Nike Lunarspeed Lite+ Review

I think I may have found my new training shoe.  I had been having a lot of foot pain recently.  It was everywhere in my foot and I couldn't seem to pinpoint it to one issue.  I got a new pair of shoes to try out and it improved the condition of my foot drastically!  It isn't a miracle cure, and my foot still hurts in the morning, but less so than before.  This new shoe is... the Nike Lunarspeed Lite+!

Retail Price: $110
Weight: 7.8 oz
Heel Drop: 28 to 18: 10mm

The Lunarspeed Lite+ has been classified anywhere from a marathon flat to a road racing flat to a lightweight trainer.  I have used it as a lightweight trainer and once for a longer track workout.  I found that it was good for the distances and speeds I was using it but I wouldn't recommend it much for shorter intervals.  When your leg speed is as bad as mine you need all the help you can get on the fast stuff!  On the regular runs, it is very comfortable, and fairly responsive.  I have a fairly neutral stride with just a little bit of pronation and this shoe works well for me.  It has the Dynamic Support on the midsole and the Lunarlon cushioning.  The upper is fairly light and breathable but still very strong and provides good lockdown. 

Fit:  It fits pretty true to size but if you have wide or tall feet you might feel a bit crunched in the toe box.  You may want to get a half size up.  I got my usual size and it works but feels a bit compressed at times.  The arch is pretty typical, not too high or non-existent.  Just an average arch.  The heel is about perfect but if you wear too low of socks it can rub the back of your heel.  I forget this sometimes wearing Nike Frees.

Look:  These shoes have the typical 2012 Nike look.  In my opinion, that look is very synthetic with lots of plastic like features and bright colors.  I especially like them because they are basically my school colors.

Durability:  This shoe isn't designed to last forever and I don't think that I will push it to the limits like my Frees. After about 70 miles, the tread is starting to wear.  I suspect that the upper will have no problems but the midsole will compress like a pretty typical foam midsole.

Drake Relays 2012

The best part of all of the season for SDSU Track is the relays at Drake.  Especially the DMR (1200-400-800-1600) and the 4x800.  Last year SDSU saw success in those events and I am expecting the same this year!

Live Results

Drake 4x800 2011

"Not really sure who that is on the far end, it might be... St. Louis?"

Post Race Interview

Drake DMR 2011

California!

The Jackrabbits competed in Southern California this weekend.  Meets included; Cal State- LA, Bryan Clay Invite at Azusa Pacific, Beach Invitational, and the Mt. SAC Relays.

A lot happened so I am only going to highlight the biggest things!

1. Trent Lusignan kicked off the weekend for SDSU by running 30:25 in the 10,000 meters at Mt. SAC.  As a true freshman, Trent claimed 10th on the All-Time Top-10 list in the event.  SDSU head coach, Rod DeHaven is #2 while current athlete Mike Krsnak is #3 with his 29:40 clocking last spring.

2. Calvin Cammack had a 16 cm (about 6 inches) PR to win the Azusa Pacific Bryan Clay Invite in the Pole Vault.  Calvin's vault propelled him to the SDSU school record and a likely spot in the NCAA Championship First round later this season.  His vault was 5.11m or 16'9.25".

3. Jared Vlastuin replicated Calvin's performance with a win.  It was also a season best and the second farthest jump of all time behind his 25-02 jump last year.  This jump also secured Jared a spot in at least one event at the NCAA Championships.

4. Jared 'Benny' Ailts dominated the second heat of the 1500m at Azusa and broke the 3:50 barrier for the first time.  Jared will continue to chase a NCAA Qualifying time.  It should be about 3:46.  This performance also pushes Benny to 8th All-Time at SDSU.  He pushes teammate Jake Schneller back to 9th.

5. Cullen Mack, a freshman from Watertown, threw at the NWC Red Raider Open in Orange City, IA.  Cullen threw 164'11" which ties him for 8th All-Time at SDSU.  He has a bright future!

6. The Woman's 400 squad represented well with Megan Bren and Gina Fritz went 56.88 and 57.15 respectively and their 4x4 ran 3:52 at Mt. SAC.

7. The Women's 1500 team also ran well with Krista Creager, Laura Lawton and Tera Potts all running under 4:40.  Volunteer assistant Dani Burke also recorded a 4:31.  These girls look to run a 4x1600 at the Drake Relays this weekend.

8. Tera Potts and Danielle McCann recorded personal bests in the 3000m steeplechase.  Tera moves up to #3 All-Time while Danielle takes #8.  Tera is on the border for qualifying for NCAAs.

9. Amy Paulzine throws a 2 foot PR in the Javelin.  Amy is ranked 2nd in the Summit League in the event.