I have a 1/2 marathon in a week and..?

i have about 300 miles on my shoes. should i retired them right after the 13.1 miles next sunday or use new ones for the race?


also, how mcuh mileage should i cut back on with a week to go until race day?

I have a 1/2 marathon in a week and..?
I have wrestled with this issue a couple of times. Typically if I need to buy shoes for an event I buy them two – three weeks ahead of time and start to transition them into my running week. If the shoes fit properly you really don’t need a break in period a few runs should tell you whether or not they would work for you.





Most manufactures will you that shoes will last 400 – 600 miles. So it really boils down to how your shoe is holding up at the 300 mile distance. Couple of things you can do, first look at the tread, if your heel strike is not worn completely down to the next layer you may be OK. Second, use the fingernail test. On the cushioned heel part of the shoe, press your finger nail into the cushioning if it bounces back quickly then again your shoe more then likely is fine.





If the shoe does not bounce back quickly and there is a fair amount of wear you may want to buy shoes. It only takes a couple of runs so buy them early in the week and use them in your Taper Schedule. If they feel alright use them in the race if not use the older ones.





Good luck





Harry Jacobs


http://thediabeticrunner.blogspot.com
Reply:If they aren't causing any shin splint ect., then wear them. You don't want to wear a new pair of shoes without breaking them in for a week or two ahead of your race. You'd be asking for blisters and injury for sure.





Be safe, Use your old shoes until you have a new pair broke in.


Good Luck in your race =]]]
Reply:Hi





you should be fine with your shoes.





I would run 2-3 times this week.. not more than 5miles each.. not real fast.. and take of 1-2 days before your race..
Reply:if the shoes feel good, then stay in them


if you start having aches and pains in your lower legs and around your ankles then retire them, you should be ok at 300, mine last me until about 400.


if they do feel worn, make sure you run some in the new shoes, to break them in at least, never try anything new on raceday.


have fun
Reply:If the shoes are causing no porblems then just keep them. If you buy a new pair of shoes for the half marathon without breaking into them it may cause problems during the race. If you do buy them make sure you run in them a few times before the race.





Typically I run a very easy pace of about 6 miles or less in the last week of the marathon just to keep the legs loose and the body ready.



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