They are alright for racing, but they come into their own when I pop in at the club in 39mm stack height the babes start twerkin for it like they gettin paid
They are alright for racing, but they come into their own when I pop in at the club in 39mm stack height the babes start twerkin for it like they gettin paid
Hardloper wrote:
Hobbyjogger High wrote:
I know I know :) but feelings are confusing sometimes and at least I'm honest :P
No, if you were honest your first post would have been:
"I am a pretty good runner and plan to buy Vaporfly Next%s tomorrow. I am not ashamed at all and am looking forward to trying them out. Please affirm my decision and compliment me on my PRs below."
Nope. You're wrong in interprting my thoughts.
Running is just my hobby and I was genuinley doubting to spend any amount on pro grade equipment. Also I don’t concider myself a really talented or fast runner. I think that most men can run a sub 2:50 if they train enough (~8 hours a week) and stop half of their bad habbits. I see how many people are really good, but can't afford expensive extras. Hence was the confusion in my thoughts that was noticed and I admitted it.
I still have to see if the shoes prove to give any advantage.
soccerxc wrote:
If you want to split the difference, grab the 4% Flyknit or the older mesh version at a discount.
Older mesh version never had enough stock. You can't get it at a discount unless by some super dumb luck. I'd hit that, I like it much more than Flyknit. Which seems to be the common sentiment over the web (but I definitely have a confirmation bias)
Go for it! A 2:45 marathon is really fast and wanting to buy the shoes is nothing to feel ashamed about. You're probably faster than most people who but them, so treat yourself and get the shoes!
messi wrote:
I'm getting the impression that Vaporfly is less effective for shorter distances. Not as effective as a racing flat. All I hear about the Vaporfly is related to the 'thon.
The 10k at NCAAs this year was won in Vaporflys. Also, Kipchoge wears them. So unless you're running sub 4:40 miles, I think they will work out fine
I'm old and slow, don't know about any speed difference, don't care about the
cost or what other better runners think when I wear em.
On suggestion from a podiatrist I bought a pair....gotta say
they have allowed me to keep running while dealing with a
case of Plantar Fasciitis that has been driving me nuts.
Big reduction in pain both during and after runs.
OP here. Didn't work today for me. Ran a half, wanted to run it in 1:20:30, ~3:50 per k pace. Bonked at 16 k. Had to jog it in, clocked 1:23:32.
This totally is in line with my current shape. My marathon pace is 4 flat per k, indicating a 2:48 full.
The test was simple: if they worked I should be able to run 3:50s sans issues as presumably they make you 4% more efficient. In reality 3:50 is my half pace on a good day now and it showed today, shoes played no positive role.
Today was warm and raining, I'll give myself that. It means I could run 1:20:30 in better conditions for a half, but not a full one.
All in all I haven't noticed any extra gait economy or any better HR development over the Race. The course was reasonably flat, so it's out of equasion.
I'll test more, but now it's a disappointment.