Trainers or race flats . . .
TRIumphant
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I always race in my general training shoes, but some people seem to have specific race flats. Is there any benefit, or am I best just sticking to what I always use?
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Also are you a forefoot runner or heel striker.
I am just under 69kg at the moment, but I am 6'1 so quite lightweight, I wear running flats - saucony A2s and fast-twitches to be precise. But they are very light with not a huge amount of padding, so for athletes who are a little heavy they may not provide enough cushioning and most don't have the cushioning in the heel to support heel strikers.
I'm the same height but about 6kgs heavier and I race in specific race shoes - Asics Gel Hyperspeed:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/run/8/Asics_G ... 360043071/
They are certainly flatter, have next to no support, but I can feel the speed difference on race day. You can also use a pair of lock laces in them to speed things up in T2.
I have worn them for training over shorter distances and they are fine as long as you're not going off road.
They are also reasonably cheap, but should last you a couple of years of racing.
Cheers,
Dan
If you are a slight over-pronator then I would recommend saucony fasttwitch 3s, they have a little support in them, but are still a superlight racing shoe, you will love them!