Ultra training for beginners

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Pompey Paul Jun 2016 7:06pm, 14 Jun 2016 4,824 posts	0 Pompey Paul I tried the Inov-8's on the SDW100 at the weekend. They are held on by a rubber band that goes under the shoe. Both bands broke by 70 miles. I had similar issues with The Dirty Girl Velcro coming off the shoe when peeling the gaitors off so both aren't perfect.
flanker Jun 2016 8:46pm, 14 Jun 2016 16,532 posts	0 flanker I've used he inov-8 ones without problem, but there again the bands are under the heel and i tend to land forward of them. I didn't wear them for lakeland (or any summer ultra) as they make my feet too hot. They are great for keeping out snow and icy water in the winter though. The race ultra gaiters actually clip onto the side of the shoe. I'm hoping they start to put the 'pockets' on all their shoes...
Pompey Paul Jun 2016 8:53pm, 14 Jun 2016 4,825 posts	0 Pompey Paul The SDW has a fair bit of chalk with flints so maybe that was the problem?
Bintmcskint Jun 2016 8:56pm, 14 Jun 2016 30,338 posts	0 Bintmcskint I love my Dirty Girls. Never had the Velcro come off during a run or race and, if it comes off occasionally post run I can live with that. Extra velcro is available very cheaply. I also like the designs. I admit I'm shallow
jacdaw Jun 2016 9:05pm, 14 Jun 2016 1,679 posts	0 jacdaw The velcro has come off every time I've worn them; used all of the velcro supplied and more. Never lasted an entire ultra. But I've never kept my feet dry for an entire ultra either.
Northern Exile Jun 2016 9:56pm, 14 Jun 2016 4,056 posts	0 Northern Exile Re. the Inov-8 gaiters, I think the reason 't missus hasn't had problems with them is that she doesn't often wear them for ultras, more with her fell shoes. Obviously, the bands sit between the studs and don't break. My Dirty Girl gaiters are very boring. Plain black.
Molesy pompoms Jun 2016 10:17pm, 14 Jun 2016 2,891 posts	0 Molesy pompoms I like a Dirty Girl but then I'm shallow too
Derby Tup Jun 2016 10:19pm, 14 Jun 2016 21,532 posts	0 Derby Tup Dirty Girl gaiters? What the merry f*ck?
Bintmcskint Jun 2016 10:21pm, 14 Jun 2016 30,344 posts	0 Bintmcskint ultramarathonrunningstore.com
Derby Tup Jun 2016 10:27pm, 14 Jun 2016 21,533 posts	0 Derby Tup Whatever happened to tucking your Ron Hill Tracksters into your socks?