This post is sponsored by Mizuno through Fitfluential. All opinions are my own and pertain to the focus and heart of A Balancing Act.
A little over 5 years ago, I woke up one morning and decided that I wanted to run a half marathon. I wanted to be a runner. I did it. And many more to follow. 2 1/2 years ago I decided I wanted to run a full marathon. I did it. And then I did it again. And then something came over me and I signed up for another one. {Yikes!} Early this year, I decided I wanted to get into running trails. I wanted to change things up a bit and still be a runner. I did it once again.
There is a certain joy about running trails. You don’t have to focus on pace and cadence. You’re not worried about your finish time. Instead, you worry about your foot and what’s in front of you. You’re proud of your finish whether it be a race or just another run. It’s a different sort of challenge that I’ve found a lot of joy and peace while pushing my limits.
When I had the opportunity to review the Mizuno Wave Hayates, I was excited to try my very first trail shoes! Now let me tell y’all, there is a huge difference in your every day distance running shoes and trail running shoes. The Wave Hayate’s design is low, light and adaptable for fast off-road training or racing. There is an X-lug outsole that grips in all directions, and the lightweight midsole plants securely on any terrain. Trail runners often want to be one with the trail, and these trail-specific details work in harmony so you feel the trail and not the shoe.
Mizuno is making a commitment to trail running and is pushing the design principles found in the Ascend 8 to their new trail shoe line-up. Runners will find versatility and ease along the trail, making these shoes must-haves for trail running. The men’s shoes weigh in at a minimal 8.8oz and the women’s at an even lighter 7.2oz.
