URGENT HELP: Marathon Racing Flat

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12 years ago 11/04/2011 4:55pm EDT

Hello all!

I will be racing my 3rd life-time marathon next Saturday. I currently hold a 2:24 PR and in both of my first two marathons I raced in the Brooks T6. I loved the shoe, but I think I need a little more cushion for a full and something that doesn't put me on my toes quite as much, so I am wanting to order some in the next day or two in order to have them in by early next week to break in and try out before the race (I have some T-7's as a "backup" plan). I'd like something around 7-8 oz for the extra cushioning, but no lighter than 6 oz and no heavier than 9 oz. Below are ones I'm thinking of and was wanting input as to which some of you out there prefer; thanks for any help you can offer!

Adidas AdiZero Pro 4 (6.2 oz)

Brooks PureConnect (7.2 oz)

Nike Zoom Streak III (6.8 oz)

Asics Gel Hyper Speed 4 (7.0 oz)

Adidas AdiZero Rocket (7.4 oz)

Brooks Green Silence (6.9 oz)

Adidas AdiZero Adios (7.8 oz)

12 years ago 11/04/2011 5:03pm EDT

re: Not a shoe guru...

Have you considered the Nike Lunar racer ?

12 years ago 11/04/2011 8:46pm EDT

re: nikeman

I had, but it's light (5.x oz) and I didn't know if there would be enough cushion for my liking. Thoughts??

12 years ago 11/04/2011 8:57pm EDT

re: Not a shoe guru...

Way too late to be switching shoes. Stick with the T-7 for this marathon and take your time finding the right shoe before your next marathon. I don't think any of the shoes you listed will provide you any more noticeable cushioning or keep you off your toes any less. Go with what you know.

12 years ago 11/04/2011 8:59pm EDT

re: Not a shoe guru...

the streak 3 is quite possibly the best flat i've ever run in. ran chicago 2010 in them and my feet barely hurt. or maybe that was the rest of me that was distracting me from my feet. but still, can't go wrong with the streak 3.

12 years ago 11/04/2011 9:21pm EDT

re: Not a shoe guru...

Not a shoe guru... wrote:
I had, but it's light (5.x oz) and I didn't know if there would be enough cushion for my liking. Thoughts??

Are they (Lunaracers) that light? Anyway, they're more cushioned than many light trainers and probably more cushioned than any on your list. If you like a narrow fit they should be on your list for sure.

12 years ago 11/04/2011 9:25pm EDT

re: Not a shoe guru...

Make sure you try on the Streak before buying it, because it has a kind of strange shape to it.

The Zoom Streak 3 is good though. I've run 20 in them without feeling any issues.

12 years ago 11/04/2011 9:48pm EDT

re: Not a shoe guru...

The t-7 have a lot more cushioning than most of those models you listed.

If you're wanting something a tad beefier, check out the Saucony Kinvara or even the Nike Free 3.0 v2.

12 years ago 11/04/2011 10:41pm EDT

re: blaznbison24

I think that the Lunar Racers are far more cushioned and forgiving than the Streak.I wore them in both the Memphis (St.Jude) Marathon and in New York and my legs hardly felt beat up at all.

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