update. i just ran my first half this weekend.

2:08 finish which i wasn't thrilled with but the course was a gigantic hill infested shitfest.

i ran in my ghosts and was underwhelmed. some serious rubbing about mile 10. now i love my ghosts and will run midrange in them again, but i don't think i want to take them on anything over 10 miles.

so i'm debating Altra vs. Hoka for my next ones. is there a strong sentiment between the two? and i live in BFE and there are no running shops around me, before that's a response.

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Posted by tke_swamprat

Houma, LA

Member since Aug 2004

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Posted on 11/14/17 at 11:22 am to 3nOut

More of an Altra fan because of the wide toe base.
have some Hokas on now while at work.

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Posted by KG6

Member since Aug 2009

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Posted on 11/16/17 at 10:33 am to 3nOut

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debating Altra vs. Hoka for my next ones. is there a strong sentiment between the two? and i live in BFE and there are no running shops around me, before that's a response.

If you have not run in Altra or Hoka before, don't assume you can just switch and run similar mileage. It's a lot rougher on your calves and Achilles due to much lower drop than a shoe like Brooks Ghost. You have to ease into it. I ended up injured. I'll never run in them again for anything more than a 10k (Altras).

Thing is, I REALLY like running in them more. I did a few short runs recently after spending 5 months training for a half marathon run in Ghosts. It's a much better feeling shoe. It's just something that I'll no longer try to build a lot of mileage on due to personal experience.

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