Running from 2002 to 2006, I acheived my long term goal of a sub 4 min per k paced marathon at Gold Coast, and then broke down with osteitis pubis later that year, which was later traced to a back injury that looks to have ended my road running career. After a change of cities, I got suckered into doing the Kokoda Challenge, and now it would seem I'm turning...to the Dark Side...
Asics Kayano XIs - brand new (0kms) versus 800kms, and it's worth noting the old ones had a run through the washing machine at the 400km mark:
Also worth noting the old shoes, despite the worn soles, weigh about 4 grams heavier each than the new ones...
posted by vat_man @ Wednesday, July 20, 2005
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A broken down road runner in his late 30's Vat is now moving to trail running, and aiming for ultra events. Hopefully he won't keep falling over... PB's:5k-17:27,10k-36:28 HM-1:19:16,M-2:48:04
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Hey, great comparison Vat! Always wondered about how much weight the old shoes take on with unspeakable stuff
Perhaps as your shoes get older you should start to cut small lengths from your shoelaces to compensate for "unspeakable stuff" - the cling-ons...
By my calculation it would be 1g per 200km per shoe...
This practice could also double as an indication of when your shoes are ready to be replaced....ie: when there is no laces left!!
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