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[Awesum]

Here are my shoes at the beginning of this year. The V9 now has toe holes, the V10 doesn't (it seems a bit better protected).

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That's some high mileage on those shoes. When I bought mine I was told to replace them at around 500kms. I've done over 800kms on my Kayanos and I'm starting to get foot pain.

 

[InvisibleJim]

Currently have fitbit.

But I am ... burning ... to go Apple Watch (since I have apple everywhere else)

Apple Watch thread

But then it's not a smart watch? At least not best in the business as the fitbit has all that, GPS, lte, Whatsapp, music, Spotify, etc. So if it can't stand out in fitness and it can't stand out in health, where does it stand out? Why bother then? Use your Fitbit...if/when it eventually...

mybroadband.co.za

I had a Fitbit Versa 2 which was great for gym but was a pain when I used it for runs as it had to connect to the phone for GPS. Switched to a Garmin Vivoactive 4 about a year and a half ago and love it. The Garmin app is better than the Fitbit one, including the workouts and training plans.

 

[6spdmanual]

I got a Garmin Forerunner 745 on the ebucks store for a very good deal. Can’t wait for Wednesday. I have a feeling I’ll be breaking all sorts of personal records.

 

[Thor]

I had a Fitbit Versa 2 which was great for gym but was a pain when I used it for runs as it had to connect to the phone for GPS. Switched to a Garmin Vivoactive 4 about a year and a half ago and love it. The Garmin app is better than the Fitbit one, including the workouts and training plans.

True, the new Fitbit has built-in GPS

that said, I run in the safety of Virgin Active, I ain't running in Bellville, you will get stabbed or mugged.

 

[Thor]

I took what you guys said and today, instead of running fast and then walking slow, I tried to do a brisk 30-minute walk @ ±5kph to get better endurance-wise.

Basically did some weights
Then did 5 minutes of bicycle to warm the legs up
and then did the 30-minute main course meal.

It was a killer.

Here's a mid-walk selfie of Thor, without the hair. (you can see the tiredness in my eyes)

 

[The_MAC]

I got a Garmin Forerunner 745 on the ebucks store for a very good deal. Can’t wait for Wednesday. I have a feeling I’ll be breaking all sorts of personal records.

I bought the Garmin Instinct, the Garmin app is great, also love the fact that it synchs automatically, as well as software updates and GPS-A updates.

Linked the Garmin App to Strava, which is also putting some pressure on me to push harder, not to be embarrassed by my followers (all 3 of them).

 

[6spdmanual]

I bought the Garmin Instinct, the Garmin app is great, also love the fact that it synchs automatically, as well as software updates and GPS-A updates.

Linked the Garmin App to Strava, which is also putting some pressure on me to push harder, not to be embarrassed by my followers (all 3 of them).

Lovely! I’ve had Garmin Connect but was syncing via Apple.

What watch were you using before?

 

[InvisibleJim]

I got a Garmin Forerunner 745 on the ebucks store for a very good deal. Can’t wait for Wednesday. I have a feeling I’ll be breaking all sorts of personal records.

When you buy a Garmin your VO2 Max goes up by 5. True story. I would never lie to you about something so important.

Enjoy

 

[RunningFromFat]

One word, "nail-clippers"

Nope. Socks are fine and the other shoe is okay. It's something else.

 

[The_MAC]

Lovely! I’ve had Garmin Connect but was syncing via Apple.

What watch were you using before?

I had the Polar M400, but it was 3 years old, battery was never impressive on it, and the fact that you had to connect it to the PC to sync GPS-A was a pain.

To be honest, I'm a pureist, never relied on tech for telematry, ran with entry level shoes until they disintegrate (ran Comrades in 5 year old Asics), I guess I always knew that the limit was my body and not my gear. But the watch has grown on me, I have learnt to use it to my benefit, and it's shown me how little I sleep

 

[6spdmanual]

I had the Polar M400, but it was 3 years old, battery was never impressive on it, and the fact that you had to connect it to the PC to sync GPS-A was a pain.

To be honest, I'm a pureist, never relied on tech for telematry, ran with entry level shoes until they disintegrate (ran Comrades in 5 year old Asics), I guess I always knew that the limit was my body and not my gear. But the watch has grown on me, I have learnt to use it to my benefit, and it's shown me how little I sleep

You seem like an old school no nonsense runner. Massive contrast to me - but I respect the OG runners I see on the street.

How long have you been running?

 

[The_MAC]

You seem like an old school no nonsense runner. Massive contrast to me - but I respect the OG runners I see on the street.

How long have you been running?

I'm only 35

Running seriously for probably around 15 years now, but also cycle a lot, hike, and do quite a bit of trail running, which as of late is my favorite.

Would love to try a triathlon one day, but I am a very weak swimmer, and would probably have to invest a lot of time in learning to swim properly.

 

[Thor]

Ai jirre

I went and registered on https://www.myrun.org.za/ & paid them for the fitines tracker band thing they use, because Discovery Vitality will give me 300 points of reach run.

After I registered & paid money, they come back to say sorry MyRun is closed indefinitely due to covid.

fkcing scammers

 

[RunningFromFat]

@Thor That's rather unfortunate, perhaps check if a small parkrun is open close to you? https://www.parkrun.co.za/results/firstfinishers/

I cannot wait for my local parkrun to re-open, body is ready for a new PB.

 

[wise_guy]

I've got the same thing with asics Only 300km old or so. View attachment 1135536

Your biomechs means your toe scrapes along the inside everytime you land and toe off.
I suggest you cut up an old piece of leather patch and glue from the inside, before it starts to look unsightly. Still lots of miles left on it.

 

[wise_guy]

I bought the Garmin Instinct, the Garmin app is great, also love the fact that it synchs automatically, as well as software updates and GPS-A updates.

Linked the Garmin App to Strava, which is also putting some pressure on me to push harder, not to be embarrassed by my followers (all 3 of them).

Strava is a good motivator. Most people prefer consistency and distance over speed.

 

[Agent_Smith]

What a day out in Greyton for the Brew Run! Highly recommended if you are in the area.

 

[ChrisJ]

"Running" in Mont Rochelle today, breaking the trail up Dutoitskop

 

[RunningFromFat]

Your biomechs means your toe scrapes along the inside everytime you land and toe off.
I suggest you cut up an old piece of leather patch and glue from the inside, before it starts to look unsightly. Still lots of miles left on it.

What about stitching it?

 

[Agent_Smith]

"Running" in Mont Rochelle today, breaking the trail up Dutoitskop
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Crisis! When I was there a few weeks ago, there was plenty on Perdekop but Dutoitskop was bare. That looks crazy!