Am I going to be better off in my Kanadia's rather than Mudrocs / X talons?
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Am I going to be better off in my Kanadia's rather than Mudrocs / X talons?
See what the weather is like between now and the race; out of the snow the paths are dry as a bone at the minute but rain might change that, you never knowQuote:
Originally Posted by Will_B
I was thinking the Flites might be left a bit wnating - if / when the snow all melts it will get quite boggy, however if most of the paths are hard-packed then this may not be an issue?
I haven't been up there, but the snow melting is just running away here due to the lack of rain so the ground is firm - even the Bogs of Great Hill :D
I ran PPP in Kanadias once - they are fine except on wet rock and as you will find, even in dry conditions you can encounter wet rock as people walk through streams and then on to flags or stone tracks.
To be honest the tread on them is so minimal that I would suggest it's better to run in a better quality road trainer or Trail shoe if that is what you are comfortable with.
I don't think there's a right shoe for the race - it's what is the right shoe for you and the way you run.
The same is true on pendle, we had plenty of snow but the ground is rock hard, even on the exposed peaty sections.
I've literally just arrived back home after running round this morning - the most spectacular day out on the 3 peaks I've ever had I think, just beautiful. I used More Mile Cheviot 2's today (pretty new) and was very impressed with their comfort on the hard stuff and grip on the snow and mud. Where there is no snow or melt water I think the going was as dry as I've ever seen, and of course the path improvements have got rid of some of the boggy bits. PYG to Ribblehead was definitely faster for me (a 4hr 50min plodder so a good thing as I'm never that far from the cut offs). Where the snow was melting it was pretty slippery in places. I ran from Ingleborough to Horton with a guy I met who was wearing road biased trail shoes and he slipped and fell 3 times (fortunately no harm done). I think I'll stick with my trusty Mizuno Wave Harriers on the day (unless it's very wet when I'll use the Cheviots)
As my alternative is Mudclaws it will likely be the trusty Wave Harriers for me also unless we have lots of rain. I've done long training runs in them & they've been good to me thus far.....
I took a picture on the section between hill inn and Ingleborough yesterday, it was still pretty tricky https://www.facebook.com/racingsnake...type=3&theater
Top of PyG tonight; the snow has all but gone :)
http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/3236/p4170014.jpg
I'm not doing 3P this year, but I usually go for the Wave Harriers as the best compromise.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bog Beast
Wave Harriers are too heavy for a short race. But Mudclaws don't offer enough cushioning for me on a long race, particularly where there is lots of tarmac and hard ground like 3P. On balance, given the race distance, the tarmac middle section and the need for some comfort, I'd go for the WH. Used a pair of WH at 3P straight out the box one year and didn't get a single blister.