HomeDon't buy the victories unless you're at least sub 4:30, you'll look a a noob.funrunner wrote:I'd probably man up and by some forevers, but I want to wait and beg my parents for the victories. I might buy some ID Forevers next year. School colors FTMFW.
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The Totally Unofficial 2008 XC Spike Thread
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Re: The Totally Unofficial 2008 XC Spike Thread
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Re: The Totally Unofficial 2008 XC Spike Thread
by Running With Scissors Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:57 pm
FinishingKick wrote:Don't buy the victories unless you're at least sub 4:30, you'll look a a noob.funrunner wrote:I'd probably man up and by some forevers, but I want to wait and beg my parents for the victories. I might buy some ID Forevers next year. School colors FTMFW.
Are victories the best of the best?
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Re: The Totally Unofficial 2008 XC Spike Thread
by FinishingKick Sat Aug 30, 2008 8:39 am
They're probably going to be really expensive, and they'll definitely be really light and easily the best spike out there.
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Re: The Totally Unofficial 2008 XC Spike Thread
by ButterySmoothStride Sat Aug 30, 2008 1:01 pm
FinishingKick wrote:They're probably going to be really expensive, and they'll definitely be really light and easily the best spike out there.
i did a pre-order for 98.95 from this site(you can't see the real price until you add to cart)....3.2 ounces..
..and no, I can't run 4:30 yet, I just think the victories will be sick
http://www.firsttothefinish.com/ItemMatrix.asp?Cc=fw_nikftSpikes&GroupCode=331036-301&eq=fw_331036-301_1&MatrixType=1
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Re: The Totally Unofficial 2008 XC Spike Thread
by AudienceOfOne Sat Aug 30, 2008 2:32 pm
+1FinishingKick wrote:Don't buy the victories unless you're at least sub 4:30, you'll look a a noob.funrunner wrote:I'd probably man up and by some forevers, but I want to wait and beg my parents for the victories. I might buy some ID Forevers next year. School colors FTMFW.
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Re: The Totally Unofficial 2008 XC Spike Thread
by AudienceOfOne Sat Aug 30, 2008 2:33 pm
]http://www.firsttothefinish.com/ItemMatrix.asp?Cc=fw_nikftSpikes&GroupCode=331036-301&eq=fw_331036-301_1&MatrixType=1[/quote][/url]ButterySmoothStride wrote:FinishingKick wrote:They're probably going to be really expensive, and they'll definitely be really light and easily the best spike out there.
i did a pre-order for 98.95 from this site(you can't see the real price until you add to cart)....3.2 ounces..
..and no, I can't run 4:30 yet, I just think the victories will be sick
[url=http://www.firsttothefinish.com/ItemMatrix.asp?Cc=fw_nikftSpikes&GroupCode=331036-301&eq=fw_331036-301_1&MatrixType=1
don't worry, you'll ball on 4:30 this track season.
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Anyone know what brand tends to be the lightest?
This is my first time buying spikes and I have no idea what to buy....
Most of the people on my team wear mizunos, and they look absolutely ballin', so I think I might get some.
Input?
I just want light spikes, I don't care about cushioning or anything.
This is my first time buying spikes and I have no idea what to buy....
Most of the people on my team wear mizunos, and they look absolutely ballin', so I think I might get some.
Input?
I just want light spikes, I don't care about cushioning or anything.
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Re: The Totally Unofficial 2008 XC Spike Thread
by FinishingKick Sat Aug 30, 2008 6:36 pm
Nike.
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HXC_Runner2012 wrote:Anyone know what brand tends to be the lightest?
This is my first time buying spikes and I have no idea what to buy....
Most of the people on my team wear mizunos, and they look absolutely ballin', so I think I might get some.
Input?
I just want light spikes, I don't care about cushioning or anything.
u say you dont care about cushioning, but once your in a race youll care. dont just go with the lightest necessarily. look for what fits your foot best and what you feel comfortable in.
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Re: The Totally Unofficial 2008 XC Spike Thread
by FinishingKick Sat Aug 30, 2008 6:57 pm
Not to be mean, but maybe you're running too slow if you're paying attention to your cushioning during races.xc_babe09 wrote:HXC_Runner2012 wrote:Anyone know what brand tends to be the lightest?
This is my first time buying spikes and I have no idea what to buy....
Most of the people on my team wear mizunos, and they look absolutely ballin', so I think I might get some.
Input?
I just want light spikes, I don't care about cushioning or anything.
u say you dont care about cushioning, but once your in a race youll care. dont just go with the lightest necessarily. look for what fits your foot best and what you feel comfortable in.
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Re: The Totally Unofficial 2008 XC Spike Thread
by ButterySmoothStride Sat Aug 30, 2008 7:02 pm
FinishingKick wrote:Not to be mean, but maybe you're running too slow if you're paying attention to your cushioning during races.xc_babe09 wrote:HXC_Runner2012 wrote:Anyone know what brand tends to be the lightest?
This is my first time buying spikes and I have no idea what to buy....
Most of the people on my team wear mizunos, and they look absolutely ballin', so I think I might get some.
Input?
I just want light spikes, I don't care about cushioning or anything.
u say you dont care about cushioning, but once your in a race youll care. dont just go with the lightest necessarily. look for what fits your foot best and what you feel comfortable in.
yeah, i pay attention to
1) weight
2) snugness
3) traction
without a snug shoe your foot slips around inside of it and movement is wasted. likewise, bad traction also wastes movement. low weight is the biggest, a light shoe makes it easier to run. cushioning is bad....any energy you use to compress cushioning is wasted energy.
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ButterySmoothStride wrote:FinishingKick wrote:Not to be mean, but maybe you're running too slow if you're paying attention to your cushioning during races.xc_babe09 wrote:HXC_Runner2012 wrote:Anyone know what brand tends to be the lightest?
This is my first time buying spikes and I have no idea what to buy....
Most of the people on my team wear mizunos, and they look absolutely ballin', so I think I might get some.
Input?
I just want light spikes, I don't care about cushioning or anything.
u say you dont care about cushioning, but once your in a race youll care. dont just go with the lightest necessarily. look for what fits your foot best and what you feel comfortable in.
yeah, i pay attention to
1) weight
2) snugness
3) traction
without a snug shoe your foot slips around inside of it and movement is wasted. likewise, bad traction also wastes movement. low weight is the biggest, a light shoe makes it easier to run. cushioning is bad....any energy you use to compress cushioning is wasted energy.
+1000, forevers are the best
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Re: The Totally Unofficial 2008 XC Spike Thread
by FinishingKick Sat Aug 30, 2008 7:28 pm
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Re: The Totally Unofficial 2008 XC Spike Thread
by baby got track Mon Sep 01, 2008 12:22 pm
Alright, so this is a lame question, but since I know nothing about spikes I figured I'd ask:
Would it be a good idea to practice running in spikes? Like just to get used to them before I race in them?
Would it be a good idea to practice running in spikes? Like just to get used to them before I race in them?
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baby got track wrote:Alright, so this is a lame question, but since I know nothing about spikes I figured I'd ask:
Would it be a good idea to practice running in spikes? Like just to get used to them before I race in them?
yeah....do your hard workouts like intervals and any thing at race pace or goal pace in your spikes
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Re: The Totally Unofficial 2008 XC Spike Thread
by FinishingKick Mon Sep 01, 2008 1:01 pm
If you start to feel sore don't run them in spikes though. I personally never run in spikes except at races.
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by baby got track Mon Sep 01, 2008 1:11 pm
Okay, thanks guys
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Re: The Totally Unofficial 2008 XC Spike Thread
by AudienceOfOne Mon Sep 01, 2008 3:55 pm
+1FinishingKick wrote:If you start to feel sore don't run them in spikes though. I personally never run in spikes except at races.