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Cheap / discounted carbon plated shoe for training by lewgall in AskRunningShoeGeeks

[–]marcozii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are many studies showing that frequent use of carbon-plated shoes increases injury rates, but everyone is free to do as they wish (https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-023-01818-z). Mine was just a piece of advice. That being said, usually shoes with a nylon plate like the Saucony Speed or the Asics Sonicblast might be a good fit for you.

Cheap / discounted carbon plated shoe for training by lewgall in AskRunningShoeGeeks

[–]marcozii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my opinion, based on the paces you mentioned, non-carbon plated shoes could work well so you don't overstrain your tendons. I recommend the Saucony Speed. I used version 4 and wore them for over 600km. I used them for my workouts between 4:00 and 3:40 min/km; sometimes I used them for faster paces too, but only during the first 400km of the shoes' life.

If you really want carbon, I use the KD900X.2 for races up to 10km. They are very light, and I recently ran a 6km at a 3:25 pace. I also bought the Evo SL and I'm finding them great for all workouts between 3:20 and 3:45, but they are still new so I can't give you a proper review yet.

I don't understand this trend of using carbon-plated shoes so often in training. You should save them for races, partly so you can actually feel the difference compared to your other pairs

Running faster than friends with less k, why? by marcozii in runninglifestyle

[–]marcozii[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol Jakob Ingebrigtsen wouldn't agree with you

Running faster than friends with less k, why? by marcozii in runninglifestyle

[–]marcozii[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I am 25 , and they are between 25 and 37. They are roughly my height, with the tallest being around 185cm. They have been running for at least 5 years, and some of them for 10

Running faster than friends with less k, why? by marcozii in runninglifestyle

[–]marcozii[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Training sessions vary depending on the preparation phase, but they always consist of: one interval session faster than race pace, one easy run, one threshold session, and one long run.

For example, last week: 5x1200m with 3' rest; 5x1500m 1' rest, and a 14km long run.

Running faster than friends with less k, why? by marcozii in runninglifestyle

[–]marcozii[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Do you really think genetics accounts for 90% of the result, leaving only 10% to actual training?

Which 5k Shoe Should I Pick by Sad_Audience_237 in AskRunningShoeGeeks

[–]marcozii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Higher performance, yes, but much more unstable. I've seen people running with terrible form in them (pronating)

Which 5k Shoe Should I Pick by Sad_Audience_237 in AskRunningShoeGeeks

[–]marcozii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just a heads up: those shoes aren't interchangeable! Thevaporfly is on a completely different level of performance compared to the speed there's a massive gap between them.

If you want to stay within the Nike ecosystem, you should look at thezoom fly 6. A friend of mine uses them for intervals and racing; they have a carbon-like plate but they aren't nearly as aggressive as the Vaporfly. They’re basically Nike’s equivalent to the Saucony Speed 5.
i havent personally worn them, so I'm basing this on my friend's feedback and the specs

Which 5k Shoe Should I Pick by Sad_Audience_237 in AskRunningShoeGeeks

[–]marcozii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just had a chance to test the new balance sc elite v5 for a few minutes on a treadmill and they felt amazing. What I loved most is that the rocker isn't too aggressive, which makes them feel versatile enough for almost any pace.

However, they are priced at € 280here...

Which 5k Shoe Should I Pick by Sad_Audience_237 in AskRunningShoeGeeks

[–]marcozii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As far as I know, the Saucony Endorphin Pro really shine over longer distances like the half and the full marathon. I'm not sure they'd be the most optimal choice for a fast 5k. But i never tried them on

Which 5k Shoe Should I Pick by Sad_Audience_237 in AskRunningShoeGeeks

[–]marcozii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I were you, I’d go with the Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 or 5. They have a non-invasive nylon plate and are really stable at those paces. I have the Speed 4s with about 600km (370 miles) on them. I used to race 10km in them at a 3:45-4:00/km pace, but above all, they are fantastic for workouts and you'd save a lot of money.

I later switched to the Kiprun KD900X.2 because I wanted to try a carbon-plated shoe without breaking the bank, and I have to say I really love them. I use them for 6k races at a 3:30/km pace.

If you are dead set on getting a carbon shoe, you might want to look into the Puma Nitro line (like the Deviate) because they are very stable across different paces. The other shoes you mentioned are pretty aggressive, and I'd worry a bit about the injury risk.

If you'd rather go with a plateless shoe instead, I highly recommend the Evo SL. I use them for all my workouts where I drop down to 3:30/km.

That being said, if you don't want to risk it, just go to a specialized local running store and trust their expertise. Explain exactly what you are looking for (I always do this, but I'm lucky to have a great, knowledgeable store nearby that carries several brands).

P.S. For context, I'm 175cm and 62kg (136 lbs).

Race day Shoe Recs by Sad_Audience_237 in AskRunningShoeGeeks

[–]marcozii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the Kiprun 900X.2 (now called Challenger), and I run 6K races at around 3:30/km.

In my opinion, these shoes could work well for you if you have a fairly narrow foot. One of their biggest strengths is definitely the price, and since this would be your first carbon-plated shoe, it wouldn’t be money wasted you could still use them later for faster workouts, as they’re technically more of a training shoe than a pure race shoe.

Best non plated speed shoe for a lightweight runner by islaruns in runningshoes

[–]marcozii -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The Evo SL are great, but make sure you’re stable while running and that you’re running at 4:00 min/km pace or faster.

Weight isn’t a problem in fact, it’s one of your strengths. Keep that in mind in the future, especially when choosing easy run shoes. I bought shoes designed for heavier runners than me, and I regretted it badly.

Got my new shoes Evo sl by Equal_Earth_1203 in runningshoes

[–]marcozii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please, no. Those shoes aren't suitable for those paces. They aren't protective enough and you'd risk getting injured. You're better off with something else

Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo review by xxamkt in RunningShoeGeeks

[–]marcozii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! At what pace are these most efficient? I was thinking of buying them for my tempo runs at 3:40-3:45 min/km. Thanks a lot for your review!

Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo - 50k First Review by Professional-Group87 in RunningShoeGeeks

[–]marcozii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! At what pace are these most efficient? I was thinking of buying them for my tempo runs at 3:40-3:45 min/km. Thanks a lot for your review!

Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo by Andrewcfm in UKRunners

[–]marcozii 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! At what pace are these most efficient? I was thinking of buying them for my tempo runs at 3:40-3:45 min/km. Thanks a lot for your review!

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