tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5630191868059143398.post1306926684340010923..comments2023-10-16T10:58:20.796-07:00Comments on The Resurrected Runner: Toys for Tots 5kColin Hayeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748487053513730467noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5630191868059143398.post-30522075667896630822011-12-05T08:28:37.842-08:002011-12-05T08:28:37.842-08:00Good to run and encourage your daughter, it's ...Good to run and encourage your daughter, it's never easy knowing when to back-off versus motivate, but knowing your heart was in the right place I'm sure you were fine. Regarding your new Flows I'd be cautious running a race in them until you've had a chance to get a few tempo miles in them! The Flows are more 'minimalist' than traditional shoes which I'm assuming you've been wearing, and as such have a lesser heel-to-toe drop. While such a shoe is often excellent for those runners who correspondingly adopt a higher cadence and a healthy mid-foot landing (versus over striding heel stride) this transition is best done in less stressful circumstances than a race, especially with your heel spur - as such minimalist shoes tend to encourage greater use of one's calf muscles. Good luck!Mark U.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04792726660751354015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5630191868059143398.post-17011604647325748702011-12-03T17:39:47.874-08:002011-12-03T17:39:47.874-08:00Have fun racing in the flows! I just may sport the...Have fun racing in the flows! I just may sport them in a half marathon next weekend. As for Natalie, just a part of getting more experienced.Adrienne Langelier, MAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13557342659549394877noreply@blogger.com