You asked about VFs -- I did marathons last year in GRR7, Kinvara9, VF4% and Epic React (trail marathon). The one in VFs was fastest and most comfortable. Totally different ride quality than Zoom Fly Flyknits if you have those (better fit, lighter, more cushion/rebound). I did one 10 miler in them before the marathon.
How did your GRR7's feel in the marathon? I have the non flyknit zoom fly's, that's why I'm not the biggest fan of them. They completely tear my feet up.
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Great group. I will definitely be in one of those ranges! I think for myself I'll be holding 6:25's early and try to work my way down later in the race if I feel good. Not sure if it's a good way to run a marathon, but that's my best bet for my fitness level now.
The weather should be good as long as it's not too windy. I have a friend I plan to run with, (he say's he's in about 2:45-2:50 shape) he ran a 1:19 half marathon back in December.
I hope you have a great race! I will be working the expo both Friday and Saturday at the Generation UCAN booth. If you get a chance stop by and say hi.
Agreed - I'm good for only 10 -13.1 in the Zoom Flys (V1 or FK).
My experience is GRR7s are really pretty similar to Epic Reacts (nice cushion with surprisingly lively rebound) and solid choice if you are leaning toward comfort vs max performance (for which I would say VFs). I used GRR7s for almost all my long runs so no problem with comfort. But they are not super soft with rocker like Cliftons if that's what you are used to.
March marathon upcoming -- I'm going with VFs tho. GRR7 for most long runs in training.
My Zoom Flys are the SP... its a paper thin upper that is some type of clear plastic that breathes? Very strange but comfortable.
I also have the VF (FlyKnits) wore them for one HM so far and the only problem was with an ultra thin sock the knit rubbed one toe a bit raw. It seem to open up my stride so much that my core was toast post race.
Definitely the Nike Metcon
Funny you mention that because after the 30k in my zoom flys my belly was sore beyond belief!
I'm anti-nike but I want you to OTQ so I am going to strongly suggest the zoomflys
assuming they are newer 2018+ model with carbon spring and not the original model with nylon which was too heavy, newer model will boost your vdot +1
do NOT race a marathon in Cliftons, I like Hoka but Cliftons are not racing shoes
good luck!!!
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