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lulublue22 · 07-04-2021 4:30pm

Annie get your Run wrote: »

I bought those Reebok on your recommendation, have only been for a couple of runs but they feel fine. I prefer the Brooks Ghost I think though, more ankle support.

Looked at the Brooks Ghost but they were coming up as €170 :eek: must check the nb 880 v9 .

Annie get your Run · 07-04-2021 4:49pm

lulublue22 wrote: »

Looked at the Brooks Ghost but they were coming up as €170 :eek: must check the nb 880 v9 .

I definitely didn't pay that :eek: bought in Elverys early summer, thought they were around 140.

aquinn · 07-04-2021 5:09pm

Annie get your Run wrote: »

I definitely didn't pay that :eek: bought in Elverys early summer, thought they were around 140.

I got mine in the last two months from Run Logic for €135

Checked NB to confirm and they are 880 V9.

healy1835 · 07-04-2021 5:39pm

Cartman78 wrote: »

A bit of a niche sock question....

I generally hate any running socks with padding, cushioning, dual layers etc and have been running mainly in Hilly Mono Skins for a while now.

Struggling to find them online for non-extortionate prices (normally pick them up discounted at expos) so would be interested to know if there's any other similar skinny socks out there at a half reasonable price??

Cheers cm

Steigen socks are a bit thinner than some of the other options out there. I've been wearing them on all my long runs lately and they've been fine. Worth a look.

lulublue22 · 07-04-2021 5:49pm

Found the brooks ghost 13 for €126 . Just wondering about size - I’m a 5 but in the new balance ( which runs small ) I’m a 40.5 which equates to a uk 7. ( according to nb ) In an old pair of Nike zoom pegasus 33 I’m a uk 6 which equates to EU 40 . I bought a pair of nike pegasus that I can’t run in as they are way too big at 6.5 Uk (40.5 EU) Any info re size of Brooks would be great. tks
It would be much easier all round if I could get the NB zante 3 :happy:

DeepBlue · 07-04-2021 5:55pm

lulublue22 wrote: »

Found the brooks ghost 13 for €126 . Just wondering about size - I’m a 5 but in the new balance ( which runs small ) I’m a 40.5 which equates to a uk 7. ( according to nb ) In an old pair of Nike zoom pegasus 33 I’m a uk 6 which equates to EU 40 . I bought a pair of nike pegasus that I can’t run in as they are way too big at 6.5 Uk (40.5 EU) Any info re size of Brooks would be great. tks
It would be much easier all round if I could get the NB zante 3 :happy:

I would take the same size in Brooks as I would in Nike i.e. Pegasus 35 & 36 in 10/45 and the same in Ghost 11 & 12 so if you're a 6/40 in the Nike then go for the same in Ghost would be my suggestion.

Btw where did you find the Ghost for €126?

lulublue22 · 07-04-2021 5:58pm

DeepBlue wrote: »

I would take the same size in Brooks as I would in Nike i.e. Pegasus 35 & 36 in 10/45 and the same in Ghost 11 & 12 so if you're a 6/40 in the Nike then go for the same in Ghost would be my suggestion.

Btw where did you find the Ghost for €126?

On the edge sport shop Cork. Reduced from a €140 to € 126.

ETA certain colours and sizes only

ariana` · 07-04-2021 6:41pm

lulublue22 wrote: »

On the edge sport shop Cork. Reduced from a €140 to € 126.

ETA certain colours and sizes only

Yeah I got my Ghosts for 126 in the Edge last November. 500 miles on them and they're still going. I wear EU40 in Nike and EU40 in Brooks. But for some reason Nike call EU40 a 6, whereas Brooks call it 6.5.

ariana` · 07-04-2021 6:44pm

Annie get your Run wrote: »

I bought those Reebok on your recommendation, have only been for a couple of runs but they feel fine. I prefer the Brooks Ghost I think though, more ankle support.

Hi A. I wore them this evening for their maiden voyage. Too soon to tell but i will probably prefer the Ghosts too but for E45 I’ll wear them for 1-2 easy runs a week and knock a few months and a couple of hundred miles out of them. They're lighter than the Ghosts but i know weight isn't everything.

lulublue22 · 07-04-2021 6:56pm

ariana` wrote: »

Yeah I got my Ghosts for 126 in the Edge last November. 500 miles on them and they're still going. I wear EU40 in Nike and EU40 in Brooks. But for some reason Nike call EU40 a 6, whereas Brooks call it 6.5.

Tks for that - I think it’s the American sizes ie NB EU 40.5 is a UK 7 - I’m a UK 5 but had to get the 7 in the New Balance. Bought the Nike pegasus on the basis of the NB and they are way too big.

Annie get your Run · 07-04-2021 7:28pm

ariana` wrote: »

Hi A. I wore them this evening for their maiden voyage. Too soon to tell but i will probably prefer the Ghosts too but for E45 I’ll wear them for 1-2 easy runs a week and knock a few months and a couple of hundred miles out of them. They're lighter than the Ghosts but i know weight isn't everything.

Oh totally agree, they'll be great as a 2nd pair and I'll keep the Brooks for longer runs. Who knows though, they could well become the favourite after a while

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Annie get your Run · 07-04-2021 7:30pm

lulublue22 wrote: »

Found the brooks ghost 13 for €126 . Just wondering about size - I’m a 5 but in the new balance ( which runs small ) I’m a 40.5 which equates to a uk 7. ( according to nb ) In an old pair of Nike zoom pegasus 33 I’m a uk 6 which equates to EU 40 . I bought a pair of nike pegasus that I can’t run in as they are way too big at 6.5 Uk (40.5 EU) Any info re size of Brooks would be great. tks
It would be much easier all round if I could get the NB zante 3 :happy:

I'm a 5 also but usually go 5.5 in runners, including Nike & Brooks. My brooks read 39 in European size.

Beanstalk · 08-04-2021 10:44am

Anyone find any difference in size between Brooks Ghost 12 and 13?

ariana` · 08-04-2021 10:45am

Beanstalk wrote: »

Anyone find any difference in size between Brooks Ghost 12 and 13?

No difference in size per se but the toe box in the 13 is definitely wider, something which suits me but may not suit all I guess.

Beanstalk · 08-04-2021 11:02am

Thanks i think that might actually suit me quite well!

ariana` · 08-04-2021 11:28am

Beanstalk wrote: »

Thanks i think that might actually suit me quite well!

Yeah I had issues with rubbing at the inside of my big toe with the 12 but no such issue with the 13, I have 500 miles on them and very little sign of wear and tear.

Beanstalk · 08-04-2021 11:33am

cool. the brooks 12 when i got them were my normal foot size 9.5 and when i first got them i thought they were a little too snug but after a few runs they were perfect so want to get the same again.

ariana` · 08-04-2021 2:48pm

lulublue22 wrote: »

Tks Ariana - I’m finding it hard to find comparisons between the zante 3 and any other shoe. Reluctant to pull the trigger on a pair of runners that I don’t know but kinda need to buy a pair ��
Will check that website now tks

Did you come across this , it might be helpful.

Updated to add that the Tempo is €104 (20% off) at the moment on Alltricks.com.

zico10 · 08-04-2021 5:20pm

Does anybody else think the last 2-3 months been the most persistently windy 2-3 months they’ve had to deal with since taking up running? Or am I just suffering from selective memory?

shotgunmcos · 08-04-2021 5:36pm

zico10 wrote: »

Does anybody else think the last 2-3 months been the most persistently windy 2-3 months they’ve had to deal with since taking up running? Or am I just suffering from selective memory?

Literally commented on the lack of wind in my latest log post! It wasn't even flat calm, just such a slight breeeze that it felt calm and silent. Its especially noticeable on easy runs when you have to slow down so much to stay within Z1 etc..

I can't remember an interval session yet this year where I haven't encountered wind. Its a rectangular lap and sometimes the tailwind side can feel like cheating in comparison to the effort on the headwind side.

Today I was looking forward to a tailwind for the last few kms home after what felt like a headwind for 20 mins but it seemed to come from all angles :cool:

ariana` · 08-04-2021 5:36pm

zico10 wrote: »

Does anybody else think the last 2-3 months been the most persistently windy 2-3 months they’ve had to deal with since taking up running? Or am I just suffering from selective memory?

Oh thank god it's not just me! Every run seems to be windy. Some days i look out before i go and nothing is moving but as soon as i run in certain directions it feels windy :rolleyes:

Cartman78 · 08-04-2021 6:03pm

Are we talking about flatulence here or metrological conditions?? ;-)

Laineyfrecks · 08-04-2021 8:13pm

zico10 wrote: »

Does anybody else think the last 2-3 months been the most persistently windy 2-3 months they’ve had to deal with since taking up running? Or am I just suffering from selective memory?

Yep...today was particularly horrible, running by hr into a very strong wind is soul destroying! Although I am sure I have been told before that it's character building

OffalyMedic · 09-04-2021 8:26am

Decided to start a 5k-10k program and used a calculator on runnersworld to calculate my easy pace, tempo, vo2 max etc and very surprised at the results. Only started running about 12 weeks ago so still very slow (32.12/5k) so my easy run is working out at just under 8min/km which is almost a quick walk, all runs in week one are easy runs so just double checking I’m correct in running at such a slow pace?

deconduo · 09-04-2021 8:34am

OffalyMedic wrote: »

Decided to start a 5k-10k program and used a calculator on runnersworld to calculate my easy pace, tempo, vo2 max etc and very surprised at the results. Only started running about 12 weeks ago so still very slow (32.12/5k) so my easy run is working out at just under 8min/km which is almost a quick walk, all runs in week one are easy runs so just double checking I’m correct in running at such a slow pace?

Anywhere from 7.15-8.00 per km is about right for your easy pace - assuming that 32 min 5k was an all out effort

OffalyMedic · 09-04-2021 9:45am

deconduo wrote: »

Anywhere from 7.15-8.00 per km is about right for your easy pace - assuming that 32 min 5k was an all out effort

Yeah it was the 5k I done at the end of the couch to 5k, pushed myself as best as I could giving I was on my own (I.e not a race when I assume you would generally be a little quicker given your with other people, motivation etc). Just back from an ‘easy’ run and managed to do 7.19/Km and felt that was slowest I could jog without walking

ariana` · 09-04-2021 10:32am

OffalyMedic wrote: »

Yeah it was the 5k I done at the end of the couch to 5k, pushed myself as best as I could giving I was on my own (I.e not a race when I assume you would generally be a little quicker given your with other people, motivation etc). Just back from an ‘easy’ run and managed to do 7.19/Km and felt that was slowest I could jog without walking

Stick with those paces for now and repeat the 5k in 4 weeks. I bet you will see a big improvement.

Seve OB · 09-04-2021 12:48pm

ariana` wrote: »

Stick with those paces for now and repeat the 5k in 4 weeks. I bet you will see a big improvement.

I’m kinda similar to OffalyMedic
Might take your advice and run a few slow weeks and go for a fast(for me) 5km again
How many runs per week and what distance would you recommend ...... further and slower? Can you go to far, even at east pace?
I reckon I’d have no problem running 10km slow at 8mins pace, was actually thinking of doing one this weekend to see how I get on

ariana` · 09-04-2021 2:15pm

Seve OB wrote: »

I’m kinda similar to OffalyMedic
Might take your advice and run a few slow weeks and go for a fast(for me) 5km again
How many runs per week and what distance would you recommend ...... further and slower? Can you go to far, even at east pace?
I reckon I’d have no problem running 10km slow at 8mins pace, was actually thinking of doing one this weekend to see how I get on

Go a bit further once each week building it up progressively. Most people schedule a long run at the weekend but it is up to you what suits.

This is pretty basic but a sample weekly schedule might be

Mon: 5k easy
Tues: 5k intervals (throw in 6 * 1min faster with 2min gentle jogs recovery between each faster interval. Build this up each week 8 * 1min, 10 * 1min, 4 * 2min, 5 * 2 min, 3 * 3min).
Wed: Rest or Cross train
Thurs: 6k easy
Fri: Rest
Sat: Easy Long run, maybe start at 8-10k and add a km each week or even every second week. Every 3 or 4 week reduce this to give yourself a recovery week.
Sun: Rest

Take it slowly and don't expect miracles of yourself over night, both speed and distance will come with consistency.

Hannibal_Smith · 11-04-2021 10:33am

This is the laziest post ever. I'd say I could easily search the forum and get an answer, but I'm taking the easy way out.

At the moment I do a few stretches when things are already at a critical stage. Its all a bit like grabbing a load of darts and chucking them at a dartboard hoping to hit the bullseye.

I'm after a 15 min routine for stretch calves/legs that I'll hopefully incorporate into my daily routine twice a day?

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