Shades Marathon Training

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Cotty67
Cotty67
23 Aug
7:16am, 23 Aug 2024
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Cotty67
I'm sure you sent me a copy of your training plan back in the RW days x
Shades
Shades
23 Aug
8:09am, 23 Aug 2024
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Shades
WP - I think the new Ghost have switched to a lower drop anyway.

I'm surprised the podiatrist didn't recommend the NB1080's as they are more cushioned than the 880's. However the newer 1080's have now also switched to a lower drop, think it's 6mm now. V12 and older are an 8mm drop.

I've had a pair of 880's (they're 10mm drop) and they're good but I found them quite clumpy and heavy, the 1080's a much more comfortable shoe, and I retired them early.

Cal - I love my Novablasts too, my favourite shoe. But at 8mm drop too low for WP unfortunately.

@Cotty67 I may well have, do you remember if you used it?
Big_G
Big_G
23 Aug
8:20am, 23 Aug 2024
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Big_G
Just a note about the NB, as I used the 1080s a lot for achilles issues because the heel tab used to flare away from the heel and I felt less pressure in that area using them. But on the latest model the design was changed in that key area around the achilles so I’ve not tried the new model as from pics and reviews it looks more bulky. I probably had around 6 pairs of 1080s starting, I think, from version 10.

Just 5 today as not feeling too spritely for some reason.
Cotty67
Cotty67
23 Aug
10:15am, 23 Aug 2024
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Cotty67
I think I maybe did, long time ago now!
Cotty67
Cotty67
23 Aug
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Cotty67
I just searched my emails and I have one from you from 2005!
Shades
Shades
23 Aug
10:38am, 23 Aug 2024
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Shades
2005, wow. Are you still running marathons?
Welshpoppy
Welshpoppy
23 Aug
11:20am, 23 Aug 2024
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Welshpoppy
Thanks Cal as Shades said it is too low for me.

Big G: thanks for info I don't think I would really like NB.Why oh why mess with good shoes!

Shades: New shoes arriving today.

Thank you for all shoe information you guys are a mind of information between you :)

I have worn V9 for two days as afraid to wear V10 or 11 and make Achilles worse.
Shades
Shades
23 Aug
11:58am, 23 Aug 2024
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Shades
WP - that's prompt service delivering your shoes today.

I know some runners use heel lifts in their shoes to alleviate achilles discomfort.

I tried them once when I had calf problems during the 10 in 10. I couldn't get used to them so removed them after a few miles.
Ian5
Ian5
23 Aug
12:11pm, 23 Aug 2024
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Ian5
That's annoying about the 1080,they were going to be my Comrades shoe.
Might get an older pair when they go on sale.
Shades
Shades
23 Aug
12:15pm, 23 Aug 2024
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Shades
Ian - I have v12 of the 1080's. Usual 8mm heel drop and I've been very impressed with them. You should be able to get them reduced now, I've had mine over a year now.

About This Thread

Maintained by Shades
Back in December 2005 I started a thread on Runner's World offering a marathon training plan on 3 runs a week. I had my own running club at the time (Womens Running Network) and I had successfully trialled the training plan when I took a group of girls to Dublin to run their first marathon.

Over the years the thread has evolved into a chat thread, with a bit of training advice, race reports, for predominantly marathon runners.

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