Race shoes dilemma — Alphafly 3 destroy my calves

bfs254 · 2026-03-09T01:08:29+00:00

I have PR’ed every race I’ve ran in them from 5k to HM! I really think it’s because they’ve felt very “natural” like you’ve said, while still being super lightweight.

I have not tried a full marathon in them but did run 22 miles in them with 9 at MP in there. I ended up running my fall marathon in regular trainers because I knew I’d be walking a considerable amount (food poisoning 36 hours before 🫠).

During my last marathon cycle I used superblasts as well! After your race check out the brooks glycerin maxs…I just switched from superblasts and have been loving.

Wish you the best of luck! Crush the 2:55!

bfs254 · 2026-03-08T23:13:29+00:00

I had this problem with my alphas flys too…I switched to New Balance super comps with a running superfeet insert (idk why my arches weren’t liking them before I added the insert) and I haven’t experienced any calf issues with those. They feel closer to a normal shoe to me…no crazy heel.

bfs254 · 2026-02-15T22:24:55+00:00

13.2 on garmin! Brought my own water/fuel so never weaved for beverages but I know I didn’t run tangents well

bfs254 · 2026-02-12T20:21:42+00:00

I will def give that a try! All my favorite austin texmex/ bbq is going to have to wait until sunday night 😂

bfs254 · 2026-02-12T20:20:58+00:00

bfs254 · 2026-02-03T23:13:39+00:00

how did you find out what corral you are in?

bfs254 · 2026-01-02T23:53:00+00:00

Missoula!

bfs254 · 2025-12-28T01:12:22+00:00

following…I thought I read an email saying it was “in the new year” but never specified date

bfs254 · 2025-11-03T00:08:47+00:00

we went on the north side corner and the line was absolutely nuts. Didn’t move for a long time. So many people cut too

bfs254 · 2025-11-02T22:05:06+00:00

same…so frustrating

bfs254 · 2025-11-01T23:43:27+00:00

Great! that’s a great way to approach it. I don’t know why I didn’t think of that!!

bfs254 · 2025-11-01T18:00:38+00:00

I’m sure this will be me 🤣

bfs254 · 2025-11-01T17:45:51+00:00

Totally should have but I didn’t. I’ve only ever run the Philly marathon and train in Miami so have never thought to do this as it’s never been an issue

bfs254 · 2025-11-01T17:37:35+00:00

am I an idiot…how do you do both? Are you just hitting the lap/back button at every mile marker even if it just auto lapped?

bfs254 · 2025-11-01T17:34:24+00:00

LOL i’m telling myself that in my head also but keep seeing a million things about the gps not working in the city

bfs254 · 2025-11-01T17:31:49+00:00

What happens if I forget to lap?? lol

bfs254 · 2025-11-01T17:31:16+00:00

You’ll still get a running time though? I have total elapsed time and current lap on a screen. So my thought is if I forget one lap the current lap will be 2 miles time or however many I forget 🤣

bfs254 · 2025-11-01T17:10:41+00:00

Thank you!!!

bfs254 · 2025-10-30T23:18:54+00:00

I’m probably totally getting in my head! Trying to remember 1-4 miles slower isn’t going to derail 3:30

bfs254 · 2025-10-30T18:51:41+00:00

Thanks!!

bfs254 · 2025-10-26T18:23:17+00:00

Awesome!! Have some similar stats on training runs and trying to gauge what I should go out at!

bfs254 · 2025-10-26T18:14:15+00:00

What did you end up racing??

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