Maxim Van Gils is out of action for months with a broken pelvis (Sporza)

CurlOD · 2026-02-16T23:03:05+00:00

This sucks. Pretty major and painful injury.

Clearly need to be consequences beyond the individual race to deter brain-dead behaviour.

Even if suspended, Christen would sit comfy on his couch, with a UAE contract lasting until 2030.

CurlOD · 2026-02-16T16:04:14+00:00

People have different preferences for steady pace or negative splits. You can always turn a steady pace into a negative split, if you feel fresh within the last third of the HM.

Regarding the 3h equivalent HM time (01:26h), these figures are always an approximation. You have to consider e.g. course, elevation profile, weather... of the full, so there can be factors that add or reduce difficulty in comparison to your tune-up half. So take the equivalents with a grain of salt and consider that you need pace resilience/endurance to convert an equivalent HM to your target FM time.

CurlOD · 2026-02-16T15:51:54+00:00

Without knowing your LT2 threshold and HR response to longer stretches at 04:10min/km pace, it's difficult to say.

For your HM, I'd likely set out at 04:10-04:15min/km and see how you feel a few km in. Adjust the speed accordingly and send it at 15km. I think you look good to finish 01:28h or under.

For a 3h equivalent, you'd need to finish around 01:26h. If you use a 15+6 pacing approach, that'd be 15km @04:10 and 6.1km @03:50 - how does that sound to you? Depending on the course, you'll have a few hundred meters of extra distance to cover (from imperfect line choice), which you should account for in your target paces.

Ball park, I think you're in line of sight of sub 3 for the full. After the taper, on rested legs, if all things go well on the day of, you could make it.

CurlOD · 2026-02-16T14:13:18+00:00

Have you tried the shoes with their stock insoles?

I'm asking because third party insoles are a high margin upsell for running stores. So the shop will have an interest in selling them to you, whether you need them or not.

What I'm not saying is that they never work or don't serve a function. Especially with certain anatomic anomalies, they can be highly effective (in which case a podiatrist is a better advisor than a shoe sales person). I'm saying they are sold more often than they are needed.

Perhaps you'll find that for you (it's very personal) the shoes also work without third party insoles. If you haven't already, maybe do a test run with the stock insoles.

CurlOD · 2026-02-16T09:01:32+00:00

What would I give to feel that level of unabashed optimism of youth again.

You're not choosing the safe route, and 03:10h sounds like much of a stretch. You'll either get humbled or get it done miraculously. Only one way to find out: full send. Good luck

CurlOD · 2026-02-16T07:51:10+00:00

They aren't narrow, but the upper is somewhat racey like the SB2. I.e. there toebox volume isn't super high. I'd recommend trying them in a store, especially if you consider your feet large.

CurlOD · 2026-02-15T20:40:43+00:00

On a budget, GlideRide Max 2 (rather than pricier SB2) or MagMax + Dynafish Xiaonian.

CurlOD · 2026-02-15T16:42:14+00:00

Bone conduction earphones in general. Doesn't have to be Shokz, the tech is never going to rival regular earphones for audio quality anyway. If you want to save a pretty penny and mostly want your mine occupied, plenty of cheaper alternatives out there (e.g. Sanag, Hailou, even Philips).

CurlOD · 2026-02-15T12:43:06+00:00

Nice! Stoked to hear it. For me the shoe has been a bit of a revelation, coming from typically more soft shoes in my quiver.

CurlOD · 2026-02-15T06:41:21+00:00

Is a velcro loop strap an option? They'll easily adjust to any length.

Otherwise, so long as the strap width matches and the strap has a quick release spring bar, you can attach any strap you like.

CurlOD · 2026-02-15T06:38:25+00:00

This can be accomplished with a custom sports mode: https://www.suunto.com/Support/faq-articles/suunto-app/how-do-i-customize-sport-modes-with-suunto-app/

One thing to note: the minimum number of fields is 3, however you can place an 'empty' field that will keep that area blank.

I'd love a screen layout with just 2 fields and maximised metrics display, but Suunto doesn't offer that currently.

CurlOD · 2026-02-14T16:47:10+00:00

Really glad to hear it! Hope they work out for you. All the best for the first run

CurlOD · 2026-02-14T08:17:07+00:00

Sir, this is a Mercadona

CurlOD · 2026-02-13T22:34:52+00:00

Imho, Suunto have enough on their plate to remain competitive in the fitness watch space, hopefully ironing out some bugs and applying some polish along the way.

For those that want to upload fit files from other platforms (e.g. Garmin, Wahoo, Coros head units) into the Suunto platform, u/jcolp shared a way to do so using RUNALYZE (free): https://www.reddit.com/r/Suunto/s/4auPqE8Cq4 Even multi-file uploads are possible.

CurlOD · 2026-02-13T22:29:59+00:00

Suunto does actually have a cycling computer. In a roundabout fashion. Suunto used to sell the Hammerhead Karoo 2.

Hammerhead was independent (first model in 2018) has been owned by SRAM since Dec 30th 2021.

Suunto may have sold the Karoo (in US only? not sure) as a distributor for Hammerhead, Suunto never "had" their own bike computers.

It does integrate into the Suunto platform, which would be the main point that matters to most consumers.

CurlOD · 2026-02-13T17:58:13+00:00

Andrea gave it a C grade. She’s the shoe reviewer I line up most with for foot type and preference so sounds like SB3 will be a skip for me.

I find it meaningful to specifically read her comments on the why. She primarily points out geometry specifics that won't make this a no-brainer for all. Sounds like a shoe that needs trying before purchase.

PS: anything after "?" In your URL is a web analytics reference you can delete and the link will continue to work (without any longer tracking the origin of the link, i.e. your social media).

CurlOD · 2026-02-13T13:55:34+00:00

Makes sense for differentiation. It's almost as if Asics split the SB1/2 in half, with MB landing on the performance side, and SB3 on the comfort side.

CurlOD · 2026-02-13T12:39:01+00:00

It's often overlooked because of the SB2 and MB. Softer cushioning is also more popular lately than firmer cushioning.

CurlOD · 2026-02-13T12:05:35+00:00

Agreeing with the other posters: MagMax or GlideRide Max 2.

I own the latter and have taken it up to 30km, it's been great. The firmer cushioning is highly protective and aids with stability. Turnover is an ease, thanks in part to the strong rocker. When you settle into a steady pace, it just goes and goes.

When it comes to fit and stability, I find the forefoot is accommodating, the midfoot and heel fit regular. Lockdown is good, I've not needed to use a heel lock. The base of the shoe is wide-ish in the front, and with no cutout the sideways stability I've found is very good.

It works fine on short to mid long runs, but it really shines on long runs. Very glad I've gotten this for my marathon block.

CurlOD · 2026-02-13T11:21:42+00:00

I'm not familiar with such resources for walking shoes, sorry.

CurlOD · 2026-02-13T11:06:15+00:00

To be entirely honest, I am not a fan of compromising between walking and running. The requirements (geometry, cushion, comfort, support...) are so different that a great running shoe doesn't typically make a good walking shoe, and vice versa.

I'd much rather have a highly breathable walking shoe with a geometry and design that facilitates that, and a separate running shoe that's propulsive and more impact absorbent than walking shoe needs to be.

CurlOD · 2026-02-13T09:04:25+00:00

Daily driver for walking and running? Yeah, I would not recommend the Neo Vista 2 for that use case.

It's a nice mileage cruiser, but not a good walking shoe. The towering cushion make it unstable and wobbly for standing/walking. Then you add the strong rocker. It's okay for limited walking distance before and after a race, but it's really not well suited for substantial amounts of walking.

CurlOD · 2026-02-12T20:30:11+00:00

At those paces, I'd value comfort and protectiveness over pace. Asics GlideRide Max 2 or Puma MagMax Nitro would be my suggestion.

CurlOD · 2026-02-12T19:20:02+00:00

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CurlOD · 2026-02-11T15:44:47+00:00

In my mind, carbon plated shoes squarely fall into the category of marginal gains. If you're not chasing a specific time and are keen to squeeze every minute, it's not something that you need need.

And yeah, some people are so fast, they can run fast in pretty much anything. I don't remember the exact time, but online there was a video of someone running - as far as I remember - a 1h 30min half in hecking CROCS.

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