First, congrats on getting back to running after what must have been a big recovery! Well done.

Second, NO ONE and I mean NO ONE is a "natural heel striker". When we truly run naturally (i.e. barefoot) we land on our midfoot/forefoot and THEN the heel settles gently to the ground. The Asics you tried have a massive heel to toe height differential or "drop". The drop is what "makes" you a heel striker.

While I do like the action of the Fulcrum in the Karhu, it is a big heel which creates instability. This would only serve to exacerbate any hip issues, so I'd be careful. Anything with a big heel is going to force your upper body to sway back to compensate for the ramp angle. This will in turn throw your upper body our of alignment on the sagittal plane which WILL stress your hips (not to mention your lower back and everything in between).

Nope! I'm just a bit behind from our move. Getting them up as I write!

Look for them in mid-September!

Thank you so very much, Tina. Those are some of the most kind and encouraging words I've heard and I truly appreciate the support! We are all so incredibly happy and I can't wait to go back to NYC to get my wife and daughter!

To be honest, I'm not sure now! I've just checked as it seems you did and I'm seeing the same thing. I distinctly remember at the athletes meeting being told that the clock started when the first person enters the water. Maybe I misheard!

Thanks Kev! Just a bit of heads up; last night and into today I have come down with quite a bad cold and so I spoke with Coach Jeff and a Doctor friend and we decided that it would be best to postpone for a couple of weeks. Your raffle entry has been added to the list so thats not going anywhere and the raffle will remain open until the show actually begins. I hope you can still call in when the show does go live!

Hi David! Thanks so much for listening! I'll be posting the rules and how to get in on the various giveaways later this evening, so check back tomorrow!

Thanks bud! It's very exciting...

I may check one out Chris, thanks! Great points there, I may add them to the list.

That is one of the most hard core thing I've ever seen!