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Post by mkelleyharris on Sept 17, 2009 10:59:27 GMT -5
Are the trails for Santa Cruz 50K rocky or mostly smooth, especially the downhills? Wondering if people are leaning towards heavy trail shoes or lighter road shoes. I'm wondering if I can get away with using Vibram FiveFingers. Uphill on rocks is usually fine. But downhill on rocks 1/2 to 1" in diameter is slow going or painful. Any info appreciated.
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jhulka
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Post by jhulka on Sept 21, 2009 23:02:36 GMT -5
I'd like someone else to chime in, as I've never done the course.
But I believe it's mostly soft-ish trails. I'm wearing my Asics, which are lighter and closer to road than trail shoes. (Plus, I'll be wearing them through the water crossing.)
Enjoy!
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andyb
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Post by andyb on Sept 24, 2009 15:54:11 GMT -5
Some of the trails are quite rocky/gravelly, so I would not recommend VFF's. You could absolutely get away with lighter road shoes if that is your preference, though. Keep in mind there is a river crossing (one of the best things about this particular race). Most folks just run right through, as your shoes should dry enough fairly quickly.
Have a great run! :-)
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Post by pmanning on Sept 25, 2009 18:08:36 GMT -5
People really just run right through with their shoes on? I would think your shoes would dry fast, but certainly not the socks. Have any of you done this in the past?
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Post by mkelleyharris on Sept 25, 2009 22:09:13 GMT -5
Thank you for the info and suggestions.
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