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   Testing: Adidas Adios Adizero Pro -  Not a bad shoe.  Have to try a longer distances.  Very similar to Atreyu, but firmer. Atreyu Artist - One run.  All is good.  Feels similar to Adidas Adizero Adios Pro.  Weight is not even close to the prototypes (8 oz vs 6.2 oz).  Dirt cheap at $100. In Rotation: Atreyu Artist - Need to really tighten shoes for fit.  Kinda like Adidas Adios Pro. Brooks Aurora-BL - Just purchased as an alternative to the Maxroad 5.  Transitions faster.  CTM Ultra - Firm ride.  Alternative to cushioned shoes. Nike Alphafly - Long run shoes.  Need to wear down.  Nike Vaporfly Next % BRS - Breaking in. Nike Vaporfly Next % 2 Aqua - Close to retiring.  Feel like it has lost bounce at 120 miles. Nike Vaporfly Next % 2 White/Pink - Current racing shoe.  Salomon Sense Ride 2 - Like this over the Pegasus.  Firmer ride.  Better for trails. Saucony Endorphin Speed - Green. Current goto speed.  Saucony Endorphin Speed Used - Black.  Primary shoe for bad days. Saucony Endorp

  Testing: Adidas Adios Adizero Pro -  Not a bad shoe.  Have to try a longer distances.  Very similar to Atreyu, but firmer. Atreyu Artist - One run.  All is good.  Feels similar to Adidas Adizero Adios Pro.  Weight is not even close to the prototypes (8 oz vs 6.2 oz).  Dirt cheap at $100. In Rotation: Atreyu Artist - Need to really tighten shoes for fit.  Kinda like Adidas Adios Pro Reebok Run Fast Pro - Race/track only. NB Rebel #2 - Will start to use more.  But probably only for track days. NB TC - Too heavy and thick compared to Speed. Just working it through to 200 miles. Nike Alphafly - Long run shoes.  Considering as choice for next Boston to address downhills.  Nike Vaporfly Next % 2 Aqua - Close to retiring.  Feel like it has lost bounce at 120 miles. Nike Vaporfly Next % 2 White/Pink - Current racing shoe  Salomon Sense Ride 2 - Like this over the Pegasus.  Firmer ride.  Better for trails. Saucony Endorphin Speed - NYC version.  < 100 miles before retiring. Saucony Endorph

Arrive Boston on Saturday, Oct 9.  Flight delayed due to lack of pilot for an hour.  Lucky that the flight wasn't cancelled (more on that later). Arrive a Hotel Newbury with no issues.  Nice hotel that has been updated.  Highly recommend as close to race and and right across from the commons. Easy lunch at Saltie Girl restaurant. Got our seafood fix (lobster, oysters).   Walked around BackBay area.   Went to vaccine verification tent and Expo.  Expo was a big letdown after Chicago with no vendors.  Probably related to covid.   Picked up Tracksmith Singlet. Dinner at GrandTour restaurant.  Fish and Raw Steak (yummy). Sorbet for desert. Shake-out run Sunday morning and run down to start line. Brunch in Chinatown at Dim Sum.  Nice place, but Chicago Dim Sum was better.  Picked up some pastries for desert. Went down to Finish Line for pictures and t-shirts. Easy afternoon watching No Time To Die. Dinner at Teatro Italian.  Spagetti and Meatballs. Morning of race, woke up at 6am.  No is

Finished final long run on Sunday at 10 miles.  Pace is slower than 2019 with last few weeks of training have been high mileage.  Topped at 49 miles avg paces in the 8:45 min/mile range.  Long runs have been just getting through them with lots of issues around nausea (corrected with more cool down time). Current race attire/equipment are as planned (temperatures in the mid 50s to 60's): Nike Aeroswift Singlet Disposable sock as arm warmer Disposable gloves Janji or Adidas 3inch shorts (gave up on Path shorts due to tightening cord getting in the way) Julbi sunglasses (may not use if cloudy day since I found they got in the way when I sweat) injinji socks  Vaporfly Next % 2 Naked Running Belt 2 containers for 6 BCAA and 6 salt capsules 5 Huma and 5 Spring gels placed into 2 containers (150 ML hydropac soft flasks)  1 Clif Chew Blocks (6) Cell phone (Jelly Pro) Forerunner 935 Stryd wind pod Garmin dynamics pod Pre-race Gear disposable jacket old sweat shirt old sweat pants Nike Next

 Testing: Adidas Adios Adizero Pro -  Not a bad shoe.  Have to try a longer distances.  Very similar to Atreyu, but firmer. Atreyu Artist - One run.  All is good.  Feels similar to Adidas Adizero Adios Pro.  Weight is not even close to the prototypes (8 oz vs 6.2 oz).  Dirt cheap at $100. In Rotation: Atryeu - Like the shoe, but limited bounce.  Light weight makes it more fun.   Reebok Run Fast Pro - Race/track only. Nike Alphafly - Kinda figured out the issues.  Worked through the 4mm drop issues.  They got toe issues with too much room in right foot. Used thicker socks and this seemed to solve the problem. Still worried about a longer run.   Nike Vaporfly 4% - Using for long runs at marathon pace.  Over 210 miles.  Will retire soon. Nike Vaporfly Next % - Purchased a 2nd pair.  This is still my favorite racing shoe. Will use a training shoe as head into the fall marathon.  Will use other carbon plated shoes for races prior.   Salomon Sense Ride 2 - Like this over the Pegasus.  Firmer

 So, had issues with the Alphafly on the long run, so redirected shoes for 4mm and consistency.  Testing: Nike Alphafly - one 13 mile run.  Caused some calf issues.  Likely the 4mm drop.  Had to buy a 4mm drop to prepare.  Will re-try after some miles on Kinvara.  Picked up a 2nd (in black) as the primary race shoe.  The white will be used for training. Salomon Sense Ride 2 - Got from ebay.  Firmer than the Pegasus Trail (in a good way).  Need to actually run in them now.  Like the cushion. Saucony Endorphin Pro - Going back and forth on this one.  Really like the Speed, so you would think this is a good choice. But, the Alphafly was soo much bouncier than the Speed. Also worried about the stiffness in the plate.  In Rotation: Atryeu - Like the shoe, but limited bounce. Asics Novablast - Very bouncy, but also a bit sinky.  Rotate with 1080 v10. NB 1080 v10 - Longer, easy runs.  Still weighs .4 oz over specifications. NB Rebel 2 - Will start to use. Nike Pegasus 36 Trail - Not much use