I find the novablast 4 great for easy paced long runs and reasonably priced too.. I always assumed that the superblast would be a lot more sporty than the nb especially given the premium price.
@RunSDJ3 сағат бұрын
Owning both, I find the uses cases of both very similar tbh. I don’t like the NB4 at slower paces either. I do think the SB2 give better response at the faster paces, but I’m unsure if it’s worth an additional £70 of investment.
@AWright30019 сағат бұрын
Great review. I love the colourway. Gutted I could not get my hands on a pair as they sold out so quickly. Hoping they release some more or even a new colourway and will attempt to get some
@RunSDJ19 сағат бұрын
Yeah. It’s subtle but with a bit of nice vivid colour on the midsole. I’m pretty certain more colour ways will be coming soon. You think they’d be rushing them to market since every size is sold out in every region at the moment.
@snowwalker999920 сағат бұрын
Thank you for the great detailed review. So basically if this shoe isn’t the greatest fit easy long runs or recovery runs, despite all it’s great features and great experience running in them, do you feel there is a much needed place for this shoe in a rotation or not necessarily? This is more important for me than anything else when choosing my running shoes
@RunSDJ19 сағат бұрын
It depends what makes up your rotation. Say you want an Easy / Recovery Shoe, a Tempo / Interval Shoe and a Race Day Shoe so a 3 shoe rotation, this for me would fit in as my tempo / interval shoe. I can take it to the track as well and enjoy it as much as taking it to a Saturday Parkrun where I like to push my 5k pace into 4:00-4:30/KM. I’d have something like a Nimbus or Invincible for the slower paced / recovery stuff, and my Race Day shoe is a Hoka Rocket X2 (carbon plate). If I wanted a single shoe to do everything well, I would go for the Mizuno Neo Vista, but the downsides of that is the lack of arch support and it’s not a very stable shoe, but it is enjoyable at slower paces and race day pace. I’ve ended up using my own insoles in it to give it more arch support which has worked quite well.
@crunchyhobgoblin258Күн бұрын
What a race. Congratulations. I've registered for Paris 2025.
@RunSDJКүн бұрын
Thank you! A very proud achievement. Good luck with 2025, you'll have a great time, atmosphere is amazing.
@AshC-bc7xm7 күн бұрын
The info provided and pov course guide are spot on 👍🏼
@RunSDJ6 күн бұрын
Thanks so much. Glad you found it useful.
@TheNewOriginals4507 күн бұрын
They definitely soften up over time. I'm enjoying them more now after around 100 miles than ever before 😃.
@RunSDJ7 күн бұрын
It seems to be the way with the Asics foam. Definitely more so than with my experience w Nike, Hoka and Mizuno.
@agusbriatore10 күн бұрын
thanks for the review! so complete! I really enjoy the tone and the paused rhythm, it make it easy to process all the info. thank u for your generosity
@RunSDJ10 күн бұрын
Thanks so much. Really appreciate the feedback.
@selby123913 күн бұрын
Your content is great mate super helpful!
@RunSDJ13 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! Always great to get such positive feedback.
@pete80118 күн бұрын
Super comfort. Awesome midsole despite being EVA. Ive got the suoerblast and neo vista suits me much better
@RunSDJ15 күн бұрын
I’m a bit torn vs the Superblast TBH. Initially I would have definitely said the Neo Vista but as I’ve broken in the Superblast 2s I’m really enjoying them. That being said, I think they are actually very different shoes. I’ll have a review up soon.
@chrisagnew198810 күн бұрын
I normally run in mizuno but I opted for the new super blast 2. Fantastic shoes but they run my Achilles so I will be trying the neo vista.
@AWright30018 күн бұрын
Hi, Will you be reviewing the superblast 2?
@RunSDJ18 күн бұрын
Yep! Just writing the review currently. Hopefully have it recorded and up soon.
@courtneyrobinson331528 күн бұрын
Great video! I’m on week two of my marathon training with Runna and enjoying the app so far. I also found the Tempo runs the hardest so far. Excited to see the progression!
@RunSDJ27 күн бұрын
Thanks Courtney, really appreciate the comment. What marathon are you training for? I'm into my second marathon training plan now (for Chicago), mid way through week 5, it doesn't feel like it gets any easier! :)
@courtneyrobinson331521 күн бұрын
@RunSDJ I’m training for NYC! This will be my first marathon and super stoked. Hoping to remain injury free and finish the race strong!
@RunSDJ21 күн бұрын
Oh fantastic! I am hoping to do NY one day… My tempo run was the hardest this week! It was 28ºC in the UK and my legs just went to jelly in set 3/5.
@snowwalker999929 күн бұрын
Have you tried the Superblast 1 or 2? How does Neo Vista compare to those shoes?
@RunSDJ29 күн бұрын
Using the Superblast 2 currently. There will be a review coming. Very different shoes.
@randenlewis152Ай бұрын
Hi, never tried the rockets, but have the invincible 1. Is the Neo vista a good replacement?
@RunSDJАй бұрын
I’d say so. It does a bit of everything well. It’s not as supportive as the invincible, hence me putting some arch support insoles in it but much lighter feeling on foot. Comfortable at slower paced longer runs, as well as being good as the quicker paces.
@tomshugg2170Ай бұрын
Great work mate! Pushed hard!
@RunSDJАй бұрын
Thanks Tom. Yes, pushed very hard but just a bit short on that occasion of the sub 20 dream. Hopefully have another crack at it before the end of 2024, perhaps after my marathon training is done.
@mustafagencerАй бұрын
Unfortunately, it is very difficult to reach in Turkey. Wear it on nice days.
@RunSDJАй бұрын
I hope they come to Turkey soon. My size sold out very quickly in the UK so I was glad I got them!
@noeidee924Ай бұрын
Really enjoying this app. Currently training a half marathon with it and hopefully I will be able to run a full one come April 2025.
@RunSDJАй бұрын
It’s good isn’t it! I’m now training for Chicago using it. It’s also been good between training plans using the ‘maintenance plan’
@scottgemmell1486Ай бұрын
Great review. Unfortunately I’m having considerable charging issues! On many occasions, they’ve been in case charging (even plugged into power) and they’re dead flat. I’m on my 3rd pair under warranty and Shokz are brilliant as a company in that regard but today still an issue. A 3rd pair would suggest some sort or ‘user’ error but charging shouldn’t be that hard 🤦🏼♂️… it appears really need to focus on making sure there is good contact in the case! Anyone else having issues?
@RunSDJАй бұрын
Hi Scott, appreciate your postive comment in relation to my review and sorry you are having issues with your Shokz. Since making the review I have had perhaps had 1 issue where both the charge case and the battery were out of battery despite me being almost certain I had recently charged them, but I put this down to user error, perhaps having not turned the plug on or something, but perhaps it might have been an issue like the one you mention. It's only happened to me once though, so I didn't see it as a broader issue. Hope you get the issue resolved!
@miseconor8104Ай бұрын
Runna is great! Could you maybe include some bits on fueling and gear?
@RunSDJАй бұрын
Sure. When you say ‘gear’ do you mean my running shoes or other stuff. Happy to oblige just helpful to know. Usefully tomorrow I’m trying out some ‘race fuelling’ during my long run, so I’ll talk a bit about that while I record my VLOG tomorrow.
@Mikenight120Ай бұрын
I am using runna too! Love these types of videos❤
@RunSDJАй бұрын
Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed it.
@eoincasey5461Ай бұрын
Well done 🎉 how were the Mizunos?
@RunSDJАй бұрын
Full review coming and need to put my thoughts together but I am very impressed so far.
@JamesMiller_ShadowWalkerАй бұрын
Drawback is for those that have hearing issues, bone conducting headphones win. Unsure how the inner side can fit with so many different sizes and shapes of the tragus lobe. And really wondering with the increased bass over the ear if this will cause further hearing degradation. For the most part you covered everything minus how the earphone fits over the tragus. Glad these are not in-the-ear or ear-buds, yet still am concerned about hearing the surrounding as I ride a recumbent trike in various environments and wear the OpenRun & OpenRun Pro in different scenarios.
@RunSDJАй бұрын
If the OpenRun range work for you then keep with them! I was only looking at something different because my battery on mine was at the point where it wouldn’t last for a long run. I can only speak from my experience but the OpenFit fit very comfortably for my ear shape. I don’t get on with things like AirPods because I have quite big ears and they just fall out. In terms of your point about increased bass, you have full control of the EQ in the app so you can get the balance of it to suit yourself. I’m still aware of my surroundings wearing them, but I’d say when you push the volume to the limit then they aren’t as good for that as the OpenRun series.
@danielfernandez4268Ай бұрын
amazing review thanks, very useful, straight to the point
@RunSDJАй бұрын
Thanks Daniel. Appreciate the comment
@henya2409Ай бұрын
Thanks, excellent review, super useful.
@RunSDJАй бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@bennorman973Ай бұрын
Thanks you for your sincere comments
@RunSDJАй бұрын
No problem!
@opo8632 ай бұрын
just a quick question on the strength zone, when you say sets. i may have misunderstood, but i thought it was 3 rep max and 5 rep max for the movments then your done. From what your saying you cnan go multiple sets of this ? i imagine for higher points ? sorry if its a silly question :)
@RunSDJ2 ай бұрын
You can do as many sets as you want in the time available, but you only NEED to do 1, only your heaviest set of each movement will count. I think the point I was making is don’t burn energy doing lots of sets in the Strength zone. Use the warm up zone to build up to your heavy weights and then just get into the strength zone and minimise your sets as to not burn more energy than you need.
@opo8632 ай бұрын
@RunSDJ thank you so much. That makes sense !
@doros9.22 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience. How is the grip on wet road? I would like to use the shoe as a road-to-trail one, but I‘ve seen mixed opinions on the grip.
@RunSDJ2 ай бұрын
I’ve found them fine on wet roads to be honest. As I showed in the video, on wet soil type terrain the sole is a bit of a magnet for the dirt, that’s the only real issue I have experienced with them so far.
@pete8012 ай бұрын
How was the sizing dude??? Tts?
@RunSDJ2 ай бұрын
Will report back. Just on the foot they feel TTS, but I haven’t put them through their paces yet to have a proper shakedown.
@JoshWalker1232 ай бұрын
1st clip should be like 3secs and then when you say performance, you cut to an action shot of using shoe.
@RunSDJ2 ай бұрын
Thanks Josh. I put it together quite quickly, I’m usually a bit more of a stickler for transitions on the beat etc (see my Paris Marathon short for example) but wanted to put something out as way away from being able to edit for best part of a week.
@tomthetaletellerphillips2 ай бұрын
That's me in the black and green squirrels top you were following for the first part! You should check out our videos of Abbey park parkrun ov3r on the Jogger Vlogger channel
@RunSDJ2 ай бұрын
Will do!
@henryszms2 ай бұрын
Thank you for such an honest review! Novablast 3 is the best shoe I've ever had, as it is soft, responsive and comfortable, despite not being much stable. I just purchased the Novablast 4 and ran 15 km this weekend. In the beginning I didn't like the firmness at a slow pace, but as I pick up the pace I started to feel it more bouncy and responsive. In the end, what I liked most were the improvements in stability and fit, I felt much safer than in the NB3. However, NB4 is much more different from NB3 than I expected.
@RunSDJ2 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment. I never had the NB3 so it’s good to hear the comparison in your experience. I’m really enjoying using the NB4s on my faster paced runs now. I think I’ve got my limbs back used to a firmer shoe as for about 2 years they got very used to super soft shoes. Trying to keep a bit of a balance now in terms of firmness.
@danielledominiquedellomes51952 күн бұрын
hi! do these shoes fit true to size?
@henryszmsКүн бұрын
@@danielledominiquedellomes5195 for me it's a perfect true to size, but I have wide feet.
@henryszmsКүн бұрын
Update: last weekend I ran my first half marathon with Novablast 4. It's been pretty comfortable, light, and midsole softness + response in the right level, not too squishy, so it didn't make me waste any energy with the cushioning. Now I think NB4 is better than NB3 for long runs.
@henryszmsКүн бұрын
@@danielledominiquedellomes5195 for me it's true to size
@timsorrell74702 ай бұрын
Nice video - the paths have only been surfaced like that for the last 12-18 months. I think the average time (and attendance) reflects the fact that we used to be famous for our mud and puddles. It was much more of a "specialist interest" course. One section was called "shoe sucker straight" as people actually lost shoes there in the slop! It's now much, much faster (and busier). That first corner is tight with these sorts of numbers. Much easier when we had 150 people! Next time you come, bring your swimming trunks and join the swimmers in the beautiful lake after your run. It's best in the winter as the water is spring-fed and super clear!
@RunSDJ2 ай бұрын
Thanks Tim. Wild to hear about how the course used to be! I noticed a few people when I was there gearing up for a dip in the lake, I don't mind a cold plunge, but I don't think i'd last much over a minute in the winter months!
@thomasmueller779112 ай бұрын
i think the cumulus is a good longrun option. not to heavy and softer than the nb...
@RunSDJ2 ай бұрын
I would like to try a Cumulus, it feels like the lesser spoken of sibling to the Nimbus (which I have tried on but not run in). I don’t fully understand the differences between the 2, but assume the Cumulus is made from slightly cheaper materials given the difference in RRP and is a bit on the firmer side.
@thomasmueller779112 ай бұрын
For me, the Cumulus is very underrated. The materials are definitely high quality. Compared to the Nimbus, they are a bit lighter and not as soft. Actually, exactly the right mix.
@andiooop-39202 ай бұрын
Very nice. My home park run. Well done on your PB! 🙌👏 Just a little correction Ferry Meadows is near the centre of Peterborough, not outside.
@RunSDJ2 ай бұрын
Thanks! Not a lifetime PB but a 2024 PB will do very nicely, and thanks for the correction on the location. 👍🏻
@ACTRUNNER2 ай бұрын
Hi! Thank you so much for the video. I was just wondering your goal finishing time? I am gonna be running at AMSTERDAM marathon this year and my goal is sub 3.30. Thank you
@RunSDJ2 ай бұрын
Hi! I was training for a 3:30 time which Runna set me based on some PB times I’d put in the app for various distances. Don’t know if you’ve seen but I’ve got a whole series of videos about setting up the Runna plan and monthly check ins. I’ll put the link to the playlist in the next comment.
@RunSDJ2 ай бұрын
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@wag-on2 ай бұрын
This is my home parkrun. It's a beautiful place to come and visit. The course occasional floods in winter months - so just check it's on if you're travelling far.
@RunSDJ2 ай бұрын
Good to know! Thanks for the tipoff.
@numbskullone2 ай бұрын
I usually run in the Saucony triumph and just got a pair of the novablast 4 and my legs feel tired from them probably because of the cushiness. Do you think they just need some rotation and a break in period. I would love to be able to do some easy long miles in them
@RunSDJ2 ай бұрын
I’ve kept on using them and adapted to them a lot more than i had initially. Using them as a casual trainer for just walking around I think helped break them in more. I still wouldn’t favour them on my slower recovery runs, I still use the Nike Invincible 1 or 2 for that, but anything in the window of 5 min per KM and faster, I generally now favour the Novablast. Except for racing, for which I still turn to the Hoka Rocket x2.
@Aaron_Turnbull2 ай бұрын
Thank you, this got me out the door today :)
@RunSDJ2 ай бұрын
Oh that’s good! Glad to have been of some help.
@stevenlivingstone17332 ай бұрын
Great video 🙌 Looks a really nice course. I'm visiting Gothenburg later in the year, and plan on doing this run
@RunSDJ2 ай бұрын
Oh it’s a stunner! Public transport on the tram system to close to Skatås was pretty straightforward as it’s a bit on the outskirts of Gothenburg.
@youthought13432 ай бұрын
I took a run with the Nike infinity run 4, and it felt like running on a cloud. Putting on these NB4 straight out the box, it felt like walking with a rock on the midfoot 😅. Maybe they’ll be better when used actually running?
@RunSDJ2 ай бұрын
They have definitely gotten better as the weeks have gone on. I predominantly wear them for faster tempo sessions and interval sessions to keep the mileage down on my Hoka Rocket 2 and I think my foot has got more used to them. I think they took a fair bit of breaking in tbh. Very firm when I got them, a bit more forgiving now.
@Runningonthemind2 ай бұрын
Great video mate, looks a great parkrun. I vlogged my local one a few weeks ago on my channel and I can say that this looks way nicer 👍. Subscribed and watching some of your other vlogs and following your journey. Great stuff mate
@RunSDJ2 ай бұрын
Thank you! I’ll check out some of yours too.
@ellb-w50762 ай бұрын
Love this one! Being a local I’m blessed for parkruns in Northamptonshire but this is defo up there! Glad you enjoyed it
@RunSDJ2 ай бұрын
Yes! Loved it! Looking forward to more of the Northamptonshire ones.
@paulsutton60592 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing, I caught a few shots of myself and finished in 22.08. I was the one dying in the funnel. Keep those legs going!
@RunSDJ2 ай бұрын
Ha! Great running! It’s always great when people spot themselves in the videos!
@mikvmak2 ай бұрын
Nice one! We are blessed with a beautiful location and we aim to be the friendliest Parkrun in the world. I was one of the tailwalkers that day and I am a regular volunteer. It is always nice to get positive comments and we look forward to seeing you again. Just to clarify re parking - we expect parking to continue to be free for Parkrunners (as long as you exit before 10.30am) there are occasional snags with the recently introduced ANPR (hence why the barriers were raised this time) but usually you can get a QR code from the RD which allows you to exit FOC before 10.30. See you next time!
@RunSDJ2 ай бұрын
Thanks for clarifying about the parking and thanks for volunteering. I will definitely be back in the near future!
@freestyletrainer3 ай бұрын
Best Runna app review byfar! Nice structure and easy to understand
@RunSDJ3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much, that means a lot! Really glad you found it informative
@chloesuns87973 ай бұрын
Colwick has been very busy recently because there are a couple of courses nearby that are closed. I think one of them is back open now so hopefully it quietens down a bit. Great run!
@RunSDJ3 ай бұрын
Yes it looks to have had a bit of a step change in attendance since January when Beeston was paused. Appreciate the comment!
@palmersville3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, I go every week apart from this one as wasn't well. I think you understand the course better than me though I find the laps confusing! 😅 It's a great atmosphere down there I love it. All the best.
@RunSDJ3 ай бұрын
Thank you. Yes the atmosphere was very good. Bumped into a few really friendly locals too which is always a bonus. Hope you are feeling better.
@smitbar113 ай бұрын
You passed me at 3:11 on this video, light blue shirt, black shorts, orange Kiprun socks and blue Puma trainers! I finished in 24.19, 3rd MV60-64 category, 78th overall position. My PB is 23.12 at Colwick. The start is critical, as you say... Locals don't pronounce the W in Colwick and say it like Collick, BTW 😃 Good run from yourself 😊
@RunSDJ3 ай бұрын
Thank you. I did fear that it might be pronounced differently, but I just erred on the side of caution with saying how it looked. Had a couple more like this such as Belvoir, but I knew that was pronounced 'Beaver' and also Skatas in Sweden, but I asked the receptionist on the hostel reception about that one and I am glad I did, that ended up being pronounced 'Scot Oars'. Good running by yourself also! I hope I can still run those types of times when I am in the MV60-64 age group!
@Jameshoward9993 ай бұрын
Your time was the same as my half PB.
@RunSDJ3 ай бұрын
Nice work! Where did you set your PB?
@SwimBikeRunStu3 ай бұрын
Parkrun is getting busier so more courses are congested at the start 🙈 great running 👌
@RunSDJ3 ай бұрын
Thanks Stu. Agreed they are getting busier, which is a good thing in many respects. Some courses (like Braunstone) have been able to adjust start / finish to accommodate. I think Colwick could have similar options to make the start wider. It’s the only reason I could see why times here aren’t much quicker as it’s such a flat course.
@smitbar113 ай бұрын
@@RunSDJ Long Eaton probably the fastest near to Nottingham, dead flat but a wider start than Colwick
@RunSDJ3 ай бұрын
Yes! I ran that last year, one of the earliest video's on my channel. I went there specifically to get a new lifetime 5k PB and got it! It stood for a few months before Abbey Park in Leicester took the crown!