jogging and motivation thread

[Ender]

2 of my ventilated holed singlet arrived from EZship. I now have 3 of these exact same singlet and color.

 

[VonDeVous]

Need to seek China shoes expert opinion here on Xstep or 特步, coz I find the models rather confusing. I am looking for a race day shoes for the SCSM in December. So preferably a Vaporfly equivalent. Last year I used the Vaporfly NExt%2 so am now on the look out if Nike would ever repeat the same outlet sales which I got mine Next2 for under $110.
So am not doing homework for alternative on China shoes. And expand my search beyond Qiaodan.

Xstep has several carbon plated models, what's the difference between the 160X, 260X and 360X? It seems the 160X might be the race day shoes, especially the pro version? Then what are 260X or360X? Are they plated trainers companion like Saucony Speed 4 to the Endorphin pro4?

@xllms @sales69

i tot xtep is carried by keypower. u can just keh siao walk in and test drive. i will be dared to walk n ask more qn so u can hands on too

 

[VonDeVous]

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5k runner vs marathoner

 

[dreamaurora]

You zone 2 for how many months to get this low ah?

I think from earlier this year I started aiming for average zone 2 every run but what I did earlier was run at faster pace and then walked every few hundred meters to bring the HR down. Not good for the legs and in early April my left hip socket hurt, had to pause running for almost one week to let it heal.

Now I just run slower and sustain slower pace throughout, much gentler on the legs and recovery is very fast.

 

[dreamaurora]

I use Epix Pro Gen 2 and the watch auto determine my max HR and zones based on the runs.

The funny thing after i started running slow my VO2 max drops but my watch adjust my max HR higher. Used to be 190 now 196.

 

[xllms]

Need to seek China shoes expert opinion here on Xstep or 特步, coz I find the models rather confusing. I am looking for a race day shoes for the SCSM in December. So preferably a Vaporfly equivalent. Last year I used the Vaporfly NExt%2 so am now on the look out if Nike would ever repeat the same outlet sales for Vaporfly 3. I got mine Next2 for under $110.
So am now doing homework for alternative on China shoes. And expand my search beyond Qiaodan.

Xstep has several carbon plated models, what's the difference between the 160X, 260X and 360X? It seems the 160X might be the race day shoes, especially the pro version? Then what are 260X or360X? Are they plated trainers companion like Saucony Speed 4 to the Endorphin pro4?

@xllms @sales69

based on what I have gathered from 特步官方淘宝店,
160x series: race day, pro are tuned more aggressively for those seeking PB
260x series: for novice racers, tuned for lower speed
360x series: training shoes

160x5.0 series is supposed to be an improvement of 3.0 series. It is more stable, carbon plate is tuned/positioned to give an increase approx. 10% energy on forefoot area, lighter overall weight, more breathable, etc. However, many Chinese marathoners are still racing on 160x3.0 pro.

Am not too familiar with 360 series, but i heard good reviews on the xtep 2000km v2 as a daily trainer. You can find out more.

 

[WussRedXLi]

 

[Ender]

based on what I have gathered from 特步官方淘宝店,
160x series: race day, pro are tuned more aggressively for those seeking PB
260x series: for novice racers, tuned for lower speed
360x series: training shoes

160x5.0 series is supposed to be an improvement of 3.0 series. It is more stable, carbon plate is tuned/positioned to give an increase approx. 10% energy on forefoot area, lighter overall weight, more breathable, etc. However, many Chinese marathoners are still racing on 160x3.0 pro.

Am not too familiar with 360 series, but i heard good reviews on the xtep 2000km v2 as a daily trainer. You can find out more.

Thanks for the model breakdown, now have some understanding between them. Not looking at trainers, coz existing running shoes can be trainers, LOL

 

[Ender]

i tot xtep is carried by keypower. u can just keh siao walk in and test drive. i will be dared to walk n ask more qn so u can hands on too

Maybe one of the day will go down and test the sizes.. But their prices here are very expensive. Doesn't make sense when during lazada sales, past season can get those branded supershoes cheaper. While xstep hardly have any local sales.

See you nowadays almost 100% cycle.

 

[Stoway]

Maybe one of the day will go down and test the sizes.. But their prices here are very expensive. Doesn't make sense when during lazada sales, past season can get those branded supershoes cheaper. While xstep hardly have any local sales.

keypower overpriced and seldom have sales. Where did you see the vaporfly for $100?

 

[Demonfu]

I stopped running regularly after i had a knee injury. now i just walk when i can

 

[Lchlch]

No worries, you will see me behind you

Bro, remember when you cross the finishing line, do stand around and cheer for me to clear, probably I will be the last few to cross the finishing line…

 

[Lchlch]

I stopped running regularly after i had a knee injury. now i just walk when i can

Bro, do take care….

 

[WussRedXLi]

 

[Ender]

I stopped running regularly after i had a knee injury. now i just walk when i can

Can switch to other non impact exercises that can also demand the intensity. Spinning, elliptical or better the rowing machine.

 

[Ender]

keypower overpriced and seldom have sales. Where did you see the vaporfly for $100?

It's one of those rare moment when you are at the right place right moment. AT CCP Nike outlet. I herd the IMM outlet also has it about the same time I got it. If I recall it was $149, with further 30% off.
I am hoping to get lucky this year with VP 3 or even VP 2 this year.

 

[Ender]

Peter Attia's opinion to those who question that exercise more would not yield additional benefits and just doing the minimal is good enough.

 

[Ender]

Compounding is to do zone 2 consistently, the benefits just add on.

 

[xllms]

Can switch to other non impact exercises that can also demand the intensity. Spinning, elliptical or better the rowing machine.

do try them out and find out which fits you better.
my wife has knee issues but rowing machine seems to make her knees uncomfortable after exercising.

 

[xllms]

It's one of those rare moment when you are at the right place right moment. AT CCP Nike outlet. I herd the IMM outlet also has it about the same time I got it. If I recall it was $149, with further 30% off.
I am hoping to get lucky this year with VP 3 or even VP 2 this year.

maybe i should try my luck at CCP or IMM nike outlet when am back in SG in end sept