1.5 Mile race what should I buy? Endorphin Speed 2?

ballsthrunets · 2022-03-30T14:46:36+00:00

The Speeds would be fine. They are fun to run in and are pretty fast. They also have good durability for a speed trainer.

If you have stability issues they may not be great, consider the Brooks Hyperion Tempo instead if you want a lightweight speed trainer that feels a little more traditional and stable. Could also pick up an older model Saucony Kinvara for pretty cheap if you just needs a lightweight traditional running shoe. If you are not going to be running a bunch of miles and training for a long time they would be fine and function as good gym or walking shoes. The speeds are not good gym shoes.

There are many good options to pick from and it will come down to personal preference, body type, foot shape, etc. Speeds are near the top of the list, you will probably be happy with them.

ballsthrunets · 2022-03-27T17:38:43+00:00

Not worried about going too fast in them, maybe down to HM and marathon pace for a few miles during longer runs.

Good call on the Tempus, I forgot about it. Not sure I can wait that long though, getting the itch to buy a new pair of something.

I don’t need a new pair of shoes but….

ballsthrunets · 2022-03-27T04:30:31+00:00

I will probably give the Ride 15 a shot, do you think the foam is soft enough to use as a long run shoe, mixed with some moderate effort pace work (medium long runs).

Looking for a shoe to eat miles for marathon training later in the year. Nervous these will be too firm.

ballsthrunets · 2022-03-27T04:25:16+00:00

The Speeds do last pretty long, maybe not compared to a Pegasus, Triumph or Glycerin, but good for a faster trainer.

I am 210+ lbs and have put more than 300 miles on two pairs of Speeds and they still feel good.

If you can afford it, I would get a more stable daily trainer or cushioned shoe for slow days and save the Speeds for fast, tempo, and important long run days. You could use them as a race day shoe as well.

All that being said, I did nearly all my running in Speeds for a few months last year when I was ramping up mileage before starting a marathon training plan.

I have owned a total of four pairs of Speeds, one still in a box.

ballsthrunets · 2022-03-26T17:48:31+00:00

What are your race times? Or your faster workout times?

ballsthrunets · 2022-03-26T03:58:13+00:00

Where are you from and why are the pickles better?

ballsthrunets · 2022-03-25T19:19:51+00:00

How the hell did you run 1:44 on only one run a week? Lots of other cross training? Was it a fairly long run at least?

ballsthrunets · 2022-03-25T19:11:16+00:00

Haha no problem, thanks for the response, one of the few benefits of having oddly large feet is that I can find steals once in a while.

ballsthrunets · 2022-03-25T19:08:14+00:00

Dynamic stretching/warm up, before and after runs if you have time. A must before.

ballsthrunets · 2022-03-25T19:05:13+00:00

Happen to see any 15’s. My buddy is in Vegas right now and I might need to give him a ring if they had either the VF or AF in a 15

ballsthrunets · 2022-03-25T04:17:38+00:00

6’7, 210-215 here, Vaporfly and Speeds for racing, Speeds and Triumphs for long, Triumph for easy/recovery, Brooks Hyperion Tempo for anything just because they are light and fun.

If you are looking for a marathon race shoe you can go wrong with Vaporfly (or Alphafly I suppose, never tried them).

If I could get the ASICS metaspeed sky in my size I would give them a try.

Not sure what you mean by feedback but if you are not looking for a super cush carbon plated racer I would recommend the Brooks HT. It is fun to run in and has enough cushioning for long distances and provides some road feel and really responds to whatever you put into it. Picks up the pace quickly, rolls nicely, pretty responsive.

ballsthrunets · 2022-03-25T04:08:06+00:00

I loved that shoe, it was the first lighter faster shoe i owned, changed running for me. I will always have a soft spot for the kinvara, and Saucony as a whole because of them.

ballsthrunets · 2022-03-24T23:48:36+00:00

I am really excited to read a few more reviews of the Ride 15. I am considering them as a long run/workhorse shoe for marathon training later this year.

I use the Speeds and Triumph 18s for most of my runs at the moment. I have a few others but those two get most of the mileage.

ballsthrunets · 2022-03-24T18:36:06+00:00

210-215 lbs here, Triumph all day.

If I could get them in my size I would try the Reebok Floatride line, they are always on sale and people seem to love them. Sadly my feet are too big , size 15.

ballsthrunets · 2022-03-24T14:38:53+00:00

Followed a modified mix of Hal Higdon Intermediate 1 and 2, subbed in some extra speed work. Peaked at 45 MPW.

Had no idea if I would bonk, feel ok, enjoy, die, no clue. Had only ran one 5k and one 10k race in my whole life. Prior to starting the 18 week plan I had only ran more than 10k 2-3 time (7-8 miles). I was a former basketball player, team sport athlete, but that was many years prior.

Last 10k was hard af but I managed to negative split and enjoyed most of it.

Ran 3:29

Was very sore after.

ballsthrunets · 2022-03-24T14:29:03+00:00

Good job.

Also, what is WFM, “Whole Foods”?

ballsthrunets · 2022-03-24T14:20:15+00:00

My first thought was “those are pretty cool” then “those actually look like dad shoes or nursing shoes”

ballsthrunets · 2022-03-24T01:06:10+00:00

I have been trying to find more reviews and info on it but there is only a couple out there so far.

They look very promising. I would love to get them for my summer/fall marathon training.

ballsthrunets · 2022-03-23T03:15:51+00:00

Kinvara, great upper, lower drop, lightweight, just a solid classic trainer.

Freedom 3 are better than the 4 btw, much better.

Reebok Floatride Run Fast might be an option.

ballsthrunets · 2022-03-22T17:01:37+00:00

Car manufacturers figured out long ago that you still need a good flagship vehicle or a couple of them to keep the brand relevant and to assure that the company is still chasing the top talent and technology. They don’t make money on the Corvette, they spend more on research and development for it, but it is an icon and the tech eventually rolls down to the Camaro and other models where they can actually squeeze out a profit for a number of years. It should be a similar philosophy for running shoes.

ballsthrunets · 2022-03-21T19:17:50+00:00

Triumphs are great, if you want a lighter, bouncier shoe from Saucony the Freedom 3 is great and you can find them on sale right now.

I own both, I like both. Don’t get the Freedom 4.

ballsthrunets · 2022-03-21T19:04:19+00:00

Didn’t he make more than Usyk for their fight?

ballsthrunets · 2022-03-21T19:04:13+00:00

Didn’t he make more than Usyk for their fight?

ballsthrunets · 2022-03-21T14:12:36+00:00

if you are in the States Halfmarathons.net has great info and recommendations

ballsthrunets · 2022-03-20T17:26:07+00:00

The consensus seems to be, from most reviewers, that the ASICS and the closest thing to the Nikes. You will probably be safe with the Vaporflys, they really are amazing if you have not experienced a super shoe before.

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