u/Familiar_Scheme_7190

Came across a very interesting point of view on the recent news!

Hey everyone,

What started as a simple journey back in June to get fit and stay motivated has completely taken over—running went from a chore to a full-on passion!

​When I first signed up for my 10k race (coming up on October 10th this year), my only goal was to somehow cross the finish line without dying. I started my running from June this year seriously and over the last few months, I've gone from 76 kg down to 67 kg, and my targets have shifted dramatically. Now I'm super excited and want to push myself to crack sub-60 minutes!

​In the picture are my current personal records, though to be honest, I haven’t given a 100% max effort all-out attempt on these yet.

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​With exactly one month to go before race day, I’d love some advice on how to structure my final month of training:

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​Appreciate any advice or feedback from those who've made the jump to sub-60!

Hey everyone,

​I was browsing the Adidas India website today and came across a solid deal on the Supernova Rise 3 (Men's UK 7).

​Orange Colorway: Discounted to Rs. 7,499. Checked the product details and saw it’s Made in India. I usually avoid Made-in-India performance running shoes due to personal quality/durability concerns.

​Black Colorway: Discounted to Rs. 10,499 for the exact same UK 7 size. Checked the specs for this one, and it’s Made in Vietnam.

​That’s a massive Rs. 3,000 price difference for the same shoe model, just in a different color/origin.

​A few questions for the community:

​Why such a big price difference? Is local manufacturing (import duty savings + lower labor costs) the main reason Adidas prices the domestic build lower, or is it just colorway demand/clearance pricing?

​Is my quality concern valid? Has anyone compared Made in India vs. Made in Vietnam Adidas pairs (foam density, stitching, outsole grip, overall finishing)? Is there a noticeable difference in performance/durability on the run, or am I overthinking it?

​Would love to hear your experiences!

This shoe is quite hyped as the max cushioning shoes by Kiprun sold at Decathlon- so out of curiosity today I went to decathlon to actually try this shoe but surprisingly this shoe was not available at the stores however it is available online.

Felt really bad that It was not available to try at store near my locality.

I just check out other shoes of kiprun and felt they were quite heavy for a running shoe. Also maybe because I wear very lightweight premium running shoes so fel that.

So i wanted to know if anyone has tried or owned this shoe? If you could review it.

Not so many reviews also not available on YouTube about this shoe and Run repeat has also not reviewed it.

WANT TO SELL

Asics Gel Cumulus 28

Size : UK7/US8

Price : 8k (shipping included)

Bill + Box : Available

So someone had posted recently about listening to Iron Maiden songs in this group!

And I have always been a Maiden fan, so thought of covering a solo of my favorite Maiden song "Troopers".

Its a raw take on the solo with many flaws! Just tried my best to cover it!

Hey everyone,

So i was just casually going though some videos at my feed in Facebook when i came across this video, where a girl from poor family background had passed the Bihar constable exam, completed her training, made her parents proud.

In the video she is seen talking in a very decent way, her body is covered. Yet the comments were sexualising her!

This particular comment was the most pathetic one.

So i wondered why do most Indian men sexualise women on the internet for no reason? It has been seen again and again and also making such comments like 'Show boobs' 'show vagina' on Foreign ladies!

Are they not aware that they are just acting like shits and also at the same time making someone's day miserable? Arent they aware what impact it might leave about our society?

Arent they aware their family members also might be reading those comments?

What is the mentality of those people who does this repeatedly? Does doing this make them feel happy? Do they feel like a macho man after sexualising women?

Please share your thoughts! I feel so disgusted reading this comment!

Rookie guitarist.. Just a random jam

Hey everyone,

This is my Asics Gel cumulus 28 in US8/UK7.. Does the fit look good or is it big for my foot? I have sized up on this shoe as Puma Velocity Nitro 4 US7.5/Uk6.5 have caused me blisters sometimes after long runs.

So it is okay for a running shoe to have this much gap at front?

Hey everyone,

So this post is update to my previous post regarding 50% off on Asics gel cumulus 28 at Metroactiv.

The price was too good to be true specially for a newly released shoe! But having been shopping from Metro stores for quite sometime i had gut feeling that it is legit. So i pulled the trigger and ordered it at 5.7k..

And today my shoe arrived and guess what guys, it is legit and was also sent in a great packaging.. i am feeling like I was really lucky to have grabbed the offer.

The shoe just feels like a Damm cloud and its also lightweight. :)

Hey everyone, just wanted to share a wholesome customer support experience I had with Amazon India recently.

​I live in a relatively remote location where basic items aren't always easy to find locally. Since someone at home fell ill recently and needed a lot of daily medications, I ordered a Cello Medico First Aid Box (₹199) on Amazon to help organize everything.

​Here is how the story unfolded:

​Aug 10: The item was marked as "Delivered" in the app, but no delivery executive called, texted, or actually handed over the package. I raised a complaint immediately, and customer care asked me to wait until Aug 12.

​Aug 12: Still no sign of the box. I reached out to customer support again. They mentioned the parcel might be misplaced, issued a full refund to my Amazon Pay Balance, and advised me to place a new order if I still needed it.

​Aug 14: Out of nowhere, the delivery agent dropped off the package with my security guard without any prior call or notification.

​Since I now had both the product and the refund, I felt guilty keeping the money. I immediately contacted Amazon customer service to explain the situation. I let them know I wanted to keep the box and asked them to deduct the ₹199 back from my Amazon Pay Balance.

​To my surprise, the support agent told me: "Sir, this was an error on our end, not yours. You can keep the product as well as the refund."

​It’s a small amount (₹199), but the gesture really stood out to me. To be fair, I have a clean account history with very few returns or cancellations, which might have helped my case. Still, moments like this are why I keep trusting Amazon over other platforms when it comes to customer care.

​Kudos to their support team for handling it so gracefully!

Hey runners!

So most of you all know that Metroactiv was offering the newly launched Asics gel cumulus at 50% off! Which is in itself quite a shocking thing and at too good to be true price, but just upon the trust on Metro Brand, i have pulled the trigger and ordered which is soon to be delivered.

I also came across few posts where i believe many more have ordered the same!

So i request all those you have ordered the same shoes at the same discount to kindly comment below so that we can connect in dms and check if the shoes are legit! We can cross check the pictures, weights and all.

And if it turns out to be legit or fake then either way we can post it in this sub and makes others aware!

Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone,

​Unlike Western countries where runners have access to specialized local running stores, outlet malls, and dedicated discounters, most cities in India severely lack proper running shoe retail stores. On top of that, running shoe prices in India can be pretty steep, so most of us are heavily dependent on online discounts below MRP to grab our pairs.

​However, online shopping in India comes with its own headache: the constant anxiety of fake or counterfeit shoes, swapped returns, or older stock.

​While browsing and comparing deals, I noticed that online platforms in India essentially fall into two distinct categories:

​1. Closed Market System (Direct / 1st Party Retailers)

​Examples: AJIO, MetroActiv

​How it works: These platforms operate as direct inventory holders/sellers or primary distributors. Companies like Reliance (AJIO) and Metro Brands (MetroActiv) also run widespread physical retail chains.

​The Perception: Lower chances of counterfeit products since there are no random 3rd-party vendors listing items—the inventory comes directly from brand supply chains or primary distributions.

However, sometimes Ajio and Metroactiv also post deals that are too good to be true!

​2. Open Market System (Marketplace Platforms)

​Examples: Amazon, Flipkart (and hybrid models like Myntra, Tata CLiQ, Nykaa)

​How it works: Open marketplaces allow various third-party sellers to list products, fulfill orders, and set prices.

​The Perception: You often find massive price drops and deep discounts, but authenticity depends heavily on who the actual seller is (e.g., Appario/Cocoblu on Amazon vs. unknown 3rd-party sellers).

​Which system do you personally trust more for getting 100% authentic running shoes?

​Have you ever received a fake or suspect pair from either side?

​What are your go-to tips/sellers when looking for legit discounts in India?

​Drop your experiences and let’s help each other avoid getting burned on fake pairs!

Hey everyone,

​I recently bought a new Garmin Forerunner 55 about 4–5 days ago. I was super excited about it given Garmin's reputation, but honestly, so far the data feels completely all over the place.

​From sleep tracking to running pace and heart rate, the numbers feel like total guesswork right now. At the moment, it feels no different than a cheap $20 fitness band, which is pretty frustrating after having such high expectations.

​For those who have used the Forerunner 55 (or Garmin in general):

​Does the watch adapt/calibrate to your body over time? If so, how many weeks of consistent wear did it take before the metrics (resting HR, sleep, VO2 Max, pace/distance accuracy, body battery) actually started feeling reliable?

​Is there anything I should adjust? (e.g., watch fit/placement on the wrist, GPS settings, data recording options like Every Second vs. Smart)?

​Would love to hear your experiences and whether I just need to give it more time or if this is as good as it gets for sleep/health metrics on this model. Thanks!

I’ve noticed that brands like Adidas, ASICS, Xtep and Kiprun (Decathlon) often don’t launch their better/premium running shoes in India.

India has such a huge consumer market, plus several major marathons and a rapidly growing running community. So why are premium lineups still so limited here?

A few things I’ve noticed:

Half sizes: ASICS, for example, offers many half sizes in other countries that aren’t available in India.

Colorways: Many of the better/unique colourways never make it to India.

Limited premium models: Several flagship/super-shoes simply aren’t launched here.

Brooks, Saucony, ON and New Balance still don’t have a proper direct retail presence for running shoes in India.

Dynafish and Li-Ning are practically non-existent in the Indian running market.

Meanwhile, Puma and Nike seem to be the most consistent when it comes to bringing their running lineups and new launches to India.

Considering how quickly running is growing here, why are so many major brands still treating India as a secondary market? Is it because of pricing, import duties, demand projections, distribution issues, or something else?

Would love to hear from people who have more insight into the Indian running shoe industry.

Hey everyone,

I have a Garmin FR55 watch, which uses a MIP display, the watch is normal and all good, but today when I was wiping the screen, maybe i put some pressure with my hand and the pixels distorted, however on going to any other page or by clicking any other button retores the page to normal.

I check doing again with slight pressure with fingers that it isn't occurring but as soon as I put pressure with palm then it distorts the pixels but again restores back to normal shifting to any other page.

So is this normal for MIP display or my unit has some issues?