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I just crossed another finish line and this time in a new pair of sneakers from a new brand, the Brooks Neuro.
These shows look unusual and even heavy, but the sole is actually made of propulsion pods, very lightweight and responsive.
But before we get into more, let's do an update.
Prior to trying out the Brooks Neuro, I was continuing to run in the Asics Fuzex and Fuzex Lyte.
The Asics Fuzex (top) and Fuzex Lyte (bottom)
The Fuzex proved to have the right support for running distance without weighing me down. I ran the United Airlines NYC Half in March and shaved 4 minutes off my PR!
I also wear the Fuzex Lite for shorter training runs and other workouts, like Zumba, but I am finding they are only slightly lighter and less supportive.
Never being totally satisfied and feeling like my sneakers were beginning to get worn out, I decided to start looking into other sneakers.
I tried the Runner's World Shoe Finder and the Brooks Neuro was one of the top matches, so I decided to try them.
They may look unusual, but I like the feel. They are lightweight, but very cushioned and fairly supportive. I feel like they make it easier to run faster and get a quick turnover between steps.
The sole of the Brooks Neuro
About that sole: as I mentioned earlier, it's made of propulsion pods, BioMoGo DNA foam in rubber casing. The ring is supposed to bounce energy back to the runner. The pod placement is also designed to add flexibility.
The shoe is for neutral pronation and speed.
For me, there has been an adjustment period. After adding them into my training and liking that I felt faster, I decided to run a 10k in them. Two issues for caution: a lower heel drop and the tongue.
