The official running thread™

[Claymore]

I managed a 10K PB at Northgate last, and then hit another PB at Pirates on Sunday, so I'm pretty pleased. I missed beating my own Pirates time from 2016 by 2 seconds, but the distance in 2016 seems to have been 100m less.

One of my colleagues managed 40:49.

 

[handyman007]

Got mine on special too. Really happy with it.

Yes, all the functions I can think of, rugged, good battery life.

 

[ShaunSA]

Just noticed Durban Point and Blue Lagoon have park runs

 

[L-Dog]

Hey guys looking for a light weight running shoe (Short distance 5-10km) that can double as gym / cross training shoe? Any recommendations ? Currently have Asics Gel-Nibus 21 for longer runs but looking for a new gym / race shoe.

 

[Steamy Tom]

considering trying to take an easy run at PR tomorrow, that or just trying to do a 2km at home

 

[Binary_Bark]

Just noticed Durban Point and Blue Lagoon have park runs

Definitely need to go to one of those, hope i still have my Park Run barcode somewhere

 

[Ianf1]

Hey guys looking for a light weight running shoe (Short distance 5-10km) that can double as gym / cross training shoe? Any recommendations ? Currently have Asics Gel-Nibus 21 for longer runs but looking for a new gym / race shoe.

Have a look at Dennis Rehbock's site he has several guides on running shoes available in SA.
http://www.footdoctor.co.za/guides/

 

[Agent_Smith]

CPT Festival of Running. 10 loops of the prom is not as easy as it sounds...

 

[ShaunSA]

PR today was 24:54. Did the route in reverse and clocked in the 10k's at 52:07.

Totally chuffed

 

[Steamy Tom]

Did PR yesterday, 5km@29:55

Was a good run, not much discomfort but I can feel it today.

 

[Steamy Tom]

PR today was 24:54. Did the route in reverse and clocked in the 10k's at 52:07.

Totally chuffed

very nice

hoping my legs can hold it together and i can start working up towards a 10k

 

[karnuffel]

very nice

hoping my legs can hold it together and i can start working up towards a 10k

First 10 maybe?

 

[karnuffel]

Have a look at Dennis Rehbock's site he has several guides on running shoes available in SA.
http://www.footdoctor.co.za/guides/

Thanks for this! My shoes are pretty worn, but Inonly got about 580KM out of them. Not sure how long they are supposed to last. Asics GT1000.

Also not sure if I should rather just get neutrals this time around, my shoes are worn pretty evenly at the bottom and only a slight bit of extra wear on the one heel.

 

[Steamy Tom]

First 10 maybe? View attachment 686721

might be a good goal to work towards if my legs want to play ball

 

[Steamy Tom]

Thanks for this! My shoes are pretty worn, but Inonly got about 580KM out of them. Not sure how long they are supposed to last. Asics GT1000.

Also not sure if I should rather just get neutrals this time around, my shoes are worn pretty evenly at the bottom and only a slight bit of extra wear on the one heel.

from what i can tell it varies a lot, but anything from like 300-500 miles, so you could be due

 

[Ianf1]

Thanks for this! My shoes are pretty worn, but Inonly got about 580KM out of them. Not sure how long they are supposed to last. Asics GT1000.

Also not sure if I should rather just get neutrals this time around, my shoes are worn pretty evenly at the bottom and only a slight bit of extra wear on the one heel.

You can ask the assistants at running shoe stores, show them the old shoes, and ask them to watch you run. They are pretty knowledgeable if you are worried go to a Sports Podiatrist.

 

[Agent_Smith]

Thanks for this! My shoes are pretty worn, but Inonly got about 580KM out of them. Not sure how long they are supposed to last. Asics GT1000.

Also not sure if I should rather just get neutrals this time around, my shoes are worn pretty evenly at the bottom and only a slight bit of extra wear on the one heel.

Hmm, 580km seems quite low in mileage terms for your shoes to be giving up the ghost already. My current pair of Gel Nimbus 21's are on about 660km and I got over 1200km on my Gel Nimbus 20's last year. Is it just a wear issue on the soles or are they hurting your feet?

 

[karnuffel]

Hmm, 580km seems quite low in mileage terms for your shoes to be giving up the ghost already. My current pair of Gel Nimbus 21's are on about 660km and I got over 1200km on my Gel Nimbus 20's last year. Is it just a wear issue on the soles or are they hurting your feet?

I started feeling some discomfort in my one knee and Im getting blisters on the other foot in the arch.

 

[Steamy Tom]

Hmm, 580km seems quite low in mileage terms for your shoes to be giving up the ghost already. My current pair of Gel Nimbus 21's are on about 660km and I got over 1200km on my Gel Nimbus 20's last year. Is it just a wear issue on the soles or are they hurting your feet?

whats that like a month of running for you xD

 

[ChrisJ]

Thanks for this! My shoes are pretty worn, but Inonly got about 580KM out of them. Not sure how long they are supposed to last. Asics GT1000.

Also not sure if I should rather just get neutrals this time around, my shoes are worn pretty evenly at the bottom and only a slight bit of extra wear on the one heel.

The age of the shoes is also another factor. The rubber starts to break down over time. I replace road shoes every 18 months even though they've only done 500k or so.

Trail shoes are another matter, 4 pairs already this year. After 400k or so they are done for longs runs and are relegated to short. Table mountain eats trail shoes.