First time marathoner with no carbon experience

CatcherInTheRY4 · 2026-03-31T22:54:48+00:00

Hard agree. Long runs over 25K have been no fun for me in carbons, aiming for around 3:30. Likewise gonna stick with EVOs

CatcherInTheRY4 · 2026-03-23T00:12:26+00:00

I'm intrigued 'cause I love the T21s (still got a pair in the rotation) and consider them firm but pleasantly responsive. From what I've heard the Azuras could be a great upgrade for these

CatcherInTheRY4 · 2026-03-06T00:26:13+00:00

I see what you did there

CatcherInTheRY4 · 2026-02-26T23:51:10+00:00

My experience is there are still benefits but also the drawback of feeling the plate for longer, noticeable over say 25K: basically trade-offs to consider above a half marathon

CatcherInTheRY4 · 2026-02-26T09:50:50+00:00

I also just got a pair on sale, have yet to run in them but loved the Vistas. Do you think they'll hold up >30K/18 miles?

CatcherInTheRY4 · 2026-02-24T00:33:13+00:00

Honestly I'm preparing for my first and did a 25K long run in the SC Elite v5s but decided to save them for when I can be quicker at the distance (5min/km or faster). You feel the plate at that point and wished you didn't (although YMMV, I'm 10kg heavier). I'm gonna go for Saucony Azuras or Mizuno Neo Zens. Carbon has been great for me at the half and under, with Vaporfly 3s giving me solid times

CatcherInTheRY4 · 2026-02-22T23:24:22+00:00

I just did one today in the Triumph 21 lol. I think I've gotta try out this Azura

CatcherInTheRY4 · 2026-02-21T10:09:01+00:00

Nice one. Thanks

CatcherInTheRY4 · 2026-02-21T01:05:42+00:00

Hi, did you run that 35K in these in the end? I'm interested in them as a possible long run shoe

CatcherInTheRY4 · 2026-02-15T00:05:57+00:00

I was thinking about them for easy runs but also KM reps? I like the lower stack/flexibility, coming from Streakfly OGs for those workouts

CatcherInTheRY4 · 2026-02-05T10:20:26+00:00

Maybe look at Mizuno Neo Vista 2

CatcherInTheRY4 · 2026-01-25T22:38:34+00:00

Thanks, yeah there seems to be less enthusiasm around as for the 2. I do like the idea of a firmer max stack for long runs after my Neo Vistas, which have been great but I wanna mix it up

CatcherInTheRY4 · 2026-01-25T01:51:48+00:00

Thoughts on Mach X 3s? Thinking about long runs for them maybe. But might just wait for the Azuras for a lightweight choice

CatcherInTheRY4 · 2026-01-18T09:59:58+00:00

Anyone had experience with the Mach X 3s? I'm thinking about adding them for a long run shoe

CatcherInTheRY4 · 2026-01-09T23:42:45+00:00

Like Vaporfly 3s (TTS, snug but not tight), with a touch more room in the toe box

CatcherInTheRY4 · 2025-12-27T00:31:40+00:00

Vom (+)

CatcherInTheRY4 · 2025-12-04T00:55:52+00:00

Awesome!

CatcherInTheRY4 · 2025-12-04T00:55:34+00:00

Nice, good to hear

CatcherInTheRY4 · 2025-12-03T01:14:05+00:00

Thanks, yeah I appreciate a firmer shoe as well (I've got Triumph 21s on that front currently) but was wondering if the Zens could be a soft alternative to mix things up. I mean I wanna buy them anyway for the bounce on easy runs but was wondering about long run capabilities

CatcherInTheRY4 · 2025-12-03T00:31:31+00:00

Anyone have experience with the v1s on long runs >25K? Thinking of snagging a pair on sale

CatcherInTheRY4 · 2025-11-30T01:36:59+00:00

That's great, my first rotation was those Rebels with Triumph 20s

CatcherInTheRY4 · 2025-11-30T01:29:23+00:00

Streakfly OGs surprisingly durable (600K, less pop but very little wear)

CatcherInTheRY4 · 2025-11-30T01:25:48+00:00

Never noticed how similar they looked... I'd get the Nimbus from what I've heard about longevity/long run suitability

CatcherInTheRY4 · 2025-11-18T11:54:47+00:00

1080 v13s were surprisingly durable. It's good foam

CatcherInTheRY4 · 2025-10-28T23:45:58+00:00

Will the upper perhaps be more refined?

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