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how are you liking them?
liking them so far, only done 2 short runs in them. Cant wait to see how Monday goes.
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how are you liking them?
huge difference
4%'s zoomX feels like a softer but bouncier (?) and even lighter react
i have to log more miles on my epic react
Saving my 4% for a marathon...which shoe should I train in?
I've been training in Flyknit Racers, but definitely not enough cushion. I'm nervous that if I pick up a heavier silhouette, then it'll affect training times.
I do the bulk of my training in Vomero's ( now the Epic Reacts), I do my speed work/race in the Zoom Elite 9. I can't say my times suffer from using the heavier Vomero.Saving my 4% for a marathon...which shoe should I train in?
I've been training in Flyknit Racers, but definitely not enough cushion. I'm nervous that if I pick up a heavier silhouette, then it'll affect training times.
If you'll be racing in the VF 4%, Zoom Fly would be a good option for faster stuff or long runs in training. Both the VF and ZF have a similar build - higher stack height, slight rocker, added firmness w/ the plate(s), etc. Though the VF as mentioned is much softer, more responsive, and lighter, running in the ZF will at least get you used to how the VF will feel so it isn't as much of a shock if you're coming from wearing flats. I used to do speed in Streaks (3, 5, 6, skipped the 4s). Felt much more beat up after running in those. Prob similar to how you feel in your Flyknit Racers. If that's what I was training in and went straight to the VF for my race, they would've felt really weird to me I think.
For easier running and recovery, wear whatever is the most comfortable to you! You don't need to feel fast on those runs. Pegasus, react, flynkit trainers, even Zoom Flys. Doesn't matter. Make sure you feel good. Personally I've been having a hard time NOT doing my easy runs in epic reacts, the cushioning just feels so good to me (could care less for the flyknit upper though).
Do VF4 require break in? I was thinking of wearing them 100 miles prior to the marathon just to get used to it and "break them in"
i think 100 miles prior is too much, many are getting 250 miles max on the shoes (though it could last 500 miles too depending on what kind of striker you are)
just get a feel for it so you have an idea on what it's like to run in them and in case it might not work for your feet, maybe there's a problem with the shoes, any issues you may not want to find out the shoes has during race day
crazy at the difference in sizing
i also size up half on the zoomfly and have to size up half for the streets while you're practically a whole size down
Was looking at RW all day and of course just now missed a 10.5 there for the $225 with runblog10 discount...
I would agree with that. 100mi is too much. They don't need much breaking in. Just do one or two quality sessions in them. Maybe race paced runs, just so you know how they feel at the pace you plan on running. I would never toe the line with a shoe I've never run in!! Personally I did a tempo run in mine, felt great. Then ran a half in them. One more tempo, then wore them for my full marathon. So I had like 20-25'ish miles on them before the big race
Was looking at RW all day and of course just now missed a 10.5 there for the $225 with runblog10 discount...