Running thread

Paladin said:
I'm back to running away home in Cheshire today. A bit windy, and much flatter than the Lake District.

Can anyone help me with a dilemma I've got please?

I bought a pair of Brooks Men's Glycerin 17 Blue D Width SS20 for £126 back in April. I've covered about 450 miles in them, and the tough plastic sole is almost worn away down to the sponge on the heel of my left shoe.

I appreciate that 500 miles is considered about right for the lifetime of a pair of running shoes, but it means I'll need a new pair four times a year. £500 per year is a lot for me to spend on running shoes. Can anyone recommend either some longer lasting ones, or a cheaper brand that has a similar fit to those above please?
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Comments on this video suggest it was a problem with the v16 of the shoe that's carried over into the v17. You could take a risk with v18 that's out now maybe? But it's a pricey risk like you said.

It's a well rated shoe but I think that stems from very soft cushioning that people love. If you foot struggles with a trainer that's say of a standard/normal cushioning maybe you are naturally heavy footed and will go through trainers quicker than the average joe. If you like Brooks, the Ghost range is not as soft but has decent reviews and I think is cheaper. COVID makes things difficult to try them on and go in shops but if you can go into a store.

Good site here for reviews: https://runrepeat.com/uk/catalog/road-running-shoes

I run in a firmer Pegasus 35 - and I reckon I've probably put them through 750 miles over a few years. The sole has worn of course, but not down to the midsole yet. Most would say they are still okay to run in, but the cushioning is starting to stop and had knee pain this last week or two and I've got some custom 37's that have just been dispatched from China at £105 on the way. Will report back.
 
Paladin said:
I'm back to running away home in Cheshire today. A bit windy, and much flatter than the Lake District.

Can anyone help me with a dilemma I've got please?

I bought a pair of Brooks Men's Glycerin 17 Blue D Width SS20 for £126 back in April. I've covered about 450 miles in them, and the tough plastic sole is almost worn away down to the sponge on the heel of my left shoe.

I appreciate that 500 miles is considered about right for the lifetime of a pair of running shoes, but it means I'll need a new pair four times a year. £500 per year is a lot for me to spend on running shoes. Can anyone recommend either some longer lasting ones, or a cheaper brand that has a similar fit to those above please?
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The only tip I can give on this is to shop for bargains and wait for sales. In many, many years of running, I have genuinely never - not once - paid anywhere near full price for running shoes.

My go-to shoes retail at something like £120 and I usually get them for £70-odd by being patient and buying on sportsshoes.com or looking on Google shopping. I appreciate that this doesn't help you right now but it might in the future...

Shoes that have lasted a long time for me have been Hoka One-One but a word of warning: they are very different in design and feel to your Brooks equivalent and would need to be tried out really.

Good look on finding some shoes that suit your needs - I'm sure they're out there somewhere.
 
Stockton Heath Blue said:
PB for a 5K this morning in 23:17. Have run faster during a 10K but it was downhill and part way through the run so don't think that counts.
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I've plan a flat run just to get a better time sometimes. Then I try and alternate with hillier runs to build up the stamina. My 5k this morning was 28.34. I'm 39 though and still a relative newbie (2 full years of building up to 5k and then 10k)
 
Made the most of lockdown and furlough to lose some weight. Job and two kids under two led me to pack in exercise and hit the snacks. Put on about 20lbs.

Been doing a few runs and 3 or 4 hiits a week some with dumbbells to retain a bit of bulk. This weekend decided to take a break for the first time and today was the first exercise in 5 days.

Went for a run and it was bloody awful. Usually listen to music but decided not to and I missed it. Scrambled round an 8k loop in 53minutes after stopping several times. Considering 10 days ago I did a 52min 10k not sure what happened!

Putting it down to a long week of work and a lack of carbs! They say run slow to run faster so I'll count it as a good training run!
 
supercity88 said:
Made the most of lockdown and furlough to lose some weight. Job and two kids under two led me to pack in exercise and hit the snacks. Put on about 20lbs.

Been doing a few runs and 3 or 4 hiits a week some with dumbbells to retain a bit of bulk. This weekend decided to take a break for the first time and today was the first exercise in 5 days.

Went for a run and it was bloody awful. Usually listen to music but decided not to and I missed it. Scrambled round an 8k loop in 53minutes after stopping several times. Considering 10 days ago I did a 52min 10k not sure what happened!

Putting it down to a long week of work and a lack of carbs! They say run slow to run faster so I'll count it as a good training run!
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I think we all get days like that. Don't worry, next time it will probably be back to normal again. Don't go for a PB on every run. Just run within yourself, gentle pace. It's much more enjoyable. Save the faster runs for once a week or something.
 
Paladin said:
I think we all get days like that. Don't worry, next time it will probably be back to normal again. Don't go for a PB on every run. Just run within yourself, gentle pace. It's much more enjoyable. Save the faster runs for once a week or something.
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Yeah I rarely run quick to be honest unless it's a 5k. Was trying to go nice and slow only nice and slow was still too quick for me yesterday!

Next time might leave the clock at home and see if that helps!
 
It's a warm one for a run....I ran yesterday and despite a shower afterwards I was still sweating an hour after the run!
 
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First 5k since Sunday - supposed to go Wednesday - my other half was off so we went to pub. Yesterday too hot so set alarm for 6 this morning and got out before starting work and before it hits 35 degrees this afternoon in south London. It was mostly in shade along river but not a breath of air
 
ob said:
First 5k since Sunday - supposed to go Wednesday - my other half was off so we went to pub. Yesterday too hot so set alarm for 6 this morning and got out before starting work and before it hits 35 degrees this afternoon in south London. It was mostly in shade along river but not a breath of air
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Likewise, I prefer to do my running early doors. It takes a dedicated runner to go home after work, ignore any distractions, get changed and get out in the evening.
 
Just back from lunch run. Soo effin hot out there. Slowed my pace right down (daren't check strata yet).
Worse thing was a I wore sunnies (coz flies and rivers) and they were utterly drenched in sweat preventing one from having a good gander at the ladies in summer dresses....
 
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