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Nice job! Keep the content coming!!!

I almost signed up for Salisbury marathon! but I think i am gonna sign up for coastal delaware marathon again

That stache is worth at least 45 seconds off that 5k PB, due to aerodynamics. I’m dipping into that speed again. It’s a super refreshing break from hella-mileage while equally challenging. I have to be comfortable watching my distance predictions sail away while I improve over shorter distances, then return to distance with a marathon build. LG!

Just came across the channel. Love the video. I hope I can make the same progress as you. Currently sitting with a 3:14 pb. Hoping to go sub 3.

Ran my first marathon at Philly last week. Great race and crowd support! Kind of tired of running in/around Philly for races. Looking forward to working on speed this winter, a half this spring (undecided) and Atlantic city or steamtown marathon in the fall. Then plan to take on Jim Thorpe marathon in spring 2026

Congrats on PB. Btw, how many miles on Afly1?, and how many miles for them to be race worthy?

I ran Philly last week. Man o man! So much fun. But also brutal lol

Sounds like a pretty succesful year after all right!!? After a year “off” of running I turned 40 last december and decided I wanted to PR at least one more time. Did a lot of easy miles and an Ultra in march, a 3:30 mararhon as a pacer in april and then a long build up (mentally too long, 22 weeks or so) to Amsterdam marathon and PR’d going sub 2:50. After a block like that I need time off, just running for fun and focussing on strenght training a lot more.

Fellow Eagles fan here. Great job man! I was out there running the half marathon from Bethlehem to Easton. Ran 1:51, which is fine since I'm 57 and just started running in June after my 39 year break following XC and track in High School. See u out there next year!

In regard to your carb intake. How tall are you and what is your weight?

As a fellow Connor, I’m proud of you and think you’re funny!

Was there with you in Chicago, I just ran Indianapolis also got a PR - also went with Alphafly V1 for that race

2:50 is right there and spring is coming! Congratulations on everything!

Wow, congrats on the PB!! Love the great breakdown/recap. It sure feels good accomplishing those goals, especially after a setback… the marathon will always be tough. That’s why we love it!

Good job! I'm racing in Alphaphly 1s as well. Have 3 pairs and 2 have less than 35 miles on them.

Crazy you're able to keep that fitness through a second marathon.

Congrats man. Super happy for you. You earned it for sure. Wish me luck tomorrow in Philly.

Congrats on the PB and the redemption marathon!

Still so impressed with the effort you put in. Hoping I get into the lottery this year, you’ve been an inspiration to me and my running!

Philadelphia Marathon 🙌

Y’all there’s a first time runner discount on the VC- I got it free after a purchase

Dude I am a tracksmith slut. My wallet hates me for my purchases but do I look and feel great (I get the most compliments wearing TS), and I feel more motivated to go out and they have a great community too. I’m saving up my money for the NDO tights/jacket.

Been following along for a while, had to say that this was one of your best videos yet! Nailed the music, pacing, editing and dialogue. Good luck in the next race!

if you cut the liner did you just wear it as it is? I currently have a 2-in-1 from adidas with a seam in the middle and has no liner and it does get uncomfortable pretty fast.

What marathon are you doing next?

I started running back in 2020 in Nike running shoes and it wasn’t until I switched to new brands that I truly fell in love with running and started being comfortable on my feet. Nike will likely always be the casual wear brand for me. I love the peg 41s for working and walking around in; always confused when people say it’s a “great daily trainer” 🤔

Overhyped, not for average runners

I like your comment about often just broadly describing shoes. I have dreamed about shoetubing, one goal to mention arch support even when it does not blister your feet. I have highish arches, and i do not like high arch shoes. Some have elevated area in midfoot both laterally and literally, like VF2, or PrimeX, and that can be OK. It is the medially pronounced arch i do not like, at any level, and would like to know. SB has it, for insntance. Usually, luckily, can be remedied by changing insole.

Love my AF3. Recently ran 50 mi run in them and they were amazing. Legs never tired, lots of bounce and snappy responsiveness🎉

Cannot say anything about the Alphafly 1 and 2 simply because I can't wear them at all. The mid-foot arches are just too narrow and cause pain. So the Alphafly 3 is the only version that I could wear them and I love them so far. Had all the Vaporfly versions and the V2 is the best for me. The Metaspeed Sky, does not come in half sizes so I can't wear those either. So the Alphafly 3 is ideal for me. And oh..yes, the Adios Pro 3 is also my favourite. So those 3 are up there as my race day shoes and also the Takumi Sen 10 for shorter distances. Tq for the video

I also found the AF3 a bit underwhelming. It lacked the bounciness of v1 and even v2, and i felt the forefoot to be a bit firm as a result and preferred the VF3 as its even lighter and the forefoot felt more forgiving. Like many others have said, there are plenty of equivalent performing super shoes out there. Metaspeed Paris series being a notable standout for its improved foam and being the lightest non-Evo1 super shoe sold in the US. Ill also givr some love to the Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 1 and 2. Version 2 is way more aggressive and more bouncy, while V1 is an incredible long run shoe for me if im including faster paces.

4:30 -- That bottle handoff was A++++. I'd be smiling for miles with that kind of support in my races.

IMO, although on paper AF3 has better stability with filled-in midfoot, in the real world for the average runner, AF1/2 both are better since the total area of the heel is actually larger. The missing mid foot actually creates better transition/rolling sensation when someone heel strikes if fatigued, which would happen in a full marathon. The weight difference (0.2oz in Men’s size 8.5) really is negligible between AF1 and AF3. And the AF3 always makes weird sound😅

Love the AF3. Doesn’t feel great at slower paces (7:30/Mi or slower). Awesome anything at my marathon pace (630-650/mile).

They feel fragile and nothing like the AF1 which lasted me for a long time. I prefer the ASICS Sky Paris and the Puma Deviate 3’s and the Hoka Cielo X is brilliant. I do use this for faster sessions rather than racing but it’s such a pleasure to run in it’s worth the cost.

Good video, Connor. I was an Alphafly 1 guy until recently. I’m a mid-to-forefoot striker with a high cadence and medium stride length. No other shoe ever made me feel as efficient at all of my paces. HR, pace, and mechanics data confirmed that it was better for me than the Alphafly 3 and Vaporfly 2. The Metaspeed Sky Paris is my new race shoe of choice because it’s much lighter than the Alphafly 1 (and most other super shoes), almost as bouncy, cheaper, and feels more natural. I tested it against the Alphafly 1 many times, and the data differences were minuscule unless the heat and humidity was extreme, in which case my HR was a little lower in A1. I figure A1 is disappearing, so best get used to my alternative now. Some say the Sky is too unstable due to the narrow heel, but I never worry too much about stability and was ok at the end of Chicago when I tried heel striking to relieve cramps. Also, images of the next version of the Sky show it has a wider heel. Btw, Stockx has A1 for $150 in a few sizes.

Great review, Connor! It’s funny, I’ve always been a bit distant to the Nike brand. Yes, they end up on the feet of WR runners, but those same people could run in any shoe. Let’s be honest 😂 Your post here makes me wonder how you’d like the Metaspeed Paris Edge… or Sky(??)… I recently discovered that the Endorphin Pro 4 is totally not my race day shoe! Haha, so the search continues… and yes, these shoes get spendy.

Never wore Alphafly’s and never will i guess. Too much for me. What I was wondering why are these shoes so freaking loud? Crazy when you run next to a group of runners all in Alphafly’s during a big marathon. Run races in Endorphin Pro 3’s. Love them en they are quiet 😁

Same. The puma fastR nitro elite v2 has the same kind of bounce as AF1 but the toe box is more shallow and there is slightly less underfoot. I didn’t run the last marathon in the best physical state and I def felt the ground 15 miles in. I would say it’s a perfect half marathon shoe . The endorphin elite I would get on sale when v2 comes out. It’s a more aggressive and incredible endo pro 3. It’s FIRM at every day paces but once you get up to MP and faster , it just locks you in . Those are my two favorite currently

Maybe the Hoka Cielo comes closest to the ride the AF is known for. Unfortunately it costs the same and is heavier and less breathable.

Nike VP/AP are def overhyped. At this point, pretty much every other brand has an equal if not better supershoe. It’s better to find the supershoe that works best for the individual runner instead of just bandwagoning Nike.

Through ~80 miles, I've enjoyed the AF3 so far. In terms of performance, I don't notice any difference relative to v1, but the upper in the 3 is much more comfortable. Having said that, I still prefer adizero shoes for marathons.

I have a similar experience. AF3 doesn’t jibe with me well. Has turned into the most expensive training shoes

I feel the same way. I think it feels closer to a vaporfly with a slight pop if you're hitting on the mid thru forefoot correctly. It is much more stable and forgiving when things fall apart. I prefer the Endorphin Elite personally.

bro can you let me know how do you wash this half running tights after a run? Do you use soap water to wash them ? Because am thinking to wash my half running tights with normal water so please help me out bro

I’m racing Philly in 4 weeks! Would be cool if you could get in

Ran Chicago and going to run NYC. Let's go!

Which one are you running? You live in Philly area, ocean city marathon isn’t too far from you!

My first marathon I pulled an IT van or something and ended up walking a lot of the second half got home bought new pair of shoes. I did my next marathon three weeks later. I gave marathons my time but I think about it again I said you gotta give it one more shot. The second one went good around the whole thing. It was very hilly marathon and I ran for hours so I took an hour off with the other one. I hurt myself and, it is gonna be long before I try that again and then three weeks later is that another one oh well

I think you shouldn’t overthink it. If you feel fine now and keep your fitness you can try again in 3 weeks. I totally understand.. waiting 6 montha for a spring marathon sucks if you have a certain goal. Good you are already back running. Ran Amsterdam last sunday. PB’d by 7 min and ran 2:49:02. Body still feels wrecked though. Went for a eeasy 3 mile run yesterday and felt like a 20 miler 😂