Got my free Karhu shoes in mail today (won them by beating 'the bear' in a 5k 10 days ago) Since they were all laced up & feeling good, I stepped out for a fast mile. 5:46, then 1/2 mile cooldown at 8:20. Shoes felt great, but I felt like I was going to die running that fast in 80 degree heat! Just wanted to get a fast mile in them, so hopefully I can contain myself and run an easy 7 or 8 in them later tonight. If they continue to feel good as I break them in, I think I will wear them at Boston. They are 8.8 ounces, which is still pretty light, and they definitely feel like they provide more cushioning then my Adidas Adios ... which I think are 7.5 ounces.
I like the listed 'benefits' on the website: "Precision engineering providing ultimate forward efficiency."
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7:30 pm - 77 degrees, 7 miles - no pain :) , no endurance :(
7:25, 7:35, 7:46, 7:46, 7:51, 7:51, 7:20
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