Like my Brooks adrenaline but...

Why not wear a flat to race? The Brooks ST4 are very light weight but also offer a pretty good amount of cushioning and support for a flat. Break them in on tempo runs and maybe do a medium long run and a couple longer tune-up races to make sure you don't have problems. If you can go 12-15 miles with no discomfort then you should be fine to run 26.

Have you tried the Axiom?

defiantly give the st4 a try. Still substantial shoe but less weight then the adrenaline (8.6 to 11.3)

Also, less support, but still an option is the Launch at 9.3 ounces. If they feel good they are a great trainer you can do 100% of your mileage in them and still have a slight weight savings during a race.

Depending on when the race is, the Green silence is debuting in February. They are technically a full flat, but i've seen them in person and they are still a good amount of padding/shoe and uses rubber on the bottom (Achilles heel of the t6s)

Isn't the adrenaline 23 oz? I thought i read that.

I wear the adrenalines for the majority of my running and break out the launch for quicker days or days that I'm tired and need all the help I can get to move my legs. I like both shoes, but the launch fit a little more snug so I'd try them on before you just trust the same size for each shoe within a brand.

Ravenna! This is a awesome shoe.

WWRD wrote:

Is there a lighter weight alternative? I'm just looking for every edge I can get as I try to BQ. I have plenty of time to test some different shoes b4 the Marathon, so if anyone has any suggestions that would be great! I do appreciate the adrenaline, but I don't want to leave any stone unturned!

Thanks

As a Boston Qualifier, I don't think you want to wear a flat. I do marathons in the Brooks Burn shoes. They're lightweight and offer me good cushioning, which I need for stiff, high arches and a neutral footstrike.

Good luck with your qualifier!

I thought about the Ravenna, maybe I'll just pick one of the above and do some shorter runs with them and see how my legs/feet feel. I'm particularly interested in those of you who use the adrenaline (thus have some pronation). I made the mistake last year of using a shoe for my first marathon that I had limited training in. I started hurting in a whole new spot at mile 7, made for a tough 19.2! Never wore those shoes again!

[quote]WWRD wrote:

I'm particularly interested in those of you who use the adrenaline (thus have some pronation). /quote]

I wear the adrenaline but I don't believe I have some pronation. I just like the shoe and it lasts a long time.

I wear Adrenalines and Race in ST4's. I have falling arches and pronate and don't have a problem wearing them for longer distances. Just try them in training, you will like them.