ELITETRACK Forum

Where to get spikes in London?

2009-01-06T00:17:26Z

Does anybody know where can I get a pair of LJ spikes in London?

Thank you.

Starting Equipment

2008-10-27T11:25:11Z

Is there something that people use to practice reacting to the gun when training alone
(without a partner who can clap for you)?

Sprint Spikes based upon individual style

2008-03-12T12:05:42Z

As a DI collegiate track athlete, I’ve been exposed to all types of sprinters. As a 400/200 runner, the diversity seems endless. Recently, I’ve been looking for new spikes that accommodate my type of sprinter/individual style as I feel each spike works for each runner differently. I have been coming across the term “for the power sprinter” when looking at some spikes, what exactly does that mean and how does a spike accommodate that person? What types of spikes fit what types of styles? Thanks.

Overpronation/Track Spikes

2008-05-31T15:37:28Z

So I was told that I had overpronation after going to a foot specialist type of store, and I was definitely not willing to shell out $300 CDN for some customized insoles. So I picked up some Superfeet insoles (Green) for my feet. I was told that my left arch is literally flat but the right one is better.

So I’m sure that next year for track I will be running the 400/200/100 races. When I buy track spikes, should I get fit my insoles in and see if they fit? Or does it actually matter at all since I’m just going to be running less than a minute anyway?

Since I’m a pretty poor High School kid, I obviously can’t afford top of the range spikes up here in Canada. So I’m going to go to one of the outlets down in the U.S. and see if they have some discount stuff. All my meets will be on a rubberized track, but occassionally I will run on some concrete/blacktop kind of a surface with no absorption.
I know that I need sprint spikes, and also I shouldn’t use spikes on a concrete surface since it wears out my spike? What do I wear then?

What should I look for in spikes?
-How many spikes?
I know the Maxcat’s have 5, Monster Fly’s 7, Powercat’s 8.
The more the better?
-How should it fit?
-How should it feel like?
-Differences between a sprint spike and other spikes?

By the way, I found some Puma’s in my basement that belongs to my dad. They feel very light, have a flexible sole, which has just pattern of grooves in the bottom. You can just touch the tip to the back. Thin layering of fabric on top? Is that a track flat?

Lite Ning 2 Asics

2008-06-20T05:38:02Z

Has anyone had any experience with these shoes they are so light! at 4.5oz! Are they a good shoe I was contemplating on getting them. I am a 100 and 200 runner.

Adidas Powerweb Shorts

2008-02-09T19:31:20Z

I know these are supposed to be tighter then normal compression tights, but I’am afraid I may have gotten the wrong size. For those who has experience with these powerwebs, can you rate how tight they are to you?
My main question is the “knee pad” which you can see in the embedded picture, are those supposed to actually cover your knee or be above it. Perhaps it may not affect perfromance heavily wherever it goes, but it help me decide wether it is the correct size or not.
From analyzing the stitching and structure of the tights, it doesnt look like it should fit over the knee, but of course i could be wrong

Don’t tell me to return it, all I can say is, its too late.

Are there any other comments regarding this product, good or bad.

spikes for 2008

2008-01-17T12:02:31Z

hi, I’m looking for a pair of sprint spikes; I’m a 100-200m runner, maybe only 1 or 2 400m (relay) in a year. what type of spikes do you suggest? few years ago I had the asics cybersprint and it was very good; after that a bad experience with another ascis spike (asics ciberflash), then I switched to nike G5 (2005 model, I had good opinion) and last year I had the adidas demolisher 2 (I think the worst sprint spike ever for me).
for this year I’m in doubt betwen asics Lite-Ning, nike R2 e nike maxcat2.
I see in a shop maxcat2 and it seems very good. anyone tried this spikes? I had seen that nike changed complitely the plate for maxcat2 now it seems as it of nike celar.

Just Jump Mat

2007-12-13T06:46:56Z

I was wondering what everyones impressions are on this device. I want something that can test vertical very quickly and how fast my jumpers are getting off the ground on plyos. I also see there is a feature that you can say go and it starts a timer and when the athlete hits the mat it records their time. Could I use this for 30m sprints? Thanks for your help.

2008 Adidas Range

2007-11-29T04:09:54Z

Here it is guys…..i wouldn't mind buying the Adidas HEATSTARs

http://www.bournesports.com/Public/Adidas_…_2008/18460.htm

I do remember Tyson had the HEATSTARS at the US Trials but the upper was black and orange and had a Powersprint spike plate, the same for Allyson Felix….she wore 'em at the World Championships….erm…..Now i wonder which ones Tyson wore in the 200m finals at Osaka Worlds

I think there's more adidas spikes coming out, not too sure about Adidas yet…..

Speedsuits

2007-06-13T11:34:01Z

Does anyone know a really good, and cheap place, or site to order custom speed suits. Looking to order around 24 and would like to not spend a million dollars on them. Thanks