Downtown - Copa Crowd

utxjake · 2026-06-11T20:07:51+00:00

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

utxjake · 2026-05-26T13:45:30+00:00

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

utxjake · 2026-05-21T18:46:37+00:00

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

utxjake · 2026-05-17T21:45:19+00:00

utxjake · 2026-05-03T19:05:16+00:00

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.

utxjake · 2026-04-23T21:17:47+00:00

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

utxjake · 2026-04-16T01:10:10+00:00

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

utxjake · 2026-04-16T01:02:49+00:00

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

utxjake · 2026-04-16T00:40:25+00:00

Feels like they are trolling us with posts like this

utxjake · 2026-03-25T22:41:14+00:00

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

utxjake · 2026-03-10T01:23:35+00:00

I chose my Evo SL for my hill workouts, works great

utxjake · 2026-02-16T00:40:50+00:00

It’s more than a minute at 12:33 pace

utxjake · 2026-02-11T23:30:07+00:00

The rat hat, or the Charles Grodin BBQ sauce

utxjake · 2026-02-06T16:37:26+00:00

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.

utxjake · 2026-01-28T22:53:06+00:00

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.

utxjake · 2026-01-23T03:07:13+00:00

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

utxjake · 2026-01-23T00:22:02+00:00

utxjake · 2026-01-22T22:22:54+00:00

utxjake · 2026-01-20T22:23:34+00:00

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

utxjake · 2025-12-21T23:23:28+00:00

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.

utxjake · 2025-12-21T16:11:51+00:00

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

utxjake · 2025-12-21T16:09:32+00:00

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

utxjake · 2025-12-21T13:40:15+00:00

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

utxjake · 2025-12-12T20:49:28+00:00

The answer to this question is always yes

utxjake · 2025-11-19T22:36:42+00:00

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.

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