The XC thread

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RichHL Nov 2011 8:33pm, 28 Nov 2011 2,567 posts	RichHL My spikes don't really agree with me. It's a shame because I love them to bits and really fly when I'm wearing them but I've injured myself the last couple of times I've worm them. Should I change to trail shoes for the rest of the season?
SPR Nov 2011 8:38pm, 28 Nov 2011 15,649 posts	SPR Well if they don't agree with you, there's only one sensible option. Do you know what the problem is with them? Fit/shape issues?
RichHL Nov 2011 8:42pm, 28 Nov 2011 2,569 posts	RichHL I don't know. It's frustrating. I think they're forcing me too much onto my forefoot for too long. I'm just not used to such aggressive shoes yet. I'm trying to change the way I run a little at a time and it's likely they'll be fine for me next winter. We'll see. I suppose it just gives me an excuse to buy another pair of shoes.
oi you Nov 2011 8:55pm, 28 Nov 2011 46 posts	oi you You've packed a lot of races in recently - a ParkRun PB the day before a CC race for example. You could be simply pushing too hard on tired legs.
ndellar Nov 2011 8:55pm, 28 Nov 2011 1,622 posts	ndellar I wear my Innov8 mudclaws for all my XCs and they are fine. They also came in useful in the snow/icy pavement last winter. Some of our fast lads wear the X-talons. Think of a new pair as an investment for such conditions!
RichHL Nov 2011 9:08pm, 28 Nov 2011 2,574 posts	RichHL I know I'm pushing it a bit. I don't always acknowledge the effort a parkrun takes when I hammer it. I just think it's 5k and all over bar some slight vom issues in under 22 minutes now. Perhaps I should give it some respect and myself more of a rest. Thanks, oi you. I've been looking at the Inov8s a lot recently. I'm suffering from shoe lust. It's not easy for a man to come to terms with feelings like this...
daviec Nov 2011 9:34pm, 28 Nov 2011 1,952 posts	daviec Give in Rich. I'm fallen in love with my bare grip 200s. Actual love!
SPR Nov 2011 10:42pm, 28 Nov 2011 15,650 posts	SPR Lol. Bare-x cost to much, love is supposed to be free
SPR Nov 2011 10:43pm, 28 Nov 2011 15,651 posts	SPR Sorry bare grip
RichHL Nov 2011 7:53am, 29 Nov 2011 2,576 posts	RichHL I almost bought a pair of X-Talon 212s a couple of months ago. I've been paid and I think beans on toast is a nutritious meal and I don't mind eating them for another entire month. Hmmm.