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Big marathon goals call for fast marathon shoes. And fast marathon shoes mean light marathon shoes.
But the light, speedy supershoes most competitive runners reach for on race days must make some sacrifices to get down to the standard 7.5oz or less. And often, that sacrifice comes in the form of grip, with slick outsoles sporting just a thin layer of rubber.
That’s well and good, if conditions cooperate. “If you look at the bottom of your shoe, and it’s completely smooth, that is for the perfect sunny day,” says Kai Ng, known as Run Coach Kai, a USATF and RRCA certified running coach. Any precipitation — especially on a road slick with car oils — and you run the risk of slips.
Falling isn’t the only concern when your marathon day looks like it’ll be a wet one. Lee Firestone, D.P.M., a podiatrist and certified running coach says water can make runners…
