tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252197520846896621.post1968852944072209707..comments2024-03-21T12:33:45.463+08:00Comments on HAPPIEFEET: Men's Health Shape Night Run 2012: Race ReviewNick Phillips (15/03/1967 - 04/11/2022)http://www.blogger.com/profile/01043552434776358684noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252197520846896621.post-39121747066736178982012-07-16T20:38:34.447+08:002012-07-16T20:38:34.447+08:00Hey Disket, yes the Ride still promotes mid-foot s...Hey Disket, yes the Ride still promotes mid-foot strike which is the hallmark of the GO series. <br /><br />My personal opinion would be go with the GOrun Ride if you're planning on transiting to mid-foot striking. <br /><br />The original, while lighter takes a little getting used to, especially if you've been heel striking all the while. The ground feel is much more noticeable than the Ride and will be a little hard on the calves if they're not strong enough yet.<br /><br />I'd say the GOrun would be a shoe you would go to once you've got your calf muscles all strengthened for mid-foot striking and the ideal shoe to do that in would be the GOrun Ride, in my humble opinion anyway.<br /><br />Besides, the Ride will be out in a matter of weeks anyway, so why not wait a little and then try out both shoes at the store before making a decision.<br /><br />Bear in mind, this is just my own personal opinion :DNick Phillips (15/03/1967 - 04/11/2022)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01043552434776358684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252197520846896621.post-64786707402618848452012-07-16T18:21:29.779+08:002012-07-16T18:21:29.779+08:00Hey Nick, noticed you mentioned that you ran in th...Hey Nick, noticed you mentioned that you ran in the new GOrun Rides. I am looking forward to getting a pair soon but not sure if I should get the original or the Ride. <br /><br />While you mentioned that the new version has more cushioning, does it still promote mid-strike like the original does? I am a heel striker and would like to transition to mid/forefoot strike. <br /><br />If the Ride feels more like a lightweight flat running shoe, I think I will go get the originals soon. Appreciate if you could give any opinions or advice.diskethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08411991107515428357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252197520846896621.post-37973223846569606532012-07-16T13:24:31.378+08:002012-07-16T13:24:31.378+08:00I decided that my old body can't hack a back t...I decided that my old body can't hack a back to back even though it's only an 11K run ... LOL!<br /><br />But congrats to you on successfully completing both. <br /><br />By the way, you have anyone in mind to take up Kah Yen's place yet?Nick Phillips (15/03/1967 - 04/11/2022)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01043552434776358684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252197520846896621.post-43405183541840195002012-07-16T12:58:11.744+08:002012-07-16T12:58:11.744+08:00You covered up to 3 HM since Jan 2012? Did you run...You covered up to 3 HM since Jan 2012? Did you run any long distances before this? Just affair that you may doing too much too soon (just a word of precaution, I did that myself too so it is nothing wrong if your body can take it). <br /><br />There are two aspects in running, speed and endurance. You need to work out one at a time. If you wish to run faster, train more on speed work (and you may reduce the mileages spent on LSD to ensure a proper recovery).Neohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04334750966815194986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252197520846896621.post-11764270104609412882012-07-16T12:48:12.942+08:002012-07-16T12:48:12.942+08:00Great race report!
I should like you, sleep in the...Great race report!<br />I should like you, sleep in the Seremban HM too yesterday, now my body is so tired. Although the total distances covered only 33km, but the cool down gap of few hours in between the races make it hard to handle.<br /><br />Point to myself, no easy to do back-to-back running. Avoid at all cost...<br /><br />Will try out the GoRun Ride when it hit the store, but I am more or less converted into full time VFF :PNeohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04334750966815194986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252197520846896621.post-21385024622656938922012-07-16T10:02:06.585+08:002012-07-16T10:02:06.585+08:00Hi Nick! Thanks for your reply. the 10 attempted...Hi Nick! Thanks for your reply. the 10 attempted runs were not full marathons...so far, only three 21km; four 12~15.5km; three 7kms. Also thanks for your suggestion to visit the blogs of other runners. I really wish to be associated closer to your healthy runner groups and experience some serious yet fun runnings. Once again, thanks and have a great day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252197520846896621.post-34805377958083819552012-07-16T00:44:20.545+08:002012-07-16T00:44:20.545+08:00Hi Marcus, first of all, glad to hear more and mor...Hi Marcus, first of all, glad to hear more and more people are taking up running :-) I'm really no marathon expert and have only recently attempted my first marathon. When you say you've done 10 marathons so far, are they full 42km distances? If so, you're a much more accomplished marathoner than me :-) Anyways, I'm more than glad to share what I know based on my own personal experience. Will give you a buzz soon but in the meantime you can also check out the blogs of the more seasoned and accomplished marathoners like Jamie Pang, Francis Yeng or Frank Chong. Links to their blogs can be found on my sidebar.Nick Phillips (15/03/1967 - 04/11/2022)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01043552434776358684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252197520846896621.post-6631316638512604202012-07-15T22:30:59.340+08:002012-07-15T22:30:59.340+08:00Hi Nick! Love your post. I'm new to Marathon...Hi Nick! Love your post. I'm new to Marathon...started since early this year Jan 2012. I've been participating in a number of marathons since January..i've done 10 and will attempt another 3 more till year end. The challenge that I'm facing is not having the endurance and techniques to endure a full race despite shedding away 15kg from my initial weight of 86kg in Jan '12. But my pace is still around 7~8mins per km and I normally stop several times during a race. I seriously need to seek guidance and help from some experience runner like yourself. Would appreciate if you can share some pointers or possible meet ups and I can be reached at 0122091648. Thanks in advance from MarcusAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252197520846896621.post-40601334029698901212012-07-15T21:04:09.843+08:002012-07-15T21:04:09.843+08:00You were there? Gee, you sure it was me you called...You were there? Gee, you sure it was me you called out to, ah? I was the one crawling over the finish line on all fours ... LOL!Nick Phillips (15/03/1967 - 04/11/2022)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01043552434776358684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252197520846896621.post-44763822552761746892012-07-15T17:34:08.848+08:002012-07-15T17:34:08.848+08:00Congrats Nick, i shouted at you after finish line,...Congrats Nick, i shouted at you after finish line,.,,but as always you're too fast to hear me.RaYzeefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01213675416793110232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252197520846896621.post-39671424322642595922012-07-15T13:27:52.304+08:002012-07-15T13:27:52.304+08:00I suppose everyone has their favourite brand of sh...I suppose everyone has their favourite brand of shoe. It just so happened my feet were built to accomodate a Skechers ... LOL!<br /><br />She gets more than enough doggy treats already ...Nick Phillips (15/03/1967 - 04/11/2022)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01043552434776358684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6252197520846896621.post-22185877604779721482012-07-15T13:01:20.631+08:002012-07-15T13:01:20.631+08:00I was standing in front of some people who were ta...I was standing in front of some people who were talking smack about their running escapades and doing their first ever half marathon in PNM and how they would never wear a Skechers ans Skechers aren't good with running shoes. You proved them wrong. <br /><br />Congrats on the finish Nick! Pebbles must be very happy you brought back another medal for her.<br /><br />Doggie treats as payment for her? ^^linahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17273605189937933589noreply@blogger.com