Tri Shoes I Like - Brooks Glycerin 12 Running Shoes

I'm a moron and wore WOOL socks on a run in July in Southern California! Pro tip: consume caffeine before grabbing your running socks!

Purchase here! Brooks recently released an updated model - the Glycerin 13 - found here!

Pros:

• Comfortable, cushy ride for longer runs.
• My orthotics fit perfectly into the shoes - I don't have any pain on the top of my feet.
• No long break in period (*cough* Newtons *cough*).
• Plenty of bright and cheery colors to choose from.

Cons:

• Not as "fast" as my Newtons 

My Thoughts:

In true "me" fashion (go big or go home), I am now training for a marathon in 2016. I had told myself that a half marathon was enough, but then i started joining a friend on her midweek pace runs and her weekend long runs. After a particularly grueling pace run where we managed to do some pretty impressive negative splits, I was so overcome with runner's high that I committed to doing a marathon with her in 2016. Why 2016? Well, I am already registered for a triathlon on the same day her marathon is this year! 

The marathon this year is in October, so we're starting to pack on some serious mileage. I quickly discovered that my Newton Gravity running shoes, although being awesome shoes, are not so great for higher mileage runs. My feet need more support and cushion for any run longer than about an hour. I had mentioned in my review of the Newtons that I was considering a cushier pair of Newtons or going back to my tried and true Brooks Ghosts. Well, I decided to change things up and try Brooks' other pair of neutral high mileage shoes - the Glycerin 12.

Right out of the box I knew I was going to be happy with these shoes. I normally wear new running shoes around the house a few days to make sure they actually fit, and right off the bat I was impressed by how stable and supported I felt. This sentiment continued once I actually ran in them - they really do fit my feet like gloves. One thing I've discovered with Mizunos and a few other brands is that they feel great for the first few runs, but after that they start to hurt the top of my feet. I've put over 100 miles on the Glycerins without a hint of pain on the top of my feet. In fact, my feet have been the least of my worries as I continue to increase my mileage, and it's nice to know that my shoes won't be the limiting factor on my long runs.

I'm really glad that I decided to go back to my standby brand but mix things up with the model. So far, Brooks running shoes have never let me down. I've owned 4 different pairs of Ghosts, and while I was doing CrossFit (about 2 1/2 years) I went through 2 1/2 pairs of PureConnects. I still wear that third pair to work when I know I'm going to be on my feet all day. :) 

Thanks for stopping by! This is not a sponsored post – I purchased the above item(s) with my own money and I am reviewing the product(s) because I like them a lot. :) There may be Amazon Affiliate links, but I am not compensated by or affiliated with the manufacturer of the product(s).