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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

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    • AdamCA
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      @Nik hell of an effort that mate

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      • jerkulesJ
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        @Nik I recently got some Saucony speed 3s and am really happy with them. I noticed a massive improvement on my speed when I moved over to them. I’d love to try some of the Vapor or alphafly to see what they do for me, but suspect I’m too much of a plodder for them to do much for me.
        I’ve yet to get a running watch but might reward myself for completing the marathon. I want to maintain my running after I’ve completed it, and hope that a new gadget will keep me motivated.

        @AdamC thank you! It’s really encouraging when you see effort converted to something tangible. I’m going to attempt a 22 miler this weekend before tapering down, then we’ll see what I’m really made of 😂. I’m juvenile when it comes to calories burned - just see it as permission to gorge for the rest of the day

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        • DmartD
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          @Nik I run the Vaporfly 2 and Alphafly 1 in races and for the key workouts. Tempted to go for the Vaporfly 3 but will wait for some reviews. I love the 2‘s and if they go on sale I will get another pair.
          Speed days I run the Takumi Sen 8 or Saucony Speed 3. For easy and recovery days it depends on my mood 😂
          I have the 955 so won’t upgrade although I am a bit pissed that they just released the 965 after only 9 months or so…

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          • mumonkey72M
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            I work for a local running store in the DMV area and luckily, I have a great relationship with our Nike Rep. I got a pair of the Vaporfly 3s to test and honestly didn't feel much difference from the 2's. The new Endorphin Elite's are probably my favorite carbon plated shoe that I've ever had, but all thesuper shoes are pretty subjective. The new Garmin Forerunner line is interesting, I upgraded to a Fenix 7 a couple months ago, I considered getting an Epix as it is just the same watch but with an amoled screen. Ended up choosing the Fenix because the battery life was so much better. The amoled does look so much better, but I think I will always chose battery life, but that's just me.

            Wish I didn't use this username but its too late now. - Joe

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            • DmartD
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              Interesting to hear about the similarity of the Vaporfly 2 and 3. A friend of mine has the endorphin elite which I tried on. I think I am not fast enough for these. In my race pace I don’t feel them properly. When I speed up, 5k/10k pace I like them.

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              • NikN
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                Tried out my District Vision kit, think it’ll be good for race day on 2 April in Paris

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                • DmartD
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                  I never tried their stuff but heard good things about them. I am a Tracksmith fanboy 😂 but like Saysky as well.

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                  • NikN
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                    I visited the Tracksmith London pop up on Saturday hoping they would have the grey 'Amateur' tee but apparently they are sold out everywhere. Will be cool when they have a permanent London shop, although I think DV's style is a bit more playful

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                    • DmartD
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                      Been at the pop up beginning of March. They told me the store will open in March still. Let’s see.

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                      • DmartD
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                        Race Weekend! Berlin Half tomorrow.

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                        • NikN
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                          Have a great run! Paris for me tomorrow

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                          • DmartD
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                            Paris is nice. Hope you have better weather.

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                            • jerkulesJ
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                              Good luck tomorrow @Nik @Dmart at your respective races.
                              Here in Brighton I’m feeling a little anxious as my training went to shit a few weeks ago with tendonitis. Gonna race, but will have to play it safe and kiss my desired pace bye-bye. Ah well.

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                              • DmartD
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                                @jerkules i am suffering from plantar fasciitis and lost 3 weeks of quality training. Kissed my sub 90 good bye but hope I manage a sub 95 or 100. am more worried about the 5C ~40 Fahrenheit. A bit too cold for me but better than too hot.

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                                • jerkulesJ
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                                  @Dmart yikes sorry to hear that. Sub 95 is an amazing achievement though, I’d be well happy with that!
                                  I’d take cold over heat any day, but we arrived at the coast today and there are 20 MPH wind gusts. Just hoping that tomorrow they’re providing tailwind only 😂

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                                  • NikN
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                                    3:05 garmin time 3:07 chip time
                                    3414/50000
                                    Fun day

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                                    • DmartD
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                                      Congrats @Nik
                                      I am bit disappointed, finished in 1:39:27. The engine could go faster, but my legs were stiff and hard as well from the cold and started hurting after 4K 🙈
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                                      • goosehdG
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                                        @Nik and @Dmart Congratulations gentlemen!!

                                        "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                        • jerkulesJ
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                                          Amazing work guys, incredible times. Should both be proud.

                                          My more humble Marathon time was 4:04. If I’m honest, miles 18-24 were horrendous. My pace up to that point was between 8:15 and 8:30 per mile and I felt pretty good. At mile 18 something happened, my legs felt strong but I just had no “juice”. Pace went down to like 10 minutes per mild, sometimes slower.
                                          Fucking knackered now though.

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                                          • DmartD
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                                            @jerkules still a great achievement. 26 miles is not a walk in the park!
                                            Your issue sounds like fueling problems. Did you have some electrolytes and sufficient carbs?

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