Today I have 1 mile at threshold and 3x(3x200) cutdown from 3k to 800 with 200 jog rest.
I have a new pair of Nike dragonflies that I want to wear for the mile threshold, just to see how they feel. I haven’t worn racing shoes with spikes since January, in a 1500.
Would it be ok to try the dragonflies in my mile threshold?
Unless you are coming up on an important race, its probably best to save the spike work for races and key end of season workouts. Especially considering that you haven't worn them in a few months.
It’s only a mile so if you want to get a feel for your spikes, go for it. In general however, it’s probably not a great idea to spike up for threshold work. Save that for the short and fast reps later in the season.
Thanks, but why is it best to be more conservative?
Injury? To keep spikes exciting/save the bounce for when you race?
dragons wrote:
Thanks, but why is it best to be more conservative?
Injury? To keep spikes exciting/save the bounce for when you race?
I only wear spikes for the most important, specific workouts. They put a lot of stress on my achilles and other little ankle tendons.
When I was younger I could wear spikes all day, every day.
If I were you, I would wear "normal" shoes for the threshold, then switch into spikes for the faster reps.
If your goal is to get a feel for the spikes, consider doing your next pre-race strides in them. Short efforts like that shouldn't cause much of an injury risk and provide neuromuscular benefits in terms of race simulation.