guy who does the supplements is someone i met through Macca's Facebook we became friends and he started his own business last year so i'm helping him really giving him an athlete of this calibre.  He in fact offered me a job yesterday too.

i work for Macca for nothing I work for Vinnie Tortorich for nothing - but karma i think will be kind.

In the meantime i still work full time, train my azz off and have a family - oh i don't sleep much and never go out lol

Hey Manatees,

What shoes do you wear when you aren't running?  I've been wearing Brooks Cascadias - neutral trail shoes - but they need to be replaced and I think they might be a bit stiff.  I can start walking without the boot as pain permits (a few hours barefoot in the house today!), so I want to get a good shoe.  Tips?

My typical running shoe is pretty heavy, so I'm not sure that would be a great call.  I guess I could get a pair that I run shorter races in? Or one of the lightweight shoes?  It's best for me if I stick with Brooks, but I can go in another direction if necessary.

Originally posted by QueenZipp i must be hanging with Yanti too much  My run today included 2 bake sale stops.  Who knew that eating baked goodies at miles 11 and 14 would make 18 miles feel better?

Best rest stops ever!!