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Topic Started: Jul 14 2016, 11:46 AM (8 Views)
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5. Many running injuries are associated with some kind of change in a runner¡¯s training. Could be a change in shoes, running surface (e.g., running on the treadmill all winter then resuming the same mileage on the roads when it warms up, mileage, volume of speedwork, etc).

2014-03-20 07.52.51Altra Instinct Jr My first impression of the Instinct Jr. was that it was a bit heavy and stiff. I still think they are a bit on the heavy side (v2 is supposedly going to shave off over an ounce), but flexibility has improved considerably as my kids broke them in:

Runners: No one is going to question the veracity of your Converse Canvas Mens cheap sale PRs during a night on the town just because you¡¯re not wearing split shorts. Save the trainers for the roads, and for God¡¯s sake, wear vintage running shoes. You finally have options.

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