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Brooks Hyperion Elite 5
Michael
A former collegiate runner and state championship winning XC/Track coach, Michael used to be fast...ish. And he believes that with the right shoes and training plan he could someday become fast-ish again. Michael plays around with uptempo 5ks more than Marathons or (shudders) ultramarathons, and he loves a snug, narrow-fitting shoe with snappy turnover.
Runner Profile
Shoe Size: 12
Foot Width: B - Men's Narrow
Foot Volume: Average
Favorite Type of Run:5k
Running Achievements:
5k - 15:06
8k - 25:07
Survived a half marathon in 1:16:12
2x state championship winning XC coach
Running Goal: Get back to racing shape and consistent again after 5 years of life happening.
Foot Width: B - Men's Narrow
Foot Volume: Average
Favorite Type of Run:5k
Running Achievements:
5k - 15:06
8k - 25:07
Survived a half marathon in 1:16:12
2x state championship winning XC coach
Running Goal: Get back to racing shape and consistent again after 5 years of life happening.
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