Hello and welcome to my channel. I love the sport of running, primarily marathons and mountain 50k. I will document all of my training and buildups on this channel as well as share my love of trail running in New England. Videos come out roughly once a week. I hope you guys enjoy it, keep running!
Lol just snapped that you're reviewing the Speed Trail, not the Speed Ultra, ha! Great shoe (southwestern & forest trails here). BTW you might look at the Merrell Long Sky 2 Matryx: After a few shorter runs I'm falling in love with them -- do size down 1/2 as they run long and have a very generous toebox. For Speed Trail comparisons, my most similar shoe would be the SLab Genesis, slightly under 1oz heavier, but the two shoes behave similarly, with the Slab getting the nod for the bulletproof upper and ankle gaiter (which works beautifully), and a bit more structure for longer events. I'd also note that between the TectonX & the STrail, the TX is a dramatically more stable shoe on technical terrain (tip: I put the TPU insole from old saucony triumph in the Tecton for more cushion). Fun review, keep them coming
I do remember eying the long sky 2 matryx when it first came out but was afraid it would be too minimal. I have a similar TPU insole from some Inov8s so I’ll have to try that out with the tectons. Thanks for watching!
I've done two 50k ultras in mine. They're very good. I don't think I'd want to take it any further than 50 miles. I think I would've liked a deeper lug but like you said they have good road running ability
What a great no nonsense review! I the shoe is on sale now for $55, but the problem is that my size is usually 13, and they only have 14 and 12, while 12.5 is out of stock. Which size would you recommend ?
Thank you! I would not size up a whole size. I think a 12 would probably work if you want a snug fit for some faster technical running. I don’t think you’d be happy spending all day in them, but I think the 14 would definitely be too large. I love the shoe and think $55 is worth a trail tempo or race shoe.
Great review. These are my favorite trail runners right now. If you wear them with a padded wool sock (like darn tough) you get better lockdown and comfort. Good luck at the jigger Johnson 50 mile! 👍🏼
I have about 70 miles in them and they still feel great. The only gripe I have with them is the traction. Now that it’s icy out I haven’t been running in them as much. I’ve been reaching for an Adidas Boston or Nike Pegasus because I trust the traction on icy/snowy winter runs.
Just to preface, everything I say in this video are my thoughts and not all necessarily fact. I have done my fair share of research, but some of the things I get into are just some cool ideas I have and not proven. Whether mitochondrial turnover (mitophagy) takes place over a marathon is unknown, but on a cellular level under starvation it can occur within a few hours. Hope you enjoy!
I was one of the runners that saw you out on the trail that day and said I was subbed :) My wife was the one that talked to you after you finished too. Love your videos and you do a great job putting them together, please continue posting about your running and races, we love seeing them! Congrats on breaking 3, that is something to be incredibly proud of. Hoping that you make the cut in Boston for 2025, would love to see that training block!
Thanks so much, you gave me a bit boost out on the course when I needed it most and your wife was so nice. Hope you had the day you were looking for out there!
Congrats man… I just saw this on my recommended and it was an awesome vid! I followed your Strava and saw that you have run in Adidas Adios Pro 2’s as someone looking for a budgeted or discounted racer would you recommend the Adios Pro 2’s? Thanks and Great job again!
Glad you enjoyed it. I have used the Adios Pros for some races and I personally love them for shorter races, but I wouldn’t use them for a marathon (a little to unstable for me). That being said, I’ve consistently chosen them over the alphaflies for 10k races.
@@TalkVertyToMe I live in RI and have run Prov Marathon 2x. Not an easy course and was hot this year. But you crushed Manchester even with the hills. Well earned Sub 3. Enjoy the trails/ mountains!
