I bought a pair of Mount to Coast R1 for daily training. I'm not an ultra runner, but I have to say, they are extremely comfortable. My thought was, if a shoe can make running 854 miles comfortable, then running 5 miles or 10 miles would be a breeze. Fortunately, I was right. I'm not a big fan of high stack shoes; when the body is tired, high stack, soft shoes can easily cause ankle sprains, and they are too heavy.

@MidLifeRunner

20 күн бұрын

Brilliant! They’re good for walking too minus the squeaking noise - which I somehow forgot to mention in the review .

Coincidentally I almost bought this shoe last week. The thought process was a shoe designed for ultras would be a good shoe for someone that runs over 4 hours for a marathon.

@MidLifeRunner

20 күн бұрын

Yeah, it’s on the list. There are so many other shoes good for that as well.

The blank anti-sag piece is apparently preventing the running form breaking down on long runs hence help maintaining the efficiency of stride and is made by german BASF. I like that if it really works. They have a training partner S1 with more sturdy outsole and higher drop (10mm). Apparently they are also working on a trail ultra version of R1 with a different outsole. That said, at $160, it could be a decent trainer for daily training shoe for average non-ultra runner without breaking the bank.

@MidLifeRunner

18 күн бұрын

Yeah I like it as a unique daily trainer

I ran my first ultra in a triumph 19, in waxahachie.., my second ultra I ran in caldera 6’s and switched to tecton x 1’s at the halfway point. In hindsight I probably could have ran the whole race in either.., but hey, hindsight. Great video

@MidLifeRunner

20 күн бұрын

Thanks for the insight, Matthias

"ring ring .....this is Wimbledon, we want our shoe back!". "ring ring...this is the nursing home down the street, we also want our shoe back!".

Mizuno Neo Vista 🔥🔥🔥

@MidLifeRunner

20 күн бұрын

Need to try this shoe

Breaking 8! 😲

Great review, Andrew, as always. In the fall, I'm running a fasted 5 x 5; i.e., five marathons in five days completely fasted. Would you recommend using this shoe for all five days, or do you recommend rotating it with another shoe to allow the midsole to relax? Thx, Andrew.

@MidLifeRunner

20 күн бұрын

I’m a big fan of variety, personally. So, I would mix it up. I like big max stack shoes and I like more minimal (for 2024), like rebel v3 or vomero. Sometimes firm, sometimes soft. I would take this and maybe a skyward x, a prime x strung or an SC trainer - something with stack and protection for the legs . That’s awesome about the 5x5. I’ve been IF lately but not making videos about it because I just get shit on

@Wings_nut

20 күн бұрын

@MidLifeRunner I have both the SC v2 & the Superblast; so I may stick with them. Towards the end of your video, you mentioned fat adaptation. I've been completely fat-adapted for over three years, not having eaten carbs or plants, only ruminants, water & salt. At the end of March, I sprinted across the marathon finish line with yet another Boston Marathon qualifying time. So, there's something to be said for being fat-adaptated. That's one of the reasons why I'm doing this fasted 5x5. Thx, Andrew.

@nicholas5396

20 күн бұрын

@@MidLifeRunner IF as in what our parents used to call skipping breakfast!?

@MidLifeRunner

20 күн бұрын

@@Wings_nut would love to pick your brain on this. Right now I’m running fasted most days but still take in carbs

@MidLifeRunner

20 күн бұрын

@@nicholas5396 yes exactly that

Seems like a good shoe.

Can you make a video about the training plan you will use for the Marine Corps Marathon this fall? I’m also registered, and starting to think what type of plan I will follow (33rd marathon, but always like to try new methods!). Thanks

@MidLifeRunner

20 күн бұрын

Absolutely. My coach (Matt Fox) writes the plan 2 weeks at a time but I do plan on covering it. I have a 5k June 9, June 30 and a 10k August 3. I will transition to marathon training August 25 for ten weeks. He says we basically just work on speed until then and then hit the endurance part.

@nicholas5396

20 күн бұрын

@@MidLifeRunner what I love about this approach is that in theory after those speeder blocks your marathon pace will hopefully feel slow and easier.

People should know that you have some movies under your belt, so that re-enactment is 👌🏼🤣😂 🎥

@MidLifeRunner

20 күн бұрын

The first few takes were not over the top enough . I had to reshoot to get it just write . Academy worthy

I’m all about road races. I’m also all about ultra distances. But ultra distances on the road? No thanks. 😂 This shoe is intriguing, though, Andrew… well done!

@MidLifeRunner

20 күн бұрын

If I did an ultra I would want to hit some trails. It will just have to be a well marked course as I get lost very easily. You ever get lost out there ?

@seekingUltraNick

20 күн бұрын

Lost? Absolutely. Hey by the way, there’s a great trail series in your area -think it’s done by Tejas Trails or something, but it’s in January. Looks like a blast! Usually rains on or the day before. Lol😂😮

@MidLifeRunner

20 күн бұрын

@@seekingUltraNick thanks for looking out

Oatmeal cookies....(Heavy breathing sounds)...mhmmm

Also cat wait i hear if the skyward x is a buy or bust (really hoping for the old sc trainah v1 vibes again)

@MidLifeRunner

20 күн бұрын

Wednesday release . Trying to up my game to 2 a week

@nicholas5396

20 күн бұрын

@@MidLifeRunner gettin the popcorn ready! 🤓

is this good for heel strikers with short gait?

@MidLifeRunner

16 сағат бұрын

Yes it’s heel striker friendly and is meant for long distances and more of a “shuffle “

I hear they eat oatmeal cookies while running during ultras. Maybe...even chocolate chip...

@MidLifeRunner

20 күн бұрын

Don’t tempt me. I think my gut can hang with Sushi or pizza on a run. I really think it can

Oatmeal cookies are the bext cookies... just saying.

@TheGiftRF

21 күн бұрын

Oatmeal chocolate chip, yes.

@MidLifeRunner

20 күн бұрын

I became a big fan as an adult . Took a few years, but my palate has grown quite sophisticated

1st!

@MidLifeRunner

20 күн бұрын

🙌🏼