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Shoes for Creemore: pumps or slingbacks?

Hey everyone, I did the Creemore race two years ago when it was mostly
road. I remember reading last year that there was more trail in it last
year but I didn't run it so I don't know how much. What's the
approximate proportion of road/trail?

I'm just trying to decide whether to wear road or trail shoes. I was
happy with the road shoes 2 years ago (and if it's more or less the same
I would do that again as my trail shoes are kinda old and lacking
cushioning). But if there's significantly more trail, particularly with
steep sections where road shoes are have too much slack in the front, or
if there are more technical bits with roots and rocks, I'd go with the
trail shoes. (For comparison, I consider the other races to be trail
shoe worthy, except for Sulphur Springs which is non-technical but soft
so either is fine).

Already looking forward to the post race beverages,

Jody



Wed Jul 1, 2009 4:06 pm

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I've spent 2 days clearing trail with a whipper snipper, shears, bow saw and lawn mower. My legs are green. One trail left to do! A less than welcome...
Pierre Marcoux
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Jun 29, 2009
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Hey everyone, I did the Creemore race two years ago when it was mostly road. I remember reading last year that there was more trail in it last year but I...
Jody Levine
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Hi Jody, Definately pumps! Okay, if not pumps, I would reccomend trail shoes. You probably could get away with road shoes as there is not many technical...
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Or do the Solomon thing and cut your shoes in 2. Road toes and trail heels... The split is about 50/50, but it has been raining for 4 days straight and the...
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