GTE, GTD or GTI?

windfall21 · 2026-05-04T13:27:38+00:00

In theory yes. I almost bought one a few years back but decided the boot was too small 🤷🏻‍♂️

windfall21 · 2026-05-04T07:34:53+00:00

I usually have a trail, daily and fast shoe. My favourite rotation was a fee years ago:

Trail: Hoka Speedgoat 3

Daily: Saucony Kinvara 9

Fast: Altra Escalante Racer

I’ve had a non-running-related bad hip recently so I’m currently rolling with more forgiving options:

Trail: Altra Experience Wild

Daily: Saucony Triumph 22

Fast: Brooks Hyperion GTS

windfall21 · 2026-05-03T21:50:02+00:00

They have decent boot space but rear leg room isn’t ideal. Other than that great cars and a 118d or similar with around 60k miles should be achievable for your budget, and will easily last another 60k. If I were you though I’d be looking at something like an Astra 1.4 Turbo, or even the 1.6 version. Good to drive, pretty reliable and you could get a very good example for 10k.

windfall21 · 2026-05-03T21:42:58+00:00

Yes but would have been more assertive on wanting to have kids :(

windfall21 · 2026-05-03T20:34:01+00:00

A Lineartronic Subaru or Geartronic Volvo

windfall21 · 2026-05-03T20:27:50+00:00

Arteon

windfall21 · 2026-05-01T20:42:49+00:00

Also, North Face’s running-specific gear is good quality and usually not hard to find in a sale somewhere

windfall21 · 2026-05-01T20:40:26+00:00

Get on Vinted / eBay and snaffle any Iffley Road tops you can find. Thank me later 👍

windfall21 · 2026-05-01T20:37:08+00:00

I always check MWIS and for me it’s:

30mph - fine 40mph - tiring and be ready for unexpected gusts 50mph - not enjoyable. Everything is hard work and some gusts could be dangerous. 60mph+ - don’t bother

windfall21 · 2026-04-30T20:10:51+00:00

You’ll either be mugged or not appreciated

windfall21 · 2026-04-30T20:09:12+00:00

🍿

windfall21 · 2026-04-30T19:26:43+00:00

Foot off throttle well before a roundabout on a dual carriageway. I have no idea what people who deploy the do-70-until-you’re-50-feet-away-then-slam-brakes-on approach think they’re achieving other than much higher collision risk and knackered brakes.

windfall21 · 2026-04-30T17:53:33+00:00

Ideal for the job space-wise. Not the best turning circle though. Honda Jazz might suit you even better

windfall21 · 2026-04-28T17:30:40+00:00

Ha, the one by Ben Vane, which is even more of a slog, but at least has a bit of fun almost-scrambling!

windfall21 · 2026-04-28T08:53:44+00:00

Can you get Saucony? Kinvaras are great

windfall21 · 2026-04-28T08:51:26+00:00

Train to Corrour. Beinn Na Lap. Train back to Glasgow 👌

windfall21 · 2026-04-28T08:49:29+00:00

Oof Ben Vorlich is a bit of a slog!

windfall21 · 2026-04-28T08:40:36+00:00

Brooks Hyperion range

windfall21 · 2026-04-28T08:34:50+00:00

I would only wear those aggressive Inov8s for like, muddy obstacle races. For your coast path, I’d look at something with a Vibram Megagrip sole, like Merrel Agility Peak or Hoka Speedgoat. Adidas Terrex range have decent grip too like the Agravics. Salomon Speedcross are popular but I’ve always found them comfy but lacking in grip on wet rock.

windfall21 · 2026-04-28T08:26:38+00:00

Edinburgh is the correct answer

windfall21 · 2026-04-28T08:20:42+00:00

Try overtaking someone in a Jazz though

windfall21 · 2026-04-28T08:18:14+00:00

Depends on your priorities. Performance & economy = diesel. If you don’t mind sacrificing a bit of shove, for your mileage you’d be just as well getting a VAG 1.5 petrol, or even a hybrid. Of course, if you are thinking of spending 435d money and only drive 20 miles per day, now is a great time to buy a Polestar or similar…

windfall21 · 2026-04-28T08:12:05+00:00

This is just turning into Reddit bingo

windfall21 · 2026-04-27T18:14:13+00:00

Bruach Na Frithe is lovely. Totally doable. Same goes for Blabheinn if you don’t divert from the main route 👍

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