Quote Originally Posted by Terry the Tortoise View Post
Look at your running technique.

Human legs can naturally "cushion" a hell of a lot better than any shoe cushioning. Try increasing cadence and shorten your stride. Give it a go next time you do the route and see how it feels.

I would take that advice. It has a lot of credibility. What Terry doesn't mention is that he came 4th in the Lakeland 100 wearing inov8 baregrip 200. These have no midsole/foam at all. Can't wait for these shoes to come out.
I've been up Watkin path many times in x-talons. It can be a bit jaggedy rock like but just run lighter and bend the knees.