I've seen a lot of people wear track spikes on this 8k cross course. It seems like there's too much gravel to do that, but I was wondering if anyone else has had much experience on the Lincoln Park course. I'm trying to decide between flats, XC spikes, or track spikes -- and also whether to use blanks or spikes if I use spikes.
What are ya'll going to wear? Does anyone know what the successful runners on this course have worn in the past?
Whatever you want. In the end, it doesn't even matter.
I heard that last years winner wore ski boots...
WA runner XC wrote:
I've seen a lot of people wear track spikes on this 8k cross course. It seems like there's too much gravel to do that, but I was wondering if anyone else has had much experience on the Lincoln Park course. I'm trying to decide between flats, XC spikes, or track spikes -- and also whether to use blanks or spikes if I use spikes.
What are ya'll going to wear? Does anyone know what the successful runners on this course have worn in the past?
It's pretty dry, hard course, so definately wear something fast & light. If you do wear spikes, just put in the smallest spikes you've got.
Personally, I'm going with flats, IMO it's a pretty flat-friendly course.
Yea, it's a flat course, but it's not bad to wear spikes. Because it gets ripped up pretty quickly. and if it rains, then yea, yikes. I'm just glad I won't be in the D-1 race!!
See you there.