RunBare Reviews: Asics Piranha SP 2, a Favorite for Barefoot Runners

www.RunBare.com Chief Coaching Officer, Michael Sandler reviews a pair of Asics Piranha 2's, a 4.2 oz minimalist running flat.

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[RicksonByArmbar]

Hey RunBare,

Love you guys, but please let me give you a tip: this technique of conducting the interview while running is a gimmick and it's incredibly annoying. He's out of breath, not looking at the camera, wind is blowing into the speakers, etc etc. I had to turn it off after 2:45. It would be cool to start the interview this way and maybe cut to scenes of Michael running to demonstrate certain things he's talking about, but that's it.

[dornerd]

@PersianStudios Actually studies have shown that shin splints are much more common with runners who heel-strike. I strike exclusively with my forefoot and barely ever let my heel down to touch the ground and never have I felt so good running. Everybody has their own running style, and there is as such no ''correct'' way to run, it all depends on your physique, and so on.

[PersianStudios]

This guy has terrible form!!! He forfot strikes all the way like he is jumping a rope. Good way to get shin splints. The idea is to land midfoot. Or atleas mid-forfoot and then let the heel toush the ground lightly. Watch kenyans and try to immitate their footstrike.

[olasonn]

@proteanview The 3 is actually heavier than 1 and 2. I have both the 1 and 2 and they are pretty much identical, both great shoes. If you can get a hold of either of them at a cheap price, get them!

[proteanview]

Is there a major difference in the 3 & the 2? Shall I save my money & just get the 2?

[toby099]

@edwardedmonds

It's probably because

A: He is not going barefoot, harder to have correct running form

B: He is concentrating on talking and the video rather then his form..

Thats if you are correct about his form being improper though...

[autumn1231]

@edwardedmonds sounds like a great tip. thanks. used to jump rope a lot and seem to remember i ran quite well in those days.

[edwardedmonds]

@autumn1231 the tapping usually happens because you are not relaxed enough or running into the ground instead of running over the ground this is a center of gravity problem that is easily fixed by picking up a jump rope and jumping rope for a few minutes each night or every other night, you'll want to do the jump rope bare foot.

[codyb151]

damn there is snow on the ground on halloween? where do you live haha?

[autumn1231]

@edwardedmonds I think i do that sometimes...any suggestions as to why i do this and what i could change...