At the end of last week I finally got a pair of Brooks Dyad 7s. This is a slightly retooled shoe, which I had been advised might not work for me. As you know I tried a New Balance shoe with less than wonderful results - the shoes broke down after 7 runs. So this morning I laced up the new Dyads and headed to the Monon for their first spin.
Weather was PERFECT! The temperature was in the mid-40s and sunny. Ahhhhh Fall. Off I went. Trying a new shoe is like going out on a date. It can be awkward at first, but if it clicks you know. If it doesn't, then you have to decide how to proceed. Off I went.
The shoe feels like it always has. I was told it was fitting narrower. If it is, I didn't feel that. Brooks has added the DNA cushion system to this shoe. DNA is some substance they weave through the foam and rubber for extra cushioning. Everyone feels it differently. Where ever you land first is typically where you will feel it soft. To be honest, I didn't notice any difference in the cushion of the shoe as I ran. The fit and cushion were fine.
Brooks is changing the platform of their shoes to give it a caterpiller look. What this means is there is constant contact on the ground, no gaps where you might see the arch of the shoe. More contact means a better flow and transition. This comes from the barefoot/minimal movement. I noticed it made the shoe more flexible for me.
So the shoe was fine, but how was the run? The run was simply awesome! I RAN today. You might have seen dust behind me as I was leaving anyone behind me in it. A combination of the cool temps, the new shoes, and feeling great, contributed to a 4 mile run in 52:41. It's been over two years since I ran that fast. I would have to check the logs, but since I have been averaging 56-58 minute 4 mile runs, this was stunning to me.
I didn't get tired. I didn't need many walk breaks. I felt terrific. I say we chalk it up to the new Dyads! :-)
Charlie
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