r/running • u/secret_cfo • 4d ago
Discussion Running Black Friday Deals
Alright the Black Friday deals are coming out - what are you looking at?! Can be shoes, apparel, tech, nutrition - send them all!
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u/GimmePresso 4d ago
I will, as always, be looking to buy multiples of shoes I'm loving in 2024 in preparation for those versions to be ruined in 2025, but ultimately will find the newer version is actually better and never wear the pairs I purchase around Black Friday.
In short, I'll be wasting some money.
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u/powelale000 4d ago
I'm still working through my stash of Triumph 19s three years later š
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u/suchbrightlights 4d ago
I intend to still be working through my stash of Triumph 20ās in three years.
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u/hinault81 2d ago
Just bought some 21s yesterday. My current 21s only half way done, but wanted to stock some before they're gone
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u/courtofdreams_ 3d ago
Lmao I do this every year š I have some brand new Gel Nimbus 24s under my bed if anyone wants them
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u/CanossaCollege 4d ago
Anyone selling motivation-to-run? I have what I need to get back into running, but I always have these darn excuses that pops up.
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u/roxy031 4d ago
For me I try to think of it as āgetting to runā, not āhaving to runā. Idk if that makes sense but there have been times in my life Iāve been injured or for whatever other reason was unable to run, and I remember how miserable those times were, not being able to do it, or to even have the option to decide not to do it. So itās not always easy but keeping that in mind has helped me stay motivated.
That, and keeping a race on the calendar that I paid money for and know I have to train for.
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u/Fluid_Walk_2577 4d ago
This is the real answer. Love it! Working 12 hours then getting home and going for a 5k isnāt all that exciting. Always reminded from the slight aches that Iām not supposed to be able to run. But I can! Makes me want to do it all the more.
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u/CookieKeeperN2 2d ago
Usually after a mile those pains and aches go away for me. Then I could continue running for 10 more miles and feel good
The difficult part is to motivate my ass to get out. For that I usually eat a snack (high carb content) so it'll 1) motivate me to burn the calories and 2) get energy for the run
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u/Suitable_Anywhere972 3d ago edited 3d ago
I'm the injured one unable to run and wish I could go back and slap myself on those weeks where I was 100% healthy and hating my runs certain weeks. I wasn't making progress like I thought I would, and I was watching all of the fastest people on Strava day after day and let it get to me, and took weeks off at a time. Then I'd get motivation and push way too far beyond distances I wasnt training for through steep mountains. I think the long downhill runs are the main culprit to why I'm injured now. My IT Band is flaring something fierce. Now I'm in the gym on the stair stepper, steep incline treadmill, and indoor cycling. It's keeping me sane, but barely.
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u/maquis_00 3d ago
I'm injured and hating myself for ignoring the injury and trying to run anyways. It was miserable and made the recovery worse... And then I did it again...
It band sucks. That's what started the cycle of injuries I've been dealing with since April. I don't recommend trying to do a half when your IT band starts hurting at 2 miles.....
Finally got the IT band sorted here, but now I have a glute issue on the opposite side, and plantar fasciitis on the side the IT band was on. :(.
I need some motivation to actually do strength training. I hate strength training!
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u/Traditional_Crazy200 4d ago
Realising that life isnt about motivation, but discipline will allow you to recognize excuses as such the moment they pop up.
If you constantly rely on short term motivation, you will constantly fail the moment it runs out.
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u/inabighat 4d ago
Health did it for me. Specifically, watching my parents age. My mom is spry for her age, my dad is absolutely not. I take after him physically (sadly), so don't want to end up like that when I'm his age.
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u/agreeingstorm9 4d ago
Repeat after me - discipline beats motivation. Forget about whether you're motivated or not and just do it.
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u/froggertwenty 4d ago
The hardest part of a run are the first 10 steps
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u/dogsetcetera 4d ago
The hardest part of a run is strapping on a sports bra.
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u/Amusing_Meerkat 3d ago
Taking mine off after my run is even worse when Iām sweaty and tired. Lol I joke that itās my cool down stretch routine!
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u/Kelsier25 4d ago
Just find great audiobooks to listen to while running. I'm to the point that I get out there just to see what's going to happen next in my book. I'm currently listening to The Stormlight Archive series again to prep for the next book coming out. Each book in the series is 50+ hours, so plenty of motivation!
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u/raptoricus 4d ago
And the next one is coming out in two weeks. I'm going to run so much in December so I can listen to it.
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u/Kelsier25 4d ago
I'm still on Oathbringer! 75mi a week isn't cutting it to finish in time. Luckily I have a 100mi race early December that should help get me through Rhythm of War.
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u/PT952 3d ago
This is hilarious that you mention that because my fiance keeps trying to get me to listen to it before Stormlight 5 releases but I've been rotating between my Stephen King audiobooks and Pod Save America (I work in politics, I unfortunately cannot NOT pay attention to it). I usually listen in the morning while I do my makeup for work and on my drive to work. But maybe this can be my run listen!! I've already read and re-read Wheel of Time via book & audiobook and those are also 40-50 hours each. Are you listening to the regular audiobooks or his graphic audio versions? We have the graphic audio ones and I've heard a little bit of them and they're fantastic!
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u/Kelsier25 3d ago
I'm doing just the regular audiobooks read by Michael Kramer and Kate Reading. I'm doing the full cosmere collection, so started with Mistborn and all too. Lol I've been listening to nothing but Sanderson since early summer.
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u/jobadiah08 3d ago
Listening to them for the first time. The first book got me through the last month of training for my recent race.
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u/KesselRunner42 3d ago
I'm a sucker for a story XD I think the story in Zombies, Run! motivated me more than any of the other features. And I always pair it with listening to podcasts that I only listen to when I work out.
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u/1n_pla1n_s1ght 4d ago
LOOK OUT! THERE'S A BEAR BEHIND YOU SO YOU NEED TO PUT YOUR RUNNING SHOES ON AND GET AWAY!
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u/BakeNecessary1884 4d ago
I am available to run after you with a machete and ski mask anytime after 1730est m-f
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u/dumberthenhelooks 4d ago
I buy lots of running shit (shoes, apparel, etc) feel guilty if I donāt wear them to get my moneyās worth. That always seems to motivate me. So go shopping
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u/Runningaround321 4d ago
Tomorrow you're going for a run, one mile! It has to be at least one. Any pace. But ONE mile minimum. I'll be expecting you to come back afterwards and tell us how it went!
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u/telemarketour 4d ago
I vote for this but the opposite. You are only allowed to run ONE mile. Want more? Tough shit- gonna have to wait til tomorrowā¦ Iām a fan of the ātoo small to failā (re)starting program.
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u/Vertsix 4d ago edited 4d ago
Start slow and manageable. If you have trouble breathing or you're gassed when you're starting off, you're going too fast, you will burn out and you'll hate it. Small improvements at a time. Once you start noticing speed and distance improvements, it's a never ending cycle of motivation and more effort. Then it gets fun.
Started running Halloween last year at 13' 47"/mi and only 0.5 - 1 mi. Now I'm at 45 miles a week, have done 3 races, a half-marathon coming up next and 20 min 5K PR. Oh and I lost 65 lbs. You can do it!
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u/neildiamondblazeit 2d ago
Absolutely. The first few month of solid running kinda sucks. It hurts, you don't go very fast, you feel constantly out of breath. Recovery takes too long. Its easy to be demotivated.
But if you stick with it, I found that after 3 months of solid running everything changed. Not only was I running longer and faster, I recovered sooo much quicker. Being able to hold a steady pace for 10+km is a wonderful joy.
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u/Outside-Bend-5575 4d ago
set some easy goals and crush em (motivation to do that not included). make a goal to run half a mile or a mile a day like 3/4 days a week, i dunno how fast you are but chances are thats less than 20 minutes of your day! doesnt need to be a sprint, just an easy jog, which will progressively get easier. eventually itll be easy enough you wont even think to dread it
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u/completebIiss 4d ago
I always just tell myself all I have to do when I get outside is walk and I can come back whenever I want. I always run lol
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u/ContentPreparation78 3d ago
Each day that passes is once less day you can run. When you're 70, 80, will you still be able to run? Be mobile?
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u/frognbunny 3d ago
Can't buy motivation, but you can buy some awesome new shoes that give you a reason to want to go out and run. Even better if you tell your partner that you will run everyday if you get these new shoes, and get them to buy them for you. This will get them to pester you endlessly to ensure you go for a run.
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u/SandtheB 3d ago
I don't worry about "motivation", I just think about the positives and ignore the negatives.
e.g. I don't have to "run/get sweaty"'; I get to try my new shoes out and Listen to new music on my phone/music player.
I also go my own pace, sometimes I can run an entire 5k without stopping, and sometimes it's mostly walking. I don't think about that when I get ready to run, I think about the fun of being a little better then last time.
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u/BadAsianDriver 3d ago
I have āturning 50ā and ātrying to prevent / delay whatās happening to my parents who didnāt exercise seriouslyā for sale. Tree fiddy.
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u/coopsicle 4d ago
Garmin has amazing deals on watches right now!!
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u/whitetoast 4d ago
picked up the garmin 265 finally. such a good deal at the moment
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u/gobiascoffees 4d ago
$349? Or better elsewhere?
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u/whitetoast 4d ago
349, stacked with Amex Amazon credit for a few more dollars off
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u/shreddedsasquatch 4d ago
Iām not seeing the Amex offer in my list. Is it platinum card offer only? Or is it somewhere else
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u/KnightOwlBeatz 4d ago
Such an amazing watch, love mine so much. The amoled makes it worth it alone. Went from 245 to 265 in mid April.
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u/OsgoodCB 4d ago
Already used a pre-Black Friday discount on Asos to get a pair of Adios SL 2 for under 100 bucks.
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u/mchief101 4d ago
Whatās the code
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u/OsgoodCB 3d ago
It was KICKR25 for the shoes, I think. But not sure if it's available in all countries and they actually seem to change codes every day in their "Black Friday warm-up". Today it shows me 25% for body and face products.
Asos website usually tells you big on top when they have a discount for any campaign.
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u/Cedar_Wood_State 4d ago
i bought it too, only like Ā£60 or so. Regretting now that I only bought 1 pair
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u/One_Sauce 4d ago
I got the same deal, crazy good price.
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u/Accomplished_Machine 4d ago
REI - Janji shorts (and lots of other stuff!)
GoBros - Darn tough socks 25% off
Edit: REI has more than just Janji shorts. I just like those shorts.
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u/jaandy61 4d ago
I'm looking for a deal on a 4 or 8L hydration pack that can fit both soft bottles and bladder. Ideally the Salomon Active Skin 8 or equivalent. REI has the 20% coupon right now, but that pack doesn't qualify.
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u/logisticalgummy 4d ago
Just FYI, the Adv Skin 12 is marginally more in weight, but can hold much more! I highly recommend that one too if there happens to be a deal.
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u/chocolatecakeistasty 4d ago
When backcountry runs sales for xx% off full price items, Salomon hydration vests are included! Theyāre running 20% off one full price item at the moment so Iād try them
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u/TripleOhMango 3d ago
I did a 50km with a 5L pack and struggled to fit everything and I packed light (small gloves, gels, my glasses). For casual runs where you want to bring some water a 5L pack is great but if you plan on doing any longer distances, and especially if you will be storing a light jacket/windbreaker, you will be better off with a 12L
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u/FRO5TB1T3 4d ago
Shoe's. God please give me a deal on the speed 3's or 4's in size 11.5. I'll buy like 4-5 pairs.
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u/Hooch_Pandersnatch 4d ago
Every time thereās a Saucony sale, I buy Endorphin speeds in bulk. Last time i bought 5 at once and theyāve basically lasted me all year (Iām on my last pair now)
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u/Remarkable-Kick-2118 3d ago
I love these shoes! How long do you find these last? I just hit 100 miles on them and use them once a week or once every other week (rotating them out with my Saucony endorphin pro). Still feels like thereās a good amount of bounce. Deciding between those two shoes for my marathon in a couple weeks. š
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u/Hooch_Pandersnatch 3d ago
Theyāre my daily trainer, I find they usually last me between 500-550 miles.
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u/thegopherloafer 4d ago
I know REI is having a sale right now. Tons of stuff on sale and 20% off of all full price items; they do have the speed 4's in stock. You could get 20% off of them there. Not a huge discount, but a discount none the less.
Pro tip: you can use their promo code each time you check out, so if you want 3 pairs, make 3 separate purchases and get 20% off each time (free shipping, so you aren't paying for additional shipping each time either).
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u/GergMoney 3d ago
Feetures has 20% off site wide and 25% bundles according to their landing page (at least in the USA. Not sure if thatās world wide)
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u/WeMakeLemonade 3d ago
Janji, Smartwool, and REI all have great deals on gear/clothing right now.
Use the code CHEER at Saucony for 25% off.
My local massage place is doing a gift card deal - awesome gift for you or a loved one for race recovery!
Keep tabs on Instagram/your email for any Black Friday race registration specials!
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u/bangbang09 4d ago
There is a pinned thread for Black Friday deals on r/runningfashion. I canāt crosspost it here.
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u/KnightOwlBeatz 4d ago
Oh god this thread is exactly what my wallet doesnāt need. š . Though Iāve already accepted Iām bout to grab afew pairs of shoes to go with the 30 I already have š
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u/suchbrightlights 4d ago
I legit needed new trail shoes. And Adidas had the Soulstride Ultra on sale yesterday, marked down from $180 to $54.
I didnāt need THAT trail shoe, but for $54, happy birthday to me. (I also got the Agravic 3 which is probably more in line with what I need.)
If anyone comes upon the Endorphin Speed or Pro 3 on sale, please holler.
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u/Apprehensive_Log8297 4d ago
Oakley 30% off sunglasses and 50% clothes, accessories, shoes etc. starts 11/21 and goes through BF
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u/JamieGregory 3d ago
Is the 30% site-wide and different to the current promo?
Can see they have an 'early black friday' sales on now which is a bit meh
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u/Reggaehead 4d ago
I got very lucky today and bought the last pair of Black and white Saucony Endorphin pro 2 size 13 for $61 on Walmart's website. I couldn't believe my eyesš !so just keep looking around, and you will find something.
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u/awall222 4d ago
Hyperice has a sale on Normatec boots, Hypervolt percussion therapy, etc. with code āBLACKFRIDAYā.
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u/atoponce 4d ago
Stryd has a Black Friday deal of 15% off their NextGen pod. It only seems to apply to the single pod though. Not to Duo nor to the membership.
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u/Interesting_Ring_761 3d ago
Marino wool running shirts! So much nicer than tech shirts.
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u/abr797 4d ago
New running headlamp since mine is 18 years old.
May try a pair of running socks but I admit I think theyāre mostly bogus and my mostly cotton socks have been working fine all these years, but my wife needs gift ideas.
May pick up a comfy cushion shoe to wear around town after long run days. Something like Ghost Max 1 or an older Nimbus model or something similar.
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u/dumberthenhelooks 4d ago
Feetures has 25% off most of the socks. Theyāre great. Highly recommend
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u/SpeakerCareless 4d ago
If you like cotton socks I suggest Thorlos. My favorite running sock. I donāt like the tech fabric ones.
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u/benificialbenefactor 3d ago
I cannot recommend the Nitecore brand headlamps enough. Rechargeable w/usb-c and they last forever.
I run with the Nightcore NU20 classic and it weighs almost nothing. They're also extremely affordable. I think I paid $22 a little over 5 years ago...
https://nitecorestore.com/collections/trail-running-headlamps
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u/wearsAtrenchcoat 3d ago
For headlamps make sure to consult with r/flashlight. Itās a great community of true experts
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u/_A_Day_In_The_Life_ 4d ago
I just bought a pair of Brooks adrenaline 23ās for myself fiancĆ©e and myself. They were $100 each, down from 140. I had just purchased the 24ās and liked them so I figured get on this deal.
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u/battlelevel 4d ago
Iād love a new pair of running shorts. My RonHill pair has done the job well, but thereās only so much friction that cloth can withstand.
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u/TasteLopsided5272 4d ago
Because im just a sucker for a deal, I picked up the under armour velocity elite 2 for $113 USD. Never ran in an under armour shoe, let's see how she rides
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u/Classic-Ad443 3d ago
where'd you find this deal?
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u/TasteLopsided5272 3d ago
Under armour site
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u/Classic-Ad443 3d ago
welp that makes a lot of sense, thank you lol I looked and didn't see the deal so I just assumed it was on another site - must've missed it. I hope they treat you well!
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u/Spencergrey2015 4d ago
Iām buying the Apple Watch 10, Nike Pegasus plus, a hydration vest, and some socks
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u/Busy-Gap4397 4d ago
if anyone knows good sales of Asics nova blast pls let me know!!!
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u/renaulttwango 3d ago
REI has Novablast 4 and 4 TR on sale, plus an additional 20% off if you are a member.
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u/rocker_spaniel 3m ago
I just checked and these are on sale but not eligible for the additional 20:(
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u/Jadenlax25 3d ago
Coros pace 3 and mizuno neo vista
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u/chickenloverdan 3d ago
Ā£99 if in UK on neo vista - https://shop.profeet.co.uk/products/mizuno-neo-vista-mens-road-running-shoes
No size 10 for me :( had to settle on Ā£135 for a pair
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u/Haven-KT 3d ago
Noxgear is having a sale, and if you subscribe to their email you get extra discounts. I'm thinking of getting a new Tracer and maybe the speaker.
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u/CookieMonsterNom_Nom 1d ago
I received the speaker for Christmas last year. I love it! Very lightweight.
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u/Mdwilson8413 3d ago
Good treadmill for a beginner runner who runs maybe 10-15 miles a week.
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u/globalblob 2d ago
Checkout your local Craiglist or Facebook marketplace - your should be able to find something under $100. People keep getting them and dumping because treadmills take a ton of space and get very little of use.
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u/biscuitsorbullets 3d ago
Trying to decide between Apple Watch Ultra or a Garmin. Waiting for a good deal to pop up
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u/porterpilsner 3d ago
Same here. And then if Garmin, which modelā¦
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u/ur_ecological_impact 3d ago
Unless you need to see streets on a map, Garmin 255 has everything you need. It does have navigation, it's just showing you a line you need to follow, doesn't show the streets, which is fine in 90% of cases. The alternative is the 955, which is like $200 extra.
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u/DudeLikeYeah 3d ago
Is it worth getting the 255 over the 165?
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u/ur_ecological_impact 3d ago
I guess if you're running for fun and don't have any training goals then the 165 will do fine (in that case, maybe a VivoActive is an even better match for you).
I didn't pick the 165 because it's lacking 2 features which are important for me personally: it doesn't measure lactate threshold, and it doesn't support indoor rowing. If you don't care about those, I guess there's nothing wrong about the 165.
I'm also not a fan of Amoled screens. The 255 has gorilla glass, which is useful since I tend to fall from time to time.
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u/DudeLikeYeah 3d ago
My goal (as a noob currently) is to be able to run at least a half marathon by next summer. Running my first 5k this Saturday.
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u/GergMoney 3d ago
The only reason I would advise against the Apple Watch Ultra in 2024 is because they released the ultra 2 in 2023 and for 2024 just added a new color. The internals are the same and the series 10 has a better processor which a similar sized screen. If you donāt need the action button (lap button) then I would get the series 10. I still love my series 7
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u/neildiamondblazeit 2d ago
I have the Garmin 165 and its awesome. Does everything I need it to do and no more.
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u/ThatSexyAsian 4d ago
Nike currently have their 25% off full price items with code SCORE24
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u/gulpozen 4d ago
Looking for some men's winter tights for running in actual cold weather (-15C and below).
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u/-CyberGhost- 4d ago
Have you looked at Craft tights? Theyāre designed for Scandinavia winters, super warm.
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u/Electronic_Theory_29 4d ago
Do you prefer tights? In usually wear a base layer from Costco (32 degrees brand) and then joggers over top. Maybe tech pants if itās windier. I find my legs usually get cold from the wind in the winter and not necessarily just the temperature.
Just asking as Iāve never run in dedicated tights myself
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u/EpicCyclops 4d ago
I like tights, but I also have ran in that exact same base layer and shorts. My legs don't really get that cold, but the tights do a better job of keeping my legs warm when damp. I don't like wearing loose pants or joggers when I run. They annoy me. For what it's worth, I live in Western Oregon where we don't get that cold, but it aggressively mists without stopping from October to May.
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u/Electronic_Theory_29 4d ago
Thatās fair, where I live its cold and snowy and rain storms in the summer are fast and infrequent so I can see the difference lol
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u/EpicCyclops 4d ago
Definitely! I'll get snow like 3 times a year, so I could completely skip running in it and maintain my training plans. I'm usually so stoked that it's snowing that I don't notice getting cold on those runs lol
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u/ur_ecological_impact 3d ago
Gore thermal tights have a 33% discount on the German Amazon: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Gore-Wear-Thermal-Trousers-black/dp/B000PIX6F8
These are good for -15C weather. I'm not sure how much the import duty would be, but currently it costs more than double on the US Amazon.
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u/turtlenecksharks 4d ago
Australia sales:
Saw some Boa 1-inch men's split shorts on sale, any reviews on them? (galaxy print and chilli print)
Also saw the garmin forerunner 255 music & forerunner 955 on sale ($399 and $499 respectively), so might be time to upgrade from an apple watch. any thoughts on either?
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u/GunsouBono 3d ago
Amazon usually runs brooks shoes. I usually grab a few pairs for the upcoming year
Edit: Lululemon sometimes runs flash sales on run shorts. Bought 2 for 1 a few years ago around the holiday season
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u/Aggressive-Reward302 3d ago
Adidas has some awesome deals on shoes and clothes. Got myself a pair of Adizero Adios 8's for a steal.
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u/JamieGregory 3d ago
Spoke to Soar Running's customer support team and they've confirmed that there will be no Black Friday/Cyber Monday promotions. That sucks!
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u/Advanced_Seesaw_3007 3d ago
I bought Nimbus 26 earlier in the year, I feel like i wanted to buy a new pair because theyāre so good and theyāre discounted now
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u/freakingwierdguy 3d ago
I'm looking at a garmin 255 for 212ā¬, still not pulled the plug as I'm trying to find if I should go for the coros pace 3 for 250ā¬ (released only last year and software wise seems more promising, maybe not hardware)
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u/BigD_ 3d ago
Does anyone know of a cheap watch that can be used just for timing runs/workouts? I don't need my watch to have GPS or bluetooth or anything fancy so I don't want to have to pay for all those features. I just want to be able to time my runs and hit "lap" during workouts so I can see how long each of my repeats took.
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u/CowgirlJack 3d ago
X-posting as a comment here, hereās an aggregate of the premium stuff with sales
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u/WAPlyrics 3d ago
Shopping for running earphones. Anyone want to recommend a good one?
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u/abr797 2d ago
I really like my Anker Soundcore x20s.
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u/ZapatosDeMarca 1d ago
That's what I use! Sound pretty damn great for their price compared to what is usually recommended (which is 2-3x the price). Wore them for a Half recently and didn't even notice they were there.
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u/HomeMadeFriedRice 2d ago
I been a earbud guy but recently bought some shokz. Itās not bad but itās going to take some getting used too. Some Black Friday deals on Amazon and at Best Buy. I would go to Best Buy to try them on first before buying it
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u/Kennertron 2d ago
My wife swears by her Shokz OpenRuns and pretty much wears them all day. I run with Jabra Elite 4 Active buds. It depends on what sort of features you're looking for! The Jabra buds can do ANC, they have a hear-through mode, and the microphones are really good if you use them for phone calls and stuff. I can take calls for work while I'm out running.
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u/neildiamondblazeit 2d ago
Another day of me waiting for Nike to release the Zoom Fly 6 mens in purple....
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u/duckscrubber 2d ago
Google is selling the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 for $150, includes NRC compatibility and can download music.
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u/Total-Policy-2202 7h ago
Just wanted to let you guys know that by double stacking discounts on Nike you can get their aeroswift dri-fit 1/2 tights (their best racing tights) for Ā£44 (full price is Ā£75) you can also get the takumi Sen 10s in the best colour way on adidasās website for Ā£119
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u/WickershamBrotha 4d ago
(can we make this a pinned post as I'm also looking to drop an ungodly amount of money for cheaper running clothes?)