Running Shoes may not be good enough for Triathlon

Running Shoes play a big role in your performance during a triathlon. The problems most triathletes have are with what shoes to use during shorter length triathlons. For longer triathlons, the triathlete can probably take the time to switch between their cycling shoes and their running shoes.

 

Triathlon running shoes come full circle for bike event

For shorter races, the transition time plays a much bigger role in the triathlete’s overall time. Originally, bike manufacturers came up with bike pedal “cages” that held the triathlete’s shoes in place so that they could go from cycling to running without changing shoes. The problem with this solution is that it was hard to release your feet when you were finished.

For a while, cleated shoes with clipless pedals seemed to be the way to go. The only problem with this is that again, it can be very hard to take your shoes out of the clips when you’re done. These shoes are also not meant to be worn during the running splint.

The latest innovation for triathletes is the transition pedal. This pedal is a slip on where you wear your running shoes over it. What about losing all that energy because your running shoes are too soft? Here’s where the pedal part comes in. It’s got a long hard bottom meant to mimic a cycling shoe’s bottom to minimize the amount of energy you lose on each pedal.

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Adidas Response Comp Running Shoe - Entry
Adidas Clima Cool Response- Every Day
Adidas L Clima Cool Response- classic
Adidas Adistar Cushion- Elite level cushioning
Adidas a3 Axiom - Structured Heel
Adidas Ballistic- Supportive upper and flexible
Adidas Supernova Cushion Running Shoe- Comfort and breathable
Adidas Ballistic- resilient
ASICS GEL-1100™ - durable
ASICS GEL-Wizard™ Mens Running Shoe- durable
ASICS GEL-DS Trainer® X - lightweight
ASICS GT-2100™ - technical
ASICS GEL-Empire™ - for overpronate
ASICS GEL-Cumulus VI - for underpronate or neutral
ASICS GEL-DS Trainer® IX - responsive
ASICS GEL-1090™ Mens Running Shoe- weather resistant
ASICS GEL-Nimbus® VI- cushioned
ASICS Gel-Kayano® XI - ultimate
Brooks Radius 05- pronation
Brooks Glycerin 3 - moderate pronator
Brooks Radius 04 - balanced
Brooks Epiphany- advanced
Brooks Trance NXR- progressive
Mizuno Wave Rider 8 D 2e - neutral
Mizuno Wave Aero Unisex- neutral
Mizuno Wave Maverick 4 - flexible arches
Mizuno Wave Creation 6 - high arches
New Balance M890 Running - responsive
New Balance M754 Running - neutral
New Balance W991BK Running- overpronate
New Balance W808 B, D- durable trail shoe
Nike Air Zoom Miler- sleek
Nike Air Copious - value
Nike Air Perseus 2 - medial stability
Nike Shox Ride 2 - comfort
Nike Shox Turb Oz - cushioned
Nike Air Max Solas - devoid of seams
Nike Impax Run 2 - technology
Nike Air Max Conquer 2 - cushioned
Nike Air Max Moto 3 - durable
Nike Nike Shox 2:45 - for a fast pace
Nike Air Max Zaville - distance
Nike Air Skylon 3 - neutral trainer
Nike Free 5.0 - strengthening
Nike Air Zoom Miler - lightweight
Nike Air Max Moto - stable
Nike Air Max Moto II - value
Nike Air Max Automatic - impact
Nike Shox Oz Leather - performance
Saucony Grid Azura LC - contemporary
Saucony Grid Trigon 2 - neutral
Saucony Grid Shadow 9 D 2E- heritage
Saucony Grid Jazz 10- a legend

Free 5.0 (Mens) " THIS IS NOT YOUR AVERAGE RUNNING SHOE. Nike Free is for runners who are interested in strengthening the natural movement of their feet, through special training with a shoe that integrates the benefits of running barefoot."

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