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Early Christmas present for myself. My Brooks GTS-19’s are screaming for retirement. I bought a pair of Mizuno Wave Inspire running shoes a few months ago. But they did not work out. Awfully uncomfortable and painful to wear. The running shop I had bought them in refused to take them back and they were not cheap. So I decided to hold out until the new Brooks GTS Adrenaline were released. I changed shop and went to a great independent running shop close to where my parents live. I was visiting family and popped in yesterday. I walked out with a brand new pair of Brooks. Just in time to kick off 2021 running season.

Damien

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RunaroundSue profile image
RunaroundSueGraduate10

Very nice. They should give you a boost

Birdlady64 profile image
Birdlady64Graduate10

They look awesome.I hope you have many happy miles in them.

What does elf on the shelf think of them?

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damienairAdministrator in reply to Birdlady64

Freddy was impressed. He might have a sleep in one of the tonight.😆

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Birdlady64Graduate10 in reply to damienair

I'm sure he'll be very comfy 😴💤💤

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David_G

Well done Damienair, and a big shout out to independent running shops! We must do our best to use them in these tough times, otherwise we’ll lose them for good!🙂👍

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Birdlady64Graduate10 in reply to David_G

Couldn't agree more!

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10

Those are lovely shoes Damien, I am sure you will find them very comfortable to run in, like all new shoes, "run them in" 🏃🏾😊perhaps a short 3K then gradually increase the distance quite quickly.

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damienairAdministrator in reply to AlMorr

I’m going out for a run now. It is horrible and wet outside. I’ll wear my old shoes for this one.

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Instructor57Graduate10

They look good 😁👍Disappointing to hear the other shop would not replace ☹️

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damienairAdministrator in reply to Instructor57

Well they have lost my business. They were €15 less expensive in the new shop.

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Buddy34Graduate10

Loving the new shoes Damien. Heres to lots of happy running 😊👍

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Dexy5Graduate10

Looking forward to hearing your new shoe report Damienair. Is that a Christmas elf or a leprechaun?

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damienairAdministrator in reply to Dexy5

That’s our Elf on the shelf. His name is Freddy. Our 8 year old looks forward to him visiting. He eats Nutella out of the jar and loads of other bold things.

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Dexy5Graduate10 in reply to damienair

How cute.

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HeavyFootGraduate10 in reply to damienair

What about wizzy cream straight from the squirty can in the fridge?

Great shoes - report back. Are they neutral or pronation biased?

in reply to HeavyFoot

Brooks adrenaline are a semi support shoe HeavyFoot, they use the brooks guide rail technology, kinda like bumpers on a ten pin bowling alley gts 20 after 500klms in them, they still do a grand job 👍, I started out in the adrenalines

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HeavyFootGraduate10 in reply to

All good information. I started with Brooks Ghost 11s which are neutral before moving to Hoka Aharis. I got the Brooks out again for a run a few weeks ago. They still looked good but the cushioning was pretty shot. However, I need to get a few more months out of my Hokas unless I want to jeopardise my marriage!!

in reply to HeavyFoot

Yikes a simple answer Mrs HF she needs her own pair of trainers 👍, see there you go HeavyFoot marriage guidance and running advice on tap 🤓.

I hadn't a clue what sort of footfall or landing I had until the video gait analysis showed I was striking mainly midfoot with a slight heel strike, and I also albeit slightly needed that mild support. After as I said I started in my still used brooks adrenaline, I watched bits and bobs on running programmes and rightly or wrongly, I was looking for another pair of shoes and the brooks ghost 13's well it was love at first sight 🥰, not known as a support shoe I own a pair, and mix them with the adrenalines, a 2nd pair of brooks launch and my trail shoes so far so good.... I just can't run in those saucepans that I tried and thankfully was able to return....... Pheweeee

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate

Now I have ahoe envy, mine are plain black those look great Wishing you many happy months of running in then

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damienairAdministrator in reply to SueAppleRun

Thank you. I’m just in from a run. My last run in my old shoes. It was wet and miserable. But great to have a run done.

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to damienair

Oh a run this time of year is a bonus, i had to go back to work for 3 hours this evening so another day with no run.....but tomorrow is a day off

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Beachcomber66Graduate10

Good work on all fronts Damien!!👏

MoliJ profile image
MoliJGraduate10

Gorgeous shoes 👞 hope you have many happy hours running in them 🏃🏻‍♂️

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damienairAdministrator in reply to MoliJ

Thank you

Very smart, enjoy 🤗🎄

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damienairAdministrator in reply to

Thank you

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sofaspud

Oooh. Very nice! Shame on the other shop for poor customer service! Happy miles.

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damienairAdministrator in reply to sofaspud

Many thanks, not to worry, the other shop just lost a customer. Lesson learnt. I much prefer the new shop. Half the size, twice the customer service.

Damien

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9weeks2RunGraduate10

They look great!! Yaay to the independent running shop 👏👏👏

Wishing you many happy miles of running in them.

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damienairAdministrator in reply to 9weeks2Run

Thank you

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

Phwoar Damien. Those are beauties! Happy running in them - I’m sure they’ll take you far! 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♂️

Merry Christmas to you and your family! Here’s to a happier 2021. 🎄🙏🏻🎉

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damienairAdministrator in reply to cheekychipmunks

Thanks Cheeky. Yes here's to a return to parkrun in 2021, and planning on another Compass Challenge with Oisin for an Oisin and Flossie reunion.

Damien

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10 in reply to damienair

Flossie would love to see her stick throwing buddy again 🐾🥰

00marks profile image
00marksGraduate10

A great choice! I've just bought some Brooks GTS-21 too. Also a shout out to local stores. I went to Sportlink in Taverham near Norwich. They did a gait analysis free, let me try on multiple shoes and the price on the Brooks were less than the big internet sites.

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damienairAdministrator in reply to 00marks

I should not have changed shoes. I had Brooks GTS-17's and GTS-19's which I found great. The Mizuno's just did not suit me at all and were actually painful to wear after just 2K. Anyway, lesson learnt, I'll stick with Brooks GTS from now on.

Happy running to you too in your new shoes.

Damien

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Frizzbomb67Graduate10

Oooooo nice shoes 😍 Hope they feel as good as they look 👀

Brilliant Damien. I really hope you have lots of enjoyable runs in them. So many people love these and after your last pair I hope they do the business for you 👏👏👏

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LiflufGraduate10

Nice elf (and shoes). 😂😂

Now those I like damien 🙂

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damienairAdministrator in reply to

I ran in them today for the first time. They were very comfortable. Lovely support and cushioning. These are my 3rd pair of Brooks GTS shoes. I’ll stick to them.

Damien

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