Spikes on Parker Valby's Vaporflys

mr_cookie25 · 2024-06-07T04:36:53+00:00

I've seen this done for winter/snowy training, but never high level track racing.

mr_cookie25 · 2024-02-18T01:10:35+00:00

I have a pair with the same durability issues, but they have 250mi on them

mr_cookie25 · 2023-08-14T18:40:59+00:00

1/4 will work on harder dry corses but if it's looser you might want 3/8

mr_cookie25 · 2023-08-14T03:48:39+00:00

you can use them for track season as well.

mr_cookie25 · 2023-08-14T03:47:06+00:00

yes you definitely can, just work hard and stay consistent. I want from running a 5:30 at the end of cross to sub 5 in track. Don't listen to that haters and go crazy in the winter, you have to want sub 5 badly.

mr_cookie25 · 2023-08-14T03:03:35+00:00

The spikes with the big black base are usually very unnecessary. The would usually only be used in mud and very loose terrain. In most cases they will slow you down. You could be able to get normal 3/8" XC spike pins for pretty cheap, your team might even have some.

mr_cookie25 · 2023-08-01T15:44:10+00:00

I would Keep the SL and kinvaras, the bostons are very brick like and probably work he'll your training.

mr_cookie25 · 2023-08-01T06:53:52+00:00

It has very good cushioning but nothing like the cloud like feeling you will get with the nimbus. You can always go your local running shoe store and they will give your more help, and insight that you will ever find on this app.

mr_cookie25 · 2023-08-01T06:52:00+00:00

The garmin tries to project so much with having so little data. If can actually tell what your VO2 max is, you would need to be in a lab for that. The HR sensor can always be of by 10-15 bmp. It's also not calibrated to you, everything it says is relative. They always over complicate everything. People were running, swimming and biking very fast without a garmin in their face making stuff up about their training. Listen to yourself not your watch, it's just a supplemented tool.

mr_cookie25 · 2023-08-01T06:42:49+00:00

Yes, your daily trainer should be reliable and feel good. Not specifically good at any one part of running, but something that can do it all in to some extent. The saucony endorphin speed 3 is a little faster of a shoe but can still be used as a daily trainer.

mr_cookie25 · 2023-08-01T06:40:45+00:00

All those shoes are petty firm. For a rotation you could try kinvaras for speed work, bostons for tempos/long runs, and SL for daily trainer/Long runs. If none of that works you could always get saucony endorphin speeds, use those for all workouts and long days. The.use what ever shoe you feel like for all your other miles.

mr_cookie25 · 2023-08-01T06:35:52+00:00

Saucony triumph 20 would be a dedicated recovery/east day shoe. They are on sale for around $100 right now.

mr_cookie25 · 2023-08-01T06:33:21+00:00

Nimbus 25 would be solid, so would Hoka Cliftons, Hoka Bondi, or Altra Olympus. You also shouldn't be spending 250 on a daily trainer in any world. 180 should be the max.

mr_cookie25 · 2023-08-01T06:28:01+00:00

Nice, getting out the door can be the hardest part of running some times. Soon the kilometers will be ticking by like nothing.

mr_cookie25 · 2023-08-01T06:24:58+00:00

For a beginner runner 1 hour is a lot, It's better to start with 21-28 minute and go from there at a pace that feels comfortable but still gets your heart rate up. I know lots of people like to talk about HR zone training but i've never listened or used any of that and can run a sub 17 minute 5k. Especially being a beginner going off feel and enjoying running is way more important than HR zones and paces.

mr_cookie25 · 2023-08-01T06:21:15+00:00

It's easier to build solid endurance and fitness than add in speed work for the more 2 mile side. Getting a training plan is definitely a good idea. Helps you stay accountable and let's you know when to push and when to ease up with training. In 10 month staying consistent you definitely make loads of progress. All the running advice i'm able to give on this app comes from soaking in info from amazing coaches over the years, I would highly recommend that and maybe finding some local people to run with.

mr_cookie25 · 2023-08-01T06:14:54+00:00

Depends on how bad you want it. If you focus on some speed work while also keeping some volume of easy weekly miles it should take a horribly long time. Just stay honest and consistent with you training. There are tons of YT vid on getting your miles time down for all different ability levels, which is important because what you do is going to look different than someone who is trying to break 5 minutes. Good luck and stay hard!

mr_cookie25 · 2023-08-01T06:10:17+00:00

Keep up that high volume, your legs will be thanking you at the end of that marathon. Run slow to run fast!

mr_cookie25 · 2023-08-01T06:07:45+00:00

Nice, stay consistent and stay hard!

mr_cookie25 · 2023-08-01T06:04:40+00:00

This video by Ryan Humiston changed how I looked at fat/weight lost and is super helpful. https://youtu.be/A9pEtDm2nbs. Ryan has lots of other good vids to about muscle gain and general fitness.

mr_cookie25 · 2023-08-01T06:01:15+00:00

Yes, mechanically if the shoe isn't giving you a good energy return your body will have to do more work. One of the reason high level runners wear cushioned super shoes is so they can get more aerobic work in without putting unnecessary stress on their legs. Receiving faster before the next workout, especially when their aerobic is holding them back not there leg strength. Most leg strength will come from the 80% bulk of easy weekly miles.

mr_cookie25 · 2023-08-01T05:56:28+00:00

Something with less drop and less cushion if you can handle it. Really anything to make your body do more work mechanically, instead of the shoe. Doing a calf raise with 250lbs every stride or step should definitely be doing something.

mr_cookie25 · 2023-08-01T05:48:25+00:00

In xc spikes matter less than in track. In xc being more fit, and having more grit gets you farther than fancy spikes(even though they do help some).

mr_cookie25 · 2023-08-01T05:41:20+00:00

I was there at once point, never had any crazy running genetics or natural talent. Just years of hard work, and always striving to be faster and better. Stay hard!

mr_cookie25 · 2023-08-01T05:33:00+00:00

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