The joy of new shoes

[Flyingred]

I'm quite sceptical about how some manufacturers (over)hype the advantages of their running shoes but a colleague has recently set a new personal record after investing in new shoes. After a few weeks of research and shopping I wore my new Under Armour HOVR Sonic 2s for the first time this morning for a 5k. They didn't feel much different than my (cheaper) Charged Bandit 3s and my first 1k split was nothing out of the ordinary. However, the next 4 were and I set 3 new records. Very chuffed and definitely value for money!

When I set out on C25K in June last year, a 30 minute 5k was an impossible dream. It's amazing what you can do if you put your mind (and body) to it, isn't it?

[JonathanP Graduate10]

It certainly does! 5k in 25.40 is very impressive - well done!👍😀

[Flyingred Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Thank you! I was amazed by how much I improved on my previous PB.

[Couchpotato2]

Wow well done! I need some of them magic shoes!

[Flyingred Graduate10 in reply to Couchpotato2]

Thank you. I think the shoes are good and that set an expectation that I could improve. The last 8 weeks of building my aerobic base probably helped too!

[Couchpotato2 in reply to Flyingred]

Yeah probably but unlikely (yes I am in denial that i have to do those awful exercises myself)

[Flyingred Graduate10 in reply to Couchpotato2]

I didn't do any awful exercises. I just ran (initially walk/ran) keeping my heart rate in the range 118-128.