Hey all, long time lurker but first time poster. I figured this was as good of a place to ask as any so here we go. About a month ago I decided to try some trail running and fell in love. For now I’ve just been using the same shoe I have been for pavement for the last 12 years, Brooks Adrenalines. Any suggestions for a good trail running specific shoe that would match the support of the adrenalines? A buddy has suggested I try a pair of Hoka One One Speedgoats but I’m worried it might be a little too neutral. For what its worth, the trails I’ve been running aren’t terribly technical so I probably don’t need anything too crazy. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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Give the Hoka shoes a try. They have a 30 day trial period. A real trial period – they want you to run in them.
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Hi
Anybody get hip pain when running after a few miles ??
Just seems to come on with no reason
Thanks guy
How long between your last 13km run and your target 26km?
As long as you build up adding a few km per week you should be fine.
A few niggles can be nothing as long as you train easy, and don’t jump volume up too quickly. What’s your weekly routine?
Brooks Adrenaline are support/stability show right? RW describes them as the “self driving car of the running shoe world” 
…None of which screams “trail” at me.
When you say trail, how gnarly and mountainous are we talking? Or is it like for me, pretty easy woodland paths that get a bit muddy sometimes?
Mainly bike, with one run. I’ll do the 13km, hilly enough to be a challenge. This mornings run confirmed it’s not realistic. I signed up when I thought I’d be on down time on the bike.
Fair enough, but either way I’d work in a couple of 20min easy, EASY, runs into the week to reduce the chance of injury on the long run.
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Anybody commuting to work running ?
I’m running back home from work twice a week and I’m thinking of adding more. As I have constraints on the other days in the evenings, I’m thinking about running to work in the morning - which I could do 4 days per week (maybe even 5). My workplace is 13.5km from home, so it’s 1h05-1h15 run usually, should be quicker on the way to work as there is quite a descent that way.
Only problem is - there are no showers at work, so I’m thinking about swimming pool or a gym not far from work - gym meaning I can leave all my clothes / shoes once a week and no need to carry them every day, while swimming pools don’t offer that here - I would need to carry that in the backpack every day (not sure if it’s the problem).
Also, I’m preparing my second Ironman - and was planning to do Mid Volume Full Tri plan as I did last year, but obviously with so much running I would need to cut down on TR.
And thoughts and tips from people who do that ?
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Any advice on how to train for a sky run while training for a sportive? I’ve entered/will enter the ballots for the Marathon du Mont Blanc and The Fred Whitton Challenge which are both due to take place in June next year though thankfully almost the entire month apart.
If I’m (un)lucky enough to get into both should I do a full distance tri plan (did mid-volume this year for Outlaw), or do low volume sweet spot base+build then Century bike plans and a separate marathon training plan, each targeted for the right date? I’ll still do one or two swims a week so I don’t totally degenerate as a triathlete 
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Usually bursitis for me, back off mileage for a bit and take some anti-inflammatory meds. Usually from ramping up mileage too quick.
Firstly I’d make sure I ramp up to that volume gently, extend existing runs first then when you e built up the extra 13km put in the new run to work, and cut back the run you’ll have been extending.
I used to do an occasional 21km run home or run in, and a bit like cycling it’s all about carrying as little as possible, leaving spare kit and clothes at work, and being prepared for disasters; have alternatives where you can hop on a train or bus halfway.
No showers at work is the big challenge for you though.
Or for his co-workers.
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That’s why I’m going to use the showers at a gym or the swimming pool where I go.
The difference being that at the gym I could leave everything I need for a week once a week, while in the swimming pool I cannot - need to carry it every day. Not yet decided what’s the better option (pool being obviously much cheaper option).
Another option would be to drive in one day with extra stuff and then run home and run in the next day then drive home. That way you can do some run commutes without being forced to do 27km per day.
Give the Hoka shoes a try. They have a 30 day trial period. A real trial period – they want you to run in them
Thanks, yeah I think I’ll give them a shot. Can’t hurt with a really solid return policy like that.
I wouldn’t read too much into the usual clickbait hyperbole. Although to be fair I have yet to try the new “guide rail” redesign for the 19 & 20s as I am still running through the stock of older 18s I horded on sale.
I agree the adrenalines are far from a trail shoe, I’m just looking for some advice on where to be looking for a shoe that would suit me based on my shoe preference for pavement.
The trails I’ve been running aren’t super gnarly but they are a fair bit rocky and rooty in places. They are river trails so mud is a pretty constant affair.
Time to return my focus to running as I have a HM in about five weeks.
As noted before, my main focus was cycling this year. I introduced two hard runs at the start of September in preparation for a HIM all while still primarily focusing on my bike.
The HIM went quite well running a 1:31 on a ‘hard’ course which I’m quite happy with. Got off the bike in 30th in AG and ran my way into 8th.
I’ve surprised how much run fitness I’ve managed to hold on to and excited to see what I can do in the next five weeks.
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You might like the Salomon Speedcross which I use on that sort of terrain where grip is what I’m after but still some cushioning. I don’t think they’re as specialised as say Talons or Mudclaws, I use them on snow but they might not be the best choice for mountain trails.
As always though, whatever fits your foot is best 
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Great result!!
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