jogging and motivation thread

[WussRedXLi]

 

[xllms]

last time i bought zoomfly 5 to replace tempo.
zoomfly 5 feels heavy.

based on reviewers, zoomfly 5 & zoomfly 6 are 2 very different shoes. zf6 has garnered quite alot of positive feedback. While it is positioned as a trainer version for the alphafly, many reviewers feel this version can do it all well as a training shoe.

 

[xllms]

20250127 1degC 24km/h NW wind
BMAI 惊碳 Mix Plus
HM 2:13:59 (6’21” av, 154bpm av)
2025 first HM & first time going under 2hr15min.

 

[xllms]

But it's not meant for heel striker.

Probably not the best shoe for heel strikers, many other options out there. Am also a heel striker when i am tired and also with ankle issues, tried running around in the Nike shop for awhile, actually felt ok imo.
My next buy is between this Nike Zoomfly 6 vs BMAI 惊碳3.0Turbo

 

[Lchlch]

guy, is it we have $100 ns voucher?

 

[sph777]

20250127 1degC 24km/h NW wind
BMAI 惊碳 Mix Plus
HM 2:13:59 (6’21” av, 154bpm av)
2025 first HM & first time going under 2hr15min.

Good job! Well done on the pb!

 

[sph777]

Probably not the best shoe for heel strikers, many other options out there. Am also a heel striker when i am tired and also with ankle issues, tried running around in the Nike shop for awhile, actually felt ok imo.
My next buy is between this Nike Zoomfly 6 vs BMAI 惊碳3.0Turbo

so far for u, bmai > anta and qiaodan?

 

[rECKleSSfElla]

Just try to run on my new adidas adizero sl n don't think it's the shoes for me

Honestly, unless you are training for full/half marathon or looking hit pb or timing goals, if you are just a recreational runner putting in some miles to stay active then no need to overthink or get fancy mancy shoes. Priority would be comfortable and durable daily trainers. Models like asics novablast and gel nimbus series or new balance rebel v4 are more than adequate for most scenarios.

 

[Jeremy1]

guy, is it we have $100 ns voucher?

Still have meh

The last one was in Nov last year which I had already transferred out to my youtrip card

 

[dreamaurora]

Honestly, unless you are training for full/half marathon or looking hit pb or timing goals, if you are just a recreational runner putting in some miles to stay active then no need to overthink or get fancy mancy shoes. Priority would be comfortable and durable daily trainers. Models like asics novablast and gel nimbus series or new balance rebel v4 are more than adequate for most scenarios.

Wah, Novablast and Nimbus not considered fancy shoes? New Novablast 5 retails at $219 leh.

Think a lot of people start recreational running just buy random Skechers, Adidas, or Nike shoes below $100.

 

[Lchlch]

Still have meh

The last one was in Nov last year which I had already transferred out to my youtrip card

bro, is it last year one? How to check have or not?

 

[dreamaurora]

Retired my Novablast 4 with over 800 km of mileage. Bought new Novablast 5 yesterday, going to be my FM shoes for next two months month Hongkong FM and Tokyo FM.

 

[xllms]

so far for u, bmai > anta and qiaodan?

bmai cheap
i like qiaodan midsole esp the pb3.0 version. My favorite running shoe. But qiaodan running shoes aesthetics not my cup of tea.
i actually bought a pair of anta C202 v6 (< RMB500), but was too big. Also bought a of bmai jingtan 3.0 turbo (bmai supershoe RMB699). Left feet a little on the tight side. Returned both and went on holiday, now at retirement house for CNY. Will consider again after CNY.
i actually feel bmai jingtan 3.0 turbo has very good potential to be a really good shoe. very responsive midsole, wide stable heel, forefoot area well cushioned, lightweight (165g size41).

 

[rECKleSSfElla]

Wah, Novablast and Nimbus not considered fancy shoes? New Novablast 5 retails at $219 leh.

Think a lot of people start recreational running just buy random Skechers, Adidas, or Nike shoes below $100.

EDMW logic is can run means can run and african runners run bare feet one. But seriously, since my NS days(almost 20 years ago) and back until around 1 year ago, my running shoes were exclusively army issued or ones i bought at emart after i MR-ed. Never really bothered to research or invest in proper running shoes.

Now looking back at those army issued asics and NB, comparing to what i am currently using(Puma DN3. Adidas SL2) the difference is really night and day. At least for me, i won't bother considering anything below $100 as i feel running shoes are by and large 一分钱一分货(you get what you pay for). Also, no need to get the latest and newest e.g. still can find novablast 4 going for around $160 or wait for end of season sale for brands to clear out old models(got my Puma DN3 for $140+ and Adidas SL2 for $110+).

 

[DigDub]

Retired my Novablast 4 with over 800 km of mileage. Bought new Novablast 5 yesterday, going to be my FM shoes for next two months month Hongkong FM and Tokyo FM.

Gxgx. I like novablast 5 a lot. Very comfy like running on cloud.

 

[Jeremy1]

bro, is it last year one? How to check have or not?

Just go to this apps "LifeSG" and you should be able to see it in your NS LifeSG Credits under Your benefits when you scroll down.

The $200 should be there.

 

[Jeremy1]

Gxgx. I like novablast 5 a lot. Very comfy like running on cloud.

Did you try the Superblast 2 ?

 

[DigDub]

Did you try the Superblast 2 ?

Didn't try. Cos google best daily trainers and novablast seems like a common recommendation.

 

[Jeremy1]

Didn't try. Cos google best daily trainers and novablast seems like a common recommendation.

But the it's $100 bucks more ex than Novablast

 

[rECKleSSfElla]

Did you try the Superblast 2 ?

Not possible to try in SG since its been OOS everywhere for the longest of time. Tried to get my contacts in malaysia and thailand to help me buy but also OOS every freaking where in those countries. Saw someone posted previously he managed to buy at Taiwan for $200+ which is dirt cheap since SG rrp when it was for sale was $319.

Add: The hell....now i search Superblast 2 and asics SG actually showing its in stock for selected sizes lol. $320 is hard to stomach though.........