Brooks Pureflow 2

The Brooks Ghost 6 doesn't really give me good mileage.  I finally switched to forefoot landing with the hope of no injury from running and my running shoes can last longer.

This time, I decided to try out minimalist shoes, Brooks Pureflow 2.  Due to the old model, I got the shoes for RM170, which is quite a discount from what I normally pay for new a pair of shoes.  However, since the outsole is thinner, I don't expect it to last longer than my previous shoes.  But, my target is to get it works for 170km, which will be similar to or better than what I am paying for previously.  I'll see.

These are the specification of the shoes:-

Specifications

Weight: 8.8 oz.

Profile (Heel): 28 mm

Profile (Forefoot): 24.5 mm

Drop from heel to forefoot: 3.5 mm

NTCRC Run 2014

This is my first run out of the island.  Before joining this run, I have read quite a lot of good comments on the run especially the food provided after the run.  It is true.

In this year, when all the registration fees for joining a race are all increasing, I really feel that I should be paying more for the run.  For a RM20 run, we were given a dry fit singlet.  The singlet distribution is so well prepared that it had the BIB and singlet put inside the same packing bag with your name written outside the bag.  Despite good food provided after the run, there are 3 drum teams close to the end of the finish line to cheer you up.  This is the first run that I experience something like that.  Would that make any different?  I guess so, I was kind of tired at the end of 1~2km but the running spirit kicked when I heard the drum beat from the 1st drum group.  That kept me moving on with steady pace until the end of the run.  Although the finishing medal size is slightly small, but it is gold platted.  Without a detail look to those never join this kind of race, it looks like a gold medal of the champion!

A very fulfilling run that I would certainly join next year if the timing is right.