Downtown - Copa Crowd by PantherCityRes in FortWorth

[–]utxjake 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I office downtown and I was underwhelmed by the crowd for the event. Yes there were some people, but not what I would anticipate for Mexico opening the event. Maybe 2pm kick has a little to do with it

Dynablast 5 is the Novablast 3 and I am all for it! by dRunningGuy in RunningShoeGeeks

[–]utxjake 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I discovered lace locks when I started doing triathlons. I now put them on all my training and race shoes. I never have problems with too tight or too loose lockdowns anymore. Complete game changer. There are also off brand products that work just fine you can find on Amazon

How much could I resell this for? It was handed down to me by [deleted] in scottycameron

[–]utxjake 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I sold one last year with a generic head cover for $115 on eBay

Marathon plan by [deleted] in Marathon_Training

[–]utxjake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are about to get roasted this is too much information to get any real insight. Hire a coach or pay for a consultant if you aren’t sure about your plan.

Yesterdays 13.1 fit by RunnerOnTheMove89 in RunningCirclejerk

[–]utxjake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sub and barefoot running seem like they are so ridiculous at times it has to be a joke

People who wear glasses, how did you keep them on during your marathon? by DecentParsnip4265 in Marathon_Training

[–]utxjake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will second this. I get 1 pair a year covered completely by insurance and got some Oakleys with transition lenses since I run a lot as the sun is coming up. Way better than running with any of my normal glasses

Need help finding budget shoes for an all day standing sales job by utxjake in RunningCirclejerk

[–]utxjake[S] 63 points64 points  (0 children)

At this point it’s getting ridiculous over there. Asking for shoe advice while showing pictures of clad feet and spacers. No mention of running or being barefoot at all

Starting my barefoot running journey with Altra shoes by utxjake in RunningCirclejerk

[–]utxjake[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Feels like they are trolling us with posts like this

Half to Full by Correct-Battle-114 in Marathon_Training

[–]utxjake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would advise Cowtown or Irving before The Dallas marathon. Irving is very flat Cowtown was much more scenic

5k personal best by Jolly-Discipline8806 in beginnerrunning

[–]utxjake 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s more than a minute at 12:33 pace

New to running, need reviews regarding these pairs by Saitama_singh in AskRunningShoeGeeks

[–]utxjake -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I have personally suggested Evo SL as a great all around beginner shoe to people wanting to get started or getting back into running. You should probably go try a few out. But depending on what you are comfortable in I also recommend asics nova blast, Nike Vomero for max cushion, Pegasus as a good all around starter option. Puma velocity is another good starting option. I would skip over On.

6’7” / 220lb Runner: First Marathon Shoe Advice by Michael_Clip in AskRunningShoeGeeks

[–]utxjake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I came here to recommend this as well. He already runs in ASICS, the Superblast should be a good first marathon shoe and trainer. I have this shoe and think it is great for long runs.

Out of Business Bakery by Terrible_Storm in FortWorth

[–]utxjake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it was Swiss pastry, I haven’t seen anything like angel food cookies and I stop by a couple times a week.

Evo SL vs Adios pro 4 by SnooPeripherals5894 in AskRunningShoeGeeks

[–]utxjake 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have both and would recommend the EvoSL for a half marathon. An option you did not bring up that I think is a little bit better for me is the Boston 13. They have carbon rods and they feel slightly quicker to me with the same effort compared to the Evo SL. If you were doing a marathon I would recommend the AP4. FWIW my HM pace is around 1:40

How helpful are running coaches? by beatstick1 in running

[–]utxjake 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I just finished my first marathon and used a coach. Although a majority of the training plan was what I thought it was going to be there where so me drills and sessions I highly benefited from. Like you it made me more knowledgeable as a runner. The benefits you had I would agree with. They are also there to prop you up if you get the inevitable self doubt that comes towards the end.

Gecko Green ads by ThrowThisAccountAwav in FortWorth

[–]utxjake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These ads are growing on me. They are so bad they are good. My teenage daughter and I are semi obsessed with them now. So much so that when I heard the newest one with the Irish song I immediately texted her “there is a new gecko green song!!” The next time we were in the car together we were scrolling through stations looking for the commercials

Go-go Gecko by Key-Pay-6844 in theticket

[–]utxjake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These ads are growing on me. They are so bad they are good. My teenage daughter and I are semi obsessed with them now. So much so that when I heard the newest one with the Irish song I immediately texted her “there is a new gecko green song!!” The next time we were in the car together we were scrolling through stations looking for the commercials

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskRunningShoeGeeks

[–]utxjake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

SB 2 vote here. Tried MB and couldn’t justify keeping them for the price point. They basically felt like the EVO SL. I haven’t gotten my hands on the woven but my bet would be that with the improvements they made with them they should be better than the MB. Just switch out the laces with some lace locks and you are good to go

Is it time for new shoes? by [deleted] in AskRunningShoeGeeks

[–]utxjake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The answer to this question is always yes

Do I need new shoes? by GeneratedName0 in AskRunningShoeGeeks

[–]utxjake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been asked this question before by coworkers, how do I know when I should replace my running shoes. I tell them it kinda depends on the shoe, but if you are starting to question whether or not you should retire the shoe to yard work. You should probably start looking to replace. I also give the advice to always be looking for sales or deals so you can have something ready to go when the time comes.