California Track & Running News - Fall 2016

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The San Jose Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon took place in San Jose on a Sunday with perfect running weather. At the end, the Mammoth Track Club had two men on the podium: winner Shadrack Biwott and 3rd-placer Daniel Tapia.

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California Track & Running News Vol. 41 No. 4 Fall 2016 FORTIUS Media Group LLC Publishing Director Larry Eder Editorial Director Christine Johnson Holding Space LLC CTRNeditorial@gmail.com CT&RN Contributing Editors Cregg Weinmann Footwear Reviews Dave Shrock Coaching Schools Mark Winitz Northern California Photographers Victor Sailer www.PhotoRun.net Association Consultants Dave Shrock, Cynci Calvin—Pacific Lynell Glover—Central Chuck Kaminski—Southern San Diego/Imperial Proofreader Marg Sumner Red Ink Editorial Services, Madison, WI margsumner@aol.com

Daniel Tapia took third in the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Jose Half Marathon on October 2. I spoke to Daniel after his 1:04:13 Half .

The almost-thirty-year-old Daniel Tapia is a homegrown athlete who went to North Monterey Country HS and Hartnell College before moving to UC Santa Cruz. He also earned a degree from the Monterey College of Law.

“I’m happy with my run here as I’ve only been training for four weeks. In another month, I’ll race the Big Sur Half. It’s my home, so I’ll have my family out!” I’m pleased to report that Big Sur went well for Daniel. He placed a very fine second.

After Big Sur, Daniel’s focus will be the California International Marathon in December. A very positive young runner, Daniel exemplifies the fine athletes we cover in California Track & Running News!

See you on the roads!

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Larry Eder

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USATF National Master’s 5K Results — Californians Hosted by Syracuse Festival of Races, Oct. 2, 2016 Age-Graded Men (total field 174) 1. Brian Pilcher 95.90 (60, Ross, 16:39); 4. Tom Bernhard 94.98 (65, Castro Valley, 17:32); 7. John Gardiner 92.71 (44, Rancho Santa Margarita, 15:13); 9. Robert Arsenault 91.44 (50, Riverside, 16:08); 26. Matt Ebiner 88.56 (55, Covina, 17:19); 43. Perry Forrester 86.45 (64, Topanga, 19:06); 58. John Holcomb 85.08 (62, Pacific Palisades, 19:05) Teams: Men 50+ 3. Cal Coast Track Club (17:07) Robert Arsenault (50, Riverside, 16:08); Matt Ebiner (55, Covina, 17:19); Dan Arsenault (53, Santa Ana, 17:53) 60+

2. Cal Coast Club TC (19:10) John Holcomb (62, Pacific Palisades, 19:05); Perry Forrester (64, Topanga, 19:06); Keith Witthauer (60, Apple Valley, 19:17); William Sumner (68, N Tustin 21:23) Age-Graded Women (total field 85) 17. Jill Miller-Robinett 86.82 (62, Concord, 21:53); 18. Jo Anne Rowland 86.37 (68, Concord, 23:47); 42. Dianne Anderson 77.42 (70, Danville, 27:16) Teams: Women’s 60+ 2. Impala RT 1:12:56 (24:19) Jill Miller-Robinett (62, Concord, 21:53); Jo Anne Rowland (68, Concord, 23:47); Dianne Anderson (70, Danville, 27:16).

Pacific USATF SafeSport Training & Requirements Youth coaches, volunteers and officials need to complete the SafeSport Program. Youth coaches must meet this requirement before your club’s membership will be approved and activated in the USATF system. The following free, 90 minutes training sessions will be provided: Sat., Feb 4 3:30–5:00pm during HOKA Coaches SuperClinic at Sacramento CC and Sun., Feb 12 (time TBA) during official’s Clinic at Serra HS, San Mateo.

The SafeSport training may also be completed online (allow 3 hours with exam questions interspersed). For details, please refer to the SafeSport page at www.usatf.org.

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PA Delegates, Reps Gear Up for USATF Annual Meeting Delegation chair Irene Herman presents the list of Pacific Association representatives and delegates heading to Orlando in December to participate in USATF Annual Meeting. Participation level details are at www.pausatf.org.

Irene Herman, Delegate Chair-Assoc Workshop; Dena Evans, Women’s T&F Chair; Fred Baer, Men’s T&F Chair; Joseph Ols, Masters T&F Chair; Jonathan Price, RW Chair; Robyn Stevens, WLDR Rep; Mark Winitz, Open MLDR Rep; Tom Bernhard, Masters LDR Rep; Charlotte Sneed, Youth Chair; George Kleeman, Officials Rep; John Murray, Official At Large; Jim Hume, Officials Certification Chair; Al Hernandez, Collegiate Coach; Carl Bryant, Youth Vice Chair; Jere’ Summers, Athlete Committee Chair; Stephanie Trafton-Brown, At Large-Athlete; Dave Bartholomew, HSl Coach; John Shirey, At Large Delegate (officials); Beth Price, At Large Delegate (Race Walk); Deborah Sample, At Large Delegate (Youth); Rory Osbourne, At Large

Delegate (Officials); Alternate: Teddy Hayes.

Other participants are: John Mansoor, PA CEO; Dave Shrock, Alternate Delegation Chair/Association President; Robert Podkaminer, Rules Committee (Officials).

PA USATF T&F Grand Prix Final Standings Women—Stephanie Brown Trafton, Discus, 7626, $1,700 (Scored double points at PA Champs; Bonus pts as OT qualifier); Amy Haapanen, Hammer, 6799, $1,300 (Scored double points at PA Champs; Bonus pts as OT qualifier); Dominique Jackson, 800, 6,445, $1,000 (Bonus pts as OT qualifier); Brysun Stately, Pole Vault, 6137, $800 (Scored double pts at PA Champs); Laura Rombach, Long Jump, 5704, $700 (Scored double pts at PA Champs); Meagan McKee, Hammer, 5619, $600 (Scored double pts at PA Champs); Alycia Cridebring, 1,500/5K, 5424, $500; Annie St. Geme Beck, 1,500/5K, 5300, $400; Laura Carlyle, 800/1,500, 5099, $300; Ayla Granados, 800/1,500, 5048, $200; Theresa (Raub) Kroll, Pole Vault, 3713 (Only 1 scoring meet in PA; no minimum score at PA Champs); Lauren Schultz, 1500, 967. MEN—Kendall Spencer, Long Jump, 6474, $1700 (Scored double pts at PA Champs); Rubin Williams, 100/200, 6246, $1300 (Scored double pts at PA Champs); Erik Olson, 1500/5K, 3,918, $1000 (1 mark in PA; 3 marks max. outside PA); Ross Blanchard, 110 HH, 3179, $800 (top 3 marks all outside PA; No marks in PA); Darius Terry, 1500m, 2932, $700 (3 marks, all outside PA; no marks in PA); Sean Davidson, 1500/10K, 2840, $600 (2 marks including double pts at PA Champs); Scott Bauhs, 10K, 1046, $500; Chris Kirkwood, Javelin, 918, $400 (Only 1 mark scoring 900+ points).

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Track & Field SuperClinic

Sat, 4 February, 2017 - Sacramento City College Presented by Coaches Choice Books & DVDs - Featuring many of America's top coaches!

Clinic Schedule: (check pausatf.org website for detailed schedule in January) 8:00-9:00am - Registration in foyer of Lillard Hall, Sacramento City College 9:00-9:20am - Introduction and Orientation 9:20am-5:00pm - Four 90 minute sessions in five areas: Endurance:

Gary Wilson – 37 year veteran collegiate coach, 22 of which have been at Univ. of Minnesota earning numerous national honors PattiSue Plummer – Two time Olympian, US 5km record holder and multiple national champ while at Stanford, now a successful high

school coach in the Bay Area.

Dave Monk – Former successful Amijo and Fairfield HS coach recently hired to lead SacState distance program

Sprints/Hurdles:

Rob Johnson – Veteran coach from Wabash College, Assistant Olympic Coach in Sydney who is also a popular clinician Dr. Martin Palvancini – Ultra successful coach from ClovisWest while serving on multiple international teams Rod Jett – Three time All American high hurdler while at Cal, three time OlyTrials qualifier, as current head coach at Jesuit, has lead

the Marauders to 7 league and 3 section title, plus 2010 state title.

Jumps:

Dr. Don Chu – Nationally acclaimed coach and author who popularized plyometics in the US and leader in sport rehabilitation Bryan Parker – accomplished Rosemont/American River College jumps coach Dave Unterholzner – BellaVista coach with successful track record coaching the high jump Morley Roscrow – Coach Mo has developed a tradition of development and improvement during his tenure at American River College

Throws:

Adam Nelson – Olympic Gold medalist and three time Olympian popularizing the spin technique Duncan Atwood – Olympic thrower, 2 time PanAm gold medalist now accomplished author and coach April Smith - Successful Fresno State and international staff throws coach

Auxiliary: (topics that make a BIG Difference)

Don Chu- Prolific speaker and writer speaking on prevention and rehab of hamstring injuries Duncan Atwood – Speaking on long term athlete development Tena Harms – El Dorado HS co-head cross country coach discussing performance nutrition Dr. Dave Shrock - Mandatory USATF Coaches and Officials SafeSport training

Clinic Cost: online reg: https://www.simplyregister.net/register/?e=109827, or this QR Code:

$54.95 - School or club staffs or 3 or more: by Wednesday, 1 February at 11:59pm $69.95 – Individual pre-registered by Wednesday, 1 February at 11:59pm $89.95 - registration at the door for individuals Contact Peanut Harms at nutboy51@yahoo.com for coaching staff discounts of 3 or more coaches prior to 1 February

What you get:

- all preregistered coaches will receive presentation notes of each session they attend - coaching swag for first 200 registrants; printed speaker notes and vendor goodies - vendors expo with equipment and information to start your season - generous raffle during lunch - Pacific Association of USATF Coaches Committee Annual meeting from 12:45-1:15pm

Directions:

Lillard Hall, Sacramento City College, 3835 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento, 95822.

Refer to the following link for clinic and campus location: http://www.scc.losrios.edu/campus-map/ Driving: from Hwy 5: Exit at Sutterville Road (south of Hwy 5-Bus. 80-50 interchange), travel east until 'T' intersection at Freeport, turn left. At first light, turn right back onto Sutterville, turn left into SCC main entrance at the first light and park in west parking lot to your left.

From Hwy. 99: Exit at Sutterville/12th Ave. exit (south of Hwy 50-Bus 80), travel west until pass Hughes Stadium on your right. Turn right into SCC main entrance 100m after Hughes Stadium into campus, park in west parking lot to your left. No parking charges on weekends.

Accommodation:

Best Western Sandman - 236 Jibboom St, Sacramento, CA 95811, $92.00 sgl. or dbl. GREAT RATE! Reservations can be booked by calling (916) 443-6515 and asking for the ‘SuperClinic’ rate until 27 January. Free airport shuttle: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with shuttles to SacCC. Complimentary continental breakfast, choice of waffles, breads, cereal, fruit, eggs, yogurt, juice, coffee and hot items. Complimentary wireless internet available throughout the hotel.

Further Info: Peanut Harms: nutboy51@yahoo.com, or Dave Shrock: coachshrock@gmail.com, or click on this QR code or on the website: https://www.pausatf.org/coaches/track-field-superclinic/

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2016 Movin Shoes Dirt Dog XC Series Top 5 Results OPEN—Men 1. Daniel Gonia SDTC, 300; 2. Steven Underwood, Prado RT, 280; 3. Nicholas Scarpello, Prado RT, 271; 3.

Carl Dargitz, Prado, 271; 5. Daniel Seidel, Prado 263. Women 1.

Paula Lamont, boom RUNNING; 2. Erin Menifee Prado RT; 3.

Cortney Berling, Prado RT. 4. Kristi Gayagoy, boom RUNNING; 4. Jenn Santa Maria boom RUNNING. 40+—Men 1. Jason Batterson Prado RT; 2. Nazario Romero, Jamul Toads; 3. Michael Daly boom RUNNING, 262; 4. Ciro Melendez, Jamul Toads, 261 (Iron Dog); 5. Stephen Johnson boom RUNNING, 247. Women 1. Hilary Corno, Prado RT, 300; 1. Amy Halseth, Prado RT, 300 (Iron Dog); 3. Cindy Lynch, RunningSkirts Runderlust, 271; 4. Celestine Arambulo, RunningSkirts Runderlust, 261; 5. Jennifer Uwins, San Diego TC, 235.

50+—Men 1. Kevin Zimmer, Prado RT (40+), 300; 2. Jeff Creighton, Prado RT, 290; 3. Bruce Boettner, Prado RT, 273; 4.

Scott McEntee, Prado RT, 261; 5. Gerard Reski, Prado RT, 246.

Women 1. Laura Stuart, San Diego TC (40+) 300; 2. Roseann Parry, San Diego TC (40+), 290; 3. Maureen Friend, San Diego TC, 271; 4. Linda Powers, San Diego TC 261; 5. Nancy WilkinsDiehr, San Diego TC, 237.

60+—Men 1. Sheldon Subith, San Diego TC, 300 (Iron Dog); 2. Gregory Wagner, San Diego TC, 270; 3. Les Shibata, San Diego TC, 243; 4. Grafton Houston, Florida TC-W, 227; 5.

David Dunbar, Jamul Toads, 213. Women 1. Marian Schmidt, San Diego TC, 300 (Iron Dog); 2. Mary Ryzner, San Diego TC, 290; 3. Deborah Shea, San Diego TC, 270 (Iron Dog); 4. Christine Young, San Diego TC, 244; 5. Myrtle Spowart, San Diego TC, 212 (Iron Dog).

70+—Men 1. Ronald Wells, Florida TC-W, 300; 2. Gordon Lutes, San Diego TC, 290; 3. Ron Enos, Florida TC, 261; 4. Dennis Kasischke, San Diego TC, 220; 5. Tom Sweet, San Diego TC, 212; 5. Peter Stern, San Diego TC, 212 (Iron Dog). Women none TEAMS OPEN—Men (5 score) 1. Prado RT 60; 2. San Diego TC 44; 3. boom RUNNING 38; 4. Jamul Toads 23; 5. Balboa TC 14. Women (4 runners score) 1. boom RUNNING 60; 2. Prado RT 48; 3.

RunningSkirts Runderlust 30; 4. San Diego TC 14.

Association News continues on page 15.

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2016 Fall Shoe Review

Welcome to the 2016 Fall Running Network Shoe Review. Of the many shoe reviews we produce throughout the year, the Fall and Spring reviews are the largest and focus on the finest 20 training shoes offered in each of those seasons.

Our biannual shoe reviews are the work of a team of experts who’ve worked together for nearly two decades. Cregg Weinmann, aka The Shoe Man, is the Running Network’s footwear and apparel review editor. The project is designed by graphic artist Kristen Cerer. Marg Sumner is our proofreader, and her clear eyes minimize our grammar mistakes. The entire project is managed by Christine Johnson, who works with Cregg to edit the reviews into the most useful and digestible format. She coordinates every aspect of the project—from editing to design and distribution of the finished project to our publishers. I continue to be amazed and grateful to these people, who see their work as part of the relationship that we nurture with the readers of our 26 Running Network publications and 38 websites.

You’ll find this 2016 Fall Shoe Review in print, digital, and social. And soon you’ll begin to see the reviews in video form as well, courtesy of The Shoe Addicts, our digital partners. If you’d like to see shoe reviews on a daily basis, visit www.runningproductreviews.com, where Cregg posts these reviews from our print features as well as new reviews that didn’t make it into traditional print.

In closing, I thank you for reading the reviews in your local regional specialty running magazine or one of our national specialty titles. Please pass the word to others who may benefit from the work we do. And one more thing: When you decide to purchase a pair of Performance running shoes, go to the place that respects the product as much or more than you do—your local specialty running store. (Try on at least six pairs of shoe—at the end of the day and with clean socks.) With these reviews we hope to help you find the perfect pair of training shoes for your upcoming fall and winter running.

Whether at a cross country race, road race, or marathon, I hope our paths cross soon!

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Neutral Fall 2016

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NEUTR A L ASICS GEL-Quantum 360 CM

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Brooks Ghost 9

Neutral Fall 2016

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Brooks Glycerin 14

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Mizuno Enigma 6

The introduction of the Quantum 360 demonstrated an efficient melding of footwear technologies and processes. Round 2 (maybe more like Round 1.5) uses this platform to introduce a next-generation development. The upper has been revamped—literally—with a new vamp that features Chameleon Mesh. A new ASICS material, it has a 3D surface that displays different angles as the foot moves, and tiny fins on its reflective surface display various colors as the foot moves past the viewer. Surface pores on the mesh allow the foot to breathe, but the effect is unique and, most important, effective. The heel is cupped by a new thermoplastic support that anchors the upper. The midsole features the same chassis as the original: Solyte foam with a perimeter of GEL cushioning. The outersole carries over the segmented border of rubber, with an elongated oval under the forefoot that provides traction and durability. Its high-visibility upper, unique firm ride, and durable cushioning confirm the GEL-360 CM as both a technology testbed and an effective Neutral trainer.

“A little stiff but [they’re] well cushioned. They really light up when a car’s headlights hit them, and they vent very well.”

Nine seasons ago the Ghost replaced the Radius 7 as Brooks’ Neutral running mainstay.

Since that time, it’s frequently been a top contender in the Neutral category. That’s the case this year, too. The upper features a combination of stiffer engineered mesh for support, plus soft mesh and linings for comfort, both layers working together to move moisture away from the foot. The midsole contours provide an improved ride, while meeting the same goal: protection and performance. On first inspection the outersole appears the same, but a closer look reveals that the size of the lugs differs depending on task: traction, durability, and flexibility, larger to smaller, respectively. The Omega groove, the molded depression that runs from heel to toe, is now filled in over portions of the forefoot to ensure a better crossover to toe-off. Its attention to detail, design upgrades, and overall comfort earned the Ghost 9 our award for best shoe in the Neutral category.

“This was actually what I was looking for: a shoe that cushions without feeling mushy, that breathes well, isn’t too heavy, and is pretty durable. Thank you, Brooks!”

As it motors toward a decade and a half, the Glycerin is a testament to staying power.

Building solidly on the strengths of Rounds 12 and 13, the Glycerin 14 emphasizes plush high-mileage comfort. The upper shows a concerted effort to stabilize the midfoot and improve the vamp by reshaping the saddle and using thinner, printed overlays between the saddle and toe. The flexibility of the upper is also improved by the use of Stretch Print, 3D-printed polymer strands with elastic properties that conform to the foot’s movement. The midsole has been thoroughly dialed in from Round 13, with the usual minor changes this type of update brings. The outersole has closed a bit of the open area in the midfoot by adding a few strips of rubber, discernible to only the most sensitive runners. By improving the fit, shaving off a few grams of weight, and improving the smooth feel and ride, Brooks has made this update a success.

“Fit really well, and the plush feel made the ride pretty amazing.”

The adage “Don’t mess with success” has been thoroughly embraced by Mizuno’s development team and is on full display in the Enigma 6. The upper features a new dual-layer mesh in the vamp, supported by internal strapping and a stitched toecap. The stretch mesh accommodates bunions and wider forefeet, just as before, but with more support in the heel. The midsole is the proven dual-layer polyolefin foam—U4ic near the foot, U4icX nearest the ground—with the two layers separated and enhanced by the parallel wave plate, which really delivers a responsive and smooth ride. The outersole is retained from Round 5 because Mizuno always tries to keep what works. Enigma fans can rest assured that this is still their shoe. And those unfamiliar with it but looking for a plush road cruiser should give the Enigma 6 a tryout.

“[Has the] good fit that I expect from Mizuno. The bounce is there, the traction: it has what I need.”

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Updates the GEL-Quantum 360 Sizes: Men 7–13,14,15; Women 5–12 Weight: 12.9 oz. (men’s 11); 10.3 oz. (women’s 8) Shape: semicurved Construction: Strobel slip-lasted, PU Strobel board Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics

Updates the Ghost 8 Sizes: Men 7–13,14,15 (B,D,2E); Women 5–12 (2A,B,D) Weight: 11.9 oz. (men’s 11); 9.4 oz. (women’s 8) Shape: semicurved Construction: Strobel slip-lasted, EVA Strobel board Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to mild pronation

Updates the Glycerin 13 Sizes: Men 7–13,14,15 (B,D,2E); Women 5–12 (2A,B,D) Weight: 11.7 oz. (men’s 11); 10.3 oz. (women’s 8) Shape: semicurved Construction: Strobel slip-lasted, EVA Strobel board Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to mild pronation

Updates the Enigma 5 Sizes: Men 7–13,14,15; Women 6–11 Weight: 12.5 oz. (men’s 11); 10.0 oz. (women’s 8) Shape: semicurved Construction: Strobel slip-lasted, polyolefin Strobel board Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics

MOTION STA BILIZING 361˚ Strata

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The Strata is the latest new shoe from 361˚ and slips in at the top of its running line. The upper is engineered stretch mesh in the forefoot and a stiffer mesh in the tongue, midfoot, and rearfoot, with fused no-sew overlays through the saddle. The heel has a thermoplastic clip, and traditional stitched overlays secure the saddle and rearfoot to the heel. The midsole features two layers of 361˚’s Qu!kfoam, a full-length layer near the foot, and a denser layer in the lateral heel. It also sports two densities of traditional EVA foam: one that creates the framework for the Qu!kfoam and a denser layer that shores up the medial sidewall.

The result is a cushy, but responsive foam sandwich. The outersole is roughly shaped like a figure-8, with blown rubber in the forefoot, carbon rubber in the rearfoot, and a trio of tapered chevrons down the middle of the forefoot beneath an exposed portion of the Qu!kfoam. The combination of a smooth and stable ride, top-notch construction, and effective melding of materials makes the Strata an excellent shoe.

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“The ride was cushy, but very stable. I was impressed with the fit, quality, and protective feel.”

New Shoe Sizes: Men 8–12,13,14; Women 6–12 Weight: 12.3 oz. (men’s 11); 10.0 oz. (women’s 8) Shape: semicurved Construction: Strobel slip-lasted Recommended for: low- to medium-high– arched feet with mild to moderate pronation

MOTION STA BILIZING adidas Vengeful Boost

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Karhu Fluid 5 MRE

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New Balance 860 v7

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The Vengeful Boost is the third new running shoe from adidas in as many seasons. Its siblings, the UltraBoost and UltraBoost ST, aimed at the top tier of the market, but here the goal was to protect the runner and his or her wallet. The upper is a uniform open mesh, covered with a soft and pliable lining that feels nice and gentle against the foot.

The tongue is kept in place with a gusset, and the ankle collar has just enough padding for comfort. The midsole is full-length Boost TPU foam, with its long-lasting, bouncy feel and is topped by an EVA layer to smooth the ride. A well-shaped medial structure that adidas calls StableFrame improves the stability of the heel. The outersole is full-length rubber, with a full-contact bottom and low-profile lugs that offer good cushioning. The release of earlier Boost shoes offered lessons that the Vengeful Boost benefits from, so the openings in its outersole are effectively placed for flexibility and traction. Dollar for dollar, the Vengeful Boost provides a great combination of performance and value; in fact, it was enough to earn it our award for best shoe in the Motion Stabilizing category.

“Fit well without any extra material, [which is] fine by me because it was light. The ride is wellcushioned, stable, responsive. This was the best shoe I’ve run in over the past few years.”

The Fluid 5 MRE combines Karhu’s Fulcrum midsole technology with a traditional approach to stabilizing foot motion and preserving the shoe’s structural integrity. The upper is an open airmesh with traditional overlays at heel and toe and welded overlays in the midfoot and toe cap. The ankle collar and tongue don’t skimp on the linings or padding, making them comfortable to wear. The midsole is a combination of injection-molded foam nearest the ground, compression-molded foam in the heel, a TPU plate to disperse the load, and the MRE fulcrum beneath the arch. (MRE stands for Maximum Rolling Effect, which describes what happens as the fulcrum’s pivot point quickly rolls the foot forward from heel to toe.)

The outersole is toughened rubber, and the heel is designed for toughness, with a little air added to the forefoot rubber to soften the road feel. Multiple flex grooves allow the foot freedom to move and flex unimpeded. The new aesthetic is sharp, and the technical design moves the brand’s performance forward as well.

“Solidly built, stable, fit well, [and even] has a bear on the side. These were a very pleasant surprise. Shoes from the smaller brands can be every bit as good as any shoe out there.”

Motion stabilizing has been a New Balance strength for well over two decades, ever since the birth of the original 850, ancestor of the current 860. Version 7 rides New Balance’s recent successes in racing and performance shoes by concentrating on the strength of the 860’s function: stability. The upper is a combination of engineered mesh, no-sew overlays from the saddle forward, and traditional overlays that anchor the heel, saddle, and toecap.

The heel counter is asymmetrical to lend extra support to the medial side. The midsole is a two-density EVA, firm but protective, with medial posting throughout the arch. A layer of TruFuse, a blended foam, tops off the midsole just beneath the EVA Strobel board. The segmented outersole is blown rubber in the forefoot, with two flex grooves breaking up the surface. The heel setup is carbon rubber divided front to back to allow the heel portion to flex laterally. To say the 860 v7 is solid would understate its high-mileage performance.

“I expect the 860 to perform, and Round 7 is better than before—great ride. The interior of the shoes [is] much more comfortable than previously.”

The longstanding affiliation between adidas and the Boston Marathon is the inspiration for the adiZero Boston. Round 6 thoroughly dials in the features and performance of the shoe. The upper trades the open mesh of Round 5 for an engineered mesh with a semi-open weave in the forefoot and stiffer mesh from the saddle to the heel. A molded external heel counter supports the rearfoot. The stitched toecap of Round 5 has been replaced by a more flexible, internal, fused support. The midsole is low-profile Boost foam within a minimal EVA frame, which together deliver a responsive bounce to the ride. The outersole is full-length Continental® rubber, with rows of oval-shaped holes that keep things light while adding traction. This update is an exclamation point on the intended purpose of the Boston franchise: a close-fitting tempo shoe that works well for long races, while remaining sturdy enough for daily training.

“Snug-fitting, light, and responsive—in a word: Fun! The lining of the ankle collar and tongue gave me the option of barefoot runs (and I did).”

Once an upstart brand, Altra has now established itself, if not in the mainstream, at least in the stream. The Torin is one of the more versatile Altra models, with a light feel and a well-cushioned, stable ride. Version 2.5 is an intermediate step for the model, which focuses on the upper instead of the whole shoe. The primary change? It now sports a closed mesh and 3D-printed support from an all-over design. The shoe’s logos are embossed on both the medial and lateral sides. The thickness adds structure just like the 3D printing, which, in actuality, it is. The changes to the upper haven’t affected the ride of the shoe as it sits on the 2.0’s chassis. Like the 2.0, this version of the Torin proved popular with some of our long-time testers, who especially liked the stability of the fullcontact bottom, the flexibility of the sole, and the resilient ride from a substantial portion of A-Bound foam. If you’re in the market for a lightweight, well-cushioned training shoe, the Torin is certainly worth a look.

“Hadn’t tried Altra before, and I liked what I felt.

Roomy fit, well-cushioned, and pretty stable.”

New Shoe Sizes: Men 6.5–13,14; Women 6–11 Weight: 11.4 oz. (men’s 11); 9.2 oz. (women’s 8) Shape: semicurved Construction: Strobel slip-lasted Recommended for: low- to medium-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to excessive pronation

Updates the Fluid 4 Sizes: Men 8–12,13,14; Women 6–12 Weight: 12.8 oz. (men’s 11); 10.1 oz. (women’s 8) Shape: semicurved Construction: Strobel slip-lasted, perforated EVA Strobel board Recommended for: to medium-high–arched feet with mild to moderate pronation

Updates the 860 v6 Sizes: Men 7–13,14,15,16 (D,2E); Women 5–13 (B,D) Weight: 12.5 oz. (men’s 11); 9.9 oz. (women’s 8) Shape: semicurved Construction: Strobel slip-lasted, EVA Strobel board Recommended for: low- to medium-high– arched feet with mild to moderate pronation

PERFORMANCE adidas adiZero Boston 6 Boost

120

$

Altra Torin 2.5

125

$

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Updates the adiZero Boston 5 Boost Sizes: Men 6.5–13; Women 6–11 Weight: 9.4 oz. (men’s 11); 7.5 oz. (women’s 8) Shape: semicurved Construction: Strobel slip-lasted Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to very mild pronation

Updates the Torin 2.0 Sizes: Men 7–13,14,15; Women 6–11 Weight: 9.4 oz. (men’s 11); 7.6 oz. (women’s 8) Shape: semicurved Construction: Strobel slip-lasted, EVA Strobel board Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to mild pronation

PERFORMANCE ASICS Dynaflyte

NEW SHOE Fall 2016

140

$

HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 3

ASICS has a technology center in Kobe, Japan tasked with developing and testing materials and products for the brand. The new Dynaflyte was the result of considerable effort: A new foam was developed for it, and techniques and materials have been changed, all to infuse new life into ASICS’ shoes. The upper is semiclosed, but breathable mesh. The weave has a corduroy-like appearance that adds to the shoe’s futuristic look.

Linings in the ankle collar and tongue are soft against the foot, and the lightweight, welded overlays effectively shape and support the upper. The midsole is where the real magic happens, though. An aggregate of foamed plastic and organic fibers, they stretch and then recoil with every compression, allowing less material to be used and making the shoe lighter in the process. The outersole is a typical ASICS setup: AHAR highabrasion rubber in the heel, with blown rubber in the forefoot, a small midfoot shank on the medial side, the rest toughened foam, but much less rubber overall to make it very lightweight. The performance, materials, and execution garnered the Dynaflyte our award for Best New Shoe.

“ASICS has worked well for me so I was really impressed with the fit and ride of the Dynaflyte.”

The Clifton was the first HOKA shoe to enter the Performance category, bringing max cushioning with it. Round 3 delivers more of the same, only better. The upper is closed mesh with no-sew overlays, and the fit has been reworked so it provides more room up front and better tailoring all around. While spare (to keep things light), the ankle collar has a plushness to it so comfort hasn’t been sacrificed. The midsole is softly cushioned and flexible, without being mushy. The protection from unevenness and road detritus is as evident as ever. The outersole continues as before: a few squares of rubber over a toughened foam layer, with some of the raised portions managing cushioning and traction. The key takeaway? The Clifton 3 is light, well-cushioned, and easily handles a variety of paces and miles.

“This is the third Clifton I’ve tried, and it’s the best by far. The fit is greatly improved; it feels much better on the foot. Super comfortable.”

Perhaps Mizuno’s most versatile shoe, the Sayonara enters Round 4, with a little of its flash restored and its reasonable price intact. The upper sports a wide-open mesh topped with a minimesh and has an effective and traditionally stitched toecap and heel. The midfoot is supported by a small saddle created by the Run Bird logo and welded overlays that extend to the toe. I’m not sure how they did it, but the upper is almost unnoticeable when you’ve got the shoe on. The midsole is indistinguishable from Round 3, a trait Mizuno shoes are frequently noted for: nearly glacial change. The outersole carries over the carbon heel and blown rubber forefoot adopted in Round 3, which are likely responsible for the cost savings appreciated by consumers. Another constant is that the Sayonara is one effective running shoe, suitable for high-mileage training and longer races as well as everything in between.

“The Sayonara has a great ride: stable and firm.

For me, it has fit well, supported well, and is a mileage beast.”

The Vazee Pace took its name from a variant of the French “let’s go,” but this time the question is, how do you say “go faster?” The Vazee Pace 2 picks right up where the debut version left off. As is true with most of the industry, the upper features a smooth interior and no-sew overlays that are flexible and sueded. A small saddle created by three elements—the closed rearfoot mesh, the New Balance logo, and heavier sueded and stitched overlays that extend from the eyestays—anchors the foot well, while affording the forefoot room to move. The midsole features new tooling, but functions as before. It’s well-cushioned and shaped for speed, but is great for daily miles as well. The outersole has a bit more rubber than Round 1, though with more flex grooves, so it’s a wash as the ride is not noticeably different. The ride, versatility, and fit earned the Vazee Pace 2 a tie for our award for best shoe in the Performance category.

“The first round was a surprise, with its fit and ride.

Round 2 is surprisingly better! Plush interior, wellcushioned, flexible, it’s great to run in.”

With two significant introductions—the Lunar Epic and the Lunar Epic Low—the Flyknit running family has expanded this year. The Lunar Epic Flyknit Low has the typical silhouette of a running shoe. The upper has the expected Flyknit design: the stretchy knit portion, Flywire to the lacing, five to a side, and a thin Flyknit tongue stitched to the vamp. Unlike the Lunar Epic Flyknit, the ankle collar is a traditional setup, with a smooth lining that conforms well to almost all feet, without irritation. The midsole is the same as its mid-high sibling: Lunarlon with soft and firmer urethane layers that manage the cushioning duties of the shoe. The sidewall has thin sipes laser-cut into its surface, and pods on the sole of the shoe are similarly siped, allowing the sole to telescope along the sipes for better articulation with the ground. The effect is a comfortable and responsive ride. The stretchy fit conforms well to a good proportion of feet, which could make it your perfect shoe.

“The versatility surprised me. They were pretty quick, well-cushioned, and may be my new half marathon shoe. One thing is sure: They are tougher than they seem.”

130

$

Mizuno Wave Sayonara 4

110

$

New Balance Vazee Pace 2

Performance Fall 2016

110

$

Nike Lunar Epic FLYKNIT Low

160

$

TIE

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New Shoe Sizes: Men 6–13,14,15,16; Women 5–12 Weight: 10.6 oz. (men’s 11); 8.4 oz. (women’s 8) Shape: semicurved Construction: Strobel slip-lasted, polyurethane Strobel board Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to very mild pronation

Updates the Clifton 2 Sizes: Men 7–13,14,15; Women 5–11 Weight: 10.0 oz. (men’s 11); 7.9 oz. (women’s 8) Shape: semicurved Construction: Strobel slip-lasted, perforated EVA Strobel board Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics

Updates the Sayonara 3 Sizes: Men 7–13,14,15; Women 6–11 Weight: 9.7 oz. (men’s 11); 7.7 oz. (women’s 8) Shape: semicurved Construction: Strobel slip-lasted Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to mild pronation

Updates the Vazee Pace Sizes: Men 7–13,14 (D,2E); Women 5–13 (B,D) Weight: 10.8 oz. (men’s 11); 7.7 oz. (women’s 8) Shape: semicurved Construction: Strobel slip-lasted, EVA Strobel board Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to mild pronation

New Shoe Sizes: Men 6–13,14,15; Women 5–12 Weight: 10.3 oz. (men’s 11); 8.1 oz. (women’s 8) Shape: semicurved Construction: Strobel slip-lasted Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to mild pronation

PERFORMANCE Nike LunarGlide 8

RENOVATION Fall 2016

120

$

Puma Speed 500 Ignite

120

$

Saucony Zealot ISO 2

Performance Fall 2016

TIE

One of an increasing handful of shoes that blur the lines between traditional running shoe categories, the LunarGlide 8 is light enough to be a Performance shoe, unobtrusive enough to be a Neutral shoe, and stable enough to be a Motion Stabilizing shoe. The upper is engineered mesh with minimal and surprisingly effective overlays. Flywire strands offer a number of lacing options to improve on the good fit, and the use of smooth materials and a gusseted tongue make the fit exceptional, even for barefoot use. The midsole/outersole is a formulation of Lunarlon first seen in the Lunar Epic, consisting of a urethane carrier and outersole with a softer, injected PU just under the foot. The lateral sidewall and outersole pods have narrow sipes cut into the foam, allowing the surface to articulate as the foot moves and the shoe contacts the ground. The effect is a soft landing and toe-off, and while it seems that it might wear down quickly, it’s surprisingly durable. Its new materials, weight, and performance earned it our Best Renovation Award.

“What a change! It’s like a brand new shoe. Really comfortable to run in. Great cushion, great ride.”

When Puma introduced Ignite foam in its shoe of the same name, we found it to be impressively durable stuff. Enter the Speed 500 Ignite, a new shoe that makes great use of the foam for its durable performance characteristics. The upper is an open mesh supported by the iconic Puma form stripes and welded overlays running from the toe to the heel—just enough structure without weighing it down. The midsole employs a top layer of Ignite over a molded carrier layer of injection-molded EVA that’s lightweight, flexible, and durable. Most important, it functions as a sort of launch pad for the Ignite foam. The Ignite layer is thickest under the power region—the forefoot—to add springiness to the toe-off, and it’s thinnest in the heel. The outersole is injected blown rubber, with a denser layer of rubber shaped like an elongated football lengthwise under the forefoot.

The ride is pretty snappy and the protection, good. If you need a shoe for faster running, the Speed 500 Ignite just might be what you’re looking for.

“Low-profile shoe that has some cushion, pretty good actually. Fit well, but nothing complicated.

It’s a fast shoe that can handle the distance as well.”

Every season the Saucony line upgrades a few more styles to its Everun foam and the Zealot is the latest to receive this bump up. The upper benefits from use of the ISO Fit system, a cage-like lacing system that allows a more supportive and conforming midfoot fit. Its proven effectiveness affords a fit missing from a traditional setup. The open mesh also carries over, and it breathes well, even in very warm conditions. In Round 2 the midsole is upgraded to Everun, a blown TPU foam that’s responsive and well-cushioned.

This change alone has made a good shoe into a great one. The outersole continues with its effective chevron-shaped pattern that offers excellent grip and durability, a combination that’s hard to beat. The combination of dialed-in components and material upgrades earned the Zealot 2 a tie for our award for best shoe in the Performance category.

“I found the Zealot to be a little too firm for my taste, but the Zealot 2 has more bounce to it.

Seems to fit better and has been great to run in this year.”

The Strada 2 is in excellent company in this Review: It’s among five shoes that are upgraded updates. (I know this should be expected, but trust me, it doesn’t always work that way.) Building on the success of the initial version, improvements make Round 2 even better. The upper received the most attention with a new minimesh and welded overlays; the fit and moisture management are better. The ankle collar and tongue are softer as well, cozying up the feel around the ankle and across the vamp. The midsole tooling remains, but a new polyurethane Strobel board has improved both comfort and ride. The unchanged outersole features toughened foam on the medial heel and lateral forefoot, with an additional coating on the toughened foam from lateral heel to medial forefoot. The upgrades result in a better ride and fit, while carving almost an ounce from the shoe. This spells success in our book.

“I did not expect to like this shoe, but the fit and ride worked comfortably for me, and that’s what counts.”

This fall’s update to the light stability Charged Bandit has called on innovations from other Under Armour shoes. Now the upper features Speedform lasting (a UA exclusive that’s created in a brassiere factory), complete with its flexible heel clip, no-sew overlays, gusseted tongue, and a new, sleek-fitting upper. Where some earlier Under Armour shoes were so sleek they could cramp your toes, the Charged Bandit 2’s toe box has plenty of room without being baggy. The midsole combines elements from earlier Under Armour shoes: The Charged Cushioning from last year’s shoe is combined with UA’s Micro G foam below for a soft feel against the foot and a firmer foam for contact with the ground. And it works. The outersole is firm rubber (heel) and a softer rubber (forefoot), both strategically segmented to manage traction and provide a flexible forefoot. Perhaps the best thing about the Bandit 2 is its attention to detail—especially the detail of price—which earned it our award for Best Value.

“Fit snug[ly] in the arch and heel, but with enough wiggle room for my toes. Better cushion than I expected. This is a good shoe!”

130

$

Skechers GOMeb Strada 2

125

$

Under Armour Charged Bandit 2

VALUE Fall 2016

100

$

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Updates the LunarGlide 7 Sizes: Men 6–13,14,15; Women 5–12 Weight: 10.3 oz. (men’s 11); 8.1 oz. (women’s 8) Shape: semicurved Construction: Strobel slip-lasted Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to moderate pronation

New Shoe Sizes: Men 7–12,13,14; Women 5–13 Weight: 10.8 oz. (men’s 11); 8.6 oz. (women’s 8) Shape: semicurved Construction: Strobel slip-lasted, EVA Strobel board Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to mild pronation

Updates the Zealot ISO Sizes: Men 7–13,14,15; Women 6–11 Weight: 10.2 oz. (men’s 11); 8.1 oz. (women’s 8) Shape: semicurved Construction: Strobel slip-lasted, TPU Strobel board Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to mild pronation

Updates the GOMeb Strada Sizes: Men 6.5–13,14; Women 5–10,11 Weight: 10.4 oz. (men’s 11); 8.3 oz. (women’s 8) Shape: semicurved Construction: Strobel slip-lasted, PU Strobel board Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to mild overpronation

Updates the Charged Bandit Sizes: Men 6–13,14,15; Women 5–12 Weight: 10.5 oz. (men’s 11); 8.4 oz. (women’s 8) Shape: semicurved Construction: Speedform lasted, EVA Strobel board Recommended for: medium- to high-arched feet with neutral biomechanics to mild pronation

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by Nancy Clark, MS RD CSSD

Wishing for the Perfect Body?

Too many runners spend too much time complaining about their bodies: I feel too fat.

I’m too thin.

I want a six-pack ab.

I hate my spare tire.

Obviously, you’ll perform better if your body is the correct size for your sport—not too fat, not too skinny. If you have excess flab to lose, yes, you will run faster if you’re lighter.

If you’re scrawny, yes, you will be more powerful if you can build some muscle. Agreed.

The target audience for this article is the many runners who already have an excellent body yet spend too much time wishing for the perfect body. The perfect body is illusive and nearly impossible to attain—at least without tireless effort. However being satisfied with an excellent body is an attainable goal. An excellent body might be a tiny bit less muscular than desired, or have a tiny bit more body fat than you want, but it is good enough.

Do You See What I See? Rather than listen to your own self-criticisms, pay attention to what others say about your body—such as “You look great!” or “Do you really think you have fat to lose?” Quite possibly, your teammates are telling the truth when they question your desire to lose (sparse) body fat or compliment you on your muscles. Rather than disregarding their comments, file them away on two mental shelves labeled Compliments and Criticisms. Pay attention to what accumulates over time. You might discover you’re the only person who notices your body’s “flaws.”

You only see what you see (not what others see) and your eyes have been tainted since childhood. That is, if you were a husky kid, you may still see yourself as being too fat. On the other hand, if you were a scrawny kid, you may still see yourself as being too skinny, even though your body now has mature muscles.

Fat Is Not A Feeling If you’re feeling too fat or too thin, please note that fat and thin are not feelings. (You don’t feel blue-eyed or freckled, do you?)

More likely, you’re feeling anxious, imperfect, inadequate, and out-of-control. Feeling too fat (or too thin) can easily distract you from what’s really going on: You don’t feel good enough about yourself—a common issue among athletes, including those new to a team or school. For example, if you’re now a freshman on a D-1 university track team (and no longer the star of your high school team), you can easily feel inadequate, anxious, and not good enough. Those feelings are worthy of being addressed with a counselor who can help you rediscover that you and your body are, indeed, fine the way you are.

Making Peace With Your Body If you’re discontent with your current physique, please try to be a bit more compassionate toward your body and appreciate all the good things it does for you. It lets you be a strong runner, a caring teammate, and a trusted friend. Those are meaningful qualities, and far more valuable than your wish for a perfect body.

Rather than take the outside–in approach to resolving your discontentment— if I can change my body on the outside by losing fat (or by building muscle), I’ll be a better, happier person—take the inside–out approach, and be grateful for your athletic skills, as well as your friends who love you for who you are, not for what you look like.

Recognize that no weight will ever be good enough to do the enormous job of making you happy. Happiness comes from feeling loved, accepted, and appreciated—not from a number on the scale.

I encourage you to be curious about where you got the messages that something is wrong with your body. Did the messages come from the media in our weight-obsessed world? Or from a loving parent who put you on a diet at age 12 and said something like “If only you’d lose a few pounds ...”? You likely

translated that comment to mean “I’m not good enough the way I am” and your self-esteem took a downward spiral.

Weight issues are rarely about weight. They tend to be about feeling inadequate and imperfect. Hence, parents and coaches, be careful about what you say!

What To Do How can you, a discontent runner, feel better about your body? One tactic is to stop comparing yourself to your peers.

To compare is to despair. Rather, pretend you live on a fantasy island where you and your body are excellent the way you are. Take note: As a human, you will never have a perfect body, so the next best option is to enjoy having an excellent body—or, at least, a body that is good enough the way it is.

If you leave your island and start comparing yourself to your peers, take notice: Do you end up being too fat, too slow, too ugly, too dumb? Do you ever let your body (and yourself) be better than others? Doubtful.

To reframe your thinking, stay on your fantasy island and practice referring to yourself as a Gorgeous Goddess or Handsome Hulk. With time, you can

change the way you see yourself and come to believe that you and your body are, indeed, good enough the way you are.

Life is more enjoyable when you can love your body, appreciate all that it does for you, and stop hating it for what it’s not. Spending too much time wishing for a perfect body comes with a high price.

You’ll enjoy better quality of life by being grateful for all you have.

READ More For more on how to find peace with your body, take a look at www.EDCatalogue. com. This online bookstore offers positive messages of hope.

Nancy Clark, MS, RD counsels both casual and competitive athletes in the Boston-area (Newton; 617-795-1875). Her Sports Nutrition Guidebook and food guides for runners and marathoners are available at www.nancyclarkrd.com. See www.NutritionSportsExerciseCEUs.com for information about online and live workshops.

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