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Looking for a running vest for my long distance running/training. I am planning for a marathon next year. And for bringing ng my phone on shorter runs.

I was hoping to stick with a running belt but I feel it’s having some pressure on my belly.

Should I get the ADV skin 12 or would that be overkill for my current needs?

No plans to do any ultras

Training for a half marathon in a few months and currently running in Asics NB5. I’m looking for a shoe for speed days and build up a 2 shoe rotation and eventually 3.

Current predicted race pace:

5k: 6:22/km
10k: 7:02/km

Which would be a better option?
They’re pretty much the same price where I am

Looking for a shoe to rotate my NB5 with. I have a 10k and HM planned this year and a full marathon next year. I love the NB5 so far.

Something for tempo runs. And possibly another shoe for the full marathon next year.

Current candidate for the next shoe is: Saucony ES5

I have looked into:
- Adidas evo sl
- Saucony endorphin speed
- Asics Magic Speed
- Asics megablast
- Asics superblast
- Nike zoom fly 6

Ultimately was thinking that the following would be my final lineup

1. ⁠NB5 - easy / recovery runs
2. ⁠Saucony ES5 - tempo / intervals / fartlek
3. Asics Superblast 3 - race day/long runs

Trying to workout 3 times a week.

First month:

Workout A

Push + Legs

• Incline push-ups — 3×8–12
• Bodyweight squats — 3×12–15
• Glute bridges — 3×12–15
• Bench/chair dips — 3×8–10
• Plank — 3×30–45 sec

Workout B

Pull + Core

• Assisted pull-ups or band rows — 3×5–8
• Inverted rows under table/bar — 3×8–12
• Reverse lunges — 3×10 each leg
• Dead bugs — 3×10 each side
• Hollow body hold — 3×20–30 sec

Workout C

Full Body

• Push-ups (knees or standard) — 3×6–10
• Step-ups — 3×10 each leg
• Pike push-ups — 3×6–10
• Superman hold — 3×20–30 sec
• Side plank — 3×20–30 sec each side

2nd Month:

Workout A

Push Focus

• Standard push-ups — 4×8–12
• Bulgarian split squats — 3×8–10 each leg
• Pike push-ups — 4×6–10
• Dips (assisted if needed) — 3×6–10
• Plank shoulder taps — 3×20 total

Workout B

Pull Focus

• Pull-ups or band-assisted pull-ups — 4×4–8
• Inverted rows — 4×8–12
• Single-leg Romanian deadlift (bodyweight) — 3×8 each leg
• Hanging knee raises — 3×8–12
• Hollow hold — 3×30–40 sec

Workout C

Full Body + Control

• Decline push-ups — 3×8–10
• Jump squats — 3×10
• Chin-ups or negatives — 3×4–6
• Wall walk or wall handstand hold — 3×20–40 sec
• Side plank with leg raise — 3×10 each side

3rd Month:

Workout A

Upper Push Strength

• Decline or diamond push-ups — 4×8–12
• Bulgarian split squats — 4×10 each leg
• Elevated pike push-ups — 4×6–10
• Ring dips or straight-bar dips — 3×5–8
• Hollow rocks — 3×20

Workout B

Upper Pull Strength

• Pull-ups — 4×5–10
• Chin-ups — 3×5–8
• Archer rows or harder inverted rows — 3×6–10
• Hanging leg raises — 3×8–12
• Superman rocks — 3×20

Workout C

Skill + Full Body

• Explosive push-ups — 3×5–8
• Assisted pistol squats — 3×6–8 each leg
• Handstand wall holds — 4×30–45 sec
• Pull-up negatives (slow 5 sec descent) — 3×5
• L-sit tuck hold — 3×10–20 sec