tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163554012880183003.post2210385666118436310..comments2023-04-14T15:10:45.026+01:00Comments on Train Now, Live Later: Llantysilio Fell Race, Fasted, Virtually Zero CarbMethuselahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09134860337125242027noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163554012880183003.post-32077452957714716232010-07-09T18:18:25.620+01:002010-07-09T18:18:25.620+01:00Steve - what are you fell running in at the moment...Steve - what are you fell running in at the moment? You mentioned you'd got some Bikilas and found them good for road running.... but did you buy some more treks for the fell running? My KSO Treks are dying and I need to get something for Snowdon!Methuselahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09134860337125242027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163554012880183003.post-82692587135558698112010-04-26T06:41:09.391+01:002010-04-26T06:41:09.391+01:00Hi Steve,
I've never had a chance to see how ...Hi Steve,<br /><br />I've never had a chance to see how hot they get, but am expecting Skiddaw this year to be the tester, as it's usually roasting. Coming down Jenkin Hill will also be a true challenge.<br /><br />I am heartened to know that in your view I should, once my feet have loosened up, be able to run downhill as fast, if not faster, than before. Some thing to look forward to.<br /><br />Interestingly there's a UK site, <a href="http://www.lovethoseshoes.com/cart/prod.asp?ProdID=3934" rel="nofollow">LovethoseShoes</a>, who are selling the 'Speed' model, which seems to be a forerunner to the Bikilas. They are also selling the KSO Trek for a mere £165 - ouch!Methuselahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09134860337125242027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163554012880183003.post-30661788508944224442010-04-25T21:19:45.828+01:002010-04-25T21:19:45.828+01:00I ran a lot on the Sandstone Trail last year in KS...I ran a lot on the Sandstone Trail last year in KSOs before I got the Treks. Between that and running completely barefoot on the road a fair bit, my feet eventually loosened up, and now they handle rough surfaces much more easily. It probably took about 6 months in total for them to stop being so wimpy (or perhaps rigid).<br /><br />At this stage, the Treks feel like enough protection for anything, and I can't imagine running faster in a different shoe.<br /><br />Your neoprene Treks are intriguing. I'd worry about them being too hot. Are you duct-taping around the straps to prevent them wearing out? If not, I'd advise it.<br /><br />In the meantime, I'm waiting for the Bikilas to become available, and also contemplating picking up some Vivo Barefoot Evos.Stevehttp://twitter.com/sanityincnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163554012880183003.post-39920366900847860492010-04-25T20:16:27.511+01:002010-04-25T20:16:27.511+01:00His Steve - that's a pretty respectable time -...His Steve - that's a pretty respectable time - you must have really got used to the Vibrams. I think they still take a few minutes off my time due to my gingerly descents, but it's getting less and less with every race. I thought this course was quite a good test for the shoes (and feet) and it was a real bonus getting that last mile of flat. I still struggle a little when there is a non-flat, grassy surface, and find myself wishing I had studs - there were a few in that section towards the end where there was also that nasty gorse.<br /><br />I'm heading to the US myself in June so may travel out with a half empty suitcase ;-)Methuselahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09134860337125242027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163554012880183003.post-78267908014804059242010-04-25T18:59:05.982+01:002010-04-25T18:59:05.982+01:00It was me in the other pair of monkey shoes. Fortu...It was me in the other pair of monkey shoes. Fortunately all of the pairs present yesterday were male, otherwise things might have got out of hand.<br /><br />I finished in around 1:05, and had no problems with any of the surfaces. Compared to the regular KSOs, the Treks feel bullet-proof.<br /><br />One of the other chaps I spoke to has some FiveFingers for road use, so I think there's a revolution coming.<br /><br />For what it's worth, I got mine from CitySports, with a 25% discount code taking the price down to about $95 shipped -- a relative in the US then forwarded them to me for $30, so it worked out quite reasonably, and there ended up being no duty to pay.Stevehttp://twitter.com/sanityincnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163554012880183003.post-71334001693905240702010-04-25T16:31:20.288+01:002010-04-25T16:31:20.288+01:00The cake was a disapointment as well. The beer was...The cake was a disapointment as well. The beer was good though. My legs are feeling the effects of the run now.<br />I'll rest for a few days and then I think I'll do long slow run with plenty of climbs.Lightninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136449269726726460noreply@blogger.com