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    • CommentAuthorSteve921
    • CommentTimeApr 15th 2008
     
    Steve921

    Im a freshman and Ive been using my asics training shoes when running my high schook track meets.  I run the 1600m and the 800m.  

    I bought Asics Middle distance track spikes, how much more do they help your time?  I really wanna break a 5:30 mile, and a 2:30 800m Im already at a 5:32 in the mile and a 2:32 in the 800m. 

    With the new spikes, will my chances of a new P.R be higher?

    • CommentAuthorchiggyxc
    • CommentTimeApr 15th 2008
     
    chiggyxc

    Wearing spikes is definately worth a few seconds over trainers. As close as you are you shouldn't have much trouble achieving those goals.

    Good Luck! let us know how it goes...

    • CommentAuthorSteve921
    • CommentTimeApr 16th 2008
     
    Steve921

    Thanks! 

    I will keep you updated

     

    • CommentAuthorKDogg
    • CommentTimeApr 16th 2008
     
    KDogg

    yea, spikes help you out provided you don't have severe biomechanical issues. If you do have overpronation problems, I would recommend wearing some kind of flats with a medial post on the inside. Something like a Mizuno Wave Revolver, Saucony Grid Tangent, or Asics DS Trainer/Racer (if you can find the Racer anywhere).

    Anyway, spikes definitely help out, especially in stuff like the 800/mile.  

    • CommentAuthorSteve921
    • CommentTimeApr 17th 2008
     
    Steve921

    Well I finally broke 2:32 in the 800m and it was in practice! I ran a 2:25.8 Now i gotta bring down my mile time.

    I could definately feel the difference between the two shoes, a big difference.

    • CommentAuthorKDogg
    • CommentTimeApr 19th 2008
     
    KDogg
    congrats man
    • CommentAuthorchiggyxc
    • CommentTimeApr 20th 2008
     
    chiggyxc
    great job!
    • CommentAuthorSteve921
    • CommentTimeApr 20th 2008
     
    Steve921
    thanks
    • CommentAuthorSteve921
    • CommentTimeApr 29th 2008
     
    Steve921
    Finally, did a 5:23 mile P.R for me
    • CommentAuthorchiggyxc
    • CommentTimeMay 1st 2008
     
    chiggyxc
    That's awesome dude. I wish i could get a 9 second pr in the mile.
    • CommentAuthorSteve921
    • CommentTimeMay 1st 2008
     
    Steve921
    Yeah but the thing is your mile time is probably 10x better then mine lol
    • CommentAuthorKDogg
    • CommentTimeMay 1st 2008
     
    KDogg

    a 9 second PR is a 9 second PR

    but yea, I want a 9 second drop in my mile time too 

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