Manatee Mentors 2015.2 CLOSED (Poptarts? Pet pics?) (Page 80)

Yes, sockless, not barefoot.

I've still used socks on the run because I still use them on the bike. Think I could use these shoes sockless as they are meant for it, but taking off socks would be a waste of time.

Calling all trail-running, beer-loving Manatees!  Burning Can Beer Relay.  There's one here in Lyons, CO, on 5/30 and one in Henderson/Brevard, NC, on July 18.  Each person runs a 5k lap and you get 2 min. off each lap if you drink a beer before you start.  Oskar Blues is the sponsor, so it'll be decent beer.  Details are a little sketchy and they can't seem to spell "inaugural" right - they got it wrong on both websites - but it still looks like it could be fun.

I think I'll try running sockless on some short runs and see how that turns out.  Shouldn't be a problem to experiment around.

Gorgeous picture!  Sucky CO spring weather.  It's cloudy and rainy here in Denver today.  Should be good for Sunday, though.  Forecast says high in the low 70's and partly cloudy.

That really is a great picture.  Makes me want to be there to see it, too!  Got to love the western vistas.

A definate yes on elastic laces.  It often takes a run or two to get the tension just right but then you never have to think about it again.

I race with socks for HIM and IM but anything shorter is sockless.  For road races, I usually go sockless for 5k and wear socks for anything longer. 

omg maybe I could scratch the surface of the 16s in a 5K finally!

This actually looks really awesome. I wish I had more time to plan!

Beautiful pics TJ

Enjoy your bday weekend! After my race I too am off for an adventure! My week off starts righhhhhhht....now!

I leave you with this to start your weekend: https://www.facebook.com/soundsofkoyote/videos/820988127963224/?fref=nf

Have to admit, I immediately thought of you when I got the email about it. 

Race well, heal up, stay safe and enjoy whatever your weekend brings!!!!

GO SALTY!!!
GO KATIEFROG!!!
GO NYNY!!!
GO MR MATTEE!!!
GO MY SWEET MAD POLYMATH!!!
GO IRONTEJAS!!!
GO EMILY!!!
GO KIRSTIRON!!!

Aw, poor Stace Face ... warm gentle healing mastiffy {MELON PRESS}

Go racers!  Awesome line up of races this week - way cool. 

I ride with socks during the cold (or just cool, down here) months, but sock less during the warmer season and in all my tris (haven't done an IM, but up through HIM and plan to go sockless for the triple Oly).

Running, I go with socks for HIM (and presumably longer - will wear socks on the 30k), but sockless below that - really just for T2 time.  I wear socks on all my road races, even the short ones.

My problem (I know, one of many) is that I can't find shoes that I like for sockless running now.  I had run in Newtons sockless and really liked those, but they started to break my feet (lugs hurt over the miles - LOVED running in those shoes, but they weren't right for me in the end, sadly).  Since, I've tried a couple kinds of ASICS (including the tri noosas, which were one of the worst for sock less - bleeding within a mile, even though they otherwise fit and run nicely if I have even a thin sock), a couple models of Saucony (I now race the Saucony Mirages, but not sock less), a couple models of Hokas, a pair of altras and a couple models of Brooks.  So far, no dice.

I think I'm going to try the Zoots next...  I have an Oly at the end of this month and want a sock less option.

As for laces, I get the tension right and double knot the traditional laces, then pull them on using my thumb as a shoehorn.  I've tried the elastic laces a couple times but have found them harder to get the tension right and consistent, so have stuck with regular laces but not tying/untying them.  I have found that in the heat of transition, if I have to adjust things I will over tighten.  On the bike, I leave my shoes a bit loose after mounting and tighten in two (sometimes three) small increments over the first mile to avoid over cranking them and having to loosen and re-tighten, which would take more time and be uncomfortable...

Matt

Ugh - that's a lot of pup to hoist!  Must be a cutie, though (we love big dogs).

Hope you are back to normal!

Matt

That's great news Stacey.  I hope your run goes well tomorrow.  Be careful.

I've been through a lot of shoes looking for a sockless option.  I too went through some bloody failures with some of the same shoes you listed and I could add a few.  I had a pair of Pearl Izumi iso transitions that were by far the best for me but I wore them out over the years and they are no longer made.  PI has a newer model out but I haven't tried it.  I went with a pair of Zoots which are good but if you go that route they do run small.  Mine are a bit too snug but no hot spots.  Wish I went a half size over my standard.

Good luck to everyone racing this weekend.  Sure seems to be a lot going on.  I decided to forego a 5k this weekend that is one of the biggest of the year around here.  With the sore foot and aching Achilles I've experienced over the last weeks I thought it best not to tempt fate and stick with my training.  Really hard for someone that loves to race.

It is a beautiful morning here and I'm going to go run one of my favorite trails.

Had a good ride outside last night though everyone was either trying to race me or kill me.  I figured that riding on a Friday afternoon would involve more traffic than usual but people were unbelievably indifferent to my life.  I had four or five very close calls.  Mostly people pulling out from sidestreets right in front of me requiring me to take evasive action or be hit.  Folks saw me but either didn't care or were in a hurry.  The scariest was a semi truck that was coming from the opposite direction and started a left turn across my path.  He reacted at the last second stopping in the middle of my lane while I locked up the tires and skidded to a stop a few feet from his bumper.  I conveyed my displeasure in a rather animated fashion and pushed on.  I have a long ride tomorrow and think I'm going to try to find a safer route. 

And Happy Anniversary / eternal honeymoon to Dub6!!!

Ann-Marie, I don't know what idiot did the race list this week.  How could I have not had you on the list?  I even talked to you about it in inspires?!

Go Ann-Marie and enjoy Flying Pig tomorrow!

May Pigs Fly!

Took a 3-day offroading/camping trip to Sedona area before J leaves for Cali. Some really beautiful trails and views every day. We had two trails planned and ended up doing four, plus some hiking. I think I took 200+ pics  It was a good escape from reality.

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