It’s not about making impact force “disappear”. Nobody claims this. But it *is* about force *dissipation* - In physics terms your aiming to lessen the moment of impact or the impulse force on the tissues by first dissipating a percentage of the force through the shoe material. This is called dampening. Max cushion shoes DO dampen forces and spread the forces out over time which DOES dampen the load on the body. If you don’t believe me just go run on pavement with no shoes totally barefoot and report back your findings.
@@Run4Adventure It’s not about making impact force “disappear”. Nobody claims this. But it *is* about force *dissipation* - In physics terms your aiming to lessen the moment of impact or the impulse force on the tissues by first dissipating a percentage of the force through the shoe material. This is called dampening. Max cushion shoes DO dampen forces and spread the forces out over time which DOES dampen the load on the body. If you don’t believe me just go run on pavement with no shoes totally barefoot and report back your findings.
@@thepatternforms859 Like I said in the video, cushioning definitely helps when it comes to muscle impact and muscle fatigue. But running impact has to go through your joints, it can't take impact away from your knees and hips! What you are saying about running barefoot on pavement prove my point. If you ran barefoot you would feel all the impact and try and run lighter on your feet because of that. With a deeply cushioned shoe on you don't feel it because of the loss of proprioception and connection, but the impact is still there 👍 There's been lots and lots of studies done by people a lot more clever than me proving this theory 😊
Love 'Born to Run' - I got given it for Christmas one year and I started reading just before I got a bad case of Runner's Knee. The detail in the book gave me some good ideas as to why I was getting knee pain.
It's a really good read Scott, I've read it several times 😊 Even better if the book helped you sort out a few running issues! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
Thanks for this info - I was looking for stability trail shoes as I over pronate - couldn’t find many for stability and now I know why! Super helpful advice - thanks, I have more trail shoes to choose from now! Will head to my local run store & try a few pairs on armed with this info!
That's great to hear Jennifer, I'm glad the video was helpful. I'd always recommend trying as many pairs of trail shoes on as possible. They are all so different when it comes to weight, cushioning, heel off set and fit so you'll know when you've got the right shoes on your feet! Good luck with the shoe hunt and thanks for watching 🙏😊
Best content I've seen from you! Especially liked the form and marathon training comments, from experience these are 2 areas I'm in complete agreement. 👏
Great vid!! Interesting to hear about how cushioning is not as important due to being in a more natural environment (trails) that are more forgiving. When using my Salomon shoes i felt the underground alot better, alot less than the Speedgoat due to the cushioning. With trailrunning (as compared to road) the big challenge is to train in similar terrain in which the race will be.
Thanks Chris, really glad you enjoyed the video. It sure is important to train on similar terrain your race is on. I've actually mentioned this a few times in some of the tips and advice videos we've do on the channel 👍 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
Completely agree with number 4, rest days are super important, you see so many people grinding out runs every day which for me completely takes the fun out of it. 3 or 4 good runs a week and I find the majority are done with a smile 😃 bring on the cap I'm due a new one.
I'm glad you agree mate 😊 New caps coming soon hopefully, we've just got a few final details to sort out. Hope you're well Sean and thanks for watching 🙏
Another great video, Loyd to bust those myths we all ask ourselves at some point. I recall a friend got some Hokas & got injured and a physio told her the Hokas were the cause as their cushion and “slow roll” was not for her. once out……injury cleared up. “Miles in the bank” is another one my friend says when it comes to training i.e. don’t panic about volume of training on one day, think of all the miles you’ve already done in your running life. have a great week, Loyd!
Thanks Paul, glad you enjoyed the video. Yeap, running is a super personal thing and training volume and shoe choice is always down to the individual. Hope you are fit and well and thanks for watching 🙏😊
Great video mate, couldn't agree more with what you say. Running is very personal. I've got a few videos to catch up on! You've been pumping them out 😊. Excited or the run4adventure hat! 😁
Thanks Aaron, that's really appreciated. The caps should be along soon, just a few final details to sort out 👍 As always, thanks for watching and supporting the channel mate 🙏😊
#4. Watched a vid with experienced ultra runners giving advice and one that stuck with me was the older lady, has run hundreds of Ultras, saying something along the lines of “don’t run junk miles, adding miles, just to add miles is garbage, cut out the junk and focus on quality”. I throw in a fun free flow run, but during training I try and have a focus to every session. As always, thanks Lloyd!!
Totally agree, junk miles are junk miles! It's definitely the quality that counts when it comes to our training 😊 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
I like it Troy, anti-Hoka Hoka shoe 😂 I've run 24 miles on the coast path in the Evo Jawz and it felt like my feet had been hit with sledge hammers! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
@@Run4Adventurebrave man! Always appreciate your enthusiasm. I’m getting ready to run my first 200-mile, a non-technical rails-to-trails race in Nebraska. Will leave the EVO Jawz at home! I’m thinking of using (1) Craft CTM Ultra Carbon (got my PR in the 100 wearing that shoe last year); (2) the Norda 011 (highly recommend if you haven’t tried; it’s what Hoka used to be); or (3) Adidas Prime X (which I haven’t tried yet but ordered). Always interested in your thoughts. Again happy roads and trails Loyd!
Good video mate. Still can't believe the Pirate ran The Arc in Evo Jawz, that's just hardcore. New running cap you say? 🤔 Still think you should do a Walmsley style bucket hat.
I know Stuart! It makes my feet hurt just thinking about it 😲 One thing at a time mate 😂 We'll get the new caps produced first and go from there. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated mate 🙏😊
Nice little video there, Loyd. Completely agree about 3 runs per week being enough and varying terrain. I’m no expert, but from what I’ve picked up over the years, it is much more realistic and less likely to get injured or risk overtraining. Rest days are so important and that’s when the adaptations happen. One thing I’m interested in is form. How important is it?
Rest days sure are important 👍 I think it's important to think about our form while we are running, how's my posture, how's my foot strike, things like that. Obviously as runners we all run differently and I don't think there's a wrong or right way to run but there's definitely more efficient ways to run 👍 Thanks for watching and supporting the channel Kate 🙏
Like the myth busting Loyd especially the 3 runs a week its what I've always done its got me through marathons and ultras trail and i totally agree with what everyone says you've got have rest days, by the way are there anymore run4adventure t-shirts on the way ??
Outstanding video and some great advice. After my London marathon disaster in 2013 after I overtrained and had nothing left on the day made the decision to completely change my training for future marathons. Long a short did half the training and focused on quality and no momentum busting taper the result 4 successful under 4hr marathons in the bag later. Oh and on long runs I often do half trail half road with a quick pit stop in the middle to change shoes ! Great video thanks 👍
Thanks Ian, really glad you enjoyed the video. I over training is something we've all been guilty of at some point. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
I'm really glad you thought so Roland! 😊 We should have the new, very cool Run4Adventure caps soon. Just a few final details to sort out. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's really appreciated 🙏😊
Great topic. Over Pronate myself, causing lateral impingement syndrome. I wear the the SGs but swap the insoles for a pair of Superfeet Orange, and they are great for a bit of added heel stability and arch support.
Thanks Mark, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I'm glad the SG's are working well for you with your insoles. Thanks for all the support, it's very much appreciated 🙏😊
Thanks Richard, really glad you enjoyed the video. We'll definitely be returning to this topic, plenty of running myths that still need to be busted 😊 Thanks for watching and supporting the channel its really appreciated 🙏
Completely agree, running is very personal, footshape, weight, terrain...there is never 1 shoe for everybody...for me as a lighter runner I prefer the middle ground regarding cushion, not too much as this gets me loosing my posture, not too less as my old knees get too much pounding...in general I think the shoe you don't "feel" after 20k is the right one...great video, good music, interesting topic...I think it's important you cover also the basics as this will help others to read reviews between the lines also, sometimes I feel some people wait for reviews to tell them which shoes to buy and as I wrote above, reviews are helpful, but even if yours are very balanced, it's still personal :)
Thanks James that means a lot coming from you! 👍 Hope you are fit and well and the channels are keeping you busy. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
Only way for the force from ground to be attenuated from travelling up to knees and hips is for work to be done by foot and ankle muscles which is maximised by minimalist shoes. I learnt this after developing knee and back pain.
just throwing my anecdotal experience out there. i used to run in normal shoes in the early '00s & always hated running. in my early 20s, i got a pair of vibram fivefingers & it completely changed my view towards running - it became FUN. i mostly wore barefoot shoes for almost a decade & ended up working at a specialty outdoor shop & got to work with some of the best boots & trail runners in the business. but i didn't like most of them because of the heel to toe & heaviness. i started running in a pair of salomon fellraisers since that's all i had & used those for a while until finally trying hokas when i was like 32 (im 35 now), & running was still just as FUN as barefoot shoes but my street times were so much better. im well aware of my body & how shoes make me feel & i had zero issue with them. ive been running exclusively in hokas for road & older technology salomon's for the last couple years. my proprioception is fine in max cushioned shoes, but i still like the minimal heel to toe. knees are doing great (i had an ACL replacement in my 20s that had always given me issues. i still walk barefoot a lot or wear minimal shoes, but i wear Blundstones for daily wear now most of the time. im going to get a pair of Altra's next for my trail running to see if i like them any differently than hoka. i always said my job working in footwear - i talked people OUT of gear way more often than into it. there's so much misconception between marketing & youtube reviewers or backpacker's gear or the year or something. it's a lot to learn, but the more tools you have in the quiver, the better.
I worked in the running shoe industry for 10 years at a specialist running store and you are right, there's so many misconceptions when it comes to shoes. The one thing I definitely learnt after carrying out 1000's is Gait assessments is everyone runs differently. Every shoe will perform differently for every runner and its not as simple as the big brands try to make it sound. I was the same when it comes to talking people out of buying product! I use to get some funny looks when I'd tell a customer that thy don't need a new pair of running shoes and maybe a bit of strength and conditioning would be a better option 👍 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated Cairn 🙏😊
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Great video and advice as always Loyd, thank you... Now can I offer you some advice?.... Never use cold tap water in your Moka pot.. Fill from the a boiled kettle. you'll taste the difference 😂
I enjoyed 'Born to Run' but I do think it's important to mention the book is filled with pseudo-science as well as some really solid and strong points. It's great as a motivational book but the science behind it is paper-thin. The one thing I missed is that running needs to be hard. Running needs to be fun more than anything. It does tie into training frequency and volume. Don't push beyond what you enjoy or feel comfortable with because some schedule online tells you need to run X says for Y distance at Z pace. While there is certainly method to that madness it's also really important to listen to yourself.
Agree completely about 'Born to Run', it's an enjoyable read but over simplifies the 'your body is designed for running barefoot' idea. This is built on the premise that thousands of years ago people ran down prey barefoot, ergo start wearing minimalist shoes and your injuries will improve. Early man didn't wear glasses either, so will my eyesight improve if I stop wearing mine? Early human adults were indeed fantastic, efficient runners (possibly with 20/20 vision). That's because the one's who weren't had been eaten by furry bitey things. That's how natural selection works. Fast forward to today and we have all sorts of joint issues, and wearing shoes with lifted heels since pretty much birth has massively weakened our feet (this is where I agree with 'Born to Run') and altered our gait. However for most people it takes a lot of work to strengthen your feet and learn to run correctly 'barefoot', (or rather in minimal shoes). Possibly a year of very slow jogging and correcting form before you can even think of upping the speed, (Or maybe you're lucky and can just go out and do it - people vary considerably). It's doable, and I do seem to be picking up less injuries as I progress. However it's not as simple as 'Born to Run' suggests. 'Older yet Faster' is a good read regarding running form and injury prevention.
Totally agree, wise words! I think a lot of runners can sometimes forget about the fun part of running 😊 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
I also noticed aggressive drops on shoes tend to screw with my knees 4 to 8mm of toe drop feels ways better. There is a point were there is to much cushioning some new balance and hokas feel weird partialy for this reason. I need some ground feel but not to much as going to low the ground will not protect your feet. I do not think everyone should go barefoot either especially if you live in a urban area the concrete will wreck your feet. I have tried altras. I noticed that those shoes are better on grass but since I rarely run on grass they are not as useful for me personally. My favorite shoes tend to be daily trainers like the saucony ride 16 or a nike pegasus. I like being able to feel the ground a little bit when I run plus I like shoes when they are light weight.😊
Barefoot guy here. Fixed a ton of issues, feel so much better. It’s inconvenient cuz I gotta go to the park to run and winter is problematic. But overall it’s great.
Barefoot running has helped a lot of runners with issues and injuries Daniel and I'm glad it's worked well for you 👍 Obviously it's super personal and not for everyone, like everything when it comes to running. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
Deep cushioned shoes are definitely not for everyone. I know a lot of runners that don't get on with them because they want more ground connection 👍 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
100% agree but I think you will light a fire with this one ;-). I thinknof it like this: Punching a wall with a boxing glove is more forgiving than bare-knuckle so you can and do generate harder impact forces that are transferred up the kinetic chain. Its the same with cushioned shoes.
I've got a pair of Saucony triumph 20s. They have been a good shoe untill recently. I've started avoiding pavements because they feel so uneven underfoot. Any advice would be appreciated Lloyd.
Hi Neil The Saucony Triumph 20 is a pretty soft neutral road shoe, do you think you need more support? Have you ever had your running Gait look at before? Sometimes if you're running in a neutral shoe and you need a bit more structure, the medial side (inside) of the midsole can collapse as you run miles in the shoes. It will make the them feel uneven and not that comfortable. Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 🙏😊 Loyd
Took your advice Lloyd (sort of). Filmed myself running down the hallway then played the video back frame by frame . My foot strike is flat to outside and then rolls alarmingly to the inside. You were spot on.
Are you a big fan of Saysky or is it very popular in UK? I know it is here in denmark, but thought it had to do with being danish brand. Surprised to see it here on youtube.
I am a big fan of SAYSKY running apparel 👍 I think they make great performing, cool looking running kit! Thanks for watching the channel it's appreciated 🙏😊
I have multiple tops in different materials, but saysky is the only one that is straight up painful after 7 kilometres. Which sucks, because i like the pink turtles on the shirt
Hi Loyd...Max Cushion.. max stack height shoes are actually the fashion lol...a too soft shoe for me is firstawall not really good for my anckles after a couple of kms about over pronating ....i do préfer a bit of firmness...that s maybe why i prefer my adios pro2 over my VF2 or that i really enjoy my new Boston10 that a lot of reviewers disliked about the firm lightstrike midsole..in fact they are a bit firm but have the right amont of cushioning for me which gives me à good stability ride with a nice propulsion...great video 👏👏👏👍😀🇫🇷
Cushioning is so personal when it comes to running shoes and what's right for one won't be right for another. You're right about the Boston, not many people got on with that shoe! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
@@Run4Adventure I just thought of you lol I just saw a superb report on TV about Cornwall and its links with French Brittany...it's really too beautiful....the coast is magnificent and you also have a Mont Saint Michel lol...you really live in a great place😍👍😉🇫🇷
None of the brands make pronation control shoes anymore because it doesn't work. A rubber medial post is not going to stop an 79Kg runners foot pronation when they hand with a force 5x their bodyweight. All the brands have been moving away from that for years.
You're right a lot of the brands are moving away from a medial post system. I not sure its because it doesn't work, I think it's more to do with the whole running shoe industry getting softer? Over the years I've carried out around 6000 Gait assessments and I've seen the medial post system actually work well for a lot of runners that needed it. It doesn't work for everyone and I'm not necessarily a fan of it but it can make a difference for some 👍 We all need to pronate to get through our Gait cycle but some runners really do heavily over pronate. When you sit them on top of just soft cushioning, crazy things can happen to their motion! 😲 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
6:26, but as I think I read in "Born to Run" (but maybe someplace else), sun-baked dirt can get almost as hard as tarmac, and our bodies can handle it to some extent. For me, I'm more concerned about toxins from the road leaching into my body. There's a lot of nasty stuff out there.
The trails can get pretty hard in the summer but they are still more forgiving because its not such a repetitive surface 👍 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
Cushioned shoes can take a bit of impact off your muscle groups so they could help with aches after running. Obviously there could be another underlying issues there that are causing the problems. It could be running form related, it could strength related, it could be many things causing the problem and a cushioned shoe probably isn't going to magic it away 🤔 Hope this helps Nathan, thanks for watching 🙏
I saw a Ted talk that said the author of born for running died premiture from a bad heart from over training the guy said moderation is better were not made for long distance all the time. I agree with you I thought I wasn't doing enough watching ppl on RUclips
Hi Daniel, it was someone mentioned in the book called Micah True who died, not the author of the book Christopher McDougall who is still alive and well...
When it comes to training Daniel you really have to do what's right for you. Everyone is definitely when it comes to training volume and I wouldn't get caught up in what other people are doing 👍 I think we've all been guilty of over training at some point, I know I have. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated and you should definitely read Born to Run 🙏
Totally agree …. No shoes make the impact force disappear. Posture, cadence, form (as you said ) is key.
Yeah but the super cushion shoes do help tremendously to lessen impact and prevent injury
It sure is James! I'm glad you agree. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
It’s not about making impact force “disappear”. Nobody claims this. But it *is* about force *dissipation* - In physics terms your aiming to lessen the moment of impact or the impulse force on the tissues by first dissipating a percentage of the force through the shoe material. This is called dampening. Max cushion shoes DO dampen forces and spread the forces out over time which DOES dampen the load on the body. If you don’t believe me just go run on pavement with no shoes totally barefoot and report back your findings.
@@Run4Adventure It’s not about making impact force “disappear”. Nobody claims this. But it *is* about force *dissipation* - In physics terms your aiming to lessen the moment of impact or the impulse force on the tissues by first dissipating a percentage of the force through the shoe material. This is called dampening. Max cushion shoes DO dampen forces and spread the forces out over time which DOES dampen the load on the body. If you don’t believe me just go run on pavement with no shoes totally barefoot and report back your findings.
@@thepatternforms859 Like I said in the video, cushioning definitely helps when it comes to muscle impact and muscle fatigue. But running impact has to go through your joints, it can't take impact away from your knees and hips! What you are saying about running barefoot on pavement prove my point. If you ran barefoot you would feel all the impact and try and run lighter on your feet because of that. With a deeply cushioned shoe on you don't feel it because of the loss of proprioception and connection, but the impact is still there 👍
There's been lots and lots of studies done by people a lot more clever than me proving this theory 😊
Love 'Born to Run' - I got given it for Christmas one year and I started reading just before I got a bad case of Runner's Knee. The detail in the book gave me some good ideas as to why I was getting knee pain.
It's a really good read Scott, I've read it several times 😊
Even better if the book helped you sort out a few running issues! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
Good evenning Run4adventure and all the runners. Helpful video, Loyd. Here is my like. A nice week for everyone. ⛰🏃♂️🌞
Thanks very much Manuel! 🙏
All your support is really appreciated 😊
All good points, Loyd 👍🏻 I run 3 days a week, mostly on trails, and it suits me perfectly.
Thanks Mark, I'm glad you think so and thanks for watching the channel 🙏😊
Who you gonna call…Myth busters! Great video Loyd and great advice…oh and a new cap too!🎉
Love it Tony! 😂
Really glad you enjoyed the video and hopefully we'll have some news on the caps soon 😉
Thanks for watching 🙏
Thanks for this info - I was looking for stability trail shoes as I over pronate - couldn’t find many for stability and now I know why! Super helpful advice - thanks, I have more trail shoes to choose from now! Will head to my local run store & try a few pairs on armed with this info!
That's great to hear Jennifer, I'm glad the video was helpful. I'd always recommend trying as many pairs of trail shoes on as possible. They are all so different when it comes to weight, cushioning, heel off set and fit so you'll know when you've got the right shoes on your feet! Good luck with the shoe hunt and thanks for watching 🙏😊
Best content I've seen from you! Especially liked the form and marathon training comments, from experience these are 2 areas I'm in complete agreement. 👏
That's great Gavin and really appreciated. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 🙏😊
I'VE SEEN ALL YOUR VIDEO S. WHITH ANY DOUBTS THIS IS THE BEST AND INTERESTING VIDEO YOU'VE NEVER DONE, MAN... BIG APPLAUSES... 👏👏👏
THANKS A LOT. 😃
Awesome, really glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel its really appreciated 🙏😊
Great vid!!
Interesting to hear about how cushioning is not as important due to being in a more natural environment (trails) that are more forgiving. When using my Salomon shoes i felt the underground alot better, alot less than the Speedgoat due to the cushioning.
With trailrunning (as compared to road) the big challenge is to train in similar terrain in which the race will be.
Thanks Chris, really glad you enjoyed the video. It sure is important to train on similar terrain your race is on. I've actually mentioned this a few times in some of the tips and advice videos we've do on the channel 👍
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
Completely agree with number 4, rest days are super important, you see so many people grinding out runs every day which for me completely takes the fun out of it. 3 or 4 good runs a week and I find the majority are done with a smile 😃 bring on the cap I'm due a new one.
I'm glad you agree mate 😊
New caps coming soon hopefully, we've just got a few final details to sort out. Hope you're well Sean and thanks for watching 🙏
Another great video, Loyd to bust those myths we all ask ourselves at some point. I recall a friend got some Hokas & got injured and a physio told her the Hokas were the cause as their cushion and “slow roll” was not for her. once out……injury cleared up. “Miles in the bank” is another one my friend says when it comes to training i.e. don’t panic about volume of training on one day, think of all the miles you’ve already done in your running life. have a great week, Loyd!
Thanks Paul, glad you enjoyed the video. Yeap, running is a super personal thing and training volume and shoe choice is always down to the individual. Hope you are fit and well and thanks for watching 🙏😊
Great video mate, couldn't agree more with what you say. Running is very personal. I've got a few videos to catch up on! You've been pumping them out 😊. Excited or the run4adventure hat! 😁
Thanks Aaron, that's really appreciated. The caps should be along soon, just a few final details to sort out 👍
As always, thanks for watching and supporting the channel mate 🙏😊
Some really good advice there Loyd….. and The Towans looking gorgeous 😎
Really glad you thought so! It sure was a stunning evening 😊
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
Thank you for making this point, foam reduces the sensation but increases the impact. Technique is the only fix
No worries Masoud, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
Fabulous video!! Great photography and content !! Leaned alot thanks Pervis! Will be following moving forward!
That's great to hear Tim, glad you found the video helpful 😊
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
#4. Watched a vid with experienced ultra runners giving advice and one that stuck with me was the older lady, has run hundreds of Ultras, saying something along the lines of “don’t run junk miles, adding miles, just to add miles is garbage, cut out the junk and focus on quality”. I throw in a fun free flow run, but during training I try and have a focus to every session. As always, thanks Lloyd!!
Totally agree, junk miles are junk miles! It's definitely the quality that counts when it comes to our training 😊
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
Ha! 100 miles in the Hoka EVO Jawz? Love that anti-Hoka Hoka shoe! But can’t go more than 15 miles in them. Great vlog! Thanks and happy trails!
I like it Troy, anti-Hoka Hoka shoe 😂 I've run 24 miles on the coast path in the Evo Jawz and it felt like my feet had been hit with sledge hammers! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
@@Run4Adventurebrave man! Always appreciate your enthusiasm. I’m getting ready to run my first 200-mile, a non-technical rails-to-trails race in Nebraska. Will leave the EVO Jawz at home! I’m thinking of using (1) Craft CTM Ultra Carbon (got my PR in the 100 wearing that shoe last year); (2) the Norda 011 (highly recommend if you haven’t tried; it’s what Hoka used to be); or (3) Adidas Prime X (which I haven’t tried yet but ordered). Always interested in your thoughts. Again happy roads and trails Loyd!
Good video mate. Still can't believe the Pirate ran The Arc in Evo Jawz, that's just hardcore.
New running cap you say? 🤔 Still think you should do a Walmsley style bucket hat.
I know Stuart! It makes my feet hurt just thinking about it 😲
One thing at a time mate 😂
We'll get the new caps produced first and go from there. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated mate 🙏😊
Great video, as always. Oh and thanks for sending through the wraps, I will wear them with pride!
Really glad you enjoyed the video Ellie and thanks so much for supporting the channel with your order. Glad you like your multi-wraps 🙏😊
Nice little video there, Loyd. Completely agree about 3 runs per week being enough and varying terrain. I’m no expert, but from what I’ve picked up over the years, it is much more realistic and less likely to get injured or risk overtraining. Rest days are so important and that’s when the adaptations happen. One thing I’m interested in is form. How important is it?
Rest days sure are important 👍
I think it's important to think about our form while we are running, how's my posture, how's my foot strike, things like that. Obviously as runners we all run differently and I don't think there's a wrong or right way to run but there's definitely more efficient ways to run 👍
Thanks for watching and supporting the channel Kate 🙏
Like the myth busting Loyd especially the 3 runs a week its what I've always done its got me through marathons and ultras trail and i totally agree with what everyone says you've got have rest days, by the way are there anymore run4adventure t-shirts on the way ??
Thanks Jason 👍
We should have some more technical tee's in stock by summer. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
Helpful content Lloyd. Thanks
I'm glad you thought so 😊
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Really interesting thanks Lloyd. So that’s why I couldn’t find ‘stability’ trail shoes?
I'm glad you found the video helpful Terrie. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
Outstanding video and some great advice. After my London marathon disaster in 2013 after I overtrained and had nothing left on the day made the decision to completely change my training for future marathons. Long a short did half the training and focused on quality and no momentum busting taper the result 4 successful under 4hr marathons in the bag later. Oh and on long runs I often do half trail half road with a quick pit stop in the middle to change shoes !
Great video thanks 👍
Thanks Ian, really glad you enjoyed the video. I over training is something we've all been guilty of at some point. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
Cool video, and I do need a new running cap 🤩🤩🤩🙏
I'm really glad you thought so Roland! 😊 We should have the new, very cool Run4Adventure caps soon. Just a few final details to sort out. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's really appreciated 🙏😊
Great topic. Over Pronate myself, causing lateral impingement syndrome. I wear the the SGs but swap the insoles for a pair of Superfeet Orange, and they are great for a bit of added heel stability and arch support.
Thanks Mark, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I'm glad the SG's are working well for you with your insoles. Thanks for all the support, it's very much appreciated 🙏😊
Great video and a great idea you could return to in the future covering other myths. Cheers Loyd.
Thanks Richard, really glad you enjoyed the video. We'll definitely be returning to this topic, plenty of running myths that still need to be busted 😊
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Completely agree, running is very personal, footshape, weight, terrain...there is never 1 shoe for everybody...for me as a lighter runner I prefer the middle ground regarding cushion, not too much as this gets me loosing my posture, not too less as my old knees get too much pounding...in general I think the shoe you don't "feel" after 20k is the right one...great video, good music, interesting topic...I think it's important you cover also the basics as this will help others to read reviews between the lines also, sometimes I feel some people wait for reviews to tell them which shoes to buy and as I wrote above, reviews are helpful, but even if yours are very balanced, it's still personal :)
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Be on the look out for Born To Run 2, this Oct in UK.
I'll keep my eyes open! Hope it's as good as the first book 👍
Thanks for watching Eric 🙏
Brilliant!! Good advice right here! Makes a welcome change from a lot of the awful advice out there. Good work mate!
Thanks James that means a lot coming from you! 👍
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Nice run! Can't wait for you to run the marathon and the ultra! So cool!
Cheers Chad 👍
Hope you are fit and well and training hard! Thanks for watching 🙏
Only way for the force from ground to be attenuated from travelling up to knees and hips is for work to be done by foot and ankle muscles which is maximised by minimalist shoes. I learnt this after developing knee and back pain.
Really enjoyed this, great advice...
Really glad you enjoyed the video John. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated mate 🙏😊
Great video, loved this one. 🙌🏻
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just throwing my anecdotal experience out there. i used to run in normal shoes in the early '00s & always hated running. in my early 20s, i got a pair of vibram fivefingers & it completely changed my view towards running - it became FUN. i mostly wore barefoot shoes for almost a decade & ended up working at a specialty outdoor shop & got to work with some of the best boots & trail runners in the business. but i didn't like most of them because of the heel to toe & heaviness. i started running in a pair of salomon fellraisers since that's all i had & used those for a while until finally trying hokas when i was like 32 (im 35 now), & running was still just as FUN as barefoot shoes but my street times were so much better. im well aware of my body & how shoes make me feel & i had zero issue with them. ive been running exclusively in hokas for road & older technology salomon's for the last couple years. my proprioception is fine in max cushioned shoes, but i still like the minimal heel to toe. knees are doing great (i had an ACL replacement in my 20s that had always given me issues. i still walk barefoot a lot or wear minimal shoes, but i wear Blundstones for daily wear now most of the time. im going to get a pair of Altra's next for my trail running to see if i like them any differently than hoka.
i always said my job working in footwear - i talked people OUT of gear way more often than into it. there's so much misconception between marketing & youtube reviewers or backpacker's gear or the year or something. it's a lot to learn, but the more tools you have in the quiver, the better.
I worked in the running shoe industry for 10 years at a specialist running store and you are right, there's so many misconceptions when it comes to shoes. The one thing I definitely learnt after carrying out 1000's is Gait assessments is everyone runs differently. Every shoe will perform differently for every runner and its not as simple as the big brands try to make it sound. I was the same when it comes to talking people out of buying product! I use to get some funny looks when I'd tell a customer that thy don't need a new pair of running shoes and maybe a bit of strength and conditioning would be a better option 👍
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The trail runnin leads us to raise the spirit to higher levels, we know the true value of connecting with the Mountain, demonstrating the Power of the Mind, demonstrating that there are no limits.
Totally agree 👍
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Great book recommendation sir!
It's a great read 😊
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Great video and advice as always Loyd, thank you... Now can I offer you some advice?.... Never use cold tap water in your Moka pot.. Fill from the a boiled kettle. you'll taste the difference 😂
Thanks very much, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Also thanks for the advice, I'll give it a go! ☕
Great video thanks!!
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I enjoyed 'Born to Run' but I do think it's important to mention the book is filled with pseudo-science as well as some really solid and strong points. It's great as a motivational book but the science behind it is paper-thin.
The one thing I missed is that running needs to be hard. Running needs to be fun more than anything. It does tie into training frequency and volume. Don't push beyond what you enjoy or feel comfortable with because some schedule online tells you need to run X says for Y distance at Z pace. While there is certainly method to that madness it's also really important to listen to yourself.
Agree completely about 'Born to Run', it's an enjoyable read but over simplifies the 'your body is designed for running barefoot' idea. This is built on the premise that thousands of years ago people ran down prey barefoot, ergo start wearing minimalist shoes and your injuries will improve. Early man didn't wear glasses either, so will my eyesight improve if I stop wearing mine? Early human adults were indeed fantastic, efficient runners (possibly with 20/20 vision). That's because the one's who weren't had been eaten by furry bitey things. That's how natural selection works.
Fast forward to today and we have all sorts of joint issues, and wearing shoes with lifted heels since pretty much birth has massively weakened our feet (this is where I agree with 'Born to Run') and altered our gait. However for most people it takes a lot of work to strengthen your feet and learn to run correctly 'barefoot', (or rather in minimal shoes). Possibly a year of very slow jogging and correcting form before you can even think of upping the speed, (Or maybe you're lucky and can just go out and do it - people vary considerably). It's doable, and I do seem to be picking up less injuries as I progress. However it's not as simple as 'Born to Run' suggests. 'Older yet Faster' is a good read regarding running form and injury prevention.
Totally agree, wise words! I think a lot of runners can sometimes forget about the fun part of running 😊
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I also noticed aggressive drops on shoes tend to screw with my knees 4 to 8mm of toe drop feels ways better. There is a point were there is to much cushioning some new balance and hokas feel weird partialy for this reason. I need some ground feel but not to much as going to low the ground will not protect your feet. I do not think everyone should go barefoot either especially if you live in a urban area the concrete will wreck your feet. I have tried altras. I noticed that those shoes are better on grass but since I rarely run on grass they are not as useful for me personally. My favorite shoes tend to be daily trainers like the saucony ride 16 or a nike pegasus. I like being able to feel the ground a little bit when I run plus I like shoes when they are light weight.😊
Barefoot guy here. Fixed a ton of issues, feel so much better. It’s inconvenient cuz I gotta go to the park to run and winter is problematic. But overall it’s great.
Barefoot running has helped a lot of runners with issues and injuries Daniel and I'm glad it's worked well for you 👍 Obviously it's super personal and not for everyone, like everything when it comes to running. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏
I never had a knee problem,till I ran 5k in the Prime X!
Love this video 👍
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I personally don't like these marshmallow cushioned shoes. I prefer lightweight and a bit firmer shoes. Need ground feel and responsiveness.
Deep cushioned shoes are definitely not for everyone. I know a lot of runners that don't get on with them because they want more ground connection 👍
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100% agree but I think you will light a fire with this one ;-). I thinknof it like this: Punching a wall with a boxing glove is more forgiving than bare-knuckle so you can and do generate harder impact forces that are transferred up the kinetic chain. Its the same with cushioned shoes.
I think you could be right! 😊
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I've got a pair of Saucony triumph 20s. They have been a good shoe untill recently. I've started avoiding pavements because they feel so uneven underfoot. Any advice would be appreciated Lloyd.
Hi Neil
The Saucony Triumph 20 is a pretty soft neutral road shoe, do you think you need more support? Have you ever had your running Gait look at before? Sometimes if you're running in a neutral shoe and you need a bit more structure, the medial side (inside) of the midsole can collapse as you run miles in the shoes. It will make the them feel uneven and not that comfortable. Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 🙏😊
Loyd
Took your advice Lloyd (sort of). Filmed myself running down the hallway then played the video back frame by frame . My foot strike is flat to outside and then rolls alarmingly to the inside. You were spot on.
As hard headed as I am, I agree with 5/5👊🏻
That's great to hear Diederik 👍
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Best regards from Cracow, Poland 🇵🇱
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Are you a big fan of Saysky or is it very popular in UK? I know it is here in denmark, but thought it had to do with being danish brand. Surprised to see it here on youtube.
I am a big fan of SAYSKY running apparel 👍 I think they make great performing, cool looking running kit! Thanks for watching the channel it's appreciated 🙏😊
They make pretty cool stuff. Too bad that their tops are all made of the same cheap material. It's like sandpaper against my body
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I really like the fabrics they use, I'm not sure they're like 'sandpaper' 🤔
I have multiple tops in different materials, but saysky is the only one that is straight up painful after 7 kilometres. Which sucks, because i like the pink turtles on the shirt
Hi Loyd...Max Cushion.. max stack height shoes are actually the fashion lol...a too soft shoe for me is firstawall not really good for my anckles after a couple of kms about over pronating ....i do préfer a bit of firmness...that s maybe why i prefer my adios pro2 over my VF2 or that i really enjoy my new Boston10 that a lot of reviewers disliked about the firm lightstrike midsole..in fact they are a bit firm but have the right amont of cushioning for me which gives me à good stability ride with a nice propulsion...great video 👏👏👏👍😀🇫🇷
Cushioning is so personal when it comes to running shoes and what's right for one won't be right for another. You're right about the Boston, not many people got on with that shoe! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊
@@Run4Adventure I just thought of you lol I just saw a superb report on TV about Cornwall and its links with French Brittany...it's really too beautiful....the coast is magnificent and you also have a Mont Saint Michel lol...you really live in a great place😍👍😉🇫🇷
@@McLeod573 It really is an awesome place to live. St Michaels Mount is stunning! 👌
None of the brands make pronation control shoes anymore because it doesn't work. A rubber medial post is not going to stop an 79Kg runners foot pronation when they hand with a force 5x their bodyweight. All the brands have been moving away from that for years.
You're right a lot of the brands are moving away from a medial post system. I not sure its because it doesn't work, I think it's more to do with the whole running shoe industry getting softer? Over the years I've carried out around 6000 Gait assessments and I've seen the medial post system actually work well for a lot of runners that needed it. It doesn't work for everyone and I'm not necessarily a fan of it but it can make a difference for some 👍
We all need to pronate to get through our Gait cycle but some runners really do heavily over pronate. When you sit them on top of just soft cushioning, crazy things can happen to their motion! 😲
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Great video...
Glad you enjoyed the video Grant, thanks for watching 🙏😊
6:26, but as I think I read in "Born to Run" (but maybe someplace else), sun-baked dirt can get almost as hard as tarmac, and our bodies can handle it to some extent. For me, I'm more concerned about toxins from the road leaching into my body. There's a lot of nasty stuff out there.
The trails can get pretty hard in the summer but they are still more forgiving because its not such a repetitive surface 👍
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Do deeply cushioned shoes stop,calf aches after running?
Cushioned shoes can take a bit of impact off your muscle groups so they could help with aches after running. Obviously there could be another underlying issues there that are causing the problems. It could be running form related, it could strength related, it could be many things causing the problem and a cushioned shoe probably isn't going to magic it away 🤔
Hope this helps Nathan, thanks for watching 🙏
Is it organic cofee tho? 😁👊
I saw a Ted talk that said the author of born for running died premiture from a bad heart from over training the guy said moderation is better were not made for long distance all the time. I agree with you I thought I wasn't doing enough watching ppl on RUclips
Hi Daniel, it was someone mentioned in the book called Micah True who died, not the author of the book Christopher McDougall who is still alive and well...
@@JohnBrown-be6re ok thanks John I need to buy it. It's been recommended by a lot of people and I like reading I appreciate your answer on this thanks
@@danieljozefczyk8666 Hi Daniel, yes it's a great read...
When it comes to training Daniel you really have to do what's right for you. Everyone is definitely when it comes to training volume and I wouldn't get caught up in what other people are doing 👍
I think we've all been guilty of over training at some point, I know I have. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated and you should definitely read Born to Run 🙏
Greaaaaat video
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