The Running Thread --2025

[accm]

My name is in the lottery for NYC Marathon! I might start looking around for a refundable hotel to book just in case. Also set up a flight search on google flights. Because I have zero chill.

 

[jmasgat]

How different are the 16s from the 15s? I've generally liked the 15s, even though I'm not confident they're *the one* yet. I've considered buying a couple of extra 15s in case they go and screw them up, but I'd rather not if I don't have to.

I don't think I ran in the 15's....just the 14's and previous. Also, I am mostly "shoe-oblivious" in these, which means the various versions of Ghosts have worked fine for me, and I doubt I could tell the difference in drop, cushioning or performance if I had to.

And totally get the hotel thing. NYC prices are---I was going to say high, but honestly compared to Disney that would not necessarily be true! I stayed downtown in 23 when I ran--Hotel Indigo on Water St. Partly for cost reasons, partly for tourist reasons and partly cause I could walk to the ferry. And the price was good when I booked.

 

[FlyingDonut]

Does anyone use the Galloway running app on iPhone? I decided to give one of his training plans a try after a great time running with their pacers at the Disneyland half. I put in the date for my next half (April) but I don't think it realizes I'm not starting from zero.

I got one of his books from the library so I may just stick with my NRC and track in excel manually if I can't figure it out.

 

[KCO5988]

Opposite of a "saga" I guess, but I just ordered a pair of Nike Alphflys and they are supposed to come Thursday. I'm very excited but also nervous I won't feel stable enough in them.

My name is in the lottery for NYC Marathon! I might start looking around for a refundable hotel to book just in case. Also set up a flight search on google flights. Because I have zero chill.

I'm in the waiting room now! Luckily my aunt and uncle live like 20 minutes from the start so if I get in, I'll ask to stay with them the night before.

 

[PrincessV]

On the ever-escalating stack heights thing…

Ghost 7 in which I happily ran my first marathon? 17mm in the forefoot (where I land), 22mm in the heel.

Glycerin 16, in which I happily did Dopey? 22/32

Altra Torin 5, in which I did my last Dopey and last marathon? 28mm

Fast forward to the current models:
Ghost 16: 22.5/34.5
Glycerin 22: 28/38
Torin 8: 30mm and they also made the fit narrower and added a rocker

 

[accm]

I don't think I ran in the 15's....just the 14's and previous. Also, I am mostly "shoe-oblivious" in these, which means the various versions of Ghosts have worked fine for me, and I doubt I could tell the difference in drop, cushioning or performance if I had to.

And totally get the hotel thing. NYC prices are---I was going to say high, but honestly compared to Disney that would not necessarily be true! I stayed downtown in 23 when I ran--Hotel Indigo on Water St. Partly for cost reasons, partly for tourist reasons and partly cause I could walk to the ferry. And the price was good when I booked.

I have DVC, so I always feel like my stay is free (she says having clearly drank the kool aid)

 

[The Expert]

I also applied for NYC because why not?

 

[rick1zoo2]

On the ever-escalating stack heights thing…

Ghost 7 in which I happily ran my first marathon? 17mm in the forefoot (where I land), 22mm in the heel.

Glycerin 16, in which I happily did Dopey? 22/32

Altra Torin 5, in which I did my last Dopey and last marathon? 28mm

Fast forward to the current models:
Ghost 16: 22.5/34.5
Glycerin 22: 28/38
Torin 8: 30mm and they also made the fit narrower and added a rocker

Funny that I didn't like the Hokas when I tried them on as they felt too high and too squishy. Either I was going to turn my ankle or sink in like quicksand. But the Asics Novablasts are actually higher (40.5) than the Hokas were. The difference to me was the Asics feel more stable. And then they have a bit of spring action too.

I also tried on the Brooks Ghost as I had a few pairs in the past (not for running) and they felt very firm and low.

 

[Zutroy]

Opposite of a "saga" I guess, but I just ordered a pair of Nike Alphflys and they are supposed to come Thursday. I'm very excited but also nervous I won't feel stable enough in them.

I just ran the MW weekend in the Alphafly 3s, and loved them. I find stability with high-stack super shoes to be more of an issue at lower speeds. At marathon pace I had no issues, even with the tight turns by the Grand Flo path. I’ve previously run in Nike 4%, Vaporfly 2, Adios Pro 3, and Endorphin Pro1. The ZoomX is definitely the softest of all of them, but the Alphafly is more stable than other models with ZoomX.

 

[PrincessV]

Funny that I didn't like the Hokas when I tried them on as they felt too high and too squishy. Either I was going to turn my ankle or sink in like quicksand. But the Asics Novablasts are actually higher (40.5) than the Hokas were. The difference to me was the Asics feel more stable. And then they have a bit of spring action too.

I also tried on the Brooks Ghost as I had a few pairs in the past (not for running) and they felt very firm and low.

I actually liked the ride of the Hoka Mach 5, but the fit just does not work for me - every Hoka I’ve ever tried is too loose in the heel and too tight across the metatarsals. I’ve tried Novablasts, too, but the drop is too high and the heel flare too much since I don’t even land on the heel!

 

[The Expert]

They've moved the Skyway Bridge 10K to virtual this year due to hurricane damage. But if anyone was looking for a spring 10K and doesn't mind a virtual, registration is open and it's discounted to $60 right now: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/SaintPetersburg/Skyway10K

It lists an event date of April 6 and does mention two days of pre-race pick-up, so it sounds like maybe they aren't shipping anything? I've sent an email to clarify and will report back.

I got a response. They do offer an option to pay for shipping during checkout.

 

[flav]

Regarding shoes’ saga… I abandoned the Asics Nimbus 25 for running since my last marathon in June. As my last pair of Nimbus 24 was approaching retirement, I tried a bunch of shoes. I have started running in Saucony Triumph 22 a week ago. I am having a hard time evaluating whether I am very slow because of them and my adjusted gait, because of the road conditions or just because. I have a speed training tomorrow and will report back if there is any conclusion.

I used Asics Novablast 3 for racing two 10k last year and they were a good fit for that. One word of warning on airpin turns, the stack is really high and they might be stable on a forward motion but sideways, they are like high heels.