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New runners - do I need to break them in before race?

  • 23-08-2012 08:37AM
    #1
    Paddy1234
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 305 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    I just bought a new pair of saucony runners exactly the same make and size of my old ones which I've got about 400 miles out of. I am running the Frank Duffy 10 mile on Saturday. Would I need to break the runners in first or would it be ok to wear them for the first time in a race? Don't want to risk getting injured.

    I would appreciate your comments.

    Thanks a million


Comments

  • #2
    racso1975
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,273 ✭✭✭racso1975


    Much better off breaking them in. why risk it


  • #3
    BeepBeep67
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,125 ✭✭✭BeepBeep67


    Depends on the shoe for me. If it's a lightweight racer I would rarely break them in before a race, bar wear them around the house. For a 10m race, wear around the house for a few hours and take them out for a short spin today to check for any areas that might rub.


  • #4
    clear thinking
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 558 ✭✭✭clear thinking


    If you are stuck for time just swap the insoles.


  • #5
    thirstywork2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,800 ✭✭✭thirstywork2


    For me it depends how bad the old one's are.I would have no issure with the same model breaking in but everyone is differn't.
    My answer = go for it :)


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