Running the 1600!!!!?

Question

spikes or no spikes???
i say no spikes but hella ppl are saying wear them they are crazy!!!
give me some input

Answer 1

There are track shoes designed for all track races. But what you decide to wear depends on the surface and your own personal preference.

If you're running on an old cinder (dirt) track, spike are a must because in trainers, you'll slip or lose traction without the grip of spikes. Over a distance of 1600m, that could mean several yards you'll be giving up to the competition, not to mention the extra energy you'll have to expend. The spikes you would use for most tracks of this type would be 3/8", possibly 1/2", but that's a little long

On a mondo or all-weather track your footing is much better, but you can still slip. In this case, you could use trainers or racing flats if you choose, but spikes are still preferable for the best traction. The spikes you would use for most tracks of this type would be 1/4" ~ 3/8".

Answer 2

Absolutely 100% spikes. You are crazy for thinking you shouldn't wear spikes. You would even be crazy to not wear them in the 3200. Why do you think they make distance spikes??? The mile is too fast of a race to not wear them. THe only race I would suggest not wearing spikes in is the 10,000 meters. Anything less than that WEAR SPIKES.

Answer 3

depends on what the track is made of

if its a hard track like asphalt or cinder, dont use spikes
if its soft like that new rubberized stuff, go with spikes, but really short ones. only use long spikes on dirt or grass

Answer 4

spike it cuz when u come around the corner you might not catch the corner right and slip and fall so spike it also u get more grip and run faster

Answer 5

i would have to say spikes cause it'll help you out...of course they would be distance spikes.......spikes will give you an edge...all my friends who run it wear spikes and it works for them...good luck