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[The_MAC]

Athletes must pay to use Boksburg Stadium | Benoni City Times

“Athletes can access the stadium by joining an athletic club which pays seasonal fees for its members. Alternatively, individuals can pay R160 to use the track for a day.”

www.citizen.co.za

Absolute BS, it's a public facility AFAIK, paid for by tax money, for all to use. So much for "Sports, Arts and Culture"

 

[wise_guy]

Bought a new pair of Maxed, they seem to have a lot more cushion (which I don't particularly like, I prefer to feel the terrain below my feet), but let's see how it goes (They look like a pair of fake Hoka's ).

I just wished Maxed had a wider toe box. I'm also a 12 but its quite uncomfortable so hoping they do 13 at some point.
I use an Asics Kayano for most of my runs that's hitting almost 3000km. It's worn to the gel and there's no cushioning left. My ankles and feet have adapted so ligaments and bones feel stronger.
When I do a race I switch to newer shoes. The bounce is more pronounced and I can run faster.

 

[The_MAC]

I just wished Maxed had a wider toe box. I'm also a 12 but its quite uncomfortable so hoping they do 13 at some point.
I use an Asics Kayano for most of my runs that's hitting almost 3000km. It's worn to the gel and there's no cushioning left. My ankles and feet have adapted so ligaments and bones feel stronger.
When I do a race I switch to newer shoes. The bounce is more pronounced and I can run faster.

True story, they are slightly too narrow, but will stretch out a bit.

Good strategy on the old shoe for practice and new for race, I train and race in old worn out shoes, but will consider your strategy.

 

[Zanonad]

Just dropped a kidney and bought the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 2. Break in run later today but so far, I am very impressed.

 

[DapperDanMan]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1767643333818806531

Holy Moly ...

 

[Steamy Tom]

Just dropped a kidney and bought the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 2. Break in run later today but so far, I am very impressed.

The only thing more insane than being a runner (which I am guilt of also) is being a non-morning runner, dunno how you guys do it.

 

[Pudding McTwinkle]

The only thing more insane than being a runner (which I am guilt of also) is being a non-morning runner, dunno how you guys do it.

The afternoon runs are so disappointing to me so I stay away. My BPM is always 15% high if I run after work.

 

[TofuMofu]

The only thing more insane than being a runner (which I am guilt of also) is being a non-morning runner, dunno how you guys do it.

Agreed! I feel like I don't have the energy to run my best in the afternoon.

 

[The_MAC]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1767643333818806531

Holy Moly ...

Coincidentally I just finished reading the chapter in "The Rise of the Ultra Runner" where Finn interviewed her, this woman is a machine..

 

[The_MAC]

The afternoon runs are so disappointing to me so I stay away. My BPM is always 15% high if I run after work.

I am going to take a wild guess and say it has a lot to do with glucose/metabolism, in the morning you are running on a fast, in the afternoon your entire metabolism is all over the place..

 

[Zanonad]

The only thing more insane than being a runner (which I am guilt of also) is being a non-morning runner, dunno how you guys do it.

I prefer the morning runs as I am fresh but also feel much more energised post run.

 

[ShaunSA]

I am going to take a wild guess and say it has a lot to do with glucose/metabolism, in the morning you are running on a fast, in the afternoon your entire metabolism is all over the place..

I prefer morning fasted runs. Afternoons are just a schlep

 

[ShaunSA]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1767643333818806531

Holy Moly ...

I can't even wrap my head around those distances

 

[TofuMofu]

I prefer the morning runs as I am fresh but also feel much more energised post run.

lol the choice of wording there though

 

[DapperDanMan]

I can't even wrap my head around those distances

Nee man jy kannie so dom wees nie.

Jy maal die myl met ONE POINT SIX!

Easy!

 

[Steamy Tom]

lol the choice of wording there though

you are only a real runner once you have had the experience of having the morning runs on your morning run

 

[ShaunSA]

you are only a real runner once you have had the experience of having the morning runs on your morning run

I believe the Clifton pooper has finally been outed

 

[notayoba]

I believe the Clifton pooper has finally been outed

Steamy T.urd?

 

[InvisibleJim]

you are only a real runner once you have had the experience of having the morning runs on your morning run

@Steamy Tom username checks out

 

[The_MAC]

you are only a real runner once you have had the experience of having the morning runs on your morning run

This is one of my biggest challenges, not so much the runs, but emptying the bowels before my early morning runs. The guys at the petrol stations already know me by name..