I know this is not the best forum for this question, but haven't found a good source of info for running shoes and hopefully someone here knows a thing or two.
I am trying to figure out which shoes would give me the best performance for upcoming half and full marathons. The info I found is very vague and confusing. First I understand the concept of arch height and pronation, so I don't have an issue with neutral/stability/motion control concepts. I fit in the 'stability' category.
What I do have a question about is whether I want more or less cushioning. I looked at this chart that I can't seem to find again, and it went something like this:
EDIT: Here is the chart (http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/content/popup.jsp?contentId=200092)
If you weigh more than 180lbs or run more than 25 miles/week use Stability Plus (heavier, more cushioning).
If you weigh less than 180lbs or run less than 25 miles/week use Stability (average weight and cushioning).
If you weigh less than 180lbs or race or like to run fast, use Performance Stability (light-weight, less cushioning).
I have no idea what it means to race or run fast. I am seeking the best time that I can get in an upcoming half marathon, so I'm confused. I weigh 188lbs (6'1"), I run a little less than 25 miles/week, and I like running as fast as possible (although not considered fast by elite runner standards).
I've run two halves and both of them I think I was little under-trained, resulting in 1h45m (8:00/mile) finish times in both of them. In one I wore tennis shoes and in the other I wore heavy trail-running shoes (weighing in at 14oz).
I'd like to drop down to 1h38m (7:30/mile) this time, and am wondering how a pair of performance stability shoes in the 7oz range might affect my performance. Obviously my first step is to improve my training routine over last time, but I am just curious how much difference the shoes can make. I have not had any problem with any injuries or pain from running, so I'm not too worried about that. Any advice?
I am trying to figure out which shoes would give me the best performance for upcoming half and full marathons. The info I found is very vague and confusing. First I understand the concept of arch height and pronation, so I don't have an issue with neutral/stability/motion control concepts. I fit in the 'stability' category.
What I do have a question about is whether I want more or less cushioning. I looked at this chart that I can't seem to find again, and it went something like this:
EDIT: Here is the chart (http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/content/popup.jsp?contentId=200092)
If you weigh more than 180lbs or run more than 25 miles/week use Stability Plus (heavier, more cushioning).
If you weigh less than 180lbs or run less than 25 miles/week use Stability (average weight and cushioning).
If you weigh less than 180lbs or race or like to run fast, use Performance Stability (light-weight, less cushioning).
I have no idea what it means to race or run fast. I am seeking the best time that I can get in an upcoming half marathon, so I'm confused. I weigh 188lbs (6'1"), I run a little less than 25 miles/week, and I like running as fast as possible (although not considered fast by elite runner standards).
I've run two halves and both of them I think I was little under-trained, resulting in 1h45m (8:00/mile) finish times in both of them. In one I wore tennis shoes and in the other I wore heavy trail-running shoes (weighing in at 14oz).
I'd like to drop down to 1h38m (7:30/mile) this time, and am wondering how a pair of performance stability shoes in the 7oz range might affect my performance. Obviously my first step is to improve my training routine over last time, but I am just curious how much difference the shoes can make. I have not had any problem with any injuries or pain from running, so I'm not too worried about that. Any advice?
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