Wee~!! New thread! xD

Btw, I've just gotten the latest adizero f50 runner 2 for the upcoming ENR2012. Completed around 5km and fairly satisfied with it in general. Lighter, firmer and gives me a faster feel compared to my heavier and cushy sequence 3. However there's one irritating area which is, my toe tends to overlap/ rubs the upper front part.

Could this mean that I need a larger size by half or any remedies like wearing more cushioning socks to reduce the irritation? But during try out with half a size larger, I've still much room for 1 finger+ behind when I pushed my feet with socks to the front thus, worried that it'll be too loose. While with current size, ngam ngam half/1 finger room. Dear sifus, please kindly advice. Thanks.

This post has been edited by eskimo_bin: Mar 17 2012, 11:17 AM

Lea Centre in Kuching do carry Asics but I can't recall seeing NB. Probably need to check it out on your side if they carry Asics too.
Btw, just my opinion that you could probably do with off season shoes on any brands which will be around your budget or less. Grab a pair which fits comfortably and you're set to run. Experience what running brings to you and enjoy the run. The longer you're into running and serious about it, the more your body/ leg will adapt and tell your needs, that's when you start to consider any changes in shoe types and other specifics. As a starter, keep running simple and, fun.

This post has been edited by eskimo_bin: Apr 3 2012, 10:58 PM

Haha..yea, been having a hard time looking for other running shoe brands here in Kuching besides Nike & Adidas. End up sticking with Adidas to date. But if not mistaken, Lea at Satok has updated Asics with Kayano 18 and DS Trainer 17 if I didn't recall wrongly. Just that price too high for me. But I've gotten my Adizero F50 2 there too while nowhere to be seen at the other branches, Sawarak Plaza and Riverside. Weird. I've even asked why the other branches doesn't have it but the store assistant didn't know how to answer. hehe. Now I'm counting the days to ENR2012!! Looking forward to it.

Yep, i'm flying for ENR this year. Missed it last year.
Will you or any others joining the Live Active Run in Kuching on the 17th June?

I've been waiting for the official announcement..waited till my neck long, so end up scheduling other runs..but actually just want the voucher to get my new pair of adidas shoes..

This post has been edited by eskimo_bin: Apr 4 2012, 07:33 PM

I've never tried the new balance but have tried on the pegasus 28 however, walking but not in running form so couldn't provide a clear conclusion and I'm not technically sound too. Based on my preference, I liked the cushioning, not too plush to my liking and the shoe really fits well..Feet feels comfortable and makes me feel like Nike's made for comfort but note that I've been only running between Nike and Adidas shoes for to date.

Can refer here for a review of Pegasus 28 & NB890 v2.
http://www.runningshoesguru.com/2011/11/nike-pegasus-28-running-shoes-review/
http://www.runningshoesguru.com/2012/02/new-balance-890-v2-running-shoes-review/

Anyway, do take the time and try them out at store to see how it fits and goes with your feet. Just unfortunately no gait analysis thingy and specialized running store in Kuching so have to make do with trial and error which I myself experienced.

This post has been edited by eskimo_bin: Apr 6 2012, 06:24 AM

Actually my trial and error is like buy the shoes first, see comfortable and like or not then see how it goes along the run, if not ngam then bopien need to change. That's when i first started out with running, that time still didn't know what is gait la, strike la, cushioning la, stability la etc technical terms because i started out running as simple as out of personal interest, fun and enjoy.

After running for like 2+ years, start to get serious in studying running, both through online and personal experience. Just last year I came to learn that I midfoot strike but still, have to agak agak my pronation is normal/ mild and thankfully, no running injuries till now after like trying on several shoes over the year. Pls, don't do this at home.

So now like you at least know you heel strike then probably you'll eye those shoes with ample heel cushioning then at the same time try to change strike if possible because article said one, heel strike no good. And untill you try it on and run yourself, you will not know what and how it's like.

Anyway, my thought is start simple, worry less, run freely and enjoy.

It's always good to have information/ knowledge first hand but too much would mean overloaded and will maybe spoil the fun of what you actually meant to enjoy..If there's a specialize store then recommended to consult the pros but if not, doing own research helps minimizes risks of mistake if not totally..But again, back when we started without all these, i'm guessing generally we started running as just simply, running...

But my phone hor, when turn on GPS, it keeps asking data packet to be turned on..i'm worried that it actually needs data plan so i don't dare on because I don't have data plan..

Btw, Adidas KOTR 2012 has been official!! 9th Sept 2012 for Malaysia league.

http://adidaskingoftheroad.com/my/index.php

Can't join liao coz hor, no more leave budget.. Too much flying for this year, vacations and including 2 runs, 1 is the upcoming ENR and another 1 is PBIM. How bout you? Sunbian go holiday, shopping & running.

Hmm..Sorry but I've no experience with using my phones GPS to track distances and pace..My experience with my GPS isn't that good too even locking it at static position, failed..and it keeps popping me to turn on my data packet which I initially thought it isn't needed.. Maybe you can first find a free running/ distance or pace tracking GPS app for your phone then give it a try..Probably need to consult sifus having experience on this..

This post has been edited by eskimo_bin: Apr 7 2012, 12:03 AM

KOTR = hot running chicks.. hehe..

Belum buka bro, i think some date later for registration but at least now got official date d..

This post has been edited by eskimo_bin: Apr 9 2012, 07:00 PM

Hi bro, may I know where to get Kinvara 2 for around that price of ~RM280?
Feel like giving it a try instead of the Kinvara 3 as it'll cost lesser and from reviews, the 2s are still looking great.

Wohoo~!! 1 more day!! ENR gogogo~!! All the best Energizersss~~Eat well, sleep well, run well...

Btw sifus, how to run uphill ar? Last minute SOS..hehe..I didn't join last year's ENR and my friend told me there's a stretch of uphills which is sibbbeehh long and steeper than NPE for last year's Adidas KOTR which I found quite tiring d...

Aiyak..kena abuden.. ahaha..My usual LSD route no long and up up uphill, only got small small hill so never really trained uphill before, now jiat lat liao.. ANyway, advice noted..My bro's house here got hill so I'm gona give it a short try, need to loosen up my muscles too coz felt lil bit tight when i go shopping at MV just now..

So far my most jiat lat experience is NPE highway..never joined other runs before.. hmm..suddenly got an idea of scheduling different runs for next year instead of flying in for the same ones again...

I'm very layman but I'd say, listen to your body gua..if too tired after running everyday then probably rest a day then resume running another day...

This post has been edited by eskimo_bin: Apr 20 2012, 05:50 PM

My race is tomorrow night and I just ran hill just now! Can run la but don't strain yourself too much, maybe 15-30 mins light run to loosen up yourself..then, eat well, sleep well and don't forget to pang sai the night before race..

This post has been edited by eskimo_bin: Apr 20 2012, 05:54 PM

Need to jog veeeery slow lo coz very steep at Venice hill here.. Now time to treat myself a bowl of Snowflakes..

Congratz to 42Ks and all runners.. I had the same feeling, during the run was Hell especially uphillsss for the 15.5Ks~was doing good until the hill repetitions.. Hmm, don't know when will I have the courage for FM after that night's encounter..More hard work to be done after this especially hills, found fatigue in my calf muscles all this while...

This post has been edited by eskimo_bin: Apr 23 2012, 10:49 AM

I'm having hill trauma now.. ahaha..My friend did ask me to Mt Serapi but I told him to wait till I'm back but I think I'll act don't know for now.

Sorry bro, I just jog down and up hill at my bro's place here, not sure if there's any specific route around the housing area or not..But i think i no more chance jog here d, flying back to kuching soon..