Racing Heart

Race Date: Thanksgiving Morning, Every year Race Location: Dubuque, Iowa Race distance: 2.5 or 5 miles Race Website: http://www.holyfamilydbq.org/wchs/turkey-trot The crowd of about 1500 people. (Yes the guys in the front are wearing speedos) This year was the 42nd year that this race has gone on in Dubuque. This was my second time running this race. Last year, 2013, the directors changed the route that was ran, cutting their costs quite a bit. The turkey trot is a great race in Dubuque, being one of the oldest races, however this new route is rough. For those who know Dubuque, Iowa, you know that it is a very hilly location and finding a flat area of ground can be quite a search. With that being said, this route is a rough route. The race is a 2.5 mile loop that is done either once for the 2.5 mile race or twice, for the 5 mile race. The route starts fairly okay, being downhill for almost all of the first mile, then flattens out. The last mile is uphill. Now ...

****DISCLAIMER: everyone's feet are shaped differently, and because I say that this shoe works or doesn't work for me, doesn't mean that it'll work for you. I intend on telling you about the structure and feel of the shoe and giving my opinion. Take it as you may.**** Nike Pegasus 31: Category: Neutral Fit: Compared to the past few models of the Pegasus, the 31 has a more narrow fit with the midfoot and heel hugging more than previous models Cushioning: Soft, but not too soft. Much firmer in heel than past and still fairly soft in the forefoot. Plush like feel overall.  Heel to toe drop: 10 mm Weight: 8.6 oz Price: $100 Comparable shoes: Saucony Ride, Brooks Ghost, Mizuno Wave Rider Company says: The quickest, most responsive Pegasus yet, the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 31 Women's Running Shoe improves upon its legendary tradition with updated Nike Zoom Air cushioning, a lightweight yet supportive mesh upper and a lowered offset groome...

****DISCLAIMER: everyone's feet are shaped differently, and because I say that this shoe works or doesn't work for me, doesn't mean that it'll work for you. I intend on telling you about the structure and feel of the shoe and giving my opinion. Take it as you may.**** New Balance 980: Category: Neutral Fit: More snug fitting than the standard New Balance shoe, not too tight tho. Hugs in the heel nicely. Cushioning: Plush. A lot different than the adzorb cushion in other NB shoes. Contains Fresh Foam Heel to toe drop: 4 mm Weight: 7.3 oz Price: $110 Comparable shoes: Saucony Kinvara, Nike Pegasus, Brooks Ghost Company says: Experience the award-winning cushioning and smooth ride of the Fresh Foam 980 running shoe. With a lower midsole for a more natural underfoot feel, the Fresh Foam is incredibly soft yet stable, with breathable mesh upper for miles of cool comfort. I say: I knew the 980 was going to be a different shoe once I re...

****DISCLAIMER: everyone's feet are shaped differently, and because I say that this shoe works or doesn't work for me, doesn't mean that it'll work for you. I intend on telling you about the structure and feel of the shoe and giving my opinion. Take it as you may.**** Saucony Guide 8: Category: Stability Fit: Signature Saucony fit, looser throughout shoe, not too snug of a hold. Cushioning: Soft, contains POWERGRID cushioning, one of Saucony's softer cushions. Heel to toe drop: 8 mm Weight: 8.4 oz Price: $120 Comparable shoes: Asics 2000, Adidas Supernova Sequence, Nike Structure Company says: The Guide is the ultimate training partner for runners seeking a plush feel and light to moderate support. The 8th edition features an even more flexible ride and a seamless forefoot designed to maximize comfort and minimize weight. The SRC Impact Zone now extends further into the midfoot, creating a full ground contact experience and an impr...

****DISCLAIMER: everyone's feet are shaped differently, and because I say that this shoe works or doesn't work for me, doesn't mean that it'll work for you. I intend on telling you about the structure and feel of the shoe and giving my opinion. Take it as you may.**** Brooks Adrenaline: Category: Stability Fit: Wider-feeling in forefoot, snugger in midfoot.  Cushioning: Stiffer. Contains Brooks' BioMoGo DNA cushioning Heel to toe drop: 10 mm Weight: 9.2 oz Price: $120 Comparable shoes: Saucony Guide, Nike Structure, New Balance 860, Asics 2000 Company says: The new Adrenaline GTS 15 women's running shoe takes equal parts support, cushion and balance, and wraps them in a stylish, high-performance package. Treat yourself to the adaptive cushioning of the BioMoGo DNA midsole that responds to your run and the full-length segmented crash pad that gives you ultra-smooth heel-to-toe transition. The Extended Diagonal Rollbar provides...