jogging and motivation thread

[Ender]

Read a few posts here about QD 3TR so decide to give it a try since it's really affordable (compared to the western brands). I got it for 243 RMB inclusive for air shipment and took 5 days to reach my doorstep. Bought on the 6th evening and arrived on the 11th.

So far, had 2 runs with the shoes. Mostly similar to what the video had said. Soft, some energy return (very little), a smooth ride. The narrow mid sole means the stability may be a tad lesser and I can feel it since my stability isn't the best. Toe box is big enough for me and you may want to buy half a size bigger.

Very reasonable daily trainer at this price point (200-240 RMB). Was surprised that the video mentioned the shoes cost 130 AUD on AliExpress. They have a bad deal...

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.

this evening had my first run in this shoes. First I felt was it's bouncy. While running, I felt it deformed or compress a lot. I think what most of you call soft? Not really to my liking as there might by some stability issue when the mid sole depressed unevenly. Need to acclimatize if I were to use this for long runs like >21km.

The ride, a slight rocker geometry which is enough to give the push for a enjoyable tempo run for me it's 5:30 to 6 min/km. But mostly for this run, I did 6:10 min/km, and shoe was also great. It's quite versatile in this manner. The only concern for my is just the stability due to the soft cushion.

Also I find the cushion is thick, close to max cushion shoes without the weight and plush padding. Suitable for long runs, if the stability is not an issue for you.

 

[winningeleven]

I wear my adidas adios pro 3 as causal walking shoes. I feel ok and didn't suffer any pain at all

 

[WussRedXLi]

Just received test result......Everything ok.

Seems like heart is still good and low risk for heart attack. (hs-CRP and CK / Creatine Kinase, a heart enzyme of sorts....). This is the next best thing other than doing the various specific cardiac screening packages.
Seems like no issue with whey intake also (i strive to hit 1.5g/kg/day and supplement around 35-40g of protein from whey).
All the hoot with sugary drinks (redbull etc) / carbs like gummies and snickers etc seems to be ok but then seriously i dont hoot a lot and i focus on taking food / carb loading whenever possible......(but then i also strength train and focus on gaining muscle etc)
Tumour markers and FOBT all ok, i think i shall not go poke a-hole anytime soon.,,,,i did 2x before.

Glucose (Fasting) 4.2 mmol/L (3.9 - 6.0)
HBA1C 4.5 %

Creatinine 59 umol/L (35 - 83)
eGFR 107 ml/min/1.73m2

INFLAMMATORY MARKERS (BLOOD) RESULT UNIT REF.RANGE
hs-CRP C- 0.83 mg/L

CARDIAC MARKERS (BLOOD) RESULT UNIT REF.RANGE
CK
83 U/L (26 - 192)


BP also i usually ownself measure every week, healthy range comfortably below pre-hypertensive

Oh yeah, eggs, daily 2-4 eggs without fail ...... no issue with cholesterol, no issue with triglycerides . Triglycerides a bit low tho...... Triglycerides 0.98 mmol/L (1.70 - 2.20)
But doc said i most probably cannot be low/malabsorption in nutrition, so no need to worry.

Only thing is blood calcium a bit on the high side. Prob due to D3 supplementation (5k IU on most days, plus weekends a bit exposure to morning-ish sun till 10 due to cycling), but i am ok with that. Doc told me also might be affected by things like fluid intake also prior/during testing coz first thing in the morning etc. And he also mentioned that it is great that i supplement around 250-300mg of Mg per day to keep it balanced.
Calcium 2.56 mmol/L (2.15 - 2.50)

 

[ferocity]

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

Anta lubu pg7

Thanks for the recommendations. Will do a search for them on TB. When i see lu bu i thought is 呂布 so i tried searching for Anta 呂布 and got nothing lol.

 

[ferocity]

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.

The NB5 was a great shoe for the first couple hundred of KMs. Like you said, great for easy runs or slower pace where you just coast along. But not sure if hyperbole or what but somewhere down the line the shoe just felt totally different. The foam no longer has the "pop" and i find myself having to put in alot more effort during long runs. Did a read up online and it seems like a common sentiment among other NB5 users.

Was considering replacing the NB5 with SB2 since i am currently only have a 2 shoe rotation. But with my experience on the NB5, think i am better off going for more value for money china brands.

 

[HirotoXeno]

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.

Seems like you wear PB5.0 alot. I also have a PB 5.0 I would say it feels very light and feels like running on air.

 

[WussRedXLi]

1:06:03

Actually there is a chance that he can sub 2:20 if conditions are right. 2:30 shd not be an issue.
Also in Jeans of coz. But for this HM he did not put on his big headphones.

 

[Tudo88]

Seems like you wear PB5.0 alot. I also have a PB 5.0 I would say it feels very light and feels like running on air.

Not really a lot la. Just that it's my first pair of shoes I got when I resumed running this year.

PB 5.0 mainly used for intervals,threshold and progressive long run.

 

[Jurong640]

Did another run this early morning around the Lake. This morning the temperature is so cooling for the run.

6.25km in 50:27
Avg Pace: 8:04/km
Avg Heart Rate: 173bpm
Avg Cadence: 147
Total Calories: 442 Cal

VO2 Max: 43.6 ml/kg/min

 

[xllms]

this evening had my first run in this shoes. First I felt was it's bouncy. While running, I felt it deformed or compress a lot. I think what most of you call soft? Not really to my liking as there might by some stability issue when the mid sole depressed unevenly. Need to acclimatize if I were to use this for long runs like >21km.

The ride, a slight rocker geometry which is enough to give the push for a enjoyable tempo run for me it's 5:30 to 6 min/km. But mostly for this run, I did 6:10 min/km, and shoe was also great. It's quite versatile in this manner. The only concern for my is just the stability due to the soft cushion.

Also I find the cushion is thick, close to max cushion shoes without the weight and plush padding. Suitable for long runs, if the stability is not an issue for you.

yes, i also noticed the stability issue when i walked around, it amplifies my tendencies to tilt outwards on my heels. Changing to a thinner and firmer insoles did help marginally as an initial impression, but unsure how it translate during actual run. Perhaps a heel guide can be added to the shoe to address this issue.
Neither do i like the slow and significantly deep compression before returning to original. From theoretic point of view, this feels like a loss in momentum, especially it led to stability issue (wobbling on the heel part). As for walking, this could make one feel cushy and nice though. Like you said, if one does not have stability issue, this may be one's cup of tea.
Am going to with another thinner and hopefully firmer insole to compare before deciding if i want to keep this.

 

[xllms]

Thanks for the recommendations. Will do a search for them on TB. When i see lu bu i thought is 呂布 so i tried searching for Anta 呂布 and got nothing lol.

i guess they are playing with words to get the attention of the targeted group (males). The term 旅步 is very appropriate as it means travel+walk and has the same pronunciation of the ROTK character吕布 who has been romanticised as the no.1 fighter.

 

[Shawny88]

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

Choice overload…hard to decide which one to get

 

[xllms]

I using Strava to track my shoes.

But Garmin and Coros should have all these functions as well.

coros user here but coros app is quite troublesome as one needs to key in the brand model etc. I use joyrun app link w coros, which has a huge pictorial database on running shoes in their various respective colors to select.

 

[Mephist0pheLes]

jus went for a 7km jog this morning. i think its probably the longest dist i've done in my life lol

 

[kiansin]

coros user her but coros app is quite troublesome as one needs to key in the brand model etc. I use joyrun app, which has a huge pictorial database on running shoes in their various respective colors to select.

is PB5 good for weekly long run?

 

[Tudo88]

is PB5 good for weekly long run?

I generally won't use carbon plated shoes for long run but that's me per say.

But for progressive long run,I will still opt for carbon plated shoes.

 

[DulanMax]

jus went for a 7km jog this morning. i think its probably the longest dist i've done in my life lol

Today morning weather sibei shiok

 

[tanminghui1]

PB 10km with XTEP 5.0 pro today. Very easy run as HR mostly not in zone 4-5

From now on, with this shoe, can just run 10km casually.

I used vaporfly and alphafly before. Very easy tear. So if this shoe can last as what people said, I will not buy Nike anymore

 

[xllms]

is PB5 good for weekly long run?

i don't have pb5. If i am to use pb3 as a reference, I have no problem doing long runs. But for my weight, running on pb3 at 7min/km pace or slower isn't enjoyable. The midsole feels great at faster paces, in my cases around 6min/km or faster. One needs the fundamental strength to sustain such pace for long duration.
Do note pb3 is not a cushy ride, it actually encourages one to run faster. Personally i think it suits HM runs very well.
this is just my opinion tho.
if you are looking for a slow easy LSD run, maybe there are better options.

 

[xllms]

jus went for a 7km jog this morning. i think its probably the longest dist i've done in my life lol

keep it up and soon you will be going further and faster.