tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699712915773591243.post7749723437040582269..comments2023-10-05T06:25:55.177-04:00Comments on Run 192: Annual "Stuff I Like" List!Dan Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17148231660865011554noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699712915773591243.post-76377245331032319582009-12-11T16:03:03.403-05:002009-12-11T16:03:03.403-05:00Chris -
Shoot, you've been running in ST3s?! ...Chris -<br /><br />Shoot, you've been running in ST3s?! Talk about light and minimal support...my legs would be splintered into 100 stress fractures if I trained in them full time. You must be 1/2 cyborg or something! I can't recommend anything as light as the ST3s since I generally run in shoes with, you know, actual cushioning...but I have run a few miles in the new Brooks Launch (light, for me anyway, at 9+ oz) and can recommend them 100%. <br /><br />I can also NOT recommend the Ghost (though I ran in the original version and the 2nd gen is out now - could be better). I found the front of that shoe to be crazy kinds of narrow...which took me by surprise since I've never had that problem before in any shoe. After hacking it apart like a Disciple of Krupicka, I was able to get my foot in there and put 400 miles on them or so...but I wasn't impressed with them at all on runs beyond 10 miles. Definitely a shoe for shorter faster runs...which isn't for me since I'm not sure I know how to run fast anymore!<br /><br />As for the NB100s, while they're not necessarily "100 mile shoes" for me, they are super light and I do recommend them for up to 50 milers on the trails. Not sure of the official specs, but they must be somewhere between 7-8oz, which is crazy light for a trail shoe. That said, they still have good grip (better than the old 840s) on the outsoles and more rock protection than you'd expect. The uppers are basically tissue paper, so do expect much support there. Tie them snug, stick to the less rugged trails, and you'll have a perfect shoe. I like them a lot on rail-trail surface where I can pick up the pace a bit.<br /><br />As for the Camelbaks, the Octane XC is great for 70oz of H2O and cool storage zips around the waist. Also check out the Ultimate Direction Wasp pack...slightly less H2O capacity, but great storage options and insulated hose too (keeps your first couple gulps from being nasty hot in the summer months). I recommend hitting an REI or EMS and trying them both on to see which you like best. Both are pretty sweet, but one may fit your needs better.Dan Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17148231660865011554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699712915773591243.post-20418050059353209072009-12-11T14:48:48.584-05:002009-12-11T14:48:48.584-05:00Alright Oprah few questions.
Which current Brooks...Alright Oprah few questions.<br /><br />Which current Brooks shoe due you rec'd, I am down to my last pair of the old Jurek ST3's and need a replacement (bought quite a stash for $42 a pop before they left the building). Have you ever tried the NB100 trail (need a replacement for the defunct 840 I loved, 1 pair left in a box).<br /><br />Which current Camelback pack or alternative would you rec'd, I need a new one and don't want a crappy bladder.<br /><br />Drymax - well as you say there is NO subsitute, nothing else goes on these feet.<br /><br />LOVE Sennheiser MX-85. Talk about a secure and comfortable earbud.<br /><br />Your fuel rec's have helped me tremendously, especially at Keys100last May when it was too hot to eat!!!<br /><br />Thanx, CChris Romanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16980411916444201829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699712915773591243.post-4524480744953684572009-12-11T13:22:02.384-05:002009-12-11T13:22:02.384-05:00Hey TrailClown,
Drymax is working on what they ca...Hey TrailClown,<br /><br />Drymax is working on what they call a "containment" sock which will be a stand-alone product to cover the shin (which is great since it allows you to wear it with whatever type of sock the elements call for on any day). They've been testing out their prototypes in the past few months and I'm guessing they'll have something available for sale in 2010. I'm eagerly awaiting the final product as much as anyone!Dan Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17148231660865011554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699712915773591243.post-45590375960970065572009-12-11T12:48:23.040-05:002009-12-11T12:48:23.040-05:00Sweet list. I agree, Drymax, Hammer and SCaps are...Sweet list. I agree, Drymax, Hammer and SCaps are the "can't do without" items. They never fail. Period. By the way, do you know if/when Drymax is coming out with a compression sock version? I think you mentioned earlier this year on your blog that it was in development. Is 2010 the year for it to arrive?TrailClownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699712915773591243.post-15410368342044158202009-12-10T08:31:51.118-05:002009-12-10T08:31:51.118-05:00"..and YOU get some Hammer Gel!!...and YOU ge..."..and YOU get some Hammer Gel!!...and YOU get some Bodyglide!!...and YOU get some Drymax!!"<br /><br />Not quite the same impact as giving everyone a car like Oprah, but in my defense, she only ran, like, one marathon...so she's got more time to do the little things in life like make a billion dollars.Dan Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17148231660865011554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699712915773591243.post-25434763335522882702009-12-09T22:40:15.353-05:002009-12-09T22:40:15.353-05:00This is like Oprah's Favorite Things list! Ar...This is like Oprah's Favorite Things list! Are you going to gibve it away too like her? HA!Jamie Donaldsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741494085810360900noreply@blogger.com