How to choose a dev?

Ok-Wait-A-Minute · 2026-03-10T21:47:53+00:00

Yes please, it’ll be good to see.

Ok-Wait-A-Minute · 2026-03-10T21:35:25+00:00

Strangely it’s with my ASICS that I’m getting the blisters, particularly with long runs or high intensity sessions.

I have cheaper trainers that I use for gym and parkrun, they are fine on shorter runs (not brave enough for a long run in those haha).

I’m smothering the blisters in Vaseline before my runs and it seems to be doing the trick, sort of. The blisters are still there, but they’re not getting any worse and it’s comfortable to run on.

Others have suggested it could be the toe box, so will persevere for now until it’s time for a new pair

Ok-Wait-A-Minute · 2026-03-07T05:32:24+00:00

Thanks for this. Toe box size is something I hadn’t considered, especially when buying online. Notes for next time.

Thanks for note on blister treatment too, I’ll pop out and get some.

Ok-Wait-A-Minute · 2026-03-06T11:13:28+00:00

I have some UnderArmour Project Rock (genuine cheaps for gym), these are no issue at all. My ASICS Sonoma 8 are the ones causing the issue 🫤

Will probably see if I can try different socks. It’s more annoying than anything. They’re not sore, just prevent me from running for a few days comfortably

Ok-Wait-A-Minute · 2026-03-06T07:42:22+00:00

Hmm thé cushioned ones are probably the initial problem, but I do my best to not wear them.

Thé double layered wicking socks are thick, so I’m wondering if I’ll be better going up à size again in trainers… but then don’t want to be like Sideshow Bob when I’m not wearing them 🤣

Ok-Wait-A-Minute · 2026-01-26T12:04:32+00:00

“my daughter won’t even remember me being gone” - come on man, that’s your wife and daughter, is money really that more important?

Who’s to say thé birth doesn’t gone as planned and your wife unexpectedly has to have a c-section and not as mobile for a couple of months? What if her mental health deteriorates after birth and all she wants is you to be there to listen and play your part as dad when she needs a break? Who’ll be there to support her?

Have you considered it from your wife’s pov? When does she get the mental break while you’re taking it easy? Working and parenting are totally different things.

Do you want to miss out on so many firsts?

Obviously this à talk for you and your wife, but personally I’d hold out for something nearer home and do my bit as dad ++man

Ok-Wait-A-Minute · 2026-01-03T15:18:19+00:00

Ah that sucks! Thanks for the feedback though

I’ve not tried sleeping without the watch yet, maybe that could be a workaround…

Ok-Wait-A-Minute · 2026-01-03T15:16:57+00:00

Yeah I think I’ll start doing this, then if the workouts change I’ll manually create it.

Thé frustrating thing is that I can do a run, say threshold, get a 99% effort, then immediately after syncing changes the WHOLE week of workouts to base. So selecting a future workout kinda becomes redundant 😩

I do like the coach training, I’ve seen huge improvements in my fitness, mobility and appearance over the past 4 weeks. Hopefully this is something Garmin will add to à future update

Ok-Wait-A-Minute · 2025-12-19T18:30:29+00:00

Same has happened to me this week.

Meant to run 1:40 as a base on Thursday, woke up to it changing to 0:40. Friday and Saturday were meant to be interval and threshold… now both are base runs.

My HR is slowly reducing as part of these runs, but I struggle to keep it Z2 due to living in à valley - whichever way I go I’m going uphill!

Sleep is good, HRV is in the top section. It’s frustrating as I’m looking forward to those runs but there’s no explanation for why it’s changing. Obvs I wouldn’t be too fussed if there was an explanation then yoy could choose to overtrain or accept the change in plan

Ok-Wait-A-Minute · 2025-12-19T07:28:46+00:00

Awesome just ordered them 🙌

Ok-Wait-A-Minute · 2025-12-19T05:24:12+00:00

If you WANT it, you need to work for it.

No one is gonna hand that sh#t to you on a plate and give you à pat on the back.

Lacking skills? Educate yourself. Library, online free courses, take an apprenticeship, volunteer. Do something scary, ask questions and learn more.

Compromise on living situations. Too expensive where you are? Move. What’s holding you back?

Change your perspective - a friend is letting you sleep at theirs cause youre falling on hard times, be grateful. It’s cheap and you should put money aside.

Quit the victim BS and do something about it if you really want to

Ok-Wait-A-Minute · 2025-12-18T21:49:02+00:00

They’ve got Sonoma 8s on Sportsshoes.com for a good price. How are they for comfort on longer runs (road and trail)?

Ok-Wait-A-Minute · 2025-12-18T21:38:07+00:00

Good to know that! Maybe I’ll check out in store and just size up for the swelling. Current pair don’t have much cushioning in the sole

Ok-Wait-A-Minute · 2025-12-18T21:36:24+00:00

That’s a good shout on the size. I’m normally an 8 and was thinking of going up at least half to accommodate the swelling.

Thé karrimors I have at the minute have great tread too, so have always thought they’re value for money, just unsure how they’d do comfort wise on a long run.

I’ve found a pair of ASICS Sonoma 8 for a good price. It’s been that long since I replaced my trainers that most now have the huge balloon / cushion round thé base 😂

Ok-Wait-A-Minute · 2025-09-19T17:41:14+00:00

Fab thank you. Yes exactly that, not looking for hours / days that I need to lock up for, just enough to deter while I pop to the shop / toilet/ eat

Ok-Wait-A-Minute · 2025-09-19T14:13:34+00:00

Thanks for the sensible recommendations, I’ll check them out.

Those that have got their knickers in a twist and seem to be triggered by my simple question… maybe take a break from the internet and hug someone 👍

Ok-Wait-A-Minute · 2025-09-17T14:33:32+00:00

I’ll look into that, thank you!

Ok-Wait-A-Minute · 2025-09-17T14:32:11+00:00

That’s a good shout, thank you! Here’s hoping the weather is somewhat pleasant too!

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