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[Crusader]

Eish

https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/business/gunwharf-quays-hoka-shop-opening-portsmouth-8744085

Hoka opening a pop-up store down the road from me ....

/resolves not to sink to @Crusader level of Imelda Marcosing.

That must be a sign.

And it's not hoarding if you intend to use them! I must admit that the 2 weeks I have not been able to run has resulted in me picking up a few more running shoes...

But they were on sale! And half off! Most of them.

 

[L-Dog]

That must be a sign.

And it's not hoarding if you intend to use them! I must admit that the 2 weeks I have not been able to run has resulted in me picking up a few more running shoes...

But they were on sale! And half off! Most of them.

Buy 2 pairs and rotate them each week, will last the same as 2 pairs normally would but chance of injury reduces by like 40% or something crazy.

 

[McTwinks]

I might consider the runna app if it makes my workouts more enjoyable. Let me try the free trial and report back.

I think you need to build an aerobic base. Your heart is going to explode, guy.

Check out Dr Phil Maffetone.

 

[Sinbad]

I think you need to build an aerobic base. Your heart is going to explode, guy.

Check out Dr Phil Maffetone.

Runna will give him LOADS of zone 2 work...

I think I only had one hills/tempo/interval session per week - with 2 base and 1 long for the other 3 workouts, for my 10k plan

 

[Crusader]

Buy 2 pairs and rotate them each week, will last the same as 2 pairs normally would but chance of injury reduces by like 40% or something crazy.

Yup. And 4 pairs work even better

 

[L-Dog]

Yup. And 4 pairs work even better

Yeah but then you need tempo, race, daily and recovery run cycle

 

[Crusader]

Yeah but then you need tempo, race, daily and recovery run cycle

Got that covered, although I don't race so tempo and race are basically the same shoe. And with shoes like the Aero Glide and Magmax daily and recovery are also a bit blurred.

 

[Kornhub]

I think you need to build an aerobic base. Your heart is going to explode, guy.

Check out Dr Phil Maffetone.

I mean is it really that bad...

 

[Sinbad]

I mean is it really that bad...

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You failed badly at recovery runs if that was supposed to be a recovery run.

 

[Kornhub]

I tend to get a little excited while on the road

 

[Kornhub]

You failed badly at recovery runs if that was supposed to be a recovery run.

Unfortunately I couldn't use your referral code because it had one from strava already.

I put in half marathon training

 

[The_MAC]

So I run in my shoes until they either fall apart or begin feeling uncomfortable, I don't believe in replacing them just for the sake of it.

So on the Friday before Comrades, I noticed they were delaminating and I was like so I took a massive gamble, bought a new pair, "ran them in", only a 5km loop on Saturday, put plasters on my heel (as that was the only place I felt a slight bit of friction), and winged it on Sunday. Happy to report that breaking the number 1 rule of race day (trying new things) did not backfire, at least not this time

Old shoes, Pegasus 34, in their moer in:



So worn out (half the sole gone on the outside ball) , but didn't give me any issues:



New Pegasus 39 (bought on special at Nike store, R1500):

 

[abudabi]

So worn out (half the sole gone on the outside ball) , but didn't give me any issues:

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That's a hectic wear! Same as mine but I patch after runs so I don't eat into the white foam

 

[McTwinks]

I mean is it really that bad...

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I’m not a running coach. But do the reading, there are benefits to running slow to get fast/far.

 

[Crusader]

So I run in my shoes until they either fall apart or begin feeling uncomfortable, I don't believe in replacing them just for the sake of it.

So on the Friday before Comrades, I noticed they were delaminating and I was like so I took a massive gamble, bought a new pair, "ran them in", only a 5km loop on Saturday, put plasters on my heel (as that was the only place I felt a slight bit of friction), and winged it on Sunday. Happy to report that breaking the number 1 rule of race day (trying new things) did not backfire, at least not this time

Old shoes, Pegasus 34, in their moer in:

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So worn out (half the sole gone on the outside ball) , but didn't give me any issues:

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New Pegasus 39 (bought on special at Nike store, R1500):

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That's some really hectic wear. And here I'm stressing about wear on the rubber...

 

[Kornhub]

I’m not a running coach. But do the reading, there are benefits to running slow to get fast/far.

I am trying

 

[McTwinks]

I am trying

You’re getting busy, that’s the hardest part. Most people struggle to be consistent

Method - Dr. Phil Maffetone

For 40 years, Dr. Phil Maffetone’s MAF Method has proven effective for individuals of all ages, levels of athleticism, and health conditions.

philmaffetone.com

 

[L-Dog]

I mean is it really that bad...

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Average of 163 should be your race heart rate or really hard tempo session. Colleague started 2 years ago and got a coach his first 3-6 month he bascially had to walk most of his runs to stay within his heart rate zone. Recently ran a pb of 1:44 for a 21km was 2:20 before although he had only completed 1. Highly recommend getting a coach or even using garmin or a free workout programme online just till you get the hang of it

 

[Kornhub]

Average of 163 should be your race heart rate or really hard tempo session. Colleague started 2 years ago and got a coach his first 3-6 month he bascially had to walk most of his runs to stay within his heart rate zone. Recently ran a pb of 1:44 for a 21km was 2:20 before although he had only completed 1. Highly recommend getting a coach or even using garmin or a free workout programme online just till you get the hang of it

Let me see if the runna app helps me

 

[Sensorei]

Can you guys who know running shoes please recommend me a shoe for short 5km daily runs that have very good cushioning and maximum shock absorption, for someone recovering from a pretty bad lumbar disc herniation. Price around R2000-R2500.