@Saucony Triumph 8

Finally, i received my Saucony Triumph 8, the latest model for Triumph series thanks to my shoe supplier. 

Im been running with my new shoe since after Energizer Night Race. 

Currently my Saucony Triumph 7 have clocked about 450++ KM and i feel i need another new shoe for preparation of my 100KM Sundown Ultramarathon. 

Thank god, my shoe supplier managed to request 1 pair of Saucony Triumph 8 to ship to KL ! 

Yay! 

Clocked about 70km since after 24 April 2011. 

Love my Saucony!  

 Its Triumph 8 ! 

May my Saucony Triumph 8 can last for for 1,000km plus just like my previous Triumph 6 !  

Some technical background of Saucony Triumph 8 ! 

UPPER

Forefoot lock-down weld
Locks the foot to the midsole and provides a secure fit

Neutral Arch-Lock®
Lightweight, stretch materials in the arch area that extend to one eyelet and adapt to your foot to provide a snug midfoot fit.

Hydrator Lining
Saucony's performance apparel fabric that provides next-to-skin comfort and maximizes wicking

Comfortride Sockliner
Saucony's exclusive open cell foam sockliner. It is antimicrobial and breathable while providing superior cushioning and ride

HRC Strobel Board
Increases cushioning and step-in comfort

MIDSOLE

Full-Length ProGrid™ with Respon-Tek™
Saucony's latest cushioning technology, ProGrid™, absorbs impact, dissipates shock and provides a seamless transition from heel through forefoot

SSL (Saucony Super Lite) EVA
Our most advanced EVA blend that maximizes rebound and durability while minimizing weight

SRC Impact Zone
Provides shock attenuation and sets the foot up for a smooth transition

Impact Interface
Cushions and isolates heel impact

OUTSOLE

Blown Rubber
Lightweight flexibile material provides added cushioning while maintaining durability and a smooth ride

XT-900™
A carbon rubber outsole material that offers exceptional traction properties without sacrificing durability

Saucony Progrid Triumph 7

From my previous post on Saucony Triumph 6, now i got myself Saucony Progrid Triumph 7...! My Triumph 6 is due for retirement as the total mileage have hit over 1,000km and it still in good considition ( judge from outlook, everything includes the bottom.... But its due, i knew it as im wear it for my Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore and i can sense, feel the cushioning is gone, my feet bottom can feel some pain.

Triumph 7 

Side view

The bottom

3 generation of Saucony Progrid Triumph series... 

Red = Triumph 5 

Green = Triumph 6 

White = Triumph 7

Some specification on  my Saucony Progrid Triumph 7: 

The Triumph is long established as a luxury cushioning shoe, giving the most protection available. Now Saucony's top-of-the-range cushioning shoe,  has been upgraded even further for the seventh version - the Triumph 7.  It now has more cushioning than any Saucony shoe ever! The SRC impact zone in the heel has been increased to provide greater protection from the continued impact of road running. The full-length ProGrid cushioning pad is now even more voluminous giving a tremendously plush feeling to the heel and the forefoot area, and in case that isn't enough, the forefoot cushioning pad of SRC is also bigger. Saucony's shoe engineers have also filled in some of the midfoot area which helps give the shoe a little more structure and also provide improved protection for runners who strike the ground in that important area. To give an improved, more comfortable fit, Saucony's patented ArchLock technology has been upgraded to support the medial side of the foot and hold the foot securely.

Product Information: 

Men's SAUCONY® PROGRID TRIUMPH 7 :: Known for a triumphant balance of cushioning and responsive performance, the updated men's Saucony® ProGrid® Triumph 7 features added shock-absorption in the heel, greater arch support, and springier toe-off. Weigh 12.3 ounces (US9)


Features & Benefits: 

• Full-Length ProGrid: Absorbs impact, dissipates shock and provides a seamless transition from heel through forefoot.
• Impact Interface: Cushions and isolates heel impact
• Arch-Lock®: Provides snug midfoot fit
• HRC Strobel Board: Increases cushioning and step-in comfort
• SRC Impact Zone: Provides shock attenuation and sets the foot up for a smooth transition
• SSL EVA: Our most advanced EVA blend that maximizes rebound and durability while minimizing weight
• Lightweight mesh upper: Ventilation and breathability

Btw, please be reminded that Saucony shoe is not available in Malaysia, but how do i managed to get it here at Malaysia, KL to be precious ! 

Thanks to my shoe supplier who also a runner! His passion on running have benefits many of us! 

He brought in a lots of running sport equipment and shoes and sell online or cash of delivery since he did not have a shop. 

Choi's website is here> Ccube Sport 

Training with Dutamas Runners

Event: Hill training with Dutamas Runners
Venue: Dutamas Raya
Date: 03 November 2010
Time: 7.00pm
Distance: 30 minutes of warming up and Interval of 3 x 250 meter uphill 
Shoe: Saucony Triumph 7





Its been quite a long long time i did not done any interval training. Its been too long. So happened i noticed Dutamas Runners group is having their hill interval training posted in their facebook... and without hesitate i decided to join them. 

Photo taken by Yvonne

Photo taken by Yvonne

Er.. wait.. i cant remember where did i got my "Air Asia" running vest! Hmmm... 

Oh yeah.. its was from Borneo Marathon in KK.. where its was my 1st time taking Air Asia flight to KK... weeee.... 

Back to training. 

We started with warm up a slow jog from Dutamas Ria to the junction to Solaris Hartamas. 

Its was a 30 minutes warm up and as usual my calf muscle are in pain... lactic acid were passing by punya pasal! Causing my calf muscle to pain and its warming up...  

after that, we do some stretching.. and soon we start our interval hill training... 

We starting from Changkat View condo, a little bit further up after the main gates and from there we run fast up to hill and stop at Duta Ria condo... its was estimated about 250 meters. 

Its sound 250 meters were simple, but until you really tried to run fast going up hill, its really terrible. My heart rate shd be pushed to maximum and my lung breath at the maximum capacity... 

Its was supposed to do 5 times yet im only managed to do 3 times... next time i shall do much better... 

Its was nice to run with Dutamas runners. 7.00pm to start was just nice for me... 

Everyone are welcome to join Dutamas Runners Facebook Group... and come train with Dutamas Runners, you will benefits from them.