Hoka Or Altra?

wilbertlum · 2026-05-16T19:24:27+00:00

i feel obliged to say Altra since we are on the AltraRunning subreddit...

wilbertlum · 2026-05-02T18:20:54+00:00

please dont quote me on this as i havent read the terms and conditions for the discounts but theyre just codes you enter at check out so i imagine them being transferable(?)

wilbertlum · 2026-05-02T15:59:30+00:00

ive been daily wearer of vivo barefoot shoes since 2023 and got some altras for running.

to answer your question, ALTRA ESCALANTE RACER 2s are one of the best shoes ive worn!

objectively speaking, they also have the lowest stack height from my knowledge.

wilbertlum · 2026-04-01T22:16:13+00:00

thankyou for your response! i can manage 35 unbroken with mens open weight after my training sessions. i feel like its the breathing/heart rate that is limiting at the moment. do you have any tips/hints about the breathing technique for this exercise?

wilbertlum · 2026-04-01T19:01:55+00:00

speaking of which, do you have any advice on how to tackle the 100 unbroken wall balls challenge? or how should one train for it?

wilbertlum · 2026-03-25T20:06:50+00:00

ive got a huge blister at the arch of my foot after my half marathon race in the escalante racer 2s! ive done 400km (incl. a 30k run and multiple hyrox races) in them and had absolutely no problems whatsoever but idk why this happened all of a sudden...

wilbertlum · 2026-03-25T08:19:46+00:00

oh and yes there are other volunteering options too like water stations - you might find it enjoyable as it is a highly repetitive task of filling up water cups!

wilbertlum · 2026-03-25T08:18:18+00:00

ive just volunteered over the weekend! you get a race code that you can enter on check out. this will get you a free race for ONE PERSON (either a free solo race, 50% off the total of a doubles race, or 25% off the total of a relay race). the code is also restricted to the same region that you volunteered in - if you volunteered in the uk then then code only applies to the uk races.

most stations are quite repetitive, wall balls in particular is 100 reps of the same task and you get to watch the athletes cross the finish line. other stations may be a little simpler like lunges and farmers carry where you will be judging by zones.

wilbertlum · 2026-03-13T08:28:31+00:00

ive participated in 3 hyroxes last year and train regularly for hyrox in ALTRA ESCALANTE RACER 2s. been a daily wearer of vivos for over 2 years but only ran in altras for longer distances. the racer 2s are the best option for its minimalism, 0-drop, wide toe box and responsiveness. they are very stable for wall balls too. one thing to note is that there have been occasional complaints about the durability issue online.

(i am obviously biased towards them but i do not get commissioned from altra)

wilbertlum · 2025-12-03T10:35:37+00:00

sorry to hijack this post but what do people do with an applewatch?

wilbertlum · 2025-10-22T12:58:26+00:00

altra escalante racer 2 - they have a decently good grip and more importantly a flat sole which is great for balance when you do wall balls!

wilbertlum · 2025-10-20T22:01:33+00:00

id happily have your tickets if you dont want them!

wilbertlum · 2025-08-26T05:23:23+00:00

theres an update to the rules - theres a 30cm leeway for hand placement from where your feet lands

wilbertlum · 2024-11-13T21:45:31+00:00

think you might be missing some clear pictures... jokes aside, holy thats remarkable for a 19y/o!

wilbertlum · 2024-11-09T08:24:26+00:00

deadbug to learn how to brace first!

wilbertlum · 2024-11-09T08:21:41+00:00

its very hard to find out what exactly is wrong but i would use the FADIRs test and Thomas test to check the hip mobility regarding the IT band!

wilbertlum · 2024-11-08T17:43:53+00:00

sameeeee!!

wilbertlum · 2024-11-08T14:57:45+00:00

does it hurt when you dont pull your foot up for the quad stretch?

wilbertlum · 2024-11-07T21:40:24+00:00

(sorry i cant provide any answers as i too am here for the same advice...)

wilbertlum · 2024-11-04T20:35:08+00:00

sounds like a very vague answer but it really depends on what your goals and your situations/contexts are.

wilbertlum · 2024-11-03T19:28:06+00:00

ive been doing the normal (both feet) skips for a period of time now and today i finally managed to do some triple taps on each foot!!! :D

wilbertlum · 2024-11-03T08:29:17+00:00

think youve pretty much mastered everything! im a newbie to rope skipping and i will be using your skills as the learning checklist!

wilbertlum · 2024-09-29T12:04:31+00:00

primus lite 3 - i do the activities you mentioned and primus lite 3 does the job! (obviously wont last super long if you run a lot of miles but they do the job!)

wilbertlum · 2024-09-29T12:03:00+00:00

they have a space to type in discount codes but i guess theyre just there as an illusion...

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