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A Quick Ride on the Mizuno Wave Rider 19

Last week, I, together with fellow running bloggers, were invited by Mizuno to try out their latest products using Wave Technology: the Wave Rider 19 and Wave Inspire 12.  I got to try the former and here’s me quick review of this shoe.

Love at first sight: the Mizuno Wave Rider 19

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RACING FLATS. Are you thinking about trying racing flats? They could have a positive impact on your next performance. Perhaps someone has suggested them, or you were at a race and saw the “fast” people at the front with racing flats. They could possibly benefit you, and here are some thoughts on using them.

THE PROS. Racing flats are lighter shoes which improve running efficiency. Anything that improves efficiency decreases energy.  There is also a psychological benefit to putting on special racing shoes minutes before the gun goes off. 

THE CONS. Because they are lighter, they have less cushion and support, which could possibly lead to an increase in injury. Wearing flats can also increase recovery time after a race.

ARE THEY RIGHT FOR YOU? I would not suggest racing flats for anyone who has an ongoing injury or if they are injury prone. The risk isn’t worth the possible benefit.  Although your physical size is a consideration (the heavier the person the greater the force), running form is a bigger factor. Some big runners are light on their feet, and some petite runners slam their feet on the ground.

ADAPT. If you do decide to try them, be sure to allow your body time to adapt.  I did a few track workouts in flats before racing a 5k in them.  Eventually, I worked up to racing a marathon in them. This process took a year.

SAYONARA VERSUS HITOGAMI. The Hitogami 2 and the Sayonara 3 are both options to consider especially if you are new to racing flats. SPECIFICATIONS.  The Hitogami weighs a little less, coming in at 6.3 ounces versus the Sayonara at 7.3 ounces. The heel drops are similar, with the Sayonara measuring at 7.9 mm and the Hitogami at 9mm. MY IMPRESSIONS. When I wear the Hitogami, I FEEL fast. The shoe feels light, and close to the ground. Even though the Sayonara is light compared to other trainers, this felt like a light weight trainer to me. There was a lot of shoe there, and I wouldn’t want to race a short distance in them. If you are considering trying flats or lighter shoes for the first time, the Sayonara would be a wise choice. I would also suggest the Sayonara to someone who is racing longer distances (10 miles-marathon) or if the course is hilly. The Hitogami’s are excellent racing flats that have enough cushion to use for longer races. I have used them from a 5k up to a half marathon. I also like using them for track workouts. They have enough cushion that I don’t feel destroyed the following day. As a master’s runner, recovery is crucial to my success. I do think Mizuno shoes run a little narrow, and I had to relace shoes in order to have the proper fit (my feet are wide though!).

Mizuno Wave Hitogami 2 im Test – Mein Erfahrungsbericht

Ich habe in den letzten Jahren ja schon einige Laufschuhe und auch schon Laufbekleidung von Mizuno getestet und vorgestellt. Mit dem Mizuno Wave Hitogami 2 wage ich mich erstmals an einen Rennschuh, der eher für kurze und schnelle Läufe ausrichtet ist. Bei den Spezialsportschuhen für den Laufsport sollte der Dämpfung und der Stabilisierung des Fußes etwas Augenmerk geschenkt werden. Das bedeutet,…