This is a quite a bit later than normal, but this will be the week where I switch over to morning running. The 5 am runs still require a headlamp, but with the forecast showing overnight lows ABOVE freezing, conditions should be ideal. I always like to start my day with a run and am very much looking forward to the change.
Another weekend of racing, but this week I used Saturday's Ron Dawes 25k as an aggressive training run rather than a race. I ran the first miles at a comfortable 7:15 pace, the tried to get faster and faster on each mile. The final mile was just under a 6:30 pace. I finished in 1:48 and change which gave me an overall pace of 6:59. Same course as last week, featuring lots and lots of big hills. Next week is the Fred Kurz 10 miler which is flat and I plan on racing. Hoping for a sub 1:05 that day.
I checked out and tried on the Puma 100 series running shoe last week and unfortunately it is not going to be a suitable replacement for my Brooks Pure Connects. It's a relatively narrow shoe, but lacks the secure fit I get from the Brooks. While narrow, it has a very straight last, which makes it too roomy. Also, my Pure Connects have plenty of cushion, while the Pumas are on the firm side, especially in the mid foot. They have a similar feel too the Mizuno Sayonara and the New Balance 1400. I recommend them to anyone looking for a light weight racer, who doesn't mind a firmer feel. The Faas Foam cushioning is very light and extremely flexible, but not enough cushion/support for this old guy.
http://www.shop.puma.com/Faas-100-R-Men's-Running-Shoes/pna186751,en_US,pd.html
Happy Running!
Rick
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