Marathon shoe for the 2:25 to 2:45 crowd

The elite women run about in that range and they don't go for much more protection, do they?

The marathon world records were set in 8oz Adidas shoes I believe

Should be enough protection?

How's the Brooks T7 racer?

Picture me trollin wrote:

The marathon world records were set in 8oz Adidas shoes I believe

Should be enough protection?

How's the Brooks T7 racer?

I should check out the T7, good suggestion.

Check out the Adidas Boston if you're going to be running in that range. Light shoe that still gives you some a platform that will protect your feet.

I liked the Adidas Oregon's.

I've had great luck in the New Balance 1400. The Nike Lunaracer is nice if you like something on the softer side.

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I've had great luck in the New Balance 1400. The Nike Lunaracer is nice if you like something on the softer side.

Thanks, I've run in the Lunaracer a bunch, but ultimately decided it was just too mushy for a full marathon. What I gained in cushioning I lost in energy transfer. Are the NB's firmer?

I agree with the Boston 5 and 1400. I would also consider the Newton Distance and Nike Streak. Once you adapt to the lugs on the Newton, they really give quick turnover.

Have you looked at the Nike Streak 5?

When I was faster/lighter I ran in the Brooks T7 and loved it. When I was a little slower/bigger I ran in the Adidas Adios and loved it.

You sound like you should wear some Glycerins or Nimbus.Have you been reading the Hansons book or something?That line about less time on feet is almost straight out of it.Make up your own mind. There's nothing wrong with experimenting and finding your own path.

minong wrote:

I'm smack in the middle of that range (as a guy) and always feel like I'm battling the balance of finding something that has some protection but still races like a flat. I guess my argument is that those of us in that range shouldn't be wearing the same thing as the elite crowd that will be spending at least a half hour less on their feet. At the same time, I don't want to be lugging around more shoe than necessary.

What are the LRC recommendations right now for those of us getting ready for a fall race?

Thanks guys (and gals)

I'm in this range... just picked up some zoom streak 5s, will report back asap.

Haven't read Hanson's stuff, Hudson yes.

Lot's of mentions of the Zoom Streak's. I run my workouts in the Saucony A6's and just don't think there's enough shore there for a full. My understanding is they're a very similar shoe. Could be wrong though.

Adidas Boston boost.

I've run two 2:50's in Boston with the Nike Lunar Flyknit but I hear the Boston Boost is faster.

I like the pureconnect and the T7:s. Mind you, I'm slightly out of your range at 2:48 PR. I like the T7, but as I got older (43 now), they just beat up my legs too much. Now I use T7 up to the half. The pureconnect gave me some more cushion, and it's a nice shoe. A little bulky for a fast marathoner, but the drop is perfect and the feel is nice.This year I'm looking to try the Zante in the marathon.So, my 2c:PureconnectT7Zante

minong wrote:

I'm smack in the middle of that range (as a guy) and always feel like I'm battling the balance of finding something that has some protection but still races like a flat. I guess my argument is that those of us in that range shouldn't be wearing the same thing as the elite crowd that will be spending at least a half hour less on their feet. At the same time, I don't want to be lugging around more shoe than necessary.

What are the LRC recommendations right now for those of us getting ready for a fall race?

Thanks guys (and gals)