I did a lot of research on a good training shoe. I looked at Adidas, Nike, and Saucony. The Brooks Glycerin Max best fit my need. I recently started training for a marathon in October. Going from 2 days of running to 5+ days a week, I needed a more cushioned shoe since I have old ankle and knee injuries that flare up on long runs. I have been using the Glycerin Max for a 6 weeks and I am very pleased with the support and cushion. Support was a concern as I have a history of rolling my ankles at times, so a shoe with good support and a wider sole is key. With more zone 2 training at a slower pace I have noticed that my recovery each day is much better, and my bad ankle and knee are ready to go the next day. My goal during training is to reduce injuries and to be able to recover quickly for the next day. The Glycerin Max is helping me accomplish this training goal. I am happy with this shoe and is providing me what I need which is more cushion and support. If I had a Con, it would be that the shoe is a bit warm and the tongue is thicker than my other Brooks Glycerin GTS, which is a very light thin material. I prefer a lighter thinner material shoes with more ventilation....but that is just my preference. Overall the Glycerin max is giving me exactly whatI need for a training long run shoe.
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