jogging and motivation thread

[xllms]

mine arrived today.
wore at home walked around and compared with BMAI 远征者5.0 & PEAK 千层浪. Forefoot feels tighter than both, midsole feels softer than both and its quite similar to 远征者5.0, but sinks in abit more. Both 远征者5.0 & 千层浪 feel more comfortable when I walked around, but it could be they are more seasoned.

just swapped the given insole (5m super critical) with BMAI's 4mm Boomfly TPEE insole. Feels less squeezed on my left toes. Feels slightly firmer which is what i prefer and feels alot better walking around with. Luckily i have a pair of thinner insole to try, otherwise i was planning to return.

 

[xllms]

Carbon shoes are mainly for running use.

the carbon plate is so hard, that prolong wearing and standing on it will result in foot inflammation, so not advisable.

I have 3 pair of carbon shoes, mainly use for running, not for street walking. For street walking, I will go back to normal track shoes without c plate

really depends on many factors in terms of comfort, eg. thickness, length, position, curvature angle/position, profile, etc.
Had wore the following carbon plated shoes for casual war walking:
adidas adios pro 3 (carbon rods)
saucony endorphin pro 3
xtep 160x5.0
qiaodan feiying pb3.0
bmai jingtan 3.0 turbo
bmai jingtan mix plus
of the 4 performance level carbon plated/rods running shoes i have, jingtan 3.0 turbo feels the most natural and comfortable, in running and walking. feiying pb3.0 fare pretty well for me too, it was my go to shoe if i can only bring 1 pair of shoes to travel/walk/run, especially in summer places.

 

[HirotoXeno]

7-eleven run, first ever. May have a lot of stuff in the goody bag.

10km for $58 ? Might as well go jog at pcn and shop at ntuc for goodies

 

[HirotoXeno]

Carbon shoes are mainly for running use.

the carbon plate is so hard, that prolong wearing and standing on it will result in foot inflammation, so not advisable.

I have 3 pair of carbon shoes, mainly use for running, not for street walking. For street walking, I will go back to normal track shoes without c plate

You need wear compression socks.

 

[mcylo]

You need wear compression socks.

I have compression socks. Wear them for my run too

 

[Ender]

I wonder how you guys walk with the rocker geometry and high stack. Everytime I walked to my starting point is not a thing I can get used to. But then I only wear them once or twice a week for the higher intensity workouts. Most time it's the non plated shoes.

 

[Ender]

10km for $58 ? Might as well go jog at pcn and shop at ntuc for goodies

Aren't we doing this almost everyday?
Nowadays this price is rather normal.
Wait for Skechers run if you want cheap 10km race. Past few years, distance are shorter.

 

[tanminghui1]

10km for $58 ? Might as well go jog at pcn and shop at ntuc for goodies

Reminded me during my walk in pcn overheard people donating 15buck each and traveling 1hr from jurong to punggol to walk 3km in an event

 

[ferocity]

I see those china brand shoes mentioned here mostly are plated racers. Any recommendations for non-plated daily trainers? Think its high time to retire my Asics NB5. Never keep track but most probably clocked more than 1000km on them and the foam has lost its "pop" or bounciness a long time ago. Currently its feels no different from wearing $30 army emart shoe.

 

[mcylo]

I see those china brand shoes mentioned here mostly are plated racers. Any recommendations for non-plated daily trainers? Think its high time to retire my Asics NB5. Never keep track but most probably clocked more than 1000km on them and the foam has lost its "pop" or bounciness a long time ago. Currently its feels no different from wearing $30 army emart shoe.

Anta lubu pg7

 

[WussRedXLi]

Everything also try

 

[Jurong640]

Reminded me during my walk in pcn overheard people donating 15buck each and traveling 1hr from jurong to punggol to walk 3km in an event

Last time a decade ago, I used to go these runs 5km 10km, some runs like passion run, ntuc income run, Jurong Lake Run, and standard chartered marathon run. Realised after a few years, its just a waste of money when I can simply run these on my own around the Lake or pcn. Save the money, buy better running kit than special running singlet and be walking advertisements.

 

[WussRedXLi]

10km for $58 ? Might as well go jog at pcn and shop at ntuc for goodies

Reminded me during my walk in pcn overheard people donating 15buck each and traveling 1hr from jurong to punggol to walk 3km in an event

I would not mind if the 10k is a proper race on proper roads (or majority is road). Coz the feel is there.

But most times is just put some cones at the usual MBS/Stadium areas/routes


Nicoll highway and extending to some parts of Durian head/merlion/1 marina blvd is a MUST for such races. So basically AHM or SCSM

 

[WussRedXLi]

 

[basic___]

I would not mind if the 10k is a proper race on proper roads (or majority is road). Coz the feel is there.

But most times is just put some cones at the usual MBS/Stadium areas/routes


Nicoll highway and extending to some parts of Durian head/merlion/1 marina blvd is a MUST for such races. So basically AHM or SCSM

Bobian. A lot of logistics and clearence just to block off an entire stretch of road just for running. Reckon only the bigger races like 2XU and Standchart can do that.

 

[Tudo88]

QD PB 5.0 - 10/5
Evo SL - 24/5
Novablast 5 - 4/6

Average 70km per week. Think another 2 pairs of shoes will be good for my rotation. Can last for another 2 x 12 weeks training cycle.

 

[xllms]

I see those china brand shoes mentioned here mostly are plated racers. Any recommendations for non-plated daily trainers? Think its high time to retire my Asics NB5. Never keep track but most probably clocked more than 1000km on them and the foam has lost its "pop" or bounciness a long time ago. Currently its feels no different from wearing $30 army emart shoe.

乔丹强风3TR
必迈远征者
匹克千层浪
安踏旅步2(PG7)
李宁赤兔8pro
特步2000公里v3
above are some for your consideration

 

[Tudo88]

I see those china brand shoes mentioned here mostly are plated racers. Any recommendations for non-plated daily trainers? Think its high time to retire my Asics NB5. Never keep track but most probably clocked more than 1000km on them and the foam has lost its "pop" or bounciness a long time ago. Currently its feels no different from wearing $30 army emart shoe.

If you like NB5, think you have to look at those with extra cushioning.

I find NB5 to be too clunky for me but as an easy day shoe,just got to ride it out till the end haha.

 

[sales69]

I see those china brand shoes mentioned here mostly are plated racers. Any recommendations for non-plated daily trainers? Think its high time to retire my Asics NB5. Never keep track but most probably clocked more than 1000km on them and the foam has lost its "pop" or bounciness a long time ago. Currently its feels no different from wearing $30 army emart shoe.

Another consideration is Mizuno Sky Wave 8.

I bought during 6.6 for $120 after voucher and coins discount on Lazada.

 

[Tudo88]

But I still like Evo SL the best hahaha.

Very all rounder shoe. Easy,tempo and long run. Not sure whether can handle threshold at around 4.15-4.20km/min pace.