Mark won’t need his track spikes for a while with his marathon training so he asked me to help him out with this week’s blog on the “Nike Zoom Victory 2” track spikes.
I have been a big fan of Nike spikes right back as far as my community games days, 20 years ago, in Mosney and can remember travelling up from Kerry with my parents to collect my spikes from John Buckley Sports. John Buckley Sports is part of the “Nike Running Specialist” group, so they always have Nike’s latest models. I am lucky enough to now be a Nike sponsored athlete but John Buckley Sports have always been great to look after me.
The Nike Zoom Victory 2 are Nike’s lightest spike at 3.5 oz and with Pylon full length midsole foam, you still get that lightweight cushioning that you want. Flywire technology wraps the mid foot and arch for that strong glove like fit and supportive feel. Nike Zoom Victory developers have taken out a small hole of material in the back of the shoe, some say to make it even lighter but I think it locks the heal in place for an extra secure fit.
This spike has a range from 800m to 5000m but I would do anything from 200m reps in them. With the 6 spike Pebax sole plate and extra traction elements, you get enhanced grip when you need to pick up speed in the final 150m of a race. Being an 800m athlete you are always looking for the little extras and these can definitely help with those narrow margins.
With the John Buckley Graded T&F League taking place throughout the summer why not try your hand at the shorter distances and have an excuse to try out these amazing spikes from John Buckley Sports. The next one is on the 16th July in CIT.
You can’t beat the feeling of stepping out onto the track in a fresh pair of Nike spikes and I am looking forward to trying my white Nike Zoom Victory 2 Spikes in the 800m at the Cork City Sports in CIT on next Tuesday 7th July. John Buckley Sports has tickets on sale in the shop or they can be bought at the gate on the night. It is sure to be a great night of international athletics.
Best of luck to everyone for the season ahead. Hope it’s good one!
Laura