jogging and motivation thread

[WussRedXLi]

 

[WussRedXLi]

Been doing this for 3 weeks. But mine is more of half squat (no need to go so deep) and i also try to keep as little pressure on the support leg as possible (just use it as support in left right axis)

Quite good for developing strength / power for your quads and glutes. I can recommend.
(in addition to abduction and adduction exercises, solid)

I prefer single leg. Much better isolation between left and right (so wont have lazy left/right side which would be compensating). Last time when i was doing both legs, the back really too much pressure, risk of herniation.
This one is probably much safer esp for older folks.

 

[Ender]

QD Plaid 2 Rmb 709

 

[Ender]

I saw some Chinese youtuber review that plaid 1.5 suitable for stride runner where plaid 2.0 suitable for cadence runner.. any thoughts on this?

Don't know how to tell if I am stride or cadence runner. But I asked chatgpt, and it asked me a series of questions and determine I am a cadence runner. But I am not too sure on its answer though. Both my cadence and stride length increases when I run faster.

 

[hydeyoshi]

Don't know how to tell if I am stride or cadence runner. But I asked chatgpt, and it asked me a series of questions and determine I am a cadence runner. But I am not too sure on its answer though. Both my cadence and stride length increases when I run faster.

I was looking at the meta speed sky/edge and they differentiate between stride and cadence runner then came across the review on plaid 1.5 and 2.0 so I'm just curious if really can differentiate between a stride and cadence runner..

my cadence remains almost the same (average 170 to 175) on any pace..

 

[dreamaurora]

I was looking at the meta speed sky/edge and they differentiate between stride and cadence runner then came across the review on plaid 1.5 and 2.0 so I'm just curious if really can differentiate between a stride and cadence runner..

my cadence remains almost the same (average 170 to 175) on any pace..

Then you are most likely a stride runner. But you can consider increasing your cadence to 180 first for more optimum running.

My cadence averages around 190+ per run can go above 210+ for faster run. I’m flat footed so quite scary to take large strides.

 

[fantasyrulz]

Finally today weather slightly better at night able to enjoy abit.

Recently really hot and humid so much that I run 30 mins then cui liao‍

 

[rECKleSSfElla]

Headsup guys. Taobao pre 618 sales started.

QD Plaid 2 $799
BMAI Jingtan 3 Turbo $649

Hooting soon!

These prices are b4 or after gst + shipping? I seen some listings for the Bmai Jintan 3 turbo for 500+ rmb but after gst and shipping it goes to about 650rmb.

 

[sales69]

These prices are b4 or after gst + shipping? I seen some listings for the Bmai Jintan 3 turbo for 500+ rmb but after gst and shipping it goes to about 650rmb.

Before gst and shipping.

These are from the brands official store. So slightly higher price but I prefer buying direct.

Plaid 2 is down to 709 today!

 

[WussRedXLi]

Just buy the Plaid 2 (also best to buy from official store)......nowadays in 2025 you wont go terribly wrong with China big brands one (it's probably the same pattern with big western/Jap brands...still can go wrong with some). Now 2.0 lagi more suitable for cadence folks. I usually run 180 (simply coz of DnB music) but dont feel any issue with Plaid 1.0 TPEE.
Now i guess got evidence it's lagi better for >= 180 runners. How to go wrong with rmb 709 all in maybe
~ 140sgd,

In cycling there is a fair bit of snob brand appeal for quite a fair number of locals, but i think runners here should know better.

 

[basic___]

150sgd for Plaid 2.0 including shipping and gst. Pretty good deal.
I think I will end up buying dowin pb4.0 as a beater carbon plate shoe for threshold and progressive long runs

 

[WussRedXLi]

The few zhar bohs in the vid quite fast.

 

[WussRedXLi]

 

[sph777]

QD Plaid 2 Rmb 709

not sure whether to get considering I just bought VF3 haha. Have 2 pairs of plaid 1.5 as it is. One for race day, one for training lol

 

[WussRedXLi]

not sure whether to get considering I just bought VF3 haha. Have 2 pairs of plaid 1.5 as it is. One for race day, one for training lol

The issue with shoes and to a certain extent bikes is very difficult to sell on carousell due to sizing and colourway. Even if you slash half on a mint pair also difficult. And of coz got women and men.....actually is interchangeable (eg us9 men some women bigger feet can use) but generally pple won't wanna do homework on internet and try/ change.

For bikes if you slash half on a mint pair still ok coz usually only 5 sizes and generally people use 3 of them. Some cases for some brands got more sizes but generally ok if inbetween brands.

 

[Ender]

not sure whether to get considering I just bought VF3 haha. Have 2 pairs of plaid 1.5 as it is. One for race day, one for training lol

LOL. Runners dilemma. .it always happens when a super shoes get attractively priced.
What makes me put it in the watch list is I had never owned a top tier running shoes. By top tier I mean Nike has the alpha fly, adidas has the pro evo, for QD it's the Plaid.
Also the 2nd half of the year is the time I search for SCSM race day shoes, just nice for the Plaid to be priced attractively.
But heart also itch for the 361 flame 4, but it's a 2nd tier for the 361's line and the price is not as attractive as Plaid. It's like only 50 rmb cheaper.

 

[rECKleSSfElla]

Just buy the Plaid 2 (also best to buy from official store)......nowadays in 2025 you wont go terribly wrong with China big brands one (it's probably the same pattern with big western/Jap brands...still can go wrong with some). Now 2.0 lagi more suitable for cadence folks. I usually run 180 (simply coz of DnB music) but dont feel any issue with Plaid 1.0 TPEE.
Now i guess got evidence it's lagi better for >= 180 runners. How to go wrong with rmb 709 all in maybe
~ 140sgd,

In cycling there is a fair bit of snob brand appeal for quite a fair number of locals, but i think runners here should know better.

Not too concern about the quality of these china brand shoes but i am actually more concern about sizing and fit since one can only blind buy without trying for size first. Previous time i blind bought a pair of shoes from taobao i went half a size up just to be safe. End up the shoes were too loose with almost 2 finger spacing at the heel part.

 

[WussRedXLi]

Not too concern about the quality of these china brand shoes but i am actually more concern about sizing and fit since one can only blind buy without trying for size first. Previous time i blind bought a pair of shoes from taobao i went half a size up just to be safe. End up the shoes were too loose with almost 2 finger spacing at the heel part.

This one need to do own homework and read lots of the reviews from china be it youtube, billibilli or TB reviews, if locally dont have the product. It isnt really different from getting branded ones like Puma or Saucony online from say Zalora.sg or amazon, just that they have more accessible local stores for you to try out. I think nowadays for QD Plaid some local stores carrying it anyway (someone posted here before)....that time for Plaid 1.0 i just bought blindly based only from reviews and the store CSO recommendation whether is it true to size and any tight spots.
I also bought a lot of branded shoes online but checked it out from local physical stores first.
Heck, even within the same brand, ie New Balance, my SC Elite v2 is different from my Rebel V3, the latter being much tighter in toebox area, for the same US size.

 

[basic___]

Not too concern about the quality of these china brand shoes but i am actually more concern about sizing and fit since one can only blind buy without trying for size first. Previous time i blind bought a pair of shoes from taobao i went half a size up just to be safe. End up the shoes were too loose with almost 2 finger spacing at the heel part.

Got Li Ning physical stores in Singapore. Xtep, 361 and Qiao Dan are sold in Key Power sports here also

 

[WussRedXLi]

Got Li Ning physical stores in Singapore. Xtep, 361 and Qiao Dan are sold in Key Power sports here also

Li ning seems to be getting into the road bike biz as well. But just starting. They have a booth in the now running Shanghai bike show 2025. They really have the global clout. If really true and go into production, really a force to be reckoned with vs the normal western brands (which are too bloody ******* expensive)....esp with locals being so super brand conscious.