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15. Aug 3, 2007 3:54 PM in response to: Wile E
Re: Marathon Racing Flats Recommendations
Runninlaw - Not sure on female side, but I use the Asics magic racers (5k - marathon) - (Not sure what number IV or maybe VI - pretty light for my stature (200#) feet never get beat up, but they seem to put me in a position to beat my quads up.
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runninlaw
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16. Aug 4, 2007 3:51 PM in response to: Wile E
Re: Marathon Racing Flats Recommendations
I just ordered a pair of Adidas Rotterdams and a pair of Mizuno Wave Elixers. Both are lightweight trainers with some stability (I cannot do the neutral shoes). I'll give them a try and see how they work. Road Runner sports had them on sale so I ended up getting both pairs for a total of $100.
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17. Aug 5, 2007 12:46 PM in response to: Wile E
Re: Marathon Racing Flats Recommendations
i would recommend the asics gel speedstars or the speedstar 2's. they are lightweight, between 8.5 and 9 ounces, and offer superior cushioning that is easily enought to get you through a marathon. hey run between 80 and 90 dollars, depending on where u buy them.
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S Agsten
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18. Aug 6, 2007 10:12 AM in response to: Wile E
Re: Marathon Racing Flats Recommendations
quote:<HR>Originally posted by runninlaw:
Anyone have advice for women's shoes? I use the asics DS trainers for shorter races and am considering get some really lightweight trainers for the marathon. I do need some stability though - no neutral shoes for this girl.....<HR>


I use the Mizuno Precision for my marathons. Lightweight with just the right amount of cushion and support. For the half marathon on down, I run in a pair of Mythos Racers. Not brave enough to take them the full marathon distance, though, as they don't have too much support.
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jmoleary
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19. Aug 6, 2007 12:52 PM in response to: Wile E
Re: Marathon Racing Flats Recommendations
Try the Adidas Adizero RCs. A little over 7 ounces and well cushioned.

I would never want to run a marathon in T4s because they don't have nearly enough cushioning but the RCs actually had very good cushioning when I wore them for the Pocono Marathon this year. My legs felt great even though there were a lot of downhills.

http://www.eastbay.com/catalog/productdetail/module--unknown/action--view/cm--54419/supercat--shoes/model_nbr--71531/sku--019452/id--54422/mvp--sport/[/URL" target="_blank">
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20. Aug 14, 2007 1:27 PM in response to: Wile E
Re: Marathon Racing Flats Recommendations
I haven't done a full in them, but I was thrilled with my DS-Racers (VII) for the NY Half marathon. The fit and feel was very similar to my DS-Trainer XI, but lighter and faster.

My next marathon will be in these, no doubt.

I'm M, 145lbs.
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Wile E
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21. Aug 20, 2007 12:25 PM in response to: Wile E
Re: Marathon Racing Flats Recommendations
quote:<HR>Originally posted by JoeO:
Try the Adidas Adizero RCs. A little over 7 ounces and well cushioned.

I would never want to run a marathon in T4s because they don't have nearly enough cushioning but the RCs actually had very good cushioning when I wore them for the Pocono Marathon this year. My legs felt great even though there were a lot of downhills.

http://www.eastbay.com/catalog/productdetail/module--unknown/action--view/cm--54419/supercat-- shoes/model_nbr--71531/sku--019452/id--54422/mvp--sport/[/URL" target="_blank"><HR>



I like the look of those ...

Thanks for all the suggestions folks!
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