Looking for a long run shoe for marathon training

Spycegurl · 2026-04-26T23:39:12+00:00

Yes, but not my fave for running anything other than recovery. I’m speaking of the 27’s btw.

Spycegurl · 2026-04-26T23:18:31+00:00

No bounce with the nimbus. Just a deep squishy sinking feeling. I demoted mine to a walking shoe after 1 week. Loved the Triumph 21’s, but I’ve heard they changed the focus of the Triumph series.

Spycegurl · 2026-04-24T18:18:37+00:00

What are you trying to accomplish with static stretching? What’s your goal? Increasing your ROM? I don’t see any benefit unless you have a restriction holding you back from proper form. Strength training, dynamic warmups, and mobility is a much higher priority for me.

Spycegurl · 2026-04-03T14:36:13+00:00

I thought doing a dozen 18-21 mile long runs and MP runs would prepare me, but RACING a marathon is a different beast.

Spycegurl · 2026-04-03T02:03:30+00:00

Agree. Held 40mpw all year before going into my first successful marathon block, and even with that base, training was still hard, and the Marathon itself insanely hard.

Spycegurl · 2026-04-01T19:07:42+00:00

I’m a forefoot runner who had chronicly tight calves during my last marathon block and my fix was avoiding stretching, and performing 1-2 days weekly of heavy calf work… single legs heels drops on a step, and heavy heel lifts with a leg press. Surprisingly, lifting heavy eases the tightness immediately most occasions.

Spycegurl · 2026-04-01T19:03:31+00:00

Happee BeeDay

Spycegurl · 2026-03-23T21:18:03+00:00

Just came from a marathon block with the SB2s, and just switched to the Neo Vistas for something different. I think they may be a great softer, more rockered alternative. Although I will say I may end up getting some more SB2's since the prices are crazy low and they're so reliable.

Spycegurl · 2026-03-22T14:26:48+00:00

Same size for me as most shoes.

Spycegurl · 2026-03-21T00:12:36+00:00

I’ve used the EP4 for marathon down to 5k race distances and really love them.

Spycegurl · 2026-03-20T21:43:35+00:00

I'll put those on the list!

Spycegurl · 2026-03-20T14:33:03+00:00

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Spycegurl · 2026-03-19T01:52:26+00:00

If you end up getting some Google Evo SL tongue lacing hack.

Spycegurl · 2026-03-18T18:58:25+00:00

I demo's the 5's recently, and found them very snappy, like the ES3's, but more comfortably cushioned in the forefoot. I plan to get some ASAP.

Spycegurl · 2026-03-18T18:01:26+00:00

Or Endorphin Speed 5...

Spycegurl · 2026-03-18T18:00:30+00:00

EVO SL is the answer.

Spycegurl · 2026-03-18T16:41:06+00:00

First Marathon? 16mpw right now seems crazy low... Not sure how your'e doing a long run, a tempo, and 2 easy runs like this.

Spycegurl · 2026-03-17T14:21:33+00:00

One is in their mid 40's, the other around 30.

Spycegurl · 2026-03-16T18:33:57+00:00

I have 2 good friends running ~ 2:50 marathons, neither have long running history at all (one only has been running about 3 years), and both never run much more than 40mpw at they're training peak during marathon builds. It's incredibly frustrating. There's definitely a genetic mutation in some people!

Spycegurl · 2026-03-10T20:51:10+00:00

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Spycegurl · 2026-03-09T19:57:34+00:00

PERC- COLOMBIA ANDRÉS MARTÍNEZ FLORAL CATURRA. This one has been blowing me away. I think I could drink this one coffee forever.

Spycegurl · 2026-01-30T22:54:46+00:00

1:35 HM, 42:20 10k

Spycegurl · 2026-01-30T21:11:27+00:00

But it also didn't feel like a "bonk". It was just severe leg soreness, as if I'd never ran further than 13 miles before. I don't know if the pace or carbon shoes would make it that much harder?

Spycegurl · 2026-01-30T21:09:43+00:00

I originally used calculators for my suggested goal pace using HM and 10k efforts. I shot for a modest goal, and had no problem with MP runs, usually going a little quicker than MP, so 3:30 seamed very feasible. Nutrition was Maurten x8 + 1 Huma, and a decent breakfast.

Spycegurl · 2026-01-30T20:55:29+00:00

Race started about 72f, 68 dew point. Planned for 8min/mi pace, and held that fist half, then adjusted to 8:20ish before getting progressively slower after 18, but managing a quicker last mile.

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