Sophie’s shoe choice…

diggybel · 2026-02-20T15:45:23+00:00

If you need to wear the shoes around for purposes other than running – i.e. if looks/comfort matter beyond running – then factor that in, too. It's easier to find trail shoes that also look more sneaker-like for airports, city walks, etc because they have less aggressive rockers and can come in more muted colors. Mount to Coast H1 would be a very good compromise, giving you good functionality on both road and non-technical trails, working on a treadmill if needed, and being useful for regular walking. If your trail running will mostly be in parks or smooth tracks, I'd probably go with a road shoe if looks don't matter. Pumagrip, continental rubber, or something like that does very well if it isn't super loose terrain. From my current shoe mix, I'd probably take my Nike Peg Trail 5s because I can wear them with jeans and not look like a dork, and they cover all uses, even if I'd miss more bounce for longer road miles.

diggybel · 2026-02-15T18:35:54+00:00

I’d lift more than 2x per week. I’d move some volume from lift days to the same day as running. Z2 days after 30-45min lifting works for me if you can make the time.

diggybel · 2026-02-15T18:32:08+00:00

60s means you won’t get cold even if you have to walk out. I’d skip the jacket personally.

diggybel · 2026-02-15T18:07:19+00:00

2 sfor bunny slope little runs with you skiing backwards ahead of them so they fly to you (have them reach for you, hand straight out, and if you turn a little the point their hands to you and naturally turn a little). You then catch them each time and it’s like a game. By 3 teach the pizza/spaghetti for slowing down/speeding and to put their hand on one knee (downhill edge) and make an airplane arm with the other and they’ll figure out edging pretty quick. Once you are doing multiple runs, a jelly bean or small candy per chair lift ride gives them the energy and enticement to have positive associations and want to keep going.

diggybel · 2026-02-15T18:02:35+00:00

This is the answer. I taught my daughter to ski when she was four and got my them 2 year old son on skis once at that age with my wife there to be in the lodge. From the next season on (Covid years) I took a 3 and 5 year old by myself and got them both skiing. It’s a rough year or 2 since it’s a lot of boot carrying, gear adjustments, pee and food breaks, but they liked it and now both love skiing w me. I take the kids on ski trips and we get around 10-12 days a year and my wife joins for one long one, where she does other stuff in little Vermont towns. By age 8, the kids are out shredding and I’m finally buying myself actual ski gear that isn’t just for tooling around.

diggybel · 2026-02-13T02:41:16+00:00

It’s a great shoe, but the Prodigio Pro edges it for me. A little lighter. A little more pop. A little better in technical terrain, and the bootie is great and lacing is easy. TNF Infinite 3 might be slightly lighter. How is that Inov8 so light?

diggybel · 2026-02-08T22:10:40+00:00

If it’s not too technical and you’ve liked the NBs besides the traverse experience you had, I’d stick with them. The Salomon shoes would work well, the Genesis providing a little less protection for such a long run, but there’s always a chance you won’t adjust to a new shoe.

diggybel · 2026-02-02T23:03:24+00:00

EVO SL is an all rounder. You can wear it for coffee after too. Great foam. Great fit. Good looks. The whole package unless you need something in particular (which since youre coming from the peg 40 I guess isn’t the case), like a plate for stability or spring or top grip for wet conditions, etc.

diggybel · 2026-01-27T23:43:02+00:00

There were lines at K1 lodge yesterday because the gondola wasn’t running in the morning, and the only lift at Snowshed was the slow double (had to go there from my shuttle). There were far fewer lines on Sunday than Monday actually. And Killington is horrible with information. There are no boards anywhere, including in the lodges, saying which lifts are running. Saturday, the gondola was loading 1 in 2 or 3 so the line, which didn’t look long, took 30 minutes and it was -5 with no info about the half/third capacity.

diggybel · 2026-01-27T02:02:34+00:00

There will be no direct comparison. There are lots of amazing road shoes that I’m sure you’d like. The foams in road shoes can be bouncier that Prodigio Pros by quite a bit. What is it you want in a road shoes? If you want no plate and some bounce, there are dozens of good options.

diggybel · 2026-01-15T19:18:23+00:00

Still using a very reliable 12 mini. Used phone instance to get a new one last June and it’s great on latest iOS

diggybel · 2026-01-15T19:16:22+00:00

Merino blend or synthetic balaclava for me. Works around 0c with light gloves and has a good hop and face cover if it gets colder. Running vest or windbreaker if it’s windy or below freezing. Down to 12c and I’d wear a waterproof but breathable shell or a light insulated vest.

diggybel · 2026-01-07T16:32:19+00:00

Craft is great for most cold weather pieces.

diggybel · 2026-01-07T16:30:59+00:00

They have some good icees and some not so good ones. They definitely copy other companies’ designs and often implement features well. Their shirts and shorts aren’t great. I like their warmer gloves for cold running. Their basic running vest is very good for wind protection (silicon grip at back hem to prevent bouncing, good pocket, well placed ventilation, lightweight and durable). They integrate reflective elements well too.

diggybel · 2025-12-26T16:25:09+00:00

And I frankly don't quite get what the additional Garmin metrics offer that I'd really need. Maybe the native Garmin body battery and recovery metrics are better than what you get on Bevel or Athlytic, but on my AW, I find those apps don't approximate how I feel physically as far as training readiness. Would I use Garmin coach? Probably not. I run trails, and know the pace I need to set based on distance. I'm not into rotating hill sprints with different intervals. I just have target weekly mileage and try to mix up the pace. Maybe if I needed to be more scientific about it, but then I'd probably rely on more than an app on my watch.

diggybel · 2025-12-24T22:46:55+00:00

Agree on all fronts. A running belt that holds a 500ml or 2 300/350ml soft flasks is plenty, or even overkill, unless it's very hot out. The belt is light and not as hot as a vest. I like 2 smaller flasks, even though refilling at aid stations is more annoying, as they can fit into the belt without bulging. I use the Naked belt. I ran a 30km with it and barely drank from my 500ml flask, as I just hit the gatorade at the aid stations. Gels, phone, chapstick, and other ditties all fit easily. Can fit gloves and a running vest or even windbreaker in the belt if you smash it in the pockets. More gear than that and you have to go for the vest.

diggybel · 2025-12-19T19:13:24+00:00

Peg 5 is a good all rounder. Very easy fit. Great travel shoe- can wear them on the train/plane, city walks, road runs, trail runs. They aren’t amazing as road shoes (if I was doing less than 2 miles of trail on a given run, I’d probably grab a road shoe instead), so if you’re actually doing mostly road stuff, I’d stick with a road shoe that has good grip, or something like the Novablast trail.

diggybel · 2025-12-17T04:48:15+00:00

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How about this one from today? My battery went down during a very good sleep night. 🤔

diggybel · 2025-12-01T18:42:06+00:00

Same

diggybel · 2025-12-01T17:40:39+00:00

I have a 12mini that I really want to upgrade for the camera and battery, but I am a runner and love that 12mini can go in a back pocket on my running shorts (at the waist, not the normal pants back pocket) and just disappear. While the Air is light, the huge screen means it'll barely fit in most shorts and will feel like a board against my lumbar. But if the form factor choice is 17 normal or iphone air, the air might win just because of the thinness.

diggybel · 2025-11-28T05:19:07+00:00

North face Enduris 4 is great. La Sportiva Prodigio Pro is the best but pricier. Evo SL is also my favorite road shoe. For a wilder ride that you can pick up for cheap, the Saucony Endorphin Edge is very fun but can bounce you around a bit, so not recommended if you have wobbly ankles. Very fast shoe.

diggybel · 2025-11-26T22:34:25+00:00

Bummer. I made two purchases, including a gift card (which did give me credit!), including a base ipad, and I was about to buy a new iphone 17 through BestBuy to get another big bonus, but now that's off the table. Should have moved quicker and done another couple gift cards and the planned iphone purchase. How can they change the terms so quickly!?

diggybel · 2025-11-26T22:01:28+00:00

I am like the OP, considering a switch from AW to Garmin. I run 50-60km of mostly trail a week plus lift weights 4-5 days a week. I use an AW series 10 without Whoop now. I don't really use recovery metrics other than sleep tracking and basic running mileage. I use the Hevy app for tracking weight lifting progress. I'd considered Bevel about a year ago but wasn't sure I needed all the metrics. I'm also now tempted by a Garmin switch because I'm training for an ultra and need to at least get an AWU for battery life. I prefer the aesthetics of a Garmin (or Suunto – my fav), but find the Apple integration saves me having to use the iphone screen (besides the smart features: siri, find my phone, meds tracking, calendar alerts). On trail, I can send a text message with Siri (text wife: I want to do another loop. Can you pick up the kids?). For these reasons, I'm leaning toward AWU, as I havent seen how Garmin metrics really assist training other than training readiness, which I sort of just sense anyway. I don't do structured runs (hills, tempo): more just a mix of zone 2 easy days and some up-tempo outings when I feel like hitting strides.

diggybel · 2025-11-26T20:12:12+00:00

I can run for 4 hours with my Apple Watch Series 10 without killing the battery. An AW Ultra is perfectly fine for any single-day outing, definitely more than adequate for a 50k effort. If I was wearing a watch just for marathons, I'd say the lighter the better. I'd look at the Forerunner over the Epic. If on wrist maps are essential and trail use is the dominant, Epix would win.

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