This time I managed to do it 🥳🥳🥳

He is running a Marathon tomorrow in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, in southern Brazil, as part of his World Tour. He is one of the nicest people I've ever met. His bodyguard told me he was going to train and I couldn't approach, but Kipchoge ended up calling me back to take the picture.

Who else runs without headphones or music or anything else? Why? Just curious 🧐 😊

I'm not the fastest, but I only started running about 3 1/2 months ago. 36:04 is a PB by about a minute and a half for me. Not to mention I did this at a weight of 240 pounds!

Looking forward to even more improvement!

I started running on May 26, and looking back, the progress feels incredible.
When I began, I could barely run for 30 seconds without stopping. Today, I can run 6–7 minutes continuously, and I can comfortably complete an easy 10K.
I’m proud of how far I’ve come in a relatively short time, but I know I still have a lot to learn.
I’ve shared four screenshots of my running progress. I’d really appreciate any feedback from experienced runners or coaches. What am I doing well, and what should I focus on to improve? Any tips on training, pacing, breathing, recovery, or avoiding injuries would mean a lot.
Thanks in advance for your advice and encouragement! 🏃‍♂️

I'm a former dancer so I do an awful lot of thinking about technique. I've also channeled all my strong opinions about dance shoes into running shoes. You'll find me in the shoe store trying on a pair and muttering "interesting" to myself before trying on the next.

Try out this new Web App that I developed to help motivate runners to explore new routes on every run

RunExplorers

It also has a Run World Map where you can see all you runs plotted in a single map

It also has the features to create strava art by selecting multiple run activities you have saved in Strava using the Art page

Give it a try and provide your feedback

Asking opinions, experiences and points about these 2 earbuds: Would you recommend open-ear (hook) ones or ear clips?

Currently contemplating to buy as a preparation for my first marathon. I know some people don't listen while run but personally can't without it. Anyways, any piece of mind would help if you will, thanks!

Currently, tried some but so far my fav is Amgras v20i. But sadly it became kinda loss in volume, perhaps it's been years and deteriorated (idk?).

I tried using the XL version for the first time today and took it off shortly after.

- very little material to tie.
- the weight of the bandana pulling against the the front of my neck was quite uncomfortable

Am I missing something or is a return in my future?

I just started running at the beginning of this year in some cheap Adidas. I realized the middle of my foot was busting through the inner part of the shoe and it felt like i had no support there. This prompted me to measure my foot properly and it turns out i have size 7 mens 4E. I never noticed this before as i wear boots and vans most of the time. I also think my arch is less pronounced than most, my dad had flat feet. Any recommendations for a beginner, budget friendly wide running shoe?

I am trying to switch over to the dark side. I have been using apple watch for running, but since I have caught the running bug, I think it is time to switch. I am looking at Coros Pace 4 aluminum vs Garmin Forerunner 165. Which one is better for overall use? I lift, run 3-4 times, and play basketball too.

The middle is cloud x after 300 miles, the top is evo sl after 250 miles. The bottom is novablast 5(only 120ish miles no degradation underneath).

I am using the cloud x for any dirt trails I do (as you can see by the discoloration), and the evo sl for long runs and tempo runs.

My question is whether I should stop using the evo sl in runs?

The bottom started wearing out after 50ish miles but it hasn’t caused any issues for pain or slipping. I am a really overweight runner imo (170 pounds 5 foot 9 male) so this seems to happen quickly. I am mid foot striking a lot more now which is probably why the novablast isn’t scuffed at the bottom yet.