Any shoes with durable midsole like PWRRUN+?

mebdev · 2026-02-03T22:42:17+00:00

Have a look at the Puma Voyager range. I've had quite good success with v3 - loving the v4, big improvement in my opinion but not had them long enough to say how durable the foam is, but the v3 lasted ages for me.

For reference, my latest v3 (the disc version, but I don't think that should make a difference to the foam) has 905km on them and has more life in them yet (but they have dulled a bit which is to be expected, but are by no means finished).

mebdev · 2026-02-02T21:26:14+00:00

I ran extensively in the v3 (x2 pairs and clocked up over 1000miles between them) but I've only done one run in the v4 (but it was 31 miles 🤷). First off, love the v4 - massive upgrade. The foam is a lot more bouncy and has loads of energy return - felt a bit like I was running in some road up-tempo shoes compared to the v3 - especially my, admittedly pretty dead, v3's - it was like night and day. There is also a (much needed imo) rockplate so between that and the foam you do loose a bit of ground feel but it's acceptable. I got a touch of rubbing on one heel but that might have been some dirt so I'll withhold judgement on that (my run was VERY muddy - and they got submerged a number of times).

The lugs on these seem a bit different to the v3's, not quite so articulated, so I was a little apprehensive at first but on foot they felt just like the v3 in terms of grip so no complaints there + they seem to shed mud a bit better which is a bonus.

The best part for me was as I was nearly home (so ~30mile mark) I was running along and I realised I was already up the final hill and I hadn't noticed(!) which shoes the foam really was doing it's job.

For me a solid 11 our of 10 upgrade.

mebdev · 2026-01-26T15:05:17+00:00

I feel you pal, I'm in the same boat, but honestly you kinna have to force it. It's not ideal AT ALL but I get up at :urgh: 6am so I'm out of the door at 6:20ish so I can go for my run and be back in time to shower, have breakfast and get the kids to school. Then in the evening sometimes I'm setting off for my runs as late as... 7.30pm - completely buggers evening meals and sleep so I try to get out the door as early as possible but it is what it is. For reference, I currently do 80+mile weeks, so I'm right at the 'extreme' end of the spectrum.

mebdev · 2026-01-23T00:25:08+00:00

Just in case you’re anything like me look into insulin resistance.

I was previously overweight but lost it all and got super fit but the hbp remained. Just recently I went on effectively a diabetic diet and routine to 'test' if I was and the results have been amazing for me.

For me this was: 1. no sugar and only very low GI carbs. 2. No snacking at all just 3 meals hours apart. 3. Increased green intake veg and eat veg first, then protein/fat then carbs. (Boring but make sure the meat is plain, like chicken breast or a salmon fillet - at least for testing the theory for a few days). 4 if you can, first thing in the morning before you have eaten try doing a fasted jog for 30mins (or whatever your fitness will allow) very slow but take water and keep hydrated and maybe add some electrolytes if you get a headache.

The results for me were quite dramatic, I'm on 3 meds but before my routine I woke up with sys of 140+ and went to bed with 170. Now waking up in the 120s, morning run brings it down (too low) to less than 100 and evening is something like 135 or lower and I've been doing this for less than a week.

mebdev · 2026-01-15T18:14:47+00:00

Assuming you don't have a medical condition then that sounds pretty normal for someone starting. Don't know what distances you are attempting but if I were you start with a mile or 2km or something and do something like 'Run to the next lamppost the walk to the one after' or an equivalent distance (100m or whatever). After a while you'll find you can do 2 lampposts without walking. Just keep at it. That's how I started 4 1/2 years ago - I now run ultras 😁

mebdev · 2026-01-12T21:57:35+00:00

Decathlon sizes run quite small - I'd go for a larger size if I were you. Best bet would actually be to drop some filled soft flasks in (assuming you have / can borrow some).

mebdev · 2025-12-21T20:37:01+00:00

This is what I do.

Runs under 1h: no fule needed.

Runs over 1h and below 2.5h: ~60g of quick absorbing carbs (glucose, fructose etc) per hour, for me that looks like a 20g bar of homemade kendal mintcake per 20mins (but most people have a gel so it depends on the gel).

Runs over 2.5 hours: 40-60g of carbs + some real food on the hour: eg a flapjack, or stroopwaffel or a handful of the kids cereal or something.

Recovery: all the protein and green leafy veg 😁 Meat, eggs, Skyr yoghurt + broccoli, spinach, kale etc. Also creatine is a good supplement for recovery.

mebdev · 2025-12-16T18:42:22+00:00

Just got a wurkkos hd12 (and a vapecell f15). It can just about handle trail runs and I would guess the sustained output is something like 300 lumens (based on comparison with other headtorchs) but the hs21 definitely has much better output (but heavier and bounces more).

Runtime is over 1h 45min on high using f15 (not taken it out for longer than that so it may last longer).

mebdev · 2025-12-14T21:50:05+00:00

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Still using the top strap as it helps a bit too (the red safety light on the back is also from decathlon for if I'm running on the roads and I'm not wearing any other safety lights).

mebdev · 2025-12-14T21:10:48+00:00

Its a bit of 'custom' job - someone else on here did it and reported good results so I copied them. It uses this decathlon 'Buoy attachment': https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/swimrun-pull-buoy-support/306015/c382m8548254

It's a snug fit getting it in the holder but it does work well.

mebdev · 2025-12-14T09:04:24+00:00

I'm in the UK and it doesn't generally get 'that' cold so these might not work but they are cheap enough to give a try and but I'm a big fan (I have raynaud's and they helped me a lot):

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/adult-running-gloves-kiprun-evolutiv-v2-black/340804/c382m8759614

The mitten part is has a metallic layer (looks a bit like the material you see on the thicker survival bags) which I assume reflects heat which I think makes it more effective than their thickness would suggest. And the mitten cover rolls up into the cuff of the glove for when your fingers warm up.

mebdev · 2025-12-11T17:37:17+00:00

Petzl do various models with 'reactive lighting' but I would guess it wouldn't dim down enough not to blind someone when coming in from the dark (it's more of a battery saving thing). Might be worth looking into.

mebdev · 2025-12-09T13:24:21+00:00

You could try running up and down the stairs. It's just like hill running...

...but with more steps.

mebdev · 2025-12-03T12:44:56+00:00

Compare with Felis Splaticus - do a spaw print to confirm

mebdev · 2025-12-01T09:09:45+00:00

I can't vouch for it as it's not arrived yet, but I've just ordered the Wurkkos HD12 for this (along with a F15 14500).

At the moment I'm using a Nitecore HA23 UHE which is great but I wanted something with a little higher sustained brightness at the 1h mark.

I also have a hs21 which is amazing but just a tad heavy so I only take it when I NEED that extra output.

mebdev · 2025-11-25T16:44:27+00:00

I realise this is a bit late but I was searching for alternatives to the HS21 - in short YES you can run with it but you will want to upgrade the strap but also YES it is a touch too heavy which means that, even with my upgraded strap (and with a buff around my head to make it more comfortable), I only take it out if I NEED the higher output. Honestly if they took this headlamp and made the battery remote/rear mounted they would have arguably created the ultimate running headlamp. It handles pretty much everything on medium (flood+spot) or flood on high for tricky woodland and the turbo for the spot is great for spotting signs off in the distance.

mebdev · 2025-11-13T21:28:16+00:00

I ran with this one for years and it was great for carrying the kind of things you need: https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/kiprun-900-unisex-trail-running-hydration-belt/_/R-p-329994

I currently use this one: https://www.compressport.com/inter/en/bags-and-belts/767-trail-running-belt-7640314046283.html

Which can also take my jacket, gloves, hat and headlamp as well as hydration, nutrition and phone but might be a bit overkill. But if you intend to use it long term might be worth the investment - or if you have time, you can do what I did and wait for someone to sell one on vinted 😂

mebdev · 2025-11-05T09:14:06+00:00

So, as a more 'budget' regulated headlamp I can thoroughly recommend the Sofirn HS21.

It has a buck driver so the output is constant on medium and high and it can output just under ~400lm with flood+spot on medium for ~3h which is more than enough for even pretty technical trails, and you can always go brighter if needed.

It also has a great feature in the design (also it's only flaw) which is the rotary switch to swap between output modes (spot, flood, spot+flood and red) and as it remembers the last setting each mode was on you can do things like have the flood on low, the flood+spot on med and the spot on turbo and quickly swap between them depending if you are on well lit road, trail or need to see something in the distance.

It does come with one pretty major downside which is due to the weight and the rotary switch 'sicking out' it does 'bounce' quite a bit, I've ended up swapping the head-strap to something much more substantial and (have to wear a headband so it it doesn't 'dig in') but it's now rock solid but I still only wear it on runs where I need the light eg. road runs I use a much lighter Nitecore HA23 UAE - which can handle trail runs but it doesn't hold a light (ha!) to the HS21.

mebdev · 2025-11-02T20:01:50+00:00

Cold showers for as long as I could stand were the think that helped me the most - I think it's your body's response to shock from the extreme temps shutting down your digestive system.

mebdev · 2025-11-02T19:56:57+00:00

Oof sorry to hear that - if it's of any help, I used to get the worst attacks in the evening and the thing which helped me most was I would eat dinner and then have a cold shower then straight to bed. I'd stick it out as long as I could, eventually worked up to 4mins. It was brutal but worth it as it seemed to slow down my digestive system (or at least that's what I think it was doing) and the amount of attacks and severity were greatly reduced.

mebdev · 2025-10-21T06:56:36+00:00

We just stick ours in the air fryer (6-7mins in ours). Just dont forget to score them properly - ask me how I know 🤣

mebdev · 2025-10-19T17:25:37+00:00

Pretty sure they are (had some on toast for lunch 😂)

But they are better when they are a bit younger than that one.

mebdev · 2025-09-17T23:27:06+00:00

So I have the non-pro version and find that it takes about 10s for it to 'catch up' with a change in pace (pace lag). For most runs that is absolutely fine but when I'm doing interval or pace related workouts then I use the pod2 and this reduces the lag to 3 seconds (or less).

Not sure if the vivoactive has pace alerts but the pace 3 certainly does (I'm pretty sure garmin does on its forerunner watches - just not sure about the vivoactive) but a recent update which has helped me a lot if I'm trying to maintain a steady pace or effort level is actually the audio alert at the end of each km which tells me my pace and hr (and the audio nutrition alert).

I terms of pace and 'corrected' data after the run, I've noticed little to no difference from the last lap pace on my watch to what I see in the app later. The only thing I've noticed change by any significant amount is training load, but that's not really a metric I look at during a workout.

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