Everyone is welcome to the sport, regardless of ability! The more the merrier. But get yourself many rows back from the front of the start line if you’re running 5:00 minute km’s, please!
non-elite runners think way too hard about shoes, and should instead just train harder or smarter
Hopefully not really a hot take: stop running so hard, every single run!
Half of the commentary on the feel of running shoes is like wine tasting. People want to sound like they know what they are talking about, but they can actually hardly tell the difference
Everyone can benefit from a running coach. But it’s often not about knowledge or experience. Sometimes you just need to gain the mental space by having somebody telling you what to do, and doing it.
Shoes can be used far longer than most runners believe
Even elite runners can be really poor at pacing in races
Re: running shoes longevity, I totally agree. And it’s not that hard to tell once you’re putting in a consistent amount of miles, assuming you can control for other factors.
I’ve had shoes conk out at less than 400 miles, as evidenced by soreness in my knees not present during similar runs with newer pairs. Others of the same brand and model I can continue to use well beyond 400 miles with no noticeable impact. It just depends on the individual pair.
Also, to mitigate against additional wear and tear on the body, I try to run exclusively on trails with the older pairs since, obviously, they are more forgiving than running on pavement or asphalt.
Disagree about the shoes. I used to run in whatever and it didn’t matter - as I’ve aged my feet have gotten much pickier. Now the subtle differences between shoes are very obvious and important to me bc if I get it wrong I really feel it!
I’m curious about low long most people think shoes can be used and how much further you think they can be used. For reference, my thought is:
400k: want to replace
500-600k: should replace
700-800k: these are toast but good to have some bad weather options on hand.
The worst shoes I’ve owned got me to 400 miles. I can routinely get 700-800 miles (up to 1,280km) out of Brooks Ghosts. And even then, nothing hurts, the tread isn’t totally worn smooth, I’m usually just retiring them because for every pair ready to retire I’ve bought 2 or 3 more pairs
Every shoe is different. I have had shoes that were still going strong with 1,000km on them, and shoes that started feeling flat and gave me ankle and knee aches at 400km.
I don’t have a set number to retire shoes at, it is more about how they feel. When running in the shoes starts feeling consistently strained or gives me aches, it’s time for them to go.
Mental space and coaching is such a big thing
a 5 minute KM for a a full/half marathon or a 5 minute KM for a 5k because if it’s the latter, that’s literally boston qualifying for women… lol
Re: running shoes longevity, I totally agree. And it’s not that hard to tell once you’re putting in a consistent amount of miles, assuming you can control for other factors.
I’ve had shoes conk out at less than 400 miles, as evidenced by soreness in my knees not present during similar runs with newer pairs. Others of the same brand and model I can continue to use well beyond 400 miles with no noticeable impact. It just depends on the individual pair.
Also, to mitigate against additional wear and tear on the body, I try to run exclusively on trails with the older pairs since, obviously, they are more forgiving than running on pavement or asphalt.
As a 5m per km middle aged guy this post is golden.
Jeez, that hits hard.
Disagree about the shoes. I used to run in whatever and it didn’t matter - as I’ve aged my feet have gotten much pickier. Now the subtle differences between shoes are very obvious and important to me bc if I get it wrong I really feel it!
I’m curious about low long most people think shoes can be used and how much further you think they can be used. For reference, my thought is: 400k: want to replace 500-600k: should replace 700-800k: these are toast but good to have some bad weather options on hand.
Whatever the shoe manufacturer claims, double it.
Rule of thumb for a general training shoes is 800 to 1200 km but you have to leave them rest 24 hours after each run
The worst shoes I’ve owned got me to 400 miles. I can routinely get 700-800 miles (up to 1,280km) out of Brooks Ghosts. And even then, nothing hurts, the tread isn’t totally worn smooth, I’m usually just retiring them because for every pair ready to retire I’ve bought 2 or 3 more pairs
Every shoe is different. I have had shoes that were still going strong with 1,000km on them, and shoes that started feeling flat and gave me ankle and knee aches at 400km.
I don’t have a set number to retire shoes at, it is more about how they feel. When running in the shoes starts feeling consistently strained or gives me aches, it’s time for them to go.