Well, I got my new Axioms today, so I decided I would take them out for a spin. Headed out, and discovered the wind was blowing pretty good. In spite of that, after having warmed up the first mile, I started running at MP starting at the second mile (partly because the wind was at my back at the time). I thought, might as well get in some MP miles. Miles 3 and 4 were into the wind and were pretty difficult, but I pressed on. Miles 5 and 6 were then with the wind mostly at my back, and were much easier. As I was finishing the 6th mile, I saw a dog-like animal streak across the road in front of me and run down the direction I was going to be heading. This kind of freaked me out since it was dark and I couldn't see well, plus the wind was really blowing hard directly in my face, so I turned off that road and went back home a different route. After 6 miles at MP or faster, I cooled down for 1.2 miles. When I got home, I turned around and took Sparky out for .8 miles to make a total of 9 miles today. The shoes felt pretty good. They are definitely lighter than the Adrenalines. I will plan on using them for my 1/2 marathon in February, and will also plan on using them for long tempo runs. |