THIS HURTS | BIG DECISION ON MARATHON SHOE | ASICS METASPEED SKY+

[@badger4101]

It's good to see you in good spirit and feeling positive.

[@andrewchadwick8405]

Big change in you mood in a week Neil. So pleased you are back enjoying it. Good luck for the race.

[@runwithwoody]

Thanks Andrew. Race day is looming, so that always helps. Appreciate your support. Cheers. 👍☺

[@helenbrunner7608]

Good decision re shoes... don't need those concerns planning on your mind! Sounds like taper has the mind and body heading in the right direction. Enjoy the last week

[@runwithwoody]

Thanks Helen, all heading in the right direction. Thanks for all your support, I have really appreciated it. 👍☺

[@RunThePlanet]

Come on Neil ! Bring on the sub3 ! Good luck. I'll be running the Chester 🇬🇧 Marathon the same day.

[@runwithwoody]

Good luck RTP, sending you good wishes for a smashing race. Make sure you let me know how you get on. I have really appreciated all your support.👍☺

[@ivanmanzur1197]

I had same problem with that shoes (Asics) but I resolved wearing 1/2 size over and using medical clothes tape in my left ring toe.

[@runwithwoody]

Thanks for sharing Ivan. Seem there have been similar issues with others as well. 👍☺

[@alanshrimpton6787]

What! Left me hanging for the actual shoe you'll use. I'm using the NB RC Elite 1 in Melbourne. 2 marathons and a few long runs I think I can sneak one more in before I use it purely for my long runs.

[@bartekzielinski1645]

Taper time = happy time! My money is on Neil using NB RC Elite 2s in Melbourne - am I right @the_running_duck_effect?

[@runwithwoody]

Hahaha, all has been revealed. There's nothing wrong with those 1s, hope they help you achieve the time you are after in Melbourne.👍☺

[@runwithwoody]

Got it in one Bartek. And you have got to enjoy the taper, trouble is it takes a few days to kick in and it can leave you feel like s#&t. But we just have to trust the process.👍☺

[@gbrazzill]

i say a nice pair of white plimsols would be perfect. I ran my fastest marathon in a pair of Rebook London shoes in 1984 (2:22:08) , I figure I could of taken at least 10 mins off that in modern shoes. Not a fan of the modern shoes as far as race times go, it makes a mockery of history.

[@runwithwoody]

Gee Garry, you were one helluva runner. That time, back then before all the shoe technology kicked in.... I'm bloody impressed. I'm a bit like you on the shoes. There is definitely an advantage in these carbon plated shoes, which I don't have a problem with as long as they are accessible to everyone. The problem is they are not because they are bloody expensive. Plus they are not an everyday trainer, which means you need other shoes and for many people this is just not affordable. 👍☺

[@TheChessPlayer1956]

Sidenote: NB Rebel V3 is out on Running Warehouse for $130 or a pair of V2's on clearance for $90. Just found your channel and just subscribed. Good luck on reaching your goal! Good luck on finding your marathon shoe. Lots of great choices out there. Any chance your sock wasn't on right with your Metaspeed Sky +?

[@runwithwoody]

Thanks for following along Ray. Unfortunately the Rebel 3s are not released in Australia yet and the 2s are not heavily discounted yet. I'm hanging out to get my hands on a pair of 3s.👍☺