This question is for all the Letsrun minimalists. I have worn Nike's lightweight performance trainers for 5 years now(Skylon, Milers, Elite, etc.), would trying the Zoom Marathoners be the natural progression for a minimalist? Also, does anyone have experience with the Marathoners and their durability compared to the previously mentioned lightweight performance Nike trainers?
Isn't the minimalism fad over by now?
No. You're life will be mserable for a while longer yet.
For a smooth transition look for shoes with minimal diference between forefoot and heal height from the ground. A good transition shoe is the Fila Corse Sette.
Eventually work your way down to less cushioning, a shoe that puts your foot closer to the ground.
I went from H-Street to my current shoe the Asics Tai Chi, martial arts shoe with thin rubber soles. Take it slow and stretch your calves.
run26.2 wrote:
This question is for all the Letsrun minimalists. I have worn Nike's lightweight performance trainers for 5 years now(Skylon, Milers, Elite, etc.), would trying the Zoom Marathoners be the natural progression for a minimalist? Also, does anyone have experience with the Marathoners and their durability compared to the previously mentioned lightweight performance Nike trainers?
Why change with what works?
Sorry should have clarified. I am not looking to transition into racing flats full time. I would like to do 1 or 2 runs a week in racing flats to adapt to the shoe's qualities, as I will probably race in them for half marathons and marathons. I have never done a marathon and want to get used to a certain pair of shoes(longer runs) to make sure they work well before racing in them.
spokompton wrote:
For a smooth transition look for shoes with minimal diference between forefoot and heal height from the ground. A good transition shoe is the Fila Corse Sette.
Eventually work your way down to less cushioning, a shoe that puts your foot closer to the ground.
I went from H-Street to my current shoe the Asics Tai Chi, martial arts shoe with thin rubber soles. Take it slow and stretch your calves.
Great advice. The best part is that if the guy hurts himself, it won't bother you a bit.
I struggle to think of anyone who has gone minimalist and has been worse for it. Most of the injured runners I know train in standard shoes.
mobile9 wrote:
I struggle to think of anyone who has gone minimalist and has been worse for it. Most of the injured runners I know train in standard shoes.
Then see this thread:
If your point is that no one shoe or type of shoe works for everyone then OK, I believe you, and thanks ever so much for that little chunk of enlightenment.
Arthur_ wrote:
run26.2 wrote:This question is for all the Letsrun minimalists. I have worn Nike's lightweight performance trainers for 5 years now(Skylon, Milers, Elite, etc.), would trying the Zoom Marathoners be the natural progression for a minimalist? Also, does anyone have experience with the Marathoners and their durability compared to the previously mentioned lightweight performance Nike trainers?
Why change with what works?
How about change what doesn't work? I'm glad someone brought up minimalism because I am getting fed up with being injured and am tempted to try it. I've tried more cushioning, I've tried three different sets of orthotics. Nothing is helping. I was about to buy some shoes earlier this evening. Normally, I'd walk right in, buy my Mizuno Wave Riders, and leave. While I love the fit of Riders, the sales woman let me try on some Precisions. I liked them. I know the Precisions aren't exactly full-blown minimalist shoes, but I'm thinking they could be a nice way to transition. But of course, there's that voice inside my head telling me I need more cushioning. So I still have not made up my mind which shoes to get. If minimalism really works, I also have a pair of unworn Idatens I bought on sale a while back, hoping I could race in them some day. I naturally land on my midfoot/forefoot anyway, so it wouldn't be too difficult.