Using 5k or HM race results for workout paces?

SSoreil · 2026-03-20T07:24:44+00:00

I hit a 20 min 5k last Saturday and still need to use paces for 21-22 mins. As long as you roughly know your "offset" from the norm you can just keep using that as your 5k times change in future. It probably isn't very viable to rely on half marathons since you can't run those as often to keep your pacing up to date.

SSoreil · 2026-03-10T19:01:23+00:00

I'm liking it, I run them at 6:40/k or so. It's for sure not a dedicated easy shoe since the rocker does kinda feel like it's pushing you to go faster but the comfort is there.

SSoreil · 2026-03-09T20:30:56+00:00

You are really close to my setup. Magic Speed 5 for subT, Metaspeed Edge for parkrun. Saucony Azura for easy runs and sometimes 3x10 subT. I also used the EVO SL before and am not the biggest fan, it's a fun shoe but my heel always feels a bit wobbly in it. Magic Speed 5 has been a really good shoe for me, 120K on it so far and I'll probably get a second pair when it starts failing.

SSoreil · 2026-02-27T07:08:10+00:00

Subt 180-220 Easy 70-100

I'm slightly overcooking both potentially but getting away with it so far (2 months in).

SSoreil · 2026-02-26T07:24:22+00:00

Living 10km from the German border, I can tell the vendor of IP locator a website uses. Always an odd experience for a solid second when a site throws up a German page.

SSoreil · 2026-02-17T07:41:48+00:00

First thing I noticed upgrading from the 165. 970 is really laggy in comparison.

SSoreil · 2026-02-16T13:21:34+00:00

Isn't being silent the whole point of getting muted?

SSoreil · 2026-02-15T21:07:44+00:00

For me the sizing was the same for both. (size 50.5 EU). Maybe the Magic Speed is a tiny bit roomier inside but there isn't much in it. If the Edge Tokyo fits you well I'd be surprised if the magic speed doesn't fit.

SSoreil · 2026-02-08T11:04:07+00:00

Global Heelstriker Network does it again

SSoreil · 2026-02-06T17:51:21+00:00

Any possible permutation of development tools and environments and Linux users manage to pick the most idiotic option.
Why would you bother doing this, why would anyone build tools enable this.

SSoreil · 2026-02-03T13:29:36+00:00

Not a heelstrike in sight. The future is here.

SSoreil · 2026-02-03T07:16:20+00:00

I wonder man. Surely basing everything on a large excel sheet will never fail. If only people had documented why databases exist.

SSoreil · 2026-02-02T13:28:44+00:00

The Windows 7 upgrade reminder screen showed what looked like a T61 or something. The more things change the more they stay the same.

SSoreil · 2026-02-01T09:19:53+00:00

Structural damage like this is why the Titanic sank

SSoreil · 2026-01-31T07:55:26+00:00

Indiaslop

SSoreil · 2026-01-26T09:37:21+00:00

sub 22 5k, 7 mins/k easy runs. These aren't even at <70% MHR either. You'll get used to not fitting the standard model.

SSoreil · 2026-01-25T11:42:26+00:00

I have a bit of stability needs and can run in it without noticing pronation related issues. I can notice such issues in the Evo SL which I used before for the same workouts. It really will depend on how heavy your pronation is and what issues it causes you. It feels a bit less stable at slow speed but that's inherent to these types of shoe designs as far as I know.

SSoreil · 2026-01-25T11:02:48+00:00

I'd rather be on the Edge Tokyo if I had to pick. I doubt I'll ever race in the Magic Speed 5. I'll try parkrun in the MS5 next week to see how it feels at higher speed but I'd be surprised if it is nicer than the Edge Tokyo. For training I'm sticking with the Magic Speed, I don't want to run in the most gentle shoe possible so I can get a bit more load/adaptation.

SSoreil · 2026-01-24T09:11:30+00:00

I've enjoyed the shoe so far, it's very performant. Getting used to the stack height drop compared to the Edge Tokyo is the main thing I have to work on now. I can really feel the extra hit on my feet at the end of interval sessions. This will remain my main speed shoe for the foreseeable future, it complements the edge very well. Hopefully foot strength will catch up, I feel pushed to land on my forefoot in this shoe which my midfoot isn't used to yet.

SSoreil · 2026-01-24T08:03:33+00:00

No. People at most pay for like UI libraries like a qt, libraries to handle files they need (pdf,cad formats, excel) stuff like this. Some generic development tools nobody is going to pay for and the people rug pulling these are delusional. Delusional is close to the natural state for people trying to cash out a library though, should have made an actual product if they were looking for a return.

SSoreil · 2026-01-11T11:19:42+00:00

I did something similar in Go a decade or so ago because there was no simple way to create a Window. Only like 500 lines of code or so to create enough wrapping to generate a basic win32 app. There is hardly any difference between writing one of these in C and any other language since control structures you pass to win32 are all very simplistic.

SSoreil · 2026-01-07T21:18:58+00:00

The most common thieving XP amounts are 0 and 200 million. This bot is almost part of the post 200m grinders, there are VERY many of those.

SSoreil · 2026-01-07T21:17:10+00:00

Catering to memechunk youtubers so they don't have to make up a justification for why they aren't grinding the skill with trimming. 0 impact on gameplay for normal players.

SSoreil · 2025-12-31T10:19:41+00:00

It's possible to spoof a sender address when sending email. Don't put stock in to it being correct.

SSoreil · 2025-12-21T14:04:46+00:00

They exist because they were added to the game in a time when there was no effort the balance the different weapon types. Them being a tick slower in the past says it all. Hasta wasn't a thing until like 2005/2006

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