The Runner's thread

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7 this evening along the banks of Fort Loudon Lake with a backdrop of fall colors. Perfect in every way!

Mountain junkies: I am thinking about starting to run some trails. Shoe recommendations and local spots? I was at Haw Ridge last weekend on a Boy Scout hike and it seemed quite conducive to a good run. Concord seems a little tight.
 
#3,352
#3,352
kiddiedoc said:
7 this evening along the banks of Fort Loudon Lake with a backdrop of fall colors. Perfect in every way!

Mountain junkies: I am thinking about starting to run some trails. Shoe recommendations and local spots? I was at Haw Ridge last weekend on a Boy Scout hike and it seemed quite conducive to a good run. Concord seems a little tight.
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I haven't been trail running for long but every time I have gone I have just worn the same shoes I wear to run anywhere else on. I think NB makes some shoes that are meant for trail running and have a little more aggressive sole on them.
 
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#3,353
Orangesmokey said:
I haven't been trail running for long but every time I have gone I have just worn the same shoes I wear to run anywhere else on. I think NB makes some shoes that are meant for trail running and have a little more aggressive sole on them.
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Yeah, i think i want some tread, especially in cooler/damp weather.
 
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kiddiedoc said:
Yeah, i think i want some tread, especially in cooler/damp weather.
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Better be careful. If you do too much trail running its all you will want to do. I am starting to get that way. If the places I go to trail run were open late enough for me to go after work I would go way more often. I would probably invest in some trail running shoes and some kind of light too but they close before I could go and don't open till after I am at work. It's very addicting.
 
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#3,355
kiddiedoc said:
Yeah, i think i want some tread, especially in cooler/damp weather.
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what type of feet do you have? low/high/normal arches? Pronate any?

I'm flat footed, but hardly pronate and tend to run solely off the front of my feet. I bought the Mizuno Wave Ascend 7s and absolutely love them for trail runs.
 
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#3,359
kiddiedoc said:
7 this evening along the banks of Fort Loudon Lake with a backdrop of fall colors. Perfect in every way!

Mountain junkies: I am thinking about starting to run some trails. Shoe recommendations and local spots? I was at Haw Ridge last weekend on a Boy Scout hike and it seemed quite conducive to a good run. Concord seems a little tight.
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Haw Ridge would be good. There is a nice trail system west of Pellissipi Pkwy on the lake. I can't remember the name but will try to look it up.

I've heard Oak Ridge has a decent trail system but never been there. IC King also has trails but never been there. Of course the smokies are in your backyard. Tons of trail there.

I liked my Asics before I went to 5 fingers. Buying a pair if New Balance Minimus today so I'll have a review in a few weeks. Also have a pair of Solomons but they gave me a blister after 3-4 miles.
 
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tri_vol said:
Haw Ridge would be good. There is a nice trail system west of Pellissipi Pkwy on the lake. I can't remember the name but will try to look it up.

I've heard Oak Ridge has a decent trail system but never been there. IC King also has trails but never been there. Of course the smokies are in your backyard. Tons of trail there.

I liked my Asics before I went to 5 fingers. Buying a pair if New Balance Minimus today so I'll have a review in a few weeks. Also have a pair of Solomons but they gave me a blister after 3-4 miles.
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Do your five fingers give you enough protection from rocks and stuff when you trail run? My thought was that they wouldn't and that you might get a lot of stone bruises.
 
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#3,362
Flat feet, over-pronator. I need some stability and have been in Kayanos for 3 years with no problems. I also have a new pair of Nike Lunarglides that aren't too rough on me (plus they are fluorescent Orange).
 
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Orangesmokey said:
Do your five fingers give you enough protection from rocks and stuff when you trail run? My thought was that they wouldn't and that you might get a lot of stone bruises.
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Definitely takes getting used to. You learn to make your steps light and quick. Acorns are the worst. Injinji socks add a nice layer of protection.
 
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tri_vol said:
Definitely takes getting used to. You learn to make your steps light and quick. Acorns are the worst. Injinji socks add a nice layer of protection.
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Some of the trails I have ran so far have been really rocky. Like to the point of the only place to step is on a rock. Would you recommend just sticking with running shoes in that case? Or the five fingers would be fine after you get used to them.
 
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Orangesmokey said:
Some of the trails I have ran so far have been really rocky. Like to the point of the only place to step is on a rock. Would you recommend just sticking with running shoes in that case? Or the five fingers would be fine after you get used to them.
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As long as the rocks aren't sharp it's not bad. Fire roads with big gravel suck. So does loose shale or anything with a sharp edge. As long as you can find a small flat spot to land it's okay.

Personally I can handle a rough stretch of trail for 5-10 minutes. Any longer and it starts to hurt to the point that I notice it.

I'd also say don't switch till you're comfortable trail running. Accidentally kicking a root really hurts.
 
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tri_vol said:
As long as the rocks aren't sharp it's not bad. Fire roads with big gravel suck. So does loose shale or anything with a sharp edge. As long as you can find a small flat spot to land it's okay.

Personally I can handle a rough stretch of trail for 5-10 minutes. Any longer and it starts to hurt to the point that I notice it.

I'd also say don't switch till you're comfortable trail running. Accidentally kicking a root really hurts.
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I can imgaine because I have done that in regular running shoes and it didn't feel good. I have heard people say they don't recommend running in five fingers for a while until you just wear them out and about and your feel and lower legs get strong enough to handle not having the support. Any truth to that?
 
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#3,367
I love my five fingers for regular roads and what not, but the trails here are so rocky and with nothing but pine trees, there are roots everywhere. Just can't go off roading in them too much.
 
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#3,368
Orangesmokey said:
I can imgaine because I have done that in regular running shoes and it didn't feel good. I have heard people say they don't recommend running in five fingers for a while until you just wear them out and about and your feel and lower legs get strong enough to handle not having the support. Any truth to that?
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Thats a good suggestion. My first run in them was about 10-15 minutes. Increased it 5 minutes every.week. Took about 3 weeks for my calves and feet to adjust. My calves hated me.
 
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tri_vol said:
Thats a good suggestion. My first run in them was about 10-15 minutes. Increased it 5 minutes every.week. Took about 3 weeks for my calves and feet to adjust. My calves hated me.
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I haven't ever tried a pair on but I have been tempted to. Just not sure how I would like them. You may have me talked into trying a pair.
 
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Orangesmokey said:
I haven't ever tried a pair on but I have been tempted to. Just not sure how I would like them. You may have me talked into trying a pair.
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the only complaint I hear is how they look and some people get a "hot" spot on their foot after 4+ miles.
 
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tri_vol said:
the only complaint I hear is how they look and some people get a "hot" spot on their foot after 4+ miles.
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They do look funny for sure but if they are comfterable who cares. When you say hot spot do you mean something like a blister or just a spot on the foot that is warmer than the rest of the foot?
 
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Orangesmokey said:
They do look funny for sure but if they are comfterable who cares. When you say hot spot do you mean something like a blister or just a spot on the foot that is warmer than the rest of the foot?
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like a blister. it will start to rub and you can feel the start of a blister. Toe socks fix the issue though.
 
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