I just finished a 5K Tempo run. Weather was around 40 with little wind and the running route was dry. I ran in two top layers, pants, and my Nike Free shoes. No hat, gloves both off and on, and felt great. Thanks to Daylight savings, I ran with my sunglasses on.
The Nike Free's were a great change of pace. Still too cold to run barefoot, but they were a welcome relief from heavy socks, shoes, ice cleats, etc. I had a long run on Sunday and a rest day yesterday, so today was a change of pace. The tempo run at 1.5 to 2 mins/mile faster than my LSD pace with the light shoes felt great.
I am overweight, and therefore run in a cushioning shoe. My stride is actually pretty good, so I don't need motion control for pronation. The Free is basically a glorified rubber sandal. It is designed to provide light protection while giving the feeling of running barefoot. I am not going to run huge miles in the shoe, but my "lack of stride problems" allows me to run in them once in a while for a change of pace. Tonight they felt great!
Tomorrow it is back to the normal trainers; I have a 7 mile run on the training plan schedule. Then a light day on Thursday, off on Friday, 5K race plus 4 miles on Saturday, and top it off with 14 miles on Sunday. Hopefully the weather stays good.
Carpe Viam!
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