Lockdown 2021 Run Challenge

Thomas_Brady · February 28, 2021, 11:04am

Great stuff @Bandage

flattythehurdler · February 28, 2021, 11:13am

I was looking at these this morning. The reviews suggest they aren’t as good as some others, an are not for training in as they won’t last.
I’m leaning towards hoka one one carbons.

TheUlteriorMotive · February 28, 2021, 11:14am

I think none of them last. I read the Nike ones break down after 300km or so.

Thomas_Brady · February 28, 2021, 11:30am

@TheUlteriorMotive

backinatracksuit · February 28, 2021, 11:31am

The Nike ones are unlikely to give you even 300k,
Saucony have a new carbon plate shoe that is supposedly more durable, Endorphin pro. I have a pair ifEndorphin speed which is the same shoe without the carbon, best shoe I’ve ever run in,
The Hoka Carbon is a terrible shoe in my opinion, I don’t feel any benefit at all

Current stable

TheUlteriorMotive · February 28, 2021, 11:33am

What have you done to yourself?

Take a break and go to a physio and get a good rehab/prehab plan. Then go again.

Thomas_Brady · February 28, 2021, 11:37am

Physio is booked , he couldn’t see me till Monday he is so busy… All the ‘pro’ runners during lockdown breaking down

TheUlteriorMotive · February 28, 2021, 11:39am

A pal of mine was telling me five of his friends tried the run a 100 mile challenge in February. They are all crocked and getting physio now.

TheUlteriorMotive · February 28, 2021, 11:42am

What are the adidas ones - Boston ?

backinatracksuit · February 28, 2021, 11:58am

The orange are Boston, black adidas are Adios5
I adore the Boston’s though they haven’t been very well received.

flattythehurdler · February 28, 2021, 12:09pm

I like hokas though, I like the cushioning. I’m interested only in s shoe which reduces the shock on my joints, I have no interest in improving my times. What are the endorphins like that way?

Loko_Cove · February 28, 2021, 12:10pm

Interesting, I’ve lost 8lbs since Christmas. My 10km PB has been falling each week. Took a minute off it this morning without feeling like I was putting in a bigger effort.

TheUlteriorMotive · February 28, 2021, 12:29pm

Are the Boston’s small fitting

Mac · February 28, 2021, 12:57pm

Let’s just say he set a 5km PB

Bandage · February 28, 2021, 1:38pm

To use some professional wrestling lexicon, I wonder if @Thomas_Brady is “playing possum” ahead of uploading a 25:35 5km at around 11.43pm tonight. You just can’t relax in TFK intermediate grade.

@caulifloweredneanderthal, for consistency you’ll surely give me 25:53. I think running on a smooth surface has saved me some time. I was losing seconds on the bumpy paths & road crossings on the way to and from the park. It’s no coincidence that, aside from being slightly more elevated, the 2nd and 3rd kms on the park route are more gravel type tarmac whereas the 1st, 4th and 5th kms are lovely and smooth. I’m not sure if there’s more in me to get back to the halcyon days of 25 minutes for 5km, unless I start using the app that @Juhniallio uses.

St Anne’s Park is superb on mornings like today. The mist was lifting and the sun was breaking through. Nice shelter on the avenue with the trees too.

caulifloweredneanderthal · February 28, 2021, 1:43pm

25’53 it is my good man. I’d say if there were two more weeks in the 5km series, you’d be going under the magical 25. Am expecting big things from you in the March 10km, but for the moment, sit back knowing you gave it a right rattle

backinatracksuit · February 28, 2021, 1:45pm

Fair play, that’s mighty progress,
We were running at the exact same speed this morning

fenwaypark · February 28, 2021, 1:46pm

Paced it great. Fair course with no downhill bias. You will be much lower by end of summer.

Bandage · February 28, 2021, 1:48pm

Lovely stuff. Make sure you put me in ahead of @Spidey on alphabetical order.

flattythehurdler · February 28, 2021, 1:50pm

You’d best change your name to Aandage