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2021 January Shoes

 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 recently as it has been raining.
  • Reebok Run Fast Pro - Race/track only.
  • Saucony Endorphin Speed - Working through mutant version (over 200 miles).  NYC version broken in.
  • Saucony Kinvara 11- Purchased for training of 4mm.  Not as bouncy as other shoes, but not too bad.  Firm, but cushioned.
  • Vaporfly 4% - Using for long runs at marathon pace.  Over 150 miles.
  • Vaporfly Next % - Saving for races.  If Endorphin Pro works, will leverage over this shoe.  Once 4% is over 200 miles (in a month), will use Next %. 
Shoes "in the wings":
  • Atryu Artist - Waiting for delivery.
  • NB TC - Too heavy and thick compared to Speed. Just working it through to 300 miles.
  • Reebok Run Fast Pro London - One run, and seemed to work well.  The heel irritation was less of an issue once running at speed.
Retired/Returned:
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Thinking About:
  • Vaporfly Next % Mango - Hmm.... still can get this shoe.

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