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Saw Tom Williams from Marathon talk post his 10 year photo. Its some transformation
Rob - this review on the guide 13's gives quite comprehensive details on the changes. https://www.runningshoesguru.com/2019/12/saucony-guide-13-review/
It does say in the review that some runners couldn't get on with the ISO fit on the last 2 editions, that might be me as I don't like the fit of my ISO 1's, yet I've bought a pair of Ride ISO and the fit is perfect on me. But the ISO 1's have been selling for £40 for months so that's some refection that they're not as popular as the Guide 9 and 10's. I have 2 pairs of Guide 9's unworn which will be for 2020 races.
Well done on your highest mileage week post fall/surgery. Hope your fellow club runner is OK.
What are your running plans for 2020? That is promising news re that PF.
Wow that is some transformation by Tom Williams.
Big G - it's good to find a new running route.
8 miles today, difficult run today. Think my legs were complaining a bit after doing a bit of faster running yesterday for my Hadd test and they're not used to that. Very strong cold headwind didn't help either. Different world today, loads of traffic everyone going back to work. Wore my new shoes Asics Dynamis and they are lovely. I really like the fancy lacing system, as good as having elastic laces.
Quite surprised that I did 37 miles last week. It wasn't planned like that but I did 1x11-miler, 2x10-milers, and then the NYD parkrun double. I feel fine too, which is good news. I'm not doing any speed work at all at the moment, but just trying to get some easy miles in. I am going back to the scene of last year's "snooker injury" next weekend - London for the Masters Snooker. I do have aisle seats this time, so hopefully that won't get too cramped up, and I'll try and move around more! What with the shoulder, hip, tooth infection and then chest infection all spread throughout last year, I'd forgotten that 2019 also started off crap too!
Shades, review looks good for the guides, I felt my guides lacked support round the heel so hope these are better, £107 on sportsshoes even with 10% off bit pricey, so will have to wait a season or two, in no major rush for shoes may try the Omni's if I see any at the right price.
Big G, I've not listened to MT for about a year, used to use the commute to work to listen to it, may try get something to link my phone to the car stereo. Good luck at the snooker, hope you stay injury free this time.
Running plans for 2020 is to be able to run again pain free. Have 2 stone/ 12kg to lose which I should see drop once I get some miles under my belt and cleaner eating starts now. Haven't set any targets for finishing times just finishing lines. Cambridge Boundary run on 1st March, 7 hour cut off so hope to get to half marathon and evaluate if I reckon I can get the 2nd half done. NDW50 in 18 weeks aim to utilize the full 13 hour cut off. I have WW50 in Nov plus 4-5 low key marathon/ 50k races to keep me ticking over.
Shades-The guide 13's look good,but like you I will wait for them to come down in price,reviews like that won't help to lower them though.
I've noticed my ankle hurting a bit recently so wondering if I need a shoe that's a bit more supportive.
Big G-Be careful down there,don't want another injury.
Legs aren't too bad this morning so I'm happy with that,try and get out for an easy run after work,aiming to have another decent mileage week before cutting back next week.
Robert - I've got Omnis on my wish list as a possible replacement for Guides too, but above that I've got the Hurricanes which I think might be a better choice for me than the Omnis. Or I could go back to the Adrenalines, good shoes.
That's a good schedule for your comeback in 2020. The extra weight will go quickly as your training increases.
Ian - don't assume that a more supportive shoe would help your ankle pain.
I had two pairs of Kayanos which I got free from Asics and they made my ankles hurt as they were too supportive for me, was gutting to give them away, my own fault I should have chosen the cheaper shoe.
That is not a flattering photo of Tom. I hope that gives him the kick up the arse he needs to fix it.
Big G, you beat me by two miles, but it was a quieter week for me.
Shades, I used to use Kayanos as my 1st support shoe (13s) was given a pair of 24s and couldn't get on with them found the flytefoam too soft and springy. whilst mileage is low will prob have a test with hurricanes again and Omni as should be able to pick a couple of pairs up for a price of adrenalines.
Cal I will never ever make a joke whilst running ever again just to be safe! 'Just the 6 miles' I can only dream of saying that at the moment.
Rob-Promising signs,just shows what can happen if we don't concentrate.
Had a very easy 8 mile recovery run after work,took it very easy and ran to feel.
Rob - years ago I used to run in Omnis and they were good high mileage shoes then. Never tried the Hurricanes but I think they would suit me, like the Brooks hard to get a bargain price, cheapest I've seen is £70.
Big G - we've been really fortunate with the weather so far for January but hoping for not wet or cold is asking a lot.
Ian - do you run in any other shoes apart from your Guides?
6 miles today, had a good run, energy levels back today
Pilates and gym later this morning
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51006325
I only train I'm the guides,tend to find a pair I like and then keep getting them.
Shades - That's great mileage over the last 16 weeks.
Ian - Nice mileage from you too. I'd have agreed with Big G/shades, that if you felt good the jump to 70 would have been OK for you.
18 miles with 10 miles at MP on Saturday (7:06 average), with 12 miles on Sunday for 64 miles for the week.
8 miles with strides today.
Ian - I would advise some serious shoe shopping. Best to alternate shoes every day, different models and preferably different brands too. For you with achilles problems a pair with a higher drop would be good for training at the times the achilles is niggling. You don't need to spend a fortune, keep your favourite shoes for races and long runs and use end of line in other brands/models for the rest of your training. I do a lot of my training in neutral shoes and race in mild overpronation shoes (Guides).
I think Big G trains in mild overpronation shoes and races in neutral shoes, which is probably what most distance runners and the elite runners do.
Steve - that mileage is climbing, what figure will you peak at?
Big G - although it's damp it's lovely and mild today, good running conditions.
Killer Pilates class, she worked us really hard doing abs stuff. Gym was nice and quiet though.
It looks like a few Trotters are going to be involved in a photo/video shoot this weekend for parkrun. They're doing a new clothing range, and Pro Direct (the people who deliver the parkrun T-Shirts, and are a local business) asked the club for 6 people, and Trotters chose me as one of those six. Pro Direct are doing the photo shoot. They've asked for our T-Shirt size, hoody size and shoe size so it looks like some freebies are coming our way. I don't think it's a big secret as I'm fairly sure the new clothing range is available now, so I'm sure it's fine telling you all on here.
Steve-You are getting some great miles in,looking really strong.
Shades-I do have a couple of pairs on rotation,both ISO's,but any excuse to show shop.
12 miles today,little tired at the start but soon settled into my usual easy pace and finished strong.
Shades - I'm aiming to peak at 70 miles, but most will be 50-60 ish.
Big G - See, the elites get the photoshoots!! Nice 15 miles.
The photoshoot sounds fun, I assume YT is one of the chosen ones too. Ironic you'll miss parkrun because of the photoshoot. Hope you get some nice goodies to keep.
Ian - enjoy the shoe shopping
Steve - you're not far off the 70 miles now.
I've just been asked what shoes I want from their sales page! I've put my order in for Asics GT 2000, which I use regularly for training, so let's see if it all comes off.
Big G - nice one! That parkrun stuff isn't cheap, actually. The hoody looks pretty nice.
Still, it did mean I had to get up at arse o'clock to fit in my MLR today. I was out not long after 5. Did 14 miles easy and felt pretty strong throughout. Lots left in the tank.
Unfortunately, I do seem to have gained a few pounds in the Christmas aftermath - I acquired a lot of goodies and have been working my way through them, which wouldn't hurt too much normally but I had a cut-back week last week due to the race and the NYD parkrun double and only did 35 miles total.
I also need to get back on top of my core work. Lower back and QL (primarily the left one) are the most grumbly bits of me when I do longer runs. I've been doing my glute drills but I need to start planking again. Ugh.
Big G congratulations on the modelling career, always welcome freebies hope the shoes come off. I welcome the fact that they are using 'normal' club runner and not a bunch of models.
Not sure what they mean by warm up in the article either. As I'm not running much at the moment I do spend a fair bit of time running about the house looking for my watch, then a further time spend searching for the charger as it's usually dead.
Another 4 miles yesterday, was my 1st evening run (not a fan of night running anyhow) felt sluggish but just kept on telling myself it's better to do something than nothing. My knee is feeling stronger but still a way off from feeling normal.
Robert, as the physio/Doc given any indication on how long it may take for the knee to feel more normal?
10-miles for me this morning. It consisted of 1-mile run to the sea front, 8x1-mile laps of green, and then 1-mile run back. Flat, but quite challenging doing laps of the green. Consistent pace though and I felt good, although quite tired now. It'll probably either be a total rest day from running tomorrow or just a short 3 or 4-miler.
Steve - are you still doing the kettlebells/strength work or have you eased off on that a bit?
Cal - I don't remember you doing Farnborough before, new to you?
Nothing wrong with a very easy day especially if you think you might not be 100%.
Lots of folk have put on a few pounds over Xmas, you'll soon sort it out.
Robert - my pre run warm up is at least one cup of coffee, preferably two.
I charge my Garmin when I charge my phone otherwise I'd forget.
Good for getting out there for an evening run on these dark miserable nights.
Rest day for me from running, first rest day since 22nd Dec. Circuits felt tough for all of us after such a long break, was good though, then upper body session in the gym. Gym a lot busier today