Hey, I Got My New Shoes On

The Stats
11/3: 3.11 mi; 24'56"; 8'00" avg. pace
11/10: 3.12 mi; 25'14"; 8'05: avg. pace

During the fall volleyball season I noticed that the tread on my Saucony Guide 6's was coming off the shoe. Those shoes are the lightest running shoes I had ever worn and were comfortable as well. They only had 300 miles on them and I usually put 500 miles on a pair of kicks before switching them out. But necessity took me back to Robert's Running Store to purchase new running shoes. I was almost certain I would get the newest pair of the Saucony Guide or Ride series. For the fun of it, I looked up a couple of other brands that I thought might be as nice. At the store they let me try on the Saucony's and they felt a little heavier than the past model. I had looked up Brooks' Adrenaline series and decided to give them a try. The salesman highly recommended them, and I could tell why. The Brooks had a great adaptive cushioning and tight fit all around the feet. I really did not want to leave the Saucony brand, but after testing both brands out the Brooks felt too good. A friend who has ran nearly every Charleston Distance Run confirmed that he has purchased about five different pairs of the Brooks Adrenaline series. I have high hopes for these puppies.

I took them out for a couple runs in early November. They are noticeably heavier than the Saucony Guide 6's, but are still relatively light by running shoe standards. These shoes have the best cushioning I have ever experienced. I expect them to last longer given their construction, but you never know.
The change in season is about to take hold and we have few semi-warm days left in 2014. The only race for the rest of the year for me will be the Jingle Bell 5k in Charleston. That takes place in early December and will be colorful if chilly. Until then, season's greetings and happy running!