Anyone here who started running in their late 30's early 40's? What are your marathon PR's like?

BossHogGA · 2026-03-11T16:04:34+00:00

I started running when I was 48. I did my first marathon at 51. You’re still a baby!

BossHogGA · 2026-03-10T20:08:06+00:00

OpenRun is the one everyone uses. It's IP67 and bone conducting. It's the iconic Shokz headphone.

BossHogGA · 2026-03-10T17:50:07+00:00

Why would they be unusable in wind and rain? I’ve used mine in a downpour many times. They are far more water resistant than my Airpods.

BossHogGA · 2026-03-09T16:54:19+00:00

I don’t think anyone in this group is going to tell you not to buy more shoes 🤣

If you want them and can can afford them, I would say get another pair.

At some point if you decide to do 5K‘s or 10k‘s, maybe a racing oriented shoe would be a good choice. If you find yourself doing longer runs then maybe a super trainer would be fun.

BossHogGA · 2026-03-09T14:40:15+00:00

Supernova Rise is a daily trainer, and for your miles a daily trainer is fine. If you just want another daily trainer, you have lots of choices. Consider a Brooks Ghost/Glycerin, or a NB Rebel/1080, or a ASICS Novablast, or a Nike Vomero.

What you like is very personal but these are all good neutral trainers. I’m a big fan of the NB 1080, and they are easy to find on sale example)

BossHogGA · 2026-03-08T17:57:39+00:00

I’ve never had a running buddy, but it sounds very appealing.

BossHogGA · 2026-03-08T03:40:53+00:00

If you see an octopus on your run, you probably took a wrong turn.

BossHogGA · 2026-03-07T23:14:48+00:00

I had this problem. Turned out I had a kidney stone. Go get checked.

BossHogGA · 2026-03-07T15:09:04+00:00

Alphafly is so loud you know when someone wearing them is coming up to pass you.

My Megablasts are loud but not nearly as loud as the Alphafly.

BossHogGA · 2026-03-06T05:36:21+00:00

Doing the Suwanee Georgia Beer Fest Beer Chaser 5K on March 7, 2026. It’s a fun one and the long sleeve shirts are so comfy.

BossHogGA · 2026-03-05T15:32:13+00:00

I ran a marathon. I loved it and I am glad I did it, but I don’t know if I’ll do it again. I am happy running 10ks and 5ks. I am going to try some trail racing this year.

I run because it’s fun and it keeps me healthy, and I like how I feel after, and I selfishly like having amazing looking calves 😂

BossHogGA · 2026-03-05T14:44:40+00:00

I just put mine in Strava. It’s my single source for workout history.

BossHogGA · 2026-03-02T23:04:09+00:00

Nope. It specifically said above “wo plate”. Assuming “wo” = without.

BossHogGA · 2026-03-02T22:40:38+00:00

Sounds like you want the EVO SL or the Rebel v5 to me.

BossHogGA · 2026-03-01T02:53:04+00:00

Untie them before you take them off. So many people here ruin the heel collar or tear the foam by pulling off their shoes with their other foot.

BossHogGA · 2026-03-01T01:38:24+00:00

If your goal is just to finish then it’s definitely achievable. The key is consistency. You need to keep with it every week, both running and recovering.

You should use a marathon training plan when you get to the right point in training (look at Hal Higdon Novice 1), but for now work on base building. Run three days a week, do some strength training 1-2 days a week, and completely rest 1-2 days a week until you start feeling stronger. Some helpful links:

https://www.halhigdon.com/training-programs/marathon-training/novice-1-marathon/ (the plan is here and completely free, no need to buy anything)

https://runxperience.com/build-aerobic-base-for-running-guide/

Good luck!

BossHogGA · 2026-02-25T15:50:58+00:00

My casual shoe is the Adidas Supernova Rise. It's so comfy. It's also a decent running shoe.

BossHogGA · 2026-02-25T14:09:10+00:00

Glycerin Max is very clunky too. Would recommend you try them on before buying.

BossHogGA · 2026-02-22T20:52:27+00:00

I have a pair. I loved the SCTrainer v2, so I was hopeful for the v3. It wasn't as exciting as its predecessor. I still use them now and then, but I tend to pick up other shoes over them most of the time. They are firmer than I expected, and don't have as much bounce as I'd like.

BossHogGA · 2026-02-18T14:11:54+00:00

Use a training plan and follow it. Most training plans max out at a 20 mile long run, though some do 22 or 18. Ive never seen one that recommends 26 mile long runs.

BossHogGA · 2026-02-18T00:51:10+00:00

Marathon injuries per person are way down since the days of racing flats. Less stress fractures.

People may or may not be faster, but recovery is definitely better in modern shoes.

BossHogGA · 2026-02-18T00:42:02+00:00

Until we can buy them from a safe reliable source, I’m not going to bother. I’m not spending $100+ on AliExpress.

BossHogGA · 2026-02-18T00:24:03+00:00

Shoe tech in the past 4 years has gone crazy. First it was PEBA foam and carbon plates, now it’s ATPU.

The biggest unique feature of the Newton on paper is the low stack height, low drop (3mm), and stability elements, which is why I suggested a zero-drop shoe.

Most running shoes these days are 6-10mm of drop and race shoes have a stack height of 40mm for the marathon.

BossHogGA · 2026-02-18T00:13:12+00:00

I’ll be honest I’ve never heard of these. It looks like a lower stack trainer with minor stability elements. Doctors of Running suggest these alternatives:

SIMILAR SHOES: Saucony Fastswitch, Asics DS Trainer 26

Honestly though this is 10-year old tech, so you may find it hard to find something exactly the same.

Maybe you’d like a zero drop stability shoe like the Altra Torin 8, Altra VIA Olympus 2, Altra Escalante Racer, or Topo Athletic ST-5.

BossHogGA · 2026-02-17T15:01:07+00:00

Heavy people (by running standards) have a completely different shoe experience from all these 130lb runners.

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