I’m newer to running and had always struggled with knee and hip issues causing me to stop and start again and generally not enjoy running. I’ve been taking your advice and am going easier than I feel I should 80% of the time, as well as doing the strength and core exercises you and Sarah recommended, and I’m actually running consistently for the first time ever! Not only that, but I actually look forward to it now-thank you both!
Ran a 10k PB last month. 35:21. Really happy with that! Aiming/hoping for a sub 35 this year and an official sub 80 half marathon (I’ve run it in training, though).
I'm a new runner. Started last July 2020 during the global pandemic. My running pace improved from 8" down to 5" per km on the road. I am a heavy smoker from 1994 to 2019. I hope running would change my life forever. I've been following your vlogs Ben and it makes me motivated to run more. Thank you!
Really interesting. Other shoetubers have commented on the instability of the shoe and then how they got used to it and ended up quite liking it. I’m looking forward to seeing your follow up.
Great video! Good luck with the lead up to the marathon and I hope the ankle is feeling strong. I would have ditched those shoes quickly too. I have metal accessories in one ankle from a previous injury and definitely don’t want to roll my good one either. Be careful in those additional miles and hopefully it was just the grade making the roll worse.
Great Video Ben, Battersea is my favourite! Lived about 5 mins from there for years!! I actually noticed your foot was rolling in the Video before you mentioned it! Kudos to Sarah as always for filming 🙌🏼 I keep saying it Ben and i know you only got them made just for yourself BUT i need those shorts!! Please get them into production! 💯
They are so fast I feel like I’m wearing trampolines on my feet. I’ve never run in a super shoe so I’ll have to get used to this. Loving the Adios 6 for a much more pure and natural running experience.
I got a 1:33 PB at the Sunderland HM a couple of weeks ago which was a surprise! I did a 220k bike ride from Teesside to York to Teesside last weekend for something different. I took 2 weeks off running to train for it but I’m looking forward to getting back out on the feet this week! 🏃🏻♂️
Hi Ben! I purchased a 10k program in your webpage a couple of weeks ago. I was a little stuck and losing motivation but this training program is really helping me to improve my running. Thank you very much and good luck in the London Marathon!
If you’re looking for a hard workout, try “The 39er.” 10 x 800 meters at anything faster than 3 minutes with 4 minute go’s. The faster you go, the more rest you get. Finish the last 800 before the 39 minute mark. Give it a try!
I suppose I was doing something similar the other day, never heard it called that though! I did 10x 800m, 1 minute recovery - average time per rep was 2:54! Hoping to hit something around there for my 10km this week!
No pbs for me Ben, been stuck at sea since start of may so only getting on treadmill 🤯 haven’t be able to see if my vest or hat fits but thanks for the quick delivery! 👍
Very interesting insights Ben, I have a new perspective on selecting running my running thanks to your analysis. Good luck with preparing for London, and take care!
I liked the little interview Sarah did w/ you at the end of the session. So disappointing when you've got a shoe that looks great but just doesn't work. On to the next one!
Love the videos Ben, I have been following you for several years now. Thank you for all the motivation I’m planning on running my 51st marathon the problem is I haven’t ran in 3 years lol I’m on my 4th week of comeback trail. I’ve given myself a little bit more time ( November 6th ).
Ben, thanks for the explanation about the shoe stability. I too am a slight supinator and have been looking for a shoe to create more neutrality to my strike. I am also a “mid-foot” strike so your explanation is very helpful. 👍🏻
I found a similar collapse if the laces were a little loose . It is quite difficult to tension the laces across the forefoot in these, but when you do it alleviates the tendency to collapse towards the outside. I have found them (when I have tightened the forefoot laces well) very good indeed. Fast and light - and now very cheap - if you can get away with the slightly weird angles created by the midsole it is worth it.
Mate i'm training for my first marathon in Nov, these 1-4 min speed intervals have been great. So far I have been hitting PB's regularly in 5K and 10K runs and also knocked off 10mins in 6 months for a half marathon. Really enjoy watching these videos and the production quality.
Good work Ben, I like this workout, one of favourite workouts is 1k tempo, 5k tempo, 1k hard 5k tempo, 1k hard, it’s brutal but love it. Caterham Half Marathon on 18th July for me, looking for sub 76. Good luck in your training!
This morning for the week 7, 6 x 800m intervals on your marathon plan, and took out the Adizero adios pro2 for an initial run on the warm up it did feel a little unstable on some tight right angle corners but soon as I started the session no problems. really liked the original AAApros and knew they need a break in period, but these feel right straight away. #gettingitdone BenParkes top and seafoam green SOAR shorts , but no cap
Previous traditional versions were”flat”, so that another reason I’m going to avoid these thick soled version Now have lots of Boston 8/9 and ADIOS 5/6 to get through
Hey Ben. Hoping that the flatter surfaces would enable you to continue to run in the Adios Pro 2. Amongst the footage displayed it really looked to support your pacing and speed quite well.
Hey coach Ben , I'v been following your vlogs since first lockdown and I started to run again wich means I have ran aprox 200km since then ! I enjoy it and so motivated by your videos!!Thanks and Good luck! 👍
Looking forward to the shoe reviews, as I’d also like to give the Boston 10 a try. Surely London will go ahead this year 🤞, maybe see you at the start (same start).
That looked a great session to try Ben.. I’m really enjoying the videos! I also had a similar experience in the Adios Pro 2. I found the shoe too unstable for me, feeling like I was rolling my foot. I agree with your analysis & also noted the ‘lower’ section of midsole below the cutout is narrower than the ‘upper’ section. As the foot lands on the outer edge of the shoe there’s nothing below it, so your foot rolls. I actually like the energy rods (especially in the version 1) as I feel they provide a smooth transition to toe off. Sent the 2’s back & I’ll stick with the originals.
That's so helpful to know about the shoe! First I've never heard a shoe of this caliber doing that. Most are more excessive with Pronating. I'm more of a supinator so this maybe too much for that very reason!
Great review Ben! I too only have one good ankle so im looking for a shoe thats a bit more supportive! Looking forward to your thoughts on the Boston! I was looking at some Boston 9s as I think I run better in shoes with less stack height. Id love to see what you would recommend? Hope you and Sarah are well xxx
Great vids Ben and Sarah. I'd love to know what the average time someone should keep their trainers for. I run about 15-20+ miles a week. I've currently got the Hoka One Arahi 5 and they are pretty good.
Hey Keith.. It does depend on a lot of factors.. body weight and running style especially.. so there really isn't a number that will work for everyone. As a very rough guide it would be around 400-600km.. but many people will have shoes that can last longer!
I bought some NB RC Elite 2 last month, the initial feeling was awesome, but absolutely no pop, I had to really, and I mean really work at running a decent pace…I bought the Adios Pro 2 and it was a game changer, the New Balance was like running in quick sand, they are returned and bought some Alphafly Next % to replace them, and these are true super shoes like the Adios Pro 2, awesome shoes for me.
I'm pretty sure these shoes contributed to blowing out (tearing) my left hip ligament. They definitely have a strange roll out to them that won't work for everyone :(
This rules out supinators. If anything look at the form of top Africans they always slightly pronate and I believe it's exacerbated by the VF curved out arch which does feel like it enhances the roll and design of plate. The design of Adi here looks like an old Asics Trusstic that limits the fascia(for higher arch rigid supinators) Not sure about Saucony Endorphin or Brooks... Hyperion
I love digging in for a 20 minute threshold. It's the perfect amount of time for my attention span and translates well to my 5k racing. I hate long runs.
Me and my brother followed your plan last year and this year and we thought the mile speed session was a mistake it was that horrible :') Great running!
First time I've heard of a show doing this. Even with the midsole flares. Usually a shoe will have "even flaring" on both sides.. Not just on the one. I was considering this shoe recently when it was on sale...but they ran out of my size.... considered it over the pro 3 because the 2 doesnt have tht missing chucnk of midsole under the pinky toe. Which many say makes you feel like your wanting to roll outward...so if the Pro 3 also flares on the medial side AND there's the chucnk of midsole missing.......oddly no one's mentioned this yet....about the medial side flaring. Will you be getting the pro 3? Be interesting to hear your thoughs impressions....if Adidas has addressed this "flaring issue" on the 3.
Sorry my comment won’t help you, but i am happy about it. Cardiff was meant to be on the same weekend as London. Now scheduled for March 22, it should fit nicely into the calendar along side London 2022.
Sorry but adidas were just trying to be different and have failed. Saucony have said oohhh nikes carbon plate works lets make our own carbon plate shoe and are killing it. I have the speed 2" pvc plate" and vapor fly 2s. Both amazing shoes! 😍
Hi Ben. just looking for some advice. Im currently suffering with a long term navicular fracture that has led to my overpronating inwards alot on my inside of my ankle where my talus is sticking out when I strike the ground. I have got fitted with orthotics but just wondering on your taught on adios pro 2 as might these help with condition with the way the foot strikes the ground?
Have you ever had any experience with shin splints if so is there a chance you could do a video on how you fixed them or if you know anything that helps?
It’s mainly caused by a bad pair of shoes or overtraining. If you have significantly increased your weekly mileage or speed then this may have caused them to appear. Try and have a rest and potentially change your shoes if they are potentially uncomfortable. Good luck 🤞
@@BenParkes done. Warmup 5.6k 1. mile - 3:43 pace 2. mile - 3:41 3. mile - 3:40 4. mile - 3:43 Every 200m in 40s 3k cooldown Hard but awesome :D Love your session's ideas
Body type less important in an ultra. But fast road running is a small man's game. You compared to a 60kg athlete with the same aerobic capacity in the 5K, they will beat you by minutes.
