I forgot to mentin that tomorrow Sunday 13th is race day.
After 4 months, I can wear a race bib again.
It is a 10k, last year I closed it in 36'40" (with 33C/85%rh) after a month of steady but light training.
This year I should be in better shape, but I lack completely of any indication of my current capability in terms of speed and maximal aerobic power.
Looking forward to the start gun...
Saturday, July 12, 2008
A race, eventually...
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Nice run, by7! considering it was at 33c and 85% humidity.
I can only dream of running those times :)
Do you have any suggestion for good running socks? I've tried commercial brand coolmax socks like Nike, Adidas etc but still not good enough to wear in the hot conditions.
cheers
Sling Runner
sling,
you raise a very good question.
I also got mad to find a good sock for this ugly weather. I normally try every brand and model, at the search of real good one...
I did once the mistake to make a long run with cotton shoes (for running) in Summer and got a huge blister...
Anyway, in my drawer, I can rate as the best:
- Nike Elite Running: a bit too thick but they do not get impregnated of water and they fit the foot very well (they are specific L+R socks)
- best of the best: Mizuno or Asics "track and field". Those 5 fingers socks, very thin with antislip rubber insert. Not easy to find, pricey, but really good for racing
but I found that the best solution is to leave trainers at home and use light/intermediate shoes also for long run. My Gel Kayano get impregnated of water very soon and the midsole become a sponge. After 30 minutes it is like running on water and socks are adding their own water ....
bu when I wear the lightweight trainers (250gr) , water drains out much faster, the midsole stay firm and the shoes remains much drier. Coupled with good socks, are now my choice even for long runs...
PS: the 36'40" was 2007...now let's see what 2008 brought (in my next post)
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