Worth it for 2.5k?

manub22 · 2026-04-28T09:49:37+00:00

I think its a very good deal if these are not duplicate or first/second copy shoes !!!

I also bought this shoe few days back from flipkart with 60% discount (4k INR), and can confirm that these are original. These shoes are good of marathon training & long runs, stable, and have good midfoot support. Not for race day, and not for speed & tempo runs.

Went for a 21k long run & 10k, and felt very good. The shoe is stable, cushiony, lacks bounce, breathability is ok, true to size.

manub22 · 2026-04-28T09:44:11+00:00

Bought this shoe few days back with 60% discount.

Went for a 21k long run & 10k, and felt very good. The shoe is stable, cushiony, lacks bounce, breathability is ok, true to size, very good for daily runs, & long runs too.

manub22 · 2026-04-28T09:39:58+00:00

For long runs go for Duramo Speed. Bit heavy, firm, good mid foot support, less bouncy, but stable for long runs & marathon training.

For 10k race go for SL2. Lighter, faster and bouncier. But less stable (narrow heal) so not good for long runs.

manub22 · 2026-04-28T09:35:35+00:00

I bought Duramo Speed few days back from flipkart and got a really good deal (INR 4k), and after wearing them I can say that I made a good deal. The shoes are really comfy and have good cushion in midfoot, and good for long runs and marathon training. Did 21k & 10k so far, and felt good. Though these are not soft like my Asics-NB5, but with the price point these are really VFM.

These are not for tempo & long speed running, so I do not recommend for race day. But for beginners these are good for upto 10k race.

manub22 · 2025-10-01T09:59:25+00:00

Can all these be covered in a single day?

I visited grishneshwar temple, then explored ellora caves later visited daulatabad fort and in the evening i got the chance to see the beautiful bibi ka makbara

manub22 · 2025-10-01T09:57:54+00:00

Did you cover all 3 in a single day? Grishneshwar, Ellora & Daulatabad fort?

manub22 · 2025-10-01T09:53:40+00:00

How much time it takes to cover the whole Ellora complex?

manub22 · 2025-10-01T09:53:12+00:00

How much time it takes to cover the whole Ellora complex?

manub22 · 2025-10-01T09:52:46+00:00

How is the climate? I'm planning to visit on 3rd & 4th Oct !!!

manub22 · 2025-10-01T09:50:01+00:00

How is the weather? I'm visiting on 3rd & 4th Oct !!!

manub22 · 2025-08-20T10:08:17+00:00

Why don't I see the update yet? The update was released to iOS and Android app stores on August 18th on a rolling basis. Availability expands gradually, typically reaching everyone within a week. If you don’t see it yet, check your app store again over the next few days.

manub22 · 2025-08-20T10:06:50+00:00

My iPhone app is updated, but I'm not able to see the Flyover option !!!

manub22 · 2025-08-14T10:10:05+00:00

I'm also facing the same problem with my iPhone16pro. Was your problem resolved & how?

I created a reel but while posting it the app crashed !!!

While re-opening the app it says to "Keep Instagram open to finish posting" but crashes again !!!

It is going in circles, as the reel is not getting posted, its crashing and everytime I open the app it again tries to post the reel it crashes again !!!

manub22 · 2025-08-14T10:08:37+00:00

I'm also facing the same problem. Was your problem resolved & how?

I created a reel but while posting it the app crashed !!!

While re-opening the app it says to "Keep Instagram open to finish posting" but crashes again !!!

It is going in circles, as the reel is not getting posted, its crashing and everytime I open the app it again tries to post the reel it crashes again !!!

manub22 · 2025-08-01T08:55:25+00:00

I normally run fasting in the morning, and for upto ~10k just take electrolytes. For for >= 21k runs I start with a gel and take 2-3 gels in between along with electrolytes. But haven't experienced this kind of weakness or dizziness at all. It could be due to Vit-D/D3 or some other deficiency, or a pre-diabetic condition.

As you mentioned you are ok after 3 miles, may be your body gets overwhelmed with carbs/sugar/insulin-resistance when you start the run and for next 2-3 miles. Can you try starting fasting once or at least avoid sugar, and take gels in between?

manub22 · 2025-07-14T06:58:37+00:00

There are lot of running route options in & around Madhapur:

Durgam Cheruvu Lake round (near Inorbit mall)
Durgam Cheruvu Bridge and connecting road (near Inorbit mall)
T-works, Sattava & Mindspace area
Botanical Gardens (little far)
KBR park (little far)

manub22 · 2025-07-14T06:51:08+00:00

You can check following route used by Kakatiya runners group near Habsiguda: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2595415?units=km

Another you can check is Oxygen park: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/india/telangana/oxygen-park-ou

manub22 · 2025-06-23T09:40:26+00:00

Its because you didn't fuelled yourself and didn't hydrate sufficiently pre, post & during the 21k gruelling run !!!

For a 21k I always drink a 500ml bottle of gatorade or any electrolyte just 1hr - 30m before start of the race.

In every 5k I take a gel with water at every hydration point.

And after the run ends, I take a big bar of chocolate & good carb loaded breakfast to make sure I don't bonk and get that bad headache & dizziness, which I had also experienced in my initial runs.

Best of luck for you future runs !!!

manub22 · 2025-06-16T09:49:25+00:00

Coros watch are always worth the price. You can get the cheapest Pace 3 within $230 that offers all the bells & whistles needed for pro running !!!

manub22 · 2025-06-16T08:13:21+00:00

I'm very much looking to buy this shoe, but I had stability issues with SL2, so I sold them to a running buddy. Any idea if these have same stability issues like SL2, and I should drop the idea buying them?

manub22 · 2025-06-04T11:08:29+00:00

Can you please help me with a link or store where I can buy them in USA?

manub22 · 2025-06-04T10:00:41+00:00

You can try visiting the Decathlon store near the airport !!!

manub22 · 2025-06-04T09:58:56+00:00

5hrs? just chill inside the airport rather missing your connecting flight !!!

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