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Hi Osian, I’m doing Chester. I ran it in 2022 as my first marathon and doing it again this year…..👍🏻

oh fantastic, good luck im sure you will smash it.. what time are you hoping to finish? i will also be doing same one. Will look out for you. Great to see you have a well scheduled training plan & thanks for sharing it.

@osianlewis1346 I’m training at around 3.20 pace but will likely set out at 3.30 pace and see. What about you? Do you have a goal time?

No problem Andy, thanks for watching!

Hi, I’ve no plans to buy v8 at the moment…..

Yes no problem. For the 10k the best workouts are 10x 1k and 5x 2k intervals. The avg pace you can run those reps (with 2mins walk rec in between) is a decent indicator of 10k fitness. Work on getting those intervals faster and your 10k time will improve 👍🏻

💯 looking forward to getting into it, once my legs recover from the break!

@@LARKRunningUK 💯💪💯

Yes you will! You’ll love it James, nothing like being on the start line for your first marathon. Chester was my first too. All the best with your training….! 👍🏻

Thanks for the feedback Mike, good to know they will last longer than my prediction. I’ve liked them so far and hopefully they’ll propel me round the marathon in Oct…..👍🏻

Yeh happy with that after less than ideal training. Well done on your Half 👏🏼 Is that the Salford one? It’s the best when you just feel good and surprise yourself. Videos will continue, I’m going into marathon training now so lots of content coming up….👍🏻

You won’t be disappointed. They’re great and will be perfect for what you are planning on using them for! 👍🏻

My thoughts exactly!

Will try my best! 😀

Thanks Stu! Wasn’t sure where I was fitness wise, but delighted with that 👍🏻

I’m re-running Chester. It was my first back in 2022 so want to have another crack and see my progress…..you got any races on the horizon?

Thanks Daz. Wasn’t sure how I’d get on but happy with a solid run 👍🏻

@@LARKRunningUK I definitely run better free running than I do at events. Puts you in gd shape to roll into marathon training looking forward to following your progress and im glad its not me 🤣

Yeh I’ve enjoyed no racing this year and just training and smashing out a time trial. Marathon training should be ‘fun’, and I’m miles ahead of where I was 2 years ago…..

I've alot of pacing events coming up,I saw your pacing northwich 10k thats a new race and a small hill at the start 🤣 but u get a small down hill further in

@darrensankey7821 I’m only doing the 50 minute at Northwich, so should be a nice jog. Then I haven’t got another RT pacing event until September…..

Yes, mostly. It doesn’t absorb water as it’s a plastic based upper, but some does get through as it’s breathable. Is the only shoe I’ve owned where you see water spraying from the toes as you run…..

Thanks for watching, and supporting!

Hi Neil, 100 mile review coming soon. I’ve not ran in the Wave Sky but looking at the stats they look very similar. Wave Sky has slightly more midsole and stack. Thanks for watching….

Well done on your first half John! It was mine last year, and yes half marathons and beyond, are some distance no matter how you spin it. Hope you enjoyed it….👍🏻

Yes just take it slow and build up gradually. It’s never too late to start running! All the best, let me know how you progress

@@LARKRunningUK I live in Wrexham so I’ve followed you on strava .

@serafettinkaya6012 you should do the Wrexham Half next year. I paced it this year and will be racing it next year….

Yes I’m the same. I am working on my easy running, trying to deliberately run slower and reap the benefits. I usually put a podcast on and display my HR to try and remain slow……

Hi, glad you like the content! I’ve never actually ran in Skechers ever so can’t compare. Looking at the stats they are both comfy but I’d go for the NB if they are similarly priced. Thanks for watching….

@@LARKRunningUK Really appreciate your quick reply!! I'm genuinely in love with your content!! It's extremely detailed and comprehensive! Hope to see more from you! I'd appreciate it if you are interested in Skechers and give it a try one day (no force at all!) And if you don't mind, may I know what's your opinion on the brand Skechers? Compared to NB, Nike, Adidas, Asics etc. Thank you!

@aneshtkl I’ll likely give them a go in the future. Each year when I restock my running shoe rotation, I tend to experiment with different brands so I may grab a Skechers next year if I can. In terms of opinion, I don’t hold any brand in a higher esteem than any other really. They all have good and bad running shoes and some suit people better than others…..

It's all bits of progress. Not all that long ago I was running that pace as a max effort 5k, but with consistency and time, my fitness has improved. Stick with it, keep running and you'll be amazed how much you can achieve!

No problem William. Yes shoes are still going strong, loving them for my long runs atm 👍🏻

Not as squishy as v3, it’s slightly firmer. I’d describe the midsole as a soft firmness. Not massively responsive compared to v3 but still fun at all paces….

@@LARKRunningUK thank you for the information

Great advice. I didn’t think about the first aid kit, as touch wood, I’ve never really had a mishap yet. And yes depending on the time of year extra layers would likely be useful! Thanks for watching….👍🏻

@@LARKRunningUK - a couple of years ago I fell and twisted my ankle pretty badly running along a river bank about a mile from home and had to hobble back. Wife didn't answer her phone till I was practically home 🙄😂. Could have really used something to make a splint from and a coat (evening so dropped cold really quick when I stopped running). I kept thinking that if I had been more isolated / further away it could have been far worse. I tend to think of the extra weight as 'good for training' and overpack now 😅

Hey Aidan, good to hear from you. I need to probably do more cycling as CV wise it’ll be beneficial. Yeh it’s not rocket science, it’s best to listen to the body and adjust when needed. Touch wood, I’m managing my load well and avoiding injuries 👍🏻 You should try yoga, I thought I was flexible until I tried it. Now I think it’s probably the main thing helping me stave off niggles….

Haha yes you are probably right. The wetter it is the more fun you have, but the aftermath isn’t pleasant 😆

No not at all. Really nice to run in and I was surprised how heavy it was on the scale as it doesn’t feel that heavy when running….

If I’m not organised nothing will happen! It’s a rough plan to stick to and get videos made….👍🏻

Yes Jack I believe they are a great marathon shoe. If it’s more of what the Takumi offers then it’ll be special……how did you get on in the Marathon?

@@LARKRunningUK yeah mate, they are well worth the money, even at the high price point of 220 😐. Got a PB at Manchester, 3:48:10. First sub 4 marathon so really happy! Got Windermere in 4 weeks 😳

@jackwentrunning nice work 👍🏻 exactly the same as my current marathon PB (from my only marathon back in 2022). Looking forward to having another crack at it again later this year…..

@@LARKRunningUKwhich are you going for? Chester?

@jackwentrunning yeh I’m re-running Chester to see the difference. Nearly did Leeds but Chester is just too convenient….

Agree Kris. Love the response from them and will likely be grabbing more in the future…..

Midsole is nice. Not hard, I’d describe it as a nice squish, (so softish) with a bit of energy return….

Thanks Kris. Yes, I think physically I’ve improved and adapted, but as you say, maybe I underestimated the mental aspect. I’m calmer now, I’m a work-in-progress and will remain that way…..thanks for the ongoing support 👍🏻

Hi, these New Balance fitted me true to size. Have you worn NB before? Different brands do fit slightly differently, but the sizing on these was pretty good 👍🏻

Yes Dave, plenty of variety locally. Although I do prefer quiet country lanes and trails.

Thanks Lee. I agree, just need to get it done. Fairly relaxed about it now, like you say it will come……

Very true Stu. I always train alone and it’s not often an issue, I was just a little short of motivation that day. I’ll learn as you say and go again…..👍🏻

Yes, they will likely be discounted and can be found in the right places. Thanks for the feedback Ryan. I’m keeping mine back as my marathon racer for this year…..

Thanks Stu. Vlog out today, it didn’t go to plan…..

Thought I was the only one! Everyone seems to love it…..I don’t get it. It’s not very good at anything…..

Never ran in Saucony, nearly grabbed a few pairs this year (Shift 2, Speed 3, Kinvara etc), but settled on different brands instead…..

I think you’ll like these. They are very good and even more so on discount. Comfortable, firmish foam, decent energy return and don’t feel that heavy on foot. The wider toe box and forefoot make them stable and they are nice to run in. Let me know how you get on…… Thanks for watching, all the best!

Hi, no mount just hand held. GoPro has inbuilt image stabilisation and for the Timewarp feature it stitches the images together to prevent jumpy footage 👍🏻

They fit true to size yes. There is plenty of room in the toe box, but not too much 👍🏻

Good work! Yes durability is always a plus with these. I’ve still got mine and am using them sparingly this year, but they will probably hit similar mileage to yours. Thanks for watching!

Comfort wise they were excellent. NB always provide comfort if not performance 👍🏻

Yeh I bet running events during covid was weird……I may see you at an event then!

@@LARKRunningUK hopefully so mate! I’m on Heaton Park, Oulton and Aintree a couple of times 👌

Yea Nigel, looking forward to lighter, longer days…..