My New Ride; Adidas Supernova Glide 2010

Supernova Glide2, 2010.. cool trainers!!

i purchased a new pair of trainers to replace my worn adidas ride.. it has been two (2) years training with adidas ride and it is time for a change.. why did i purchase supernova instead of ride? since i have accustomed to running, i need a pair of trainers that is comfortable enough and weighted less than my old ride.. therefore, supernova as an obvious choice.. this supernova is 15gram less than ride.. hence, i should be a bit faster than i was before!! hehe.. hope so..

next, the overall rating of this shoe.. i give it a five out of five (5/5).. its appearance is super cool with blue stripes.. the GeoFit technology makes runs comfortable as it could be.. the shoe holds on to the feet and does not slide loose like its competitors.. i use to feel heat on the sole of the feet during long runs, and now no more.. maybe its because this is a new pair of trainers.. so, only time will tell..

finally, i give my approval to buy one of these if you a person with slight under pronation foot.. pricey? yes, i dont mind as long as it helps me train better for my first ever half marathon this Nov'10.. Penang Bridge International Marathon, here i come!! hehe..

more of adidas supernova on youtube and modernrunner

Shoe Care Tips

(me ride after a bath..)

(sure does look better after its first wash in two years!!)

your ride aka shoe can sure be a big investment.. mine cost me a bom!! well, i wasn't sure was i going to regret it.. after all this training, i am sure it was a sure good investment.. here, i would like to share some of the shoe care tips to prolong your shoe life..

Tips:
1. Use it ONLY for running.. its not a shoe to go shopping with!!
2. Storage temperature must be neither too hot nor cold.. its not to be kept all the time in your car boot!!
3. Un-tighten the shoe lace when removing your shoe..
4. Put to dry after each sweaty run..
5. Hand wash and never use washing machine.. dun be so lazy ok..

Know Your Foot Type

(top view of my lovely ride.. my precious..)

(bottom view..)

(her ride.. lovely response cushion 18)

my current ride is "adistar ride" which i purchased in 2008.. yup, two (2) years ago.. the shoe still feels great at the moment.. somehow, i have a feeling that my current ride won't last till PBIM 2010 in Nov'10.. therefore, i need to replace them in the near future..

i got to know that an adidas store located at gardens midvalley provides foot scan to its customers.. i do recommend to those who really want a good pair of shoe to know your foot type first.. do read on as i would like to share what i know about foot types.. (pronation means the rolling movement of the foot)

Normal/ Neutral Pronation:
An individual that tends to wear down their running shoes evenly..

Overpronation:
An individual that tends to wear down their running shoes on the inner side..

Underpronation:
An individual that tends to wear down their running shoes on the outer side..

more on pronation here..
more on foot type here.. and here..
more on adistar ride @ runnersworld, sportingnews, and beginnertriathlete