Ask Maria Elena April 2022

 APRIL 2022- Maria Elena has been training in her Brooks Ghost 14 preparing for the Carlsbad 5000. What does she think? 

Maria Elena has put them through the paces which include long runs, tempo runs, interval runs and so called easy runs. Elena has taken them for a ride on the track, the streets of Reynosa, the sidewalk and even while navigating the park dodging loose vicious canines. (A story for another time).

The Verdict? After 100 KM or so Brooks Ghost 14 scores high marks when it comes to overall support and comfort.    These running shoes hug your foot and have virtually no annoying heel lift. Maria Elena says that she realizes that these are trainers but they do seem extra heavy. As for heat dissipation they are awesome, no sweaty feet after a long run and that is always a good thing. As for looks and esthetic appeal Maria Elena says Brooks knocked it out of the park!

Here is Maria Elena sporting the Brooks Ghost 14 after a long work out at the Cultural Park in Reynosa, Mexico. The stylish blue with aqua, white and dark blue side striping sure makes these trainers pleasing to the eye. 




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