tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post2052287843816217203..comments2024-03-28T20:05:54.450+00:00Comments on Running in Cork, Ireland: Record breaking Marathon shoes...John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-47769209399955101312012-01-07T13:55:21.928+00:002012-01-07T13:55:21.928+00:00Just to add to Johns comment. Be sure you are well...Just to add to Johns comment. Be sure you are well used to running long distace in racing shoes. Dont just buy them a few weeks before a marathon and expect to be able to run it having only worn them for a few miles...I did this...it did not go well....they are light, this means zero cushioning, after 10 miles of no cushion you start to feel it. After 20 miles your feets are like two bleeding Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-68979608547998017872012-01-07T10:07:39.056+00:002012-01-07T10:07:39.056+00:00The main advantage of racing shoes is the weight. ...The main advantage of racing shoes is the weight. The lighter your shoe, the easier it is to lift your foot. They are used for all distances including 5k's, not just long distances.<br /><br />If you are only wearing them for races then they should last a long time.<br /><br />Some people don't like them over the longer distances because there isn't as much cushioning as a normal John Desmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-24439719188452173162012-01-06T18:20:19.730+00:002012-01-06T18:20:19.730+00:00And do wearing racing shoes for racing cause any p...And do wearing racing shoes for racing cause any problems regarding injuries since changing from your normal trainer?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-12276516364265426032012-01-06T15:27:21.982+00:002012-01-06T15:27:21.982+00:00does the fact that they are racing shoes mean that...does the fact that they are racing shoes mean that they wouldn't last that long?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-61768175764335268162012-01-06T13:46:12.905+00:002012-01-06T13:46:12.905+00:00Was wondering what the theory is behind using raci...Was wondering what the theory is behind using racing shoes for long distance? Is it just that you're lighter on your feet? I thought people mainly use them for the faster races....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com