Morning Run: parkrun 72. Asics Gel Venture 6 shoe report
steevc just finished a 4.94km run, that lasted for 26 minutes.
This run helped steevc burn 376.0 calories.
Description from Strava:
A lovely morning for parkrun at Henlow Bridge Lakes. Apparently it was the warmest Remembrance Day ever yesterday, which may show the weather is messed up, but we can make the most of it for now. There was a good turnout of over 100 runners.
I was pushing hard for a good time today. I overtook a few people, but others came past me. I was quick on the second kilometre, but could not keep up that pace. There was a guy just ahead of me on the last lap who I tried to keep up with, but even though I went for it on the finish straight he just beat me. According to the parkrun age categories he is at least 16 years younger than me, so I feel I am doing okay. I got a personal best on that last straight and my best time since April. I really feel I am improving now and hope to break more records soon.
I will also do a quick review of my shoes. I have them listed on Strava as the Venture 5, but they are actually the 6. The soles on those two are completely different. I bought these a few years back as I was finding the Letchworth parkrun really needed trail shoes. I bought them from Sports Direct in Stevenage and they were not too expensive as running shoes go.
I noticed straight away that they are more rigid than some other shoes, but comfortable once on. The laces are quite stiff too. I have had them come undone on a parkrun once, so I need to remember to give the last knot an extra tug to lock them in. I do not think they are particularly waterproof. They would probably be considered a mild trail shoe as the tread is not that deep. When I did the new year Letchworth parkrun I was slipping around on the muddy hill, but they give me a little extra confidence in less challenging conditions and they feel okay when running on tarmac. I think for the Henlow course they are fine and today trail shoes were not essential anyway.
I am pretty happy with these shoes after 320km and they have plenty of life in them yet.
Run free!
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About the Athlete: Older guy trying to keep fit, but still hope to go quicker.
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Hello Stevec you doing good.To compete a 16 younger man is good sportsman ship.I wish you all the best to set new records soon.
Parkrun seems very good for running. It lasted for 3 long years!
parkrun has been going a lot longer, but I only started about 4 years ago and COVID stopped it for a while. It's a fun social event.
I'm sure I used to have a pair myself - I like get at least 600K out of a pair of running shoes - once they start to go I juat uae them as walking shoes for around town!
I'm the same. They can have a second life, but some running shoes are a bit garish. I know everyone recommends 500k, but I think they can usually go longer. I have some that have done 1000k and I still run in them.
Yeah I like to push it over the 500K I probably do more!
With Strava I know pretty well what distance my shoes have done. Got to love all the stats.
Asics makes decent shoes. Most of my trainers growing up where made by them, or some unknown brand. My parents weren't aware of which brands were considered "cool" or not, so they just bought the cheapest "good enough" ones they found, and Asics where kind of budget back them :). As a adult I love Karrimor the most. They make amazing shoes for relatively low cost. I think most of their stuff is for walking, hiking, mountaineering, e.t.c, but I wouldn't be shocked if they also made running shoes.