“iRun because I can and that was not always the case! It makes me feel great – adding years to my life AND life to my years!”~ Jennifer Pevec
The following is a guest post by Jennifer Pevec, who tested the Skechers GOrun Ride.
These are well-made, comfortable and lightweight performance shoes at a great price. There is an amazing choice of fun, bright colours (and laces).
The first thing I noticed when I put these shoes on was the curved bottom which feels like a bump. It does take some getting used to but that ‘bump’ feeling went away after a while. I already am a mid-foot/toe striker but felt these shoes guided my gait at first in a way that made my running feel unnatural and I had to think about my form. But after a few runs, that was no longer the case. Now my runs feel effortless and are fast!
I really liked these shoes and will continue to train in them, especially for tempo runs and speed work. They make me feel fast like Meb Keflezighi (still nothing could be further than the truth)! But I probably will not make these my go-to marathon shoes because I miss the cushioning other shoes provide on varied terrain when heel striking on downhill stretches or on walk breaks. They are super comfortable – no slipping or sliding, plenty of cushioning and therefore no blisters. Used these shoes inside on the treadmill, and outside in all kinds of weather conditions – sun, wind, rain and snow!
About Jennifer Pevec:
Back of the packer training for Marathon #8 in the spring. Enjoy half-marathons, swimming & cycling events.
Read Jennifer’s post on Running for a Reason!
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