Almost time for new shoes
Posted by Brad in Gear on 07. Jan, 2007 | 0 Comments
As my current pair of trail shoes nears the 300-mile mark, I am starting to consider a replacement. My consideration list includes the Montrail Hardrock, the Montrail Continental Divide, and The North Face Ultra 103. Montrail Hardrock I currently run in the Hardrock and have not had any problems with it. I like the fit [...]
Laces too tight?
Posted by Brad in Injuries on 03. Jan, 2007 | 0 Comments
Tonight I am noticing that the top of my right foot is quite sore. I have read some recent dialogue on a few lists that suggests lacing one’s shoes too tightly can cause this type of soreness. I think I also read that someone even developed a bruise because of it. I went searching both [...]
Sundown shoe test
Posted by Brad in Training on 07. Sep, 2006 | 0 Comments
Surface: Concrete Mileage: 2.6 Shoes: Montrail Hardrock I went and picked up my new shoes from REI this afternoon in anticipation of a good run this evening. After adjusting my laces, always an important part to me when trying on a running shoe for the first time, I headed out for a nice jog. The [...]
Shoe break-in walk
Posted by Brad in Training on 07. Jan, 2006 | 0 Comments
Surface: Concrete Mileage: 2.96 Shoes: Montrail Hardrock I wanted to see if the hot spots would persist on a short leisurely walk so I headed north on the Campion Trail. It looks like they are doing some trail maintenance at the far north end of the trail. A small path leads down to the Elm [...]
