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You’ll notice a difference in AP3 over max cushioned shoes for sure. Honestly, there’s barely a playing card between those two shoes. Recently, I’ve been loving the Metaspeed Sky Paris - that’d be my pick 👍

@@TheVeganRunner Thanks :)

It did feel like it could be a speedy course! As for parkrun podiums, I find it’s best to wait for a big local race to be on and all the speedy ones save their legs 😅

@@TheVeganRunner no no, I’m not having that, it was a real podium 😂 (I am of course joking, hence the quotation marks on podium)

😂😂😂

Thank you! 💚🖤

Hi Jack, thanks for watching and your kind words. A couple of year on, I've just finished my first 100 miler and reflected on training for RTTS and made a couple of changes so my advice would be: - Dial in the nutrition. Work out how many calories you need, and how often and practice this on your longest runs. - Hydration: it was about 35C+ for most of the day - I wish I had an extra 500ml flask (I had two). This would have really helped in the final few hours. - Remember the 50K guys head off at the same time - I got caught up with 50K group on a narrow section of the course and they were pushing the pace. I stuck with them - not realising they were 50K racers! - Mix-up the terrain on your long runs. Trail/road - find rolling and challenging hills, don't worry about walking them - you will be at RTTS. As for key contributors - a solid block of consistent training was the main factor I think. Get the mileage in, the time on feet and the rest will take care of itself. Good luck!

Thank you! Loved seeing you and everyone out on the course 💚🖤

I had such a good time Peter! Can’t wait for next year already. Thanks for watching and hope to see you at a meet-up soon ☺️

Thank you so much! Still can’t believe I did it 😁🤩 We just watched it now, it’s bringing all that pain and emotion back! 😅

Thank you ☺️

Couldn’t agree with you more. I had that experience last weekend, after making this film, 20 miles in to a 100-mile ultra. My PUMA road shoes offered better grip and traction after these had clogged up! Perfect in dry conditions, but as you say, we almost always have some wet ground to cover in the U.K.

UK 7.5

Thank you! ☺️

Yeah they’re fantastic - since filming, I’ve had them on for every run this week. Just really enjoying their ride and cushion. The perfect shoe for tapering 👌

Really interesting thoughts Snowwalker - thanks for taking the time to comment. I really enjoyed the Velocity Nitro 2, it was the pair of shoes I was always grabbing before heading out until I received the DN3. There’s just something about the DN3 I really enjoy and can’t quite put my finger on when comparing the two. Where I think these shoes will really shine is mid-block, on tired legs and you need something to just add a bit of pep to the run, rest the legs a bit and have a bit of fun. It could also be a good introduction to carbon plated shoes for those who haven’t tried them out yet. There not quite as aggressive (or as expensive) as the race day supers.

@@TheVeganRunner I totally agree with you that’s why I can’t decide whether I should send them back or not. Have you tried Saucony Speed 4’s? If you have which ones do you like better?

I haven’t tried the Speed 4 or any shoe from Saucony for that matter although I’ve been interested to try them out. Almost bought the Endorphin Elite for my last marathon but went for Metaspeed instead, and so glad I did!

Thanks Gez! Appreciate the support 👍

Thanks Shaun! They’re from a company called SOAR 👍

Did you get around to it? It’s a great parkrun and you’ll definitely earn a post-parkrun treat at the Porthole cafe afterwards!

That’s amazing! Good luck for that ultra - hope the training is going well. I have a hundred miller coming up in a couple of weeks! Thanks for taking the time to comment 👍

Hi Mark, thanks for watching again ☺️ Definitely the experience and time on feet of an ultra prepares you in lots of ways for a marathon. Just got back from London after running the marathon again this year - had a blast ☺️

@@TheVeganRunner I had to run my first marathon at Stratford upon avon on Sunday learnt many things to run faster on the next marathon in 10 days time!

@@markconnelly4009 Wow! That’s amazing - 2 so closer together and your first! That’s hardcore. Good luck with your next one and hope the recovery goes well.

Plant power! 💪🌱

Can’t wait to do it again this year ☺️

Thanks Bruno!

Thank you!

Thanks Tahir!

Hi Phil, thank you! Sent you a reply this morning 👍

I’d run in the Pro 3 for a 5K PB effort. The Rebel is a good shoe, but more of an all-rounder, daily trainer rather than a racing shoe.

@@TheVeganRunner thank you very much you will choose Pro 3

Yeah they are crazy pricey. The shirts I have though are now going two years strong, worn at least once weeks. So initial investment is high, but they pay for themselves in the long run.

Go for it! It’s a fantastic route and the atmosphere is brilliant. Thanks Barry and good luck 👍

Too true!!

Thank you! Keep calm and trust in the training to get you through ☺️ Loved every second and can’t wait to go back next month! Thanks for watching.

Thanks Sam 👍 90% of my training, I wear headphones, listen to podcasts etc. I’d strongly recommend not wearing them in race day. Primarily to soak up the experience as much as possible - it really was the highlight of the race for me. Also, it’s very busy on the course - this is great for chatting to the person next to you, making friends along the way, but also for your safety and those around you.

Thanks Christina - I used an Insta360 OneX2 with the standard selfie stick that come with it.

Thanks Josef! Looking forward to running it again this year ☺️

Last summer 👍

Thank you! I don’t know whether or not you can wear your number in the back, but I think some people possibly wear on their leg. I packed a comfy change of clothes (hoodie, joggers which I threw over my race clothes and trainers/socks) and a banana and water too I think..! I also put my phone in there but was at my own risk, and as far I can remember tubes were free for racers so didn’t need it to pay for anything (but we were going straight to somewhere to eat) We received bags at the end too with a tshirt, water and flapjack. I didn’t actually get changed until I found Lee because it was a constantly moving crowd of us finding our way to the meet and greet area- took me forever to find our agreed spot!

@@rachelbillinghurst9367 ah thank you for your reply. I’m a blind runner so I was worried about how I would meet up with my family afterwards or even find my bag from the bag drop so I have applied to have a guide runner which would be especially helpful for those things. Interesting you didn’t have your phone on the run with you I think I’d want mine so if anything happened I could ring my family and let them know

Thanks Mr Bump! Hope the training is going well. I’ll think you’ll be fine in the Prime X. I don’t recall any roads with an aggressive camber - it was all pretty well surfaced and smooth running.

@@TheVeganRunner thanks for taking the time to reply. Training has hit a bump in the road 😂 nursing a tender achilles so all easy miles for the next week two.

@@mrbump7266 Ah that’s a shame - I hope it heals quickly. Definitely don’t rush it though, as you say easy miles - I have a friend who’s nursing an Achilles injury and it’s taken months, so slow and steady is definitely the best way forward. Best of luck, and I really hope you enjoy Brighton ☺️

Can’t say I have - any good?

@@TheVeganRunner I’ve heard they’re one of the best sunglasses for running. You should look them up

Yes, I heard they are one of the best. Check them out

Thank you 👍

I hear you. How do you keep track of your pacing during a race?

@@TheVeganRunner Pace is displayed, I look at it, but I don’t set up pace limits and/or any notifications on the watch if pace is wrong.

@@kmdsummon I see - I don’t have those alerts either, I tried them once on a run but it wasn’t helpful. Pace can be inaccurate due to gps error, so hitting the lap button at the mile marker seems like a good idea to me. Some people print out wrist bands with their target times for every mile, I might look into that as well.

That’s great to hear! Well done 👍 You will gradually get a little quicker most weeks as your fitness builds up and hopefully you won’t ache quite so much. And then who knows where it will take you! There are 60+ year olds running 16minute 5Ks at my parkrun….. so there’s your target! 😳😉

You’re very welcome ☺️

Hi Tom, thanks for your comment. I’d stick to neutral shoes if you’re a beau trail runner. I believe the support in support shoes wouldn’t be strong enough to stop you from rolling an ankle. Much better to have a more agile shoe, something a bit lower to the ground (something like the Deviate Nitro 2?) that gets you up on your toes/mid foot.

Thanks wholeheartedly for the advice and recommendation. Just the kind of direction I needed after having consumed an avalanche of shoe reviews! I always had a sneaking suspicion that my needs are more specific than the standard running reviews take into consideration. Which is understandable as they are trying to reach as wide an audience as possible. I have ordered the Nitro 2 with 15% off. The PumaGrip sole looks as though it will give just the right amount of traction without wearing down too fast. Combine that with the lower stack for stability, cushioned upper and carbon plate for support/rebound and it looks ideal! And its fairly lightweight too! I wouldnt have thought to look too far beyond Asics! Many thanks. Subscribed!

That’s great to hear Tom - I hope you get on with them! One of my favourite shoes to run in last year. I’ve got 350 miles in them so far and they’ve still got plenty of life left.

It really is a hidden gem. I lived in Plymouth for years and never knew this was nearby. Enjoy your break and parkrun! ☺️

Thank you! You are going to love it - the crowd support pulls you all the way around and the atmosphere is incredible. I didn’t stop smiling! We’re heading there again this year ☺️ Have a great training block and see you at the finish line!

Thanks! I’ve taken them on 20milers - they’re a very comfortable shoe, well built and have so far held up really well. I think they’d be great for those Zone 1/2 long runs in an ultra plan. Good luck with the training 💪

Of course!

@@TheVeganRunner subed lol

Thank you 🙏 Yeah a little bit of strength work helped - I wore them for Brighton and absolutely loved them. I find the Alpha’s a lot more stable, and will probably be wearing AF3 at London marathon this year - especially if the latest version is like the originals. I’m finishing I get that pronation on a lot of shoes with a high stack - perhaps it’s just par for the course in such built up shoes! Good luck with training for Brighton - I loved it!

I realised I get it in the Asics nimbus 25 too, must be all the squishiness and not strong enough ankles. I'll try some strength exercises but still won't risk the VP3s for my first race - maybe if I come back for more lol I'm nervous enough as it is without worrying about my race shoes! @@TheVeganRunner

@@ourchannelofthisandthat I think because I used them in training and had prior experience with similar shoes at other races, I knew what to expect and was pretty sure I’d get through the race unscathed. Good luck with it all pal 👍

Thank you!

The winterised upper is thicker than the standard shoe. I think they’d be fine in Spring/Autumn but not breathable enough for Summer.