Platypus' Beginners Guide to Running
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@D.P. et al
Would greatly appreciate some trainer advice. After a gaint test iv been running in Brooks Ravenna 9's (https://runrepeat.com/brooks-ravenna-9) the last 18/19 months. Iv been wearing them for walks too. Probably run/walked about 1600-2000 miles in them. The underside of them are a tad worn now. Some bits are 100% worn (like a bald tyre) and some bits look like they still have 80% 'tred'.
How often/how many miles should you replace your trainers?
Would the Ravenna 10's be appropriate replacements? They are the same weight, same heel/foorfoot height and are 'stability', medium arch' and 'overpronation' as my 9's as per the FACTS on runrepeat. So another gaint test and store visit aside, are these an ok like for like replacement?
Would greatly appreciate some trainer advice. After a gaint test iv been running in Brooks Ravenna 9's (https://runrepeat.com/brooks-ravenna-9) the last 18/19 months. Iv been wearing them for walks too. Probably run/walked about 1600-2000 miles in them. The underside of them are a tad worn now. Some bits are 100% worn (like a bald tyre) and some bits look like they still have 80% 'tred'.
How often/how many miles should you replace your trainers?
Would the Ravenna 10's be appropriate replacements? They are the same weight, same heel/foorfoot height and are 'stability', medium arch' and 'overpronation' as my 9's as per the FACTS on runrepeat. So another gaint test and store visit aside, are these an ok like for like replacement?
Well I did 7 miles and feel like a half marathon would be a bridge too far, but I see what you mean @Marvt74. Mentally at least, it's just this situation, normally wouldn't care and just get on with it.
@Yucca They say about 300-500 miles you should replace trainers. I'd say stick to what you know if you're happy if they're the same specs.
I've been using Flyknit Free Runs, current pair on 850 miles and I they're not really designed for outdoor running, certainly long runs. Gonna need to figure out a neutral natural feeling daily driver as they don't make them the same anymore. It's just what I'm used to.
@Yucca They say about 300-500 miles you should replace trainers. I'd say stick to what you know if you're happy if they're the same specs.
I've been using Flyknit Free Runs, current pair on 850 miles and I they're not really designed for outdoor running, certainly long runs. Gonna need to figure out a neutral natural feeling daily driver as they don't make them the same anymore. It's just what I'm used to.
I've been happy with my new Brooks Revel 3 trainers but spotted Adidas Ultraboost 19 for £59 in my size and couldn't help myself as everyone raves about them so much.
Probably not a good idea to mix trainers so I'll just wait until I wear the Brooks out which shouldn't take too long at my weight!
Probably not a good idea to mix trainers so I'll just wait until I wear the Brooks out which shouldn't take too long at my weight!
It's actually a good idea to mix them up. Not only does it prolong their life but it helps your legs as one pair might "work" slightly different areas so you're not getting unbalanced or putting some areas under extra stress
@Dup, yes, it feels more mental, i think because i feel like i have a lot more spare time with having no commute, i'm more of the "i'll do it later" mindset.
Point me in the direction please? I love Ultraboost for casual. Have pretty much stopped running in my Ultra 19s now
It was from Adidas directly and think it was a glitch as it said that that it was excluded from promotional discounts but still accepted Unidays 25% code yesterday.
Just tried it again and it's not recognising the codes anymore so looks like they fixed it but mine are already on the way so guess I got lucky
It's actually a good idea to mix them up. Not only does it prolong their life but it helps your legs as one pair might "work" slightly different areas so you're not getting unbalanced or putting some areas under extra stress
Ah good to know, I'll throw them in the mix and see if it helps with my shin splints at all.
I spotted a pair of CEP 2.0 calf sleeves on rainfrorest for a tenner as well and think it is helping ever so slightly.
The manufacturers suggest to replace running shoes at 300-400miles. I tend to get about 500miles, although might push to 700 in some shoes that last better, others nor more than 400. akso, after about 250-3090miles i don't do hard work outs or Long runs in them.
within the group of runners i know keep.shoes by far the longest.
The problem is the rubber cushioning breaks down quite quickly even if the rest of the shoe holds up. That increases shock loading and therefore injury risk. Perhaps worse is the wear is not even so it may force different loading of joints.
so best not to push them too long. You can use them for hiking/casual shoes/gym shoes after their running life.
Replacing running shoes with the same model is the safest bet. you can try similar shoes from other brands but best going to a shop to try them out. few minor changes in stack height or whatever dont matter
I play rugby on a grass pitch year round and have rugby boots (which enable quick changes to direction or you will roll your ankle). However, at the height of summer the ground can be rock solid. I'm also looking to do some running during the lockdown to keep my fitness up. Ground is mixture of compact gravel and pavement.
Am I better with trail or road runners to cover these environments? Any recommendations for specific types? Thanks!
Am I better with trail or road runners to cover these environments? Any recommendations for specific types? Thanks!
Looking on runnersneed they split it between trail and road trainers. Assume the big difference is the tread but not sure which is regular running trainers sorry.
I have some inno-8 gym trainers and asics for my touch rugby boots.
Tread and generally less cushioning so you're closer to the ground and can feel the terrain better and don't roll an ankle.
Of course you can have different trail shoes as well, ranging from minimalist types like what Salomon make with barely any cushioning and aggressive tread for mud, to more comfortable types like Asics Gel Venture.
I generally use runrepeat website, can search by your pronation, arch type, etc and does the job of comparing prices for you with plenty of reviews to boot.
the trainer lasts the same number of miles ... if you have a new identical/similar pair in resereve you can try them occassionally to see how bad the old ones became,
if you wear in parallel you never know.
If you get 2 pairs in different colours then you could do yourself a bar chart type thing in excel
Link it to the garmin/strava details and you will know.
Alternatively, create 2 sets of shoes in your app of choice and then edit each run to set the correct shoe for that run.
Finally made it out this morning. It was -1 when I set out! It is supposed to be May isn't it? It was still only 2 degrees at 7:45
Link it to the garmin/strava details and you will know.
Alternatively, create 2 sets of shoes in your app of choice and then edit each run to set the correct shoe for that run.
Finally made it out this morning. It was -1 when I set out! It is supposed to be May isn't it? It was still only 2 degrees at 7:45
Did my first half marathon last night. it was just supposed to be a long easy run but even so my time was awful as I waited for my mate who was struggling.
Legs and cardio felt great through most of it. I've still got this recurring sharp pain in my trap/upper back on one side which was absolute agony. Last 3k I felt like crying.
I did notice a drop off in energy just over 15k. felt like I was working harder to go the same speed. Maybe that the sort of time where people would have a drink and a gel in a race? Anyone else get this?
I think if I were to do a marathon I would 100% need to take in some fluids and calories along the way. How do people go about this on training runs? I would feel weird running with a bottle in hand I think.
Do you guys wear a backpack\bladder when you do big distances?
Legs and cardio felt great through most of it. I've still got this recurring sharp pain in my trap/upper back on one side which was absolute agony. Last 3k I felt like crying.
I did notice a drop off in energy just over 15k. felt like I was working harder to go the same speed. Maybe that the sort of time where people would have a drink and a gel in a race? Anyone else get this?
I think if I were to do a marathon I would 100% need to take in some fluids and calories along the way. How do people go about this on training runs? I would feel weird running with a bottle in hand I think.
Do you guys wear a backpack\bladder when you do big distances?
Yeah, i tend to have 3 options
1 - Long runs where i'm out over 2 hours. I'll wear a hydration vest, i've just got a cheap one from Decathlon, it has a 1L bladder built in.
2 - Middle runs where i still feel i want a drink if it's hot, i have a running belt which has a soft flash in it which is around 400ml. Think it was a Salomon one for about £15
3 - Short runs where it's boiling. I'll tend to just carry a bottle, although like you i really dislike running with a bottle in hand.
1 - Long runs where i'm out over 2 hours. I'll wear a hydration vest, i've just got a cheap one from Decathlon, it has a 1L bladder built in.
2 - Middle runs where i still feel i want a drink if it's hot, i have a running belt which has a soft flash in it which is around 400ml. Think it was a Salomon one for about £15
3 - Short runs where it's boiling. I'll tend to just carry a bottle, although like you i really dislike running with a bottle in hand.
Thanks for the info. I will sort one of these out
my rationale for sequential use ... as soon as you start using them (like car, or bike tyres, rubber gloves) you stress the elastic material, and breakdown, oxydation starts, leaching of oils, and, that contributes to ongoing degradation, even if you are not using them ... hence sequential use gives longer lifespan
(I do, also, replace inner with a sorbothane one)