Josh, love that you found a group to join for some of your running/training. Like you, I usually prefer training alone, or at least I thought I did. When I made the jump from running to triathlons, I happened across a group of guys here in KC and started to regularly join them for training. Not only did I find an incredible joy with their comradely but I also started to challenge myself in many different ways because of them. Heck, they have me almost talked into signing up for a 50K, LOL. This group gives me an outlet that I never knew I was missing and has helped me become a better racer. Now I look forward to seeing them on Wednesdays, and for our long rides on the weekends.
As for the shoes…I had the same issue with Asics. Switched to Hoka’s and have never looked back. Curious if you have looked into carbon plated shoes. Saucaony makes one of the best! Looking to make the switch to a carbon shoe for my next half or full IM. The reviews and the impact on running is well documented.
As always, thanks for sharing your story. Hopefully, I will make it back to Nebraska for a long weekend this fall and can meet you in person at a Friday remote! Have a great week, happy running, and Cheers!
Thank you Jeff! I have looked a little into carbon plated shoes, but I have not thrown myself in with them just yet. I ended up trying on Saucony's, Brooks, Hoka's, and a couple of other ASICS. I liked Saucony's the most and enjoyed the Brooks/Hoka shoes too. Going to try each of those on again tonight and see which one I like more. Going to have two pair of shoes at all times now. Just too many miles not to do so at this point!
Look forward to saying hello in person sometime this season!
Josh, love that you found a group to join for some of your running/training. Like you, I usually prefer training alone, or at least I thought I did. When I made the jump from running to triathlons, I happened across a group of guys here in KC and started to regularly join them for training. Not only did I find an incredible joy with their comradely but I also started to challenge myself in many different ways because of them. Heck, they have me almost talked into signing up for a 50K, LOL. This group gives me an outlet that I never knew I was missing and has helped me become a better racer. Now I look forward to seeing them on Wednesdays, and for our long rides on the weekends.
As for the shoes…I had the same issue with Asics. Switched to Hoka’s and have never looked back. Curious if you have looked into carbon plated shoes. Saucaony makes one of the best! Looking to make the switch to a carbon shoe for my next half or full IM. The reviews and the impact on running is well documented.
As always, thanks for sharing your story. Hopefully, I will make it back to Nebraska for a long weekend this fall and can meet you in person at a Friday remote! Have a great week, happy running, and Cheers!
Thank you Jeff! I have looked a little into carbon plated shoes, but I have not thrown myself in with them just yet. I ended up trying on Saucony's, Brooks, Hoka's, and a couple of other ASICS. I liked Saucony's the most and enjoyed the Brooks/Hoka shoes too. Going to try each of those on again tonight and see which one I like more. Going to have two pair of shoes at all times now. Just too many miles not to do so at this point!
Look forward to saying hello in person sometime this season!