RussD1 Posted July 9, 2018 Share Morning. I ran my first race as a Grandmaster on Saturday: Garsfontein Icebreaker 21k. Finished in 1:58. Chuffed. Life in the old dog yet ... . (Oh, plus free entry as a GM). amr63, candz1, Hacc and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudsimus Posted July 9, 2018 Share I need some suggestions for Trail shoes. I want something for longer runs, so it needs some cushioning and support. Currently Ive narrowed it down to the Hoka Speedgoat 2 and Salomon Sense Ride. Unlike with road shoes it seems nearly impossible to find a good selection trail shoes in SA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted July 9, 2018 Share tjommies3 and Lexx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacc Posted July 9, 2018 Share Thanks for the reminder. ScottCM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candz1 Posted July 9, 2018 Share Dont know if im really qualified to help you here...but here are my feelings on the Hoka Speedgoat....I love them! Plenty cushioning and support but I think if I buy again, id look at the Speed instinct more closely, less cushioning, I have to learn to trust the speedgoats...the cushioning makes me feel a little nervous. I usually run the 18 - 21km trail runs (if I have a choice) and enjoy the 2 day stage runs...eg Oxpecker and Zingela. I need some suggestions for Trail shoes. I want something for longer runs, so it needs some cushioning and support. Currently Ive narrowed it down to the Hoka Speedgoat 2 and Salomon Sense Ride. Unlike with road shoes it seems nearly impossible to find a good selection trail shoes in SA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave303e Posted July 9, 2018 Share I need some suggestions for Trail shoes. I want something for longer runs, so it needs some cushioning and support. Currently Ive narrowed it down to the Hoka Speedgoat 2 and Salomon Sense Ride. Unlike with road shoes it seems nearly impossible to find a good selection trail shoes in SA. Try them both on and decide, I love my Hoka's and have had zero issues, but before that I was in Salomon SLab ultra's and also no issues, Sportsman's should have both in stock for you to try back to back or one foot in each shoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudsimus Posted July 9, 2018 Share Try them both on and decide, I love my Hoka's and have had zero issues, but before that I was in Salomon SLab ultra's and also no issues, Sportsman's should have both in stock for you to try back to back or one foot in each shoeI've always used Salomon, and there cant be a more comfortable shoe. Its just not possible. They are a litte firm though. Ive used the Hoka Clifton 4s for a few short runs, but Im not sold yet, not as comfortable as my other road shoes. Hopefully they will still run in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted July 13, 2018 Share Its crickets in here..... Good Luck to all running Vasbyt tomorrow. To the rest enjoy the weekend training Hacc, Lexx and Andrew Steer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Steer Posted July 13, 2018 Share I promise***, tomorrow I start up again... s'true story ***possible excuses to be confirmed Its crickets in here..... Good Luck to all running Vasbyt tomorrow. To the rest enjoy the weekend training Reegan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave303e Posted July 13, 2018 Share been a long week for some of us. Raced the Nevarest Adventure race in Pilgrims last weekend, 33hours non stop racing with well over 6000m elevation gain, needless to say I only actually woke up on Tuesday.That course broke us, leaders were expected in after 24 hours- the winning team crossed the line after 35 hours, we skipped the last CP to short course ourselves. Running Kings Kloof paradise trail 25km on Sunday, but going to have to take it chilled. Might have an Ice bath this evening, only managed to run 15km and cycle 40 km since the weekend Edited July 13, 2018 by dave303e Mats, candz1, Andrew Steer and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Steer Posted July 13, 2018 Share been a long week for some of us. Raced the Nevarest Adventure race in Pilgrims last weekend, 33hours non stop racing with well over 6000m elevation gain, needless to say I only actually woke up on Tuesday.That course broke us, leaders were expected in after 24 hours- the winning team crossed the line after 35 hours, we skipped the last CP to short course ourselves. Running Kings Kloof paradise trail 25km on Sunday, but going to have to take it chilled. Might have an Ice bath this evening, only managed to run 15km and cycle 40 km since the weekend Ja but have you done Comrades boet! Crazy stuff man, don't know how you do it, but man it must be awesome. Good luck for the weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted July 13, 2018 Share On bike this weekend... off to the Jock !! Andrew Steer and Hacc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Steer Posted July 13, 2018 Share Nice man, such a lekker race... been meaning to go back and do it again for years. Say hello to Boulders for me On bike this weekend... off to the Jock !! shaper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacc Posted July 13, 2018 Share Got the sniffles once again... so my first week of following a training program stopped after day 4. I was so motivated to get going again. I guess we will try again on Monday. Have a good weekend everyone! Lexx and Andrew Steer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted July 13, 2018 Share Nice man, such a lekker race... been meaning to go back and do it again for years. Say hello to Boulders for me Ya, enjoy this race, is always on my calendar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivo101 Posted July 13, 2018 Share I need some suggestions for Trail shoes. I want something for longer runs, so it needs some cushioning and support. Currently Ive narrowed it down to the Hoka Speedgoat 2 and Salomon Sense Ride. Unlike with road shoes it seems nearly impossible to find a good selection trail shoes in SA. Have you considered Inov8? Small market in SA for them, but in my opinion great shoes. Im currently running with Inov8 Rocklite 305, absolutely bomb proof, super responsive, lightweight and great ankle support. I does however not have the same cushioning as the Hoka speedgoats and has a lower stack height. Inov8 does however offer a couple of more cushioned shoes for hardpack terrain . I had a pair of Hokas speedgoats and returned them after a week , my opinion is they are unresponsive and bulky in technical terrain. It all depends what you like running I guess?? I prefer more technical terrain and dont need the cushioning some people do (only weight about 55kg). Just my opinion, give them a go if you feel like it. I am actually very curious on how Inov8 will compare to salamon, as I have not owned the latter yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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