Running thread

So what's everyone's shoe choice? I am lucky to be a neutral runner but I like a lot of cushioning so I was a long term user of Adidas Ultra-boost. They however got more and more heavy to such an extent I had to switch about 3 years ago to New Balance 1080s. Great trainers but again a bit heavy and the grips weren't as good as Adidas (continental rubber soles), so started looking at other brands. Tried the Asics Novablast 3, these are light and great for the dry (not too hot though as they are not that breathable) if you like cushioning but the grip in anything but dry is poor. so earlier on in the year I looked at Adidas Boston 12s. I have to say these are the best running shoe I have ever had, they are light, have energy rods so "give back" some bounce, have amazing grip and really feel secure. I use them on faster runs (5ks) and did my 9 miler in them on Sunday and my feet felt great at the end. The only downside is that the upper is not that hardwearing or even thick so they have started to wear where my big toe sits.
 
GornikDaze said:
Great tribute to Joss Naylor for anyone interested
apple.news

Joss Naylor's funeral felt like 'the start of a race, not the end' — Runner’s World UK

Richard Askwith was one of hundreds of fell runners to attend Joss Naylor's fitting funeral at Wasdale Head in the Lakes this weekend. Here, he pays tribute to the King of the Fells, who sadly died last month
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Those Walsh trainers were cracking shoes back in the day!!
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That's a great article, thanks for posting.
 
A nice early 16km run around Derwentwater this morning, celebrating my 63rd birthday. This says 15km, because I forgot to turn my watch back on after a photo stop. Luckily I remembered after just one unrecorded km. I'm pretty exhausted now!
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Dartford Park celebrated its 10th year Parkrun anniversary this morning.
Good vibe.

Your time was 00:26:40.
Congratulations on completing your 192nd parkrun and your 109th at Dartford parkrun today.
You finished in 97th place out of a field of 311 parkrunners.
 
Paladin said:
A nice early 16km run around Derwentwater this morning, celebrating my 63rd birthday. This says 15km, because I forgot to turn my watch back on after a photo stop. Luckily I remembered after just one unrecorded km. I'm pretty exhausted now!
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Great work, happy birthday mate
 
Paladin said:
A nice early 16km run around Derwentwater this morning, celebrating my 63rd birthday. This says 15km, because I forgot to turn my watch back on after a photo stop. Luckily I remembered after just one unrecorded km. I'm pretty exhausted now!
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Great place to run. Not sure I’m up to 10 miles though these days ☹️
 
Attention Parkrunners.

play.google.com

Running Achievements (Smadges) - Apps on Google Play

Track your achievement progress and stats for those Saturday morning runs
play.google.com play.google.com

This little app (called Running Achievements) tracks all your Parkruns, and your progress on a whole host of Parkrun challenges, such as the Alphabet Challenge (complete a Parkrun at a venue for each letter). Or you can try the Ups and Downs Challenge (UKs ten most undulating events). There are loads.

Here are a few screens. Not sure if it's available for iPhones or the Nokia 3310. It's not the slickest phone app, but it's packed full of data.
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Managed a 9.5 mile, sweaty run yesterday morning. First Sunday where it has felt like summer (which is a bit depressing). Anyway, invested in a recovery tub a few weeks ago and I must say that it seems to help with recovery, not as achy the day after and (fingers crossed) I have not had any niggles
 
Paladin said:
Attention Parkrunners.

play.google.com

Running Achievements (Smadges) - Apps on Google Play

Track your achievement progress and stats for those Saturday morning runs
play.google.com play.google.com

This little app (called Running Achievements) tracks all your Parkruns, and your progress on a whole host of Parkrun challenges, such as the Alphabet Challenge (complete a Parkrun at a venue for each letter). Or you can try the Ups and Downs Challenge (UKs ten most undulating events). There are loads.

Here are a few screens. Not sure if it's available for iPhones or the Nokia 3310. It's not the slickest phone app, but it's packed full of data.
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Hey,

Does this track races in general aswell? Or just Park runs?
 
AirbagsOptionalTheReturn said:
So what's everyone's shoe choice? I am lucky to be a neutral runner but I like a lot of cushioning so I was a long term user of Adidas Ultra-boost. They however got more and more heavy to such an extent I had to switch about 3 years ago to New Balance 1080s. Great trainers but again a bit heavy and the grips weren't as good as Adidas (continental rubber soles), so started looking at other brands. Tried the Asics Novablast 3, these are light and great for the dry (not too hot though as they are not that breathable) if you like cushioning but the grip in anything but dry is poor. so earlier on in the year I looked at Adidas Boston 12s. I have to say these are the best running shoe I have ever had, they are light, have energy rods so "give back" some bounce, have amazing grip and really feel secure. I use them on faster runs (5ks) and did my 9 miler in them on Sunday and my feet felt great at the end. The only downside is that the upper is not that hardwearing or even thick so they have started to wear where my big toe sits.
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been historically going with Adidas, then a few years ago realised they were pants.

Went wiht a number of Nike trainrers, include road and trail Pegasus. Still got my road Pegasus trainers as i ran my fastest ever 10k race wearing them.

However, since getting covid, and having numerous niggles a few years back, I have had several Hoka trainers including the Rincon 2 and 3, along with the Clifton trainer.

Last year I purchased some New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v12 GORE-TEX trainers, been great wearing them continuously.

I did get the Hoka Rincon 4's last week, ran in them once at the weekend and feel quite nice.
 
staffsblue said:
I do like Hoka's shoes. I hadn't heard of the brand until I went to my local running shop (sadly now closed) and realised it was the only brand they stocked!
I've just worn out the tread on my first pair, so recently bought a pair of Cliftons direct from Hoka's website. Very comfortable they are too!
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I got rid of the Cliftons recently due to them being quite hard when my foot hits the ground (I did two Half marathons wearing them last year)

Shame your local sports shop has closed down.
 
staffsblue said:
It was a local independent business called "Run and Ride". They still have a branch open in a small village next to Cannock Chase, but the Stafford town centre branch sadly recently closed.
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Disappointing.

Is there non-local? Seems to be a fair few closing down across Manchester as well.

I go running with my local sports shop, thankfully
 
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