This is a first for me: I got more excited by the music recommendation than the shoes. This track is going to my “fast pace” playlist. Running my home town race Tar Heel 10 miler this weekend. This track may work for the steep downhill section
Great channel Ed, always enjoy your vids. I broke 6 year half marathon and 5k pbs in the past week both in Hoka Rocket x 2s. As an over-pronator these machines suit over all distances.
Will be doing the largest 10 miler in the US in the Sky Paris. Depending on how it goes ill do my first marathon in november. Considering the pro 3 for that because it would be nice to have some more support over the longer distance.
I love the Takumi Sen 10 (221g, 11.5US) over 5km, the Streakfly (200g, 11.5US) is also awesome but I just set a Park Run PB in the Skechers Go Run Speed Elite Hyper, my lightest shoe at 190g for size 11US. I plan on trying the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris soon.
@EDDBUD I'm still relatively new to running (1 year), so I'm still figuring out all the nuances of the different shoes. The perceived effort on shoes like the VF2, AF3, Endorphin Pro 4, Metaspeed Sky +, and Adios Pro 3's is crazy low and just so easy to run fast and comfortably. Hoping AF3's can help me to a B.Q. I really enjoyed the Adios Pro 3's for my first marathon. The only knock is the short laces, and my toes got banged up (but I guess that's par for the course for a marathon). I really liked the MetaSpeed Sky+ (have not tried the Paris).. the only knock there is the heel is not as cushioned, so I think it gave me plantar fasciitis... they are fast, though.
These times are interesting to me as they show a very different running pattern from mine. I can barely run a sub-20 5K (pb 19:53), HM PR is 93 mins, and just ran a full at 3:09:32 5 wks ago. I cannot imagine being able to run sub-19 5K anytime soon but I feel pretty confident I can run a sub-3 marathon within the next 6-12 months. I guess our specific training programs would look very different.
If my goal is to set a PB in these distances I'd probably go: 5K - Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris or Nike VF2 (current PB shoe is Nike VF3) 10K - Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris or Nike VF2 (current PB shoe is Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 1) Half - Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris or Nike VF2 (current PB shoe is Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 1) Full - Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris or Nike VF2 (current PB shoe is Adidas Adios Pro 3)
I wear the nike vomero 17 as my daily. I have a half marathon in just over a month and really want the asic sky Paris for race day. How many miles to break them in and can you train in them
Dear Mr. Midsole. Where do ya think the Under Armour Elite fits into the mix? I don’t think there’s enough foam to protect for the half or full; but a 10k ???
I purchased a Nike vaporfly 3 and I am not having a very bad time with it. I've ran 16 miles with them so far and the heal area (of the right foot only) is very loose, I tried tightening it as tight as possible and every time I start running in them, I can feel the looseness of it and my ankle starts to hurt. Am I the only one experiencing something like his?
I would go Vapor 3 in all 4 distances atm although no plans to go the full snickers again atm. Incredibly versatile shoe, why buy 4 when 1 will do, PB’b last weekend in it 16:38 over 5k at 53, it’s beautiful
My choice for a 5k or 10k race would be the Topo Cyclone 2 or the Altra Escalante Racer. Edd, to me the Adidas energy rods sound like a jaw harp because they " boing" you foward. 😂
Is was wondering wether Puma and Adidas offer their performance shoes with any kind of discount in the UK? Havent seen ANYTHING on discount from both for ages, not even old colourways in last sizes... Puma difn't even lets me use a birthday code on any of their running shoes
Really tempted by the Takumi, but I already have plenty of shoes with nowhere to store them🤦♂ If only I could clear out some of my stock. You don't happen to know a bald-headed, anti-apartheid, deep-sea diving Bros fan who has a Betamax video recorder, likes Romanian Rheisling and whose name's Gary do you?
Tip, if you get a heat gun and some old worn Temo nexts/Alphafly. You can transplant the Air pods to any Alphafly if you ever get a blown pod and got no more warenty. I have had a couple Frankenstein Alphafly. Air pods are size sensitive though.
Ha! Just ran the Cherry Blossom 10 mi in DC and running another 10 mi at Disney World this weekend. No idea why we like that distance, but it is a nice one.
It’s right between 10k and half for pacing , as for shoe selection it’s probably too long for the Sen 10 , the new Asics Meta Sky or Edge Paris would be excellent although I don’t have either, yet. I usually go with the Adios Pro 3 but going to break out the vapor fly 2 for this one.
There's no shortage of 10 miles races if you look a short distance to the east. The Hampshire Road Race League has five 10 milers out of a total of 13 races, all open to the public. Hayling, New Forest, Ryde (IOW), Alton, Salisbury. You should give it a go. For me they feel more like a shorter HM than. Long 10k, if that makes sense...
Same in South Wales. Typically 10 mile races are late winter for spring marathon prep. Same goes for 20 mile races. Done two 10 mile races and two 20 mile races in the last 3 months.
I wish I could afford to buy all these super shoes lol. My favorite shoe I've tried for pretty much every distance is the Fast-R 2 right now. I think that thing is just built for a big runner like myself. It's also holding up real well after 200 miles.
I’m in the US, and I did a 15K last October in 1:16:39 (8’13” pace) and that gave me the confidence to sign up for an April half marathon, which I just did in 1:49:37 (8’22”). Used the Endorphin Pro 2 for both, and it was great.
Saucony Sinister is a great 5K race shoe for me - 139g - super light non plated shoe - great flexibility and still has a decent enough grip. I've used it for 10K as well and it worked well but your legs will get more beat up. It's a trade off. Saucony Fastwitch 9 is my current choice for 10K - Half Marathon - nice light weight simple trainer. I'd like to try the Metaspeed Edge Paris if I can get them in the UK in my size (UK 9/EU 44)
Agreed. I have the Saucony Sinister too and can agree it is a trade off. Super light but my legs felt like trash afterwards. I feel it rewards runners who have good form and strong powers of recovery. Not me unfortunately. A lot of ground feel too and very snug race fitting upper. It's an overlooked shoe for sure.
I love it. So many options. We are lucky to be runners in a time of such bountiful options. I’ve currently got the Takumi Sen 8s for shorter distances and Adios pro 3 for longer. But I obviously want to try them all!
10 miles = 16.2 km Half marathon = 21.09 km Therefore an American running 10 miles would have to continue for another 5km to complete the 1/2 marathon.
i am in the market for a 5k/10k atm, don't actually have one right now, was considering the asics magic speed 3 or the saucony sinister, two quite different shoes apparently... hoka cielo road is the wildcard here. was listening to an old Kemal-set yesterday while out for my run, wasn't in the best of moods, quite cold and windy evening, but oh boy, that mix gave me serious goosebumps! nothing better than those golden bangers from konflict, bad company etc., really get the blood pumping.
Alphafly 3 dominaces the FM event in our recent running event. A few Adidas Adios Pro 3, some Asics, some Hoka, but 95% elite runners trust the Alphafly
My go-to race shoe for any distance is the Saucony Ride 17. Why? Because it’s the fastest shoe I own! I only started running 4 months ago so I don’t need anything faster or fancier at this stage.
Glad you mentioned about money talks....see same people getting places every year...even a friend of mine she knows someone at TCS and she always gets vip spot with tent pre race etc....
I found Chicago was very easy to get into, compared to all the other majors. No cutoff, just the age bracket times. My qualifying time for Chicago was 10mins slower than the BQ, and that's without adding the current Boston 5:29min additional cutoff....so over 15mins. Which most people say is only going to increase for 2025.
Edd - any place to get the AF 3 in the uk size 10/us 11? Can't find them anywhere here except huge markups on secondary sites - stock x, eBay in the US - even with the currency exchange - never was a vapor fly fan but if these can get me through those last marathon miles, I'll try them - taking the sky's on a long run this weekend for the half but if you think the af3 help more during those long distances, will try etc.
I was SUPER surprised by the Puma Fast-FWD! Especially if you land a little bit towards the middle instead of towards the toes. The plate then really catapult you forward! Won't buy them over the King T-Sen though. The Takumi is a lot more versatile(for a speedster) and can handle 5,10 and the half in my experience very well
suggest between asics magic speed4 - Metaspeed sky Paris - Adidas Takumi sen 10 purpose: set of some outdoor sprint for shade some body fat .. * not going for daily trainer
@@EDDBUD feel like FOMO for Superblast2 .. only Unisex size available for my size UK10 .. please clear me Unisex size is same as Men’s size ? * i have fuji speed 2 UK10 (i am not using because carbon plate )
The adidas prime x strung v2 has been a god send for me for my marathon training. It really looks after the legs and encourages you to go faster. Ive even considered using it for the race itself.
@@EDDBUD I never tried the v1 because of the stability issues people mentioned. But the only niggle on the v2 is those plastic lace holders at the top I've found.
I think it's worth pointing out that shoe choices are subjective, whatever works for one person may not work for someone else. We're all individuals- for example.. >a) there are forefoot, midfoot and heel-first foot strikers; >b) differences between males and females, men tend to have roughly oblong shaped feet, women's feet are more triangular- wider forefoot, thinner heel. Find out what works best for you. These are the shoes that I've found to be good/not so good for different scenarios. Daily trainers.... >Nike Pegasus 39- 5k, 10k on tarmac or light trails during drier months. >Saucony Ride 15- training miles during drier months on road. Becomes very slightly unstable on uneven surfaces. >Mizuno Wave Rider 25- longer summer half marathon training runs, good build quality, robust, the higher heel-toe drop will not suit everyone. Tempo.... >Saucony Endorphin Speed 3- versatile, 5k, 10k, 1/2 marathon, speed workouts on road. >Puma Deviate Nitro 2- like the Speed 3, for tarmac or light trails during drier months. Trail.... >Mizuno Wave Daichi 7- from muddy 5k parkruns up to middle distance (around 10k to 15k), road to trail shoe with good build quality. >Mizuno Wave Mujin 9- 6mm lugs stop you slipping in very muddy conditions, too heavy for competitive running, ok for easy efforts. >Inov-8 Mudclaw 300- Running all on grass- the 8mm lugs, and lack of cushioning mean not suitable for hard surfaces. You don't need the most expensive shoes to set a good time in your goal race, consistent training is far more important!
For the Newport marathon I am opting for the Endorphin Pro 3. For shorter distances, my 5k, 10k, 10 miles and HM PBs have all been in the VF v2. Although I recently broke my Parkrun PB with my Adios Pro 2s that have 300 miles on them. Durability of lightstrike Pro is incredible!
Signed up for Manchester 2025 after a great event this year, got a pb and feel I can hopefully achieve more next year. Hopefully will bump into you at the start, finish or somewhere in between. But first Valencia is calling in December!
Hi edd, top vid as always. I got the Takumis and Sky Paris (and prime x strung for that matter) after your top recommendations. Many, many thanks amazingly, that rotation has allowed me to me so consistent and make huge progress. Quick question. What are the socks you swear by?
I'll probably use Hyperion Elite 4 for my next 10k... very underrated and hated by many reviewers (because they are not using peba) but I love em for faster session and shorter races
Hey Ed, great content as ever! Is there any word on when Puma is releasing Deviate Nitro Elite 3 and Deviate Nitro 3 in UK? Currently only run in Puma and I love them, excellent value and great feel on the run!
10 miles is a great distance Edd, the perfect step up from 10k before running a half. We have two local 10 milers and they are always very popular. You ought to give one a try 🙂
Give me a little help, between the alphafly 3, vaporfly 3 and metaspeed sky paris, which one is better for someone who is 84 kg, 1.72cm and has been training running for a year. I mean to run all the competitions. I send you a hello from Colombia.
You mention ‘blown out air pods’ in the Alpha Fly 3… is that likely with the new design? It happened to me on my Nike Air Zoom Tempo NEXT% within about 30km of accumulative running, so have never worn them again. Such a waste of money!! But my Alpha 2s have been great & I love them.
Streakfly for track or 5k, Hoka Rocket X2 for 5k/10k, Asics Metaspeed Sky Paris for half and maybe a marathon but think I'd go Nike Alphafly 3 for the full snickers!
I just smashed my PB at our popular 10miles in Belgium today. Seems only the UK don’t do them 😂. Raced in a old pair of Speed 3’s with already 600k on them. Phenomenal shoe
Out here in the United States in high school cross country which is a 5k almost every single runner runs in vaporflys or flats, not one other brand in sight lmao
This is a first for me: I got more excited by the music recommendation than the shoes. This track is going to my “fast pace” playlist. Running my home town race Tar Heel 10 miler this weekend. This track may work for the steep downhill section
It’s a banger. Though be mindful it’s not for a Sunday stroll. 🤣👍🏼
You showed Asics Metaspeed Edge and were talking about Asics metaspeed Sky😅.You are the finest Shoetuber btw😊
Nah image I had was the sky. Shoe in hand was the sky.
He wasn't the edge has a black sole
Great channel Ed, always enjoy your vids. I broke 6 year half marathon and 5k pbs in the past week both in Hoka Rocket x 2s. As an over-pronator these machines suit over all distances.
Good to see more rocket x 2 love
Got a 10k on country track coming up with a monster hill in it, will use Takumi Sen (8)
The Sen 8. Start of the super sen series.
I'm looking forward to the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3 later in the year.
Yes that’s top of my list
At long last..Nice shout out for the Hi Tech Silver Shadow!
Looking forward to your review of the redesigned TS10. Curious why they didn't uprev it to the TS11.
@Wings_nut I don't know all the latest lingo but what does "uprev" mean?
@blueskydays413 Moving up the revision (version) from 10 to 11, since it was a redesign.
@@Wings_nut Thanks. Is the TS11 a new redesign again rather than a tweak like how they just changed the upper in the TS8 to TS9.
@@blueskydays413 Adidas works in mysterious ways.
Has it been redesigned? The 10 only came out at the start of 2024
Will be doing the largest 10 miler in the US in the Sky Paris. Depending on how it goes ill do my first marathon in november. Considering the pro 3 for that because it would be nice to have some more support over the longer distance.
I love the Takumi Sen 10 (221g, 11.5US) over 5km, the Streakfly (200g, 11.5US) is also awesome but I just set a Park Run PB in the Skechers Go Run Speed Elite Hyper, my lightest shoe at 190g for size 11US. I plan on trying the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris soon.
Yeah the sen is such a good model. Last 3 or so hit the spot
Thanks Edd, I love your videos and will try to support you when I can. Best wishes, Roshan 😊👊🏾
Many thanks for the super support. I appreciate it 👍🏼👊
You’re very welcome Edd, have a great day 😊
What about the Endorphin Speed 4 and Adidas Adizero Boston 12 your thoughts
The speed is too flexible for racing for me. Good trainer though. The Boston is a decent shout though but heavy for some
I find the Vaporfly 2's to be one of the fastest for HM and down.
Yeah those were good though maybe too stacked for me for a 5k
@EDDBUD I'm still relatively new to running (1 year), so I'm still figuring out all the nuances of the different shoes. The perceived effort on shoes like the VF2, AF3, Endorphin Pro 4, Metaspeed Sky +, and Adios Pro 3's is crazy low and just so easy to run fast and comfortably. Hoping AF3's can help me to a B.Q. I really enjoyed the Adios Pro 3's for my first marathon. The only knock is the short laces, and my toes got banged up (but I guess that's par for the course for a marathon). I really liked the MetaSpeed Sky+ (have not tried the Paris).. the only knock there is the heel is not as cushioned, so I think it gave me plantar fasciitis... they are fast, though.
I´m still a massiv fan of the og AF ran my PBS in all 4 Events in a pair of them (18:50 , 39:30, 1:29:52, 3:10:45)
As a marathon shoe they hit the spot. Though as a taller and lighter built runner the super light stuff works better for me on the short distances
These times are interesting to me as they show a very different running pattern from mine. I can barely run a sub-20 5K (pb 19:53), HM PR is 93 mins, and just ran a full at 3:09:32 5 wks ago. I cannot imagine being able to run sub-19 5K anytime soon but I feel pretty confident I can run a sub-3 marathon within the next 6-12 months. I guess our specific training programs would look very different.
@@k29lee I‘m only 21 years old so it’s probably normal that I have a bit more top end speed
@@m0e566 Ah ha. I’m twice your age so that explains.
Surprised that ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris wasn't your top full marathon shoe or at least tied with Alphafly
I would bonk in that one. Too easy to run too quick
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Ahhh the Hi-Tech Silver Shadow. That shoe has injured more members of the armed forces than enemy action 😂
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Pls suggest shoes for daily 5+5km road running. Pls respond soon. Price under 10 thousand indian rupee
Adizero sl2
@@EDDBUD thanks for responding ❤️
If my goal is to set a PB in these distances I'd probably go:
5K - Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris or Nike VF2 (current PB shoe is Nike VF3)
10K - Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris or Nike VF2 (current PB shoe is Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 1)
Half - Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris or Nike VF2 (current PB shoe is Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 1)
Full - Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris or Nike VF2 (current PB shoe is Adidas Adios Pro 3)
I wear the nike vomero 17 as my daily. I have a half marathon in just over a month and really want the asic sky Paris for race day. How many miles to break them in and can you train in them
The foam on the asics is the magic. I think getting used to them over 20 odd miles then only use them for premium tempo sessions till the race
From where can I buy takumi sen, I can't seem to find it and has been searching for 1 month
It’s been out in the uk for ages. Where in the world are you based?
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Dear Mr. Midsole. Where do ya think the Under Armour Elite fits into the mix? I don’t think there’s enough foam to protect for the half or full; but a 10k ???
Half for me. It’s a more responsive model.
I purchased a Nike vaporfly 3 and I am not having a very bad time with it.
I've ran 16 miles with them so far and the heal area (of the right foot only) is very loose, I tried tightening it as tight as possible and every time I start running in them, I can feel the looseness of it and my ankle starts to hurt.
Am I the only one experiencing something like his?
Maybe try a thicker sock plus a runners knot. I found both helped with the vf3
@@EDDBUD I always use a runners knot, I will have to try a thicker socks. Right now my ankle actually hurts again, and I only ran six miles this time.
I would go Vapor 3 in all 4 distances atm although no plans to go the full snickers again atm. Incredibly versatile shoe, why buy 4 when 1 will do, PB’b last weekend in it 16:38 over 5k at 53, it’s beautiful
My choice for a 5k or 10k race would be the Topo Cyclone 2 or the Altra Escalante Racer.
Edd, to me the Adidas energy rods sound like a jaw harp because they " boing" you foward. 😂
Is was wondering wether Puma and Adidas offer their performance shoes with any kind of discount in the UK?
Havent seen ANYTHING on discount from both for ages, not even old colourways in last sizes...
Puma difn't even lets me use a birthday code on any of their running shoes
Check startfittness for such deals. They have loads on offer
Rocket x2 is my racing shoe at all distances..I may try alphafly V3 or the Diadora cara carbon for the marathon..needs more testing yet..
The rocket is an undervalued shoe. A bit overlooked
I'm going to try the (new to me) Saucony Sinister soon, in a 5K event. Hope it works well, very light and flexible.
I forgot about that one. Don’t see many pairs over here
Really tempted by the Takumi, but I already have plenty of shoes with nowhere to store them🤦♂
If only I could clear out some of my stock. You don't happen to know a bald-headed, anti-apartheid, deep-sea diving Bros fan who has a Betamax video recorder, likes Romanian Rheisling and whose name's Gary do you?
Reminds me of a certain signed cricket bat. 🏏
@@EDDBUD 😂
@@Stevenc1984 it wasn’t “The” Eddbud. 🤣
@@EDDBUD Next time you have a clear out maybe sign a few pairs 🤣
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Tip, if you get a heat gun and some old worn Temo nexts/Alphafly. You can transplant the Air pods to any Alphafly if you ever get a blown pod and got no more warenty. I have had a couple Frankenstein Alphafly.
Air pods are size sensitive though.
What do you think about Sky Paris for full marathon?
Bit too quick for me
Ha! Just ran the Cherry Blossom 10 mi in DC and running another 10 mi at Disney World this weekend. No idea why we like that distance, but it is a nice one.
Don’t get many of those here. But tempted to have a blast at it sometime. Not sure what pace I would adopt! Never considered it 🤣👍🏼
It’s right between 10k and half for pacing , as for shoe selection it’s probably too long for the Sen 10 , the new Asics Meta Sky or Edge Paris would be excellent although I don’t have either, yet. I usually go with the Adios Pro 3 but going to break out the vapor fly 2 for this one.
Lots of 5 mile/10 mile races down south. Seem to be more popular.
Id do Manchester just to meet edd midsole.
It’s because we have windy roads that are odd distances.
Good morning. Excellent recommendation. I prefer the saucony endorphin pro 4. Like to EDDBUD. Have a great friday.
Thanks for sharing!
There's no shortage of 10 miles races if you look a short distance to the east. The Hampshire Road Race League has five 10 milers out of a total of 13 races, all open to the public. Hayling, New Forest, Ryde (IOW), Alton, Salisbury. You should give it a go. For me they feel more like a shorter HM than. Long 10k, if that makes sense...
Same in South Wales. Typically 10 mile races are late winter for spring marathon prep. Same goes for 20 mile races. Done two 10 mile races and two 20 mile races in the last 3 months.
Great South Run in Pompy is also a decent 10 mile event
Dam tot Damloop in Amsterdam!
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Why not Metaspeed Paris for Marathon? Too narrow?
Bit to quick for me. I would burn out too fast
@@EDDBUD Ahahah even the "rejection" of Sky Paris is an actual compliment!
@@yiann1skI would go out to quick in a marathon in those!
I wish I could afford to buy all these super shoes lol. My favorite shoe I've tried for pretty much every distance is the Fast-R 2 right now. I think that thing is just built for a big runner like myself. It's also holding up real well after 200 miles.
I’m in the US, and I did a 15K last October in 1:16:39 (8’13” pace) and that gave me the confidence to sign up for an April half marathon, which I just did in 1:49:37 (8’22”). Used the Endorphin Pro 2 for both, and it was great.
Maybe I shall seek out a 10 miler here
Ten mile used to be a very popular UK event in the nineties Edd, it was good training for the half.
It was a bit tongue in cheek 🤣 Any old distance is good with me
I'm here for the Silver Shadow!
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Those things ruined my legs during my Army days 😂
Silver shadow? What luxury! I had to use the Dunlop Green Flash as school!
My shin splints just came back after reading that comment
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what about rebellion pro 2?
Haven’t tested it
@@EDDBUD i mean the pro 1
Alphafly 3 turns out to be quite a fun sprint training shoe. Just wish it had a little less drop to allow more foot flexing.
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Come on ASICS, make some larger sizes. Getting fomo on the sky Paris!
Saucony Sinister is a great 5K race shoe for me - 139g - super light non plated shoe - great flexibility and still has a decent enough grip. I've used it for 10K as well and it worked well but your legs will get more beat up. It's a trade off.
Saucony Fastwitch 9 is my current choice for 10K - Half Marathon - nice light weight simple trainer.
I'd like to try the Metaspeed Edge Paris if I can get them in the UK in my size (UK 9/EU 44)
Agreed. I have the Saucony Sinister too and can agree it is a trade off. Super light but my legs felt like trash afterwards. I feel it rewards runners who have good form and strong powers of recovery. Not me unfortunately. A lot of ground feel too and very snug race fitting upper. It's an overlooked shoe for sure.
I love it. So many options. We are lucky to be runners in a time of such bountiful options. I’ve currently got the Takumi Sen 8s for shorter distances and Adios pro 3 for longer. But I obviously want to try them all!
if I had the money for the sen 10 I would've bought it immediately, it's honestly a dream shoe for me to run in
It’s very globe like. Such a good usable durable model too
For the algorithm
Much appreciated
Fight the 🤖! 👊🏼
10 miles = 16.2 km
Half marathon = 21.09 km
Therefore an American running 10 miles would have to continue for another 5km to complete the 1/2 marathon.
i am in the market for a 5k/10k atm, don't actually have one right now, was considering the asics magic speed 3 or the saucony sinister, two quite different shoes apparently... hoka cielo road is the wildcard here.
was listening to an old Kemal-set yesterday while out for my run, wasn't in the best of moods, quite cold and windy evening, but oh boy, that mix gave me serious goosebumps! nothing better than those golden bangers from konflict, bad company etc., really get the blood pumping.
Love me some old Bukem sets too for the long run. Meditation music
Exactly what I’m looking for thank you Ed
Thanks for tuning in
Alphafly 3 dominaces the FM event in our recent running event. A few Adidas Adios Pro 3, some Asics, some Hoka, but 95% elite runners trust the Alphafly
Yes I still see more Vaporfly 2 and alphafly 3 at races.
My go-to race shoe for any distance is the Saucony Ride 17. Why? Because it’s the fastest shoe I own!
I only started running 4 months ago so I don’t need anything faster or fancier at this stage.
Lightest shoes you can find for 5k, how about adidas Evo 1 🤣 is it light enough?
Not light on price though 🤣👍🏼
Where Are u gonna get them lil bro
Glad you mentioned about money talks....see same people getting places every year...even a friend of mine she knows someone at TCS and she always gets vip spot with tent pre race etc....
Serious? The Instagram crew always get in. It’s quite irritating. Especially the “photo at every mile” lot. Really gets my goat
@@EDDBUD yep! She even says to me like...'You should do London with me' more chance of winning euro millions tonight than me getting a lottery spot.
Surprised Adios Pro 3 didn’t make your list for the full! You sang praises about it in your various reviews.
The upper just doesn’t quite work for me
And it is a 2022 model😢. I am thinking of buying my third pair ahead of Comrades this year, but am secretly hoping the AP4 might finally appear
No mention of the Wave Rebellion Pro? That’s a nuts shoe but got to be worthy of consideration.
Thanks for the great recommendations!
You are so welcome!
Silver shadow, the classic army issue 🤌
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Yes trying a Manchester sortie too after another Chester marathon this autumn, a solid winter training block required for Manchester i suspect 😂
Another great analysis!!
Glad you think so!
Morning!
Good morning and thanks for tuning in
I found Chicago was very easy to get into, compared to all the other majors. No cutoff, just the age bracket times. My qualifying time for Chicago was 10mins slower than the BQ, and that's without adding the current Boston 5:29min additional cutoff....so over 15mins. Which most people say is only going to increase for 2025.
Essentially the sky paris is asics alphafly take. And the edge paris is a more more agressive vaporfly :D
I love the edge but it was just too fast 😂😂
Yeah that’s the way I see it. The weight makes both easy to go way too quick!
I’m frustrated which model you show . Am I only one with mess?
Not sure i follow?
Edd - any place to get the AF 3 in the uk size 10/us 11? Can't find them anywhere here except huge markups on secondary sites - stock x, eBay in the US - even with the currency exchange - never was a vapor fly fan but if these can get me through those last marathon miles, I'll try them - taking the sky's on a long run this weekend for the half but if you think the af3 help more during those long distances, will try etc.
I think more coming early may
Loving my rocket x2 for any distance but definitely best at half marathon 14:21
I was SUPER surprised by the Puma Fast-FWD! Especially if you land a little bit towards the middle instead of towards the toes. The plate then really catapult you forward!
Won't buy them over the King T-Sen though. The Takumi is a lot more versatile(for a speedster) and can handle 5,10 and the half in my experience very well
Yeah the sen is a good trainer too in fairness
@edd what shoe would you use for Snowdonia marathon, leaning towards the puma fast r2.
Is it on on trail like terrain?
@@EDDBUD some of it is like shail and the rest rd
suggest between asics magic speed4 - Metaspeed sky Paris - Adidas Takumi sen 10
purpose: set of some outdoor sprint for shade some body fat ..
* not going for daily trainer
Sen 10 is a super offering for that
@@EDDBUD thank you 🙏
@@EDDBUD feel like FOMO for Superblast2 ..
only Unisex size available for my size UK10 ..
please clear me Unisex size is same as Men’s size ?
* i have fuji speed 2 UK10 (i am not using because carbon plate )
The adidas prime x strung v2 has been a god send for me for my marathon training. It really looks after the legs and encourages you to go faster. Ive even considered using it for the race itself.
Liked it but it was a downgrade from the v1.
@@EDDBUD I never tried the v1 because of the stability issues people mentioned. But the only niggle on the v2 is those plastic lace holders at the top I've found.
I think it's worth pointing out that shoe choices are subjective, whatever works for one person may not work for someone else.
We're all individuals- for example..
>a) there are forefoot, midfoot and heel-first foot strikers;
>b) differences between males and females, men tend to have roughly oblong shaped feet, women's feet are more triangular- wider forefoot, thinner heel.
Find out what works best for you. These are the shoes that I've found to be good/not so good for different scenarios.
Daily trainers....
>Nike Pegasus 39- 5k, 10k on tarmac or light trails during drier months.
>Saucony Ride 15- training miles during drier months on road. Becomes very slightly unstable on uneven surfaces.
>Mizuno Wave Rider 25- longer summer half marathon training runs, good build quality, robust, the higher heel-toe drop will not suit everyone.
Tempo....
>Saucony Endorphin Speed 3- versatile, 5k, 10k, 1/2 marathon, speed workouts on road.
>Puma Deviate Nitro 2- like the Speed 3, for tarmac or light trails during drier months.
Trail....
>Mizuno Wave Daichi 7- from muddy 5k parkruns up to middle distance (around 10k to 15k), road to trail shoe with good build quality.
>Mizuno Wave Mujin 9- 6mm lugs stop you slipping in very muddy conditions, too heavy for competitive running, ok for easy efforts.
>Inov-8 Mudclaw 300- Running all on grass- the 8mm lugs, and lack of cushioning mean not suitable for hard surfaces.
You don't need the most expensive shoes to set a good time in your goal race, consistent training is far more important!
For the Newport marathon I am opting for the Endorphin Pro 3. For shorter distances, my 5k, 10k, 10 miles and HM PBs have all been in the VF v2. Although I recently broke my Parkrun PB with my Adios Pro 2s that have 300 miles on them. Durability of lightstrike Pro is incredible!
The Adios pro 2 is cursed for me. The dog lead shoulder incident and the DNF at Brighton!
How about the Asics Magic Speed 3 for 10K and 5K? It's awesome for snappier runs and intervals.
Sounds like a good shout. Haven’t tried those so can’t comment too much
Signed up for Manchester 2025 after a great event this year, got a pb and feel I can hopefully achieve more next year.
Hopefully will bump into you at the start, finish or somewhere in between.
But first Valencia is calling in December!
Oh. Now that’s tempting 👍🏼
Hi edd, top vid as always. I got the Takumis and Sky Paris (and prime x strung for that matter) after your top recommendations. Many, many thanks amazingly, that rotation has allowed me to me so consistent and make huge progress. Quick question. What are the socks you swear by?
My fav are from UYN the runners five. Best socks out there. They are toe socks but insanely good and keep the toes looking and feeling good
I'll probably use Hyperion Elite 4 for my next 10k... very underrated and hated by many reviewers (because they are not using peba) but I love em for faster session and shorter races
I tried to get a review pair of those but brooks have gone quiet on me
Hey Ed, great content as ever! Is there any word on when Puma is releasing Deviate Nitro Elite 3 and Deviate Nitro 3 in UK? Currently only run in Puma and I love them, excellent value and great feel on the run!
Shouldn’t be too long now on those 2
Hi-tech silver shadow 😂. I had them in the 80s and early 90s. Put me off running for 20 years 🤣.
🤣
Hykes Ultra Sport, best shoes I have owned and will never go back to regular shoes.
Which is the white and green nike shoe in the thumbnail? Love the look and thought it was a streakfly but couldn't see anything like it online
Streakfly
Got my first 1/2 marathon this Sunday in Maastricht here in the lowlands! Can already feel the nervy morning tummy rumblings 💩
Oh no! I hate that feeling. Though it soon disappears after the start
@@EDDBUD 1:57 PB and remarkably clean underwear despite initial concerns 🤣
@@andytlwy 👊🤣
Nice, Hi-Tec Silver Shadow, issued as standard kit by the British Army in the 90's!
They were very “available” over here
Great as always 😊
Thank you so much 😀
What would be good for a heavier runner doing there first marathon. Looking at a 5.5hr marathon
Maybe the primex or the Cielo x1. Superblast a good shout too
Les Nike dispo' 🤔🧐😲😩 même pas en rêve 👎
Loads over here!
waiting for you to try the edge paris 😭
Enjoy today’s video!
Can you please try li ning running shoes please
Will see if I can grab some
10 miles is a great distance Edd, the perfect step up from 10k before running a half. We have two local 10 milers and they are always very popular. You ought to give one a try 🙂
Got the metaspeed sky Paris lined up for the Newport marathon next Sunday 🎉
Best of luck! Big Alan my running friend is doing that one too. And Kev next% often featured on the channel.
Great recommendations Edd and very informative as usual. Will have to give a few of these a try. 👍👍
Appreciate you tuning in 👍🏼👊
Give me a little help, between the alphafly 3, vaporfly 3 and metaspeed sky paris, which one is better for someone who is 84 kg, 1.72cm and has been training running for a year. I mean to run all the competitions. I send you a hello from Colombia.
Vaporfly the most versatile for that
You mention ‘blown out air pods’ in the Alpha Fly 3… is that likely with the new design?
It happened to me on my Nike Air Zoom Tempo NEXT% within about 30km of accumulative running, so have never worn them again. Such a waste of money!! But my Alpha 2s have been great & I love them.
You never know. They are a stone or thorn away from a blow out!
Ed, what shoe for a road mile?
Maybe Takumi sen or the original liberate nitro from Puma.
Absolutely bang on with the Moving Fusion recommendation!
Streakfly for track or 5k, Hoka Rocket X2 for 5k/10k, Asics Metaspeed Sky Paris for half and maybe a marathon but think I'd go Nike Alphafly 3 for the full snickers!
Can’t believe the London marathon used to be sponsored by Mars. Can you imagine it now? 🤣
5k shoes also worth looking at the Brooks Hyperion Tempo - 226 g in a 10 and only £70 👍
Prefer perhaps the Hyperion max as it’s the same weight oddly with more cushion
@@EDDBUD its the same weight?
@@Matt-cp9wh if I recall there was nothing between the 2!
for the algorithm.
Much appreciated 👊
I just smashed my PB at our popular 10miles in Belgium today. Seems only the UK don’t do them 😂. Raced in a old pair of Speed 3’s with already 600k on them. Phenomenal shoe
They have some but not as many
Out here in the United States in high school cross country which is a 5k almost every single runner runs in vaporflys or flats, not one other brand in sight lmao
Interesting. There’s more variation here. Though cross country in the uk is normally a little more muddy
Takumi Sen for everything. Full beans.