5 Shoes That Helped Me Run a Sub 2:30 Marathon

Sign up for the Supwell app for the best deals on running shoes and gear, training insights and/or to offload your shoes so your spouse lets you buy more shoes: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/supwell/id6753905424  (along with DAILY motivation, the most supportive hobby jogger community, best buy, sell and trade shoe marketplace and an exclusive 10% off discount code on hobby jogger gear)Try my favorite running socks: Courier Socks https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=114016&awinaffid=2830876 Code SUPWELL15 for 15% offThe Topo Specter 3 is a new super trainer designed for speed and bounce. Priced at $170, it competes with shoes like the Asics Megablast ($225) and Adidas Evo SL ($150). In this episode, I give an overview of the shoe, take it out for a run and let you know my thoughts.If you're going to buy one of the shoes in this video, use my Running Warehouse link to support the channel:Topo Specter 3 https://www.runningwarehouse.com/search-mens.html?start=0&count=20&prevsearch=topo+spectre&searchtext=topo+specter&from=supwell (releasing this summer)0:00 Intro0:56 Overview14:58 Specs20:32 Fit & Feel24:25 Running in the Specter 347:10 Post-Run ThoughtsThanks for watching! Here's how you can support the channel.1. Join my app to take your training to the next level. Buy/sell/trade running shoes and swap training and shoe advice with fellow hobby joggers: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/supwell/id6753905424 2. Buy your new shoes, running gear and fuel through my Running Warehouse link. I also have a discount code on the app above that gets you 20% off apparel and 10% off fuel and discount  https://www.runningwarehouse.com/?from=supwell3. Get matched with the best running shoe for you at https://runningshoematcher.com (I built the running shoe database and matching logic. It's pretty cool and actually works)4. Buy a hobby jogger hat and other cool Supwell Certified drip at https://hobbyjogger.com5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/

Sign up for the Supwell app for the best deals on running shoes and gear, training insights and/or to offload your shoes so your spouse lets you buy more shoes: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/supwell/id6753905424  (along with DAILY motivation, the most supportive hobby jogger community, best buy, sell and trade shoe marketplace and an exclusive 10% off discount code on hobby jogger gear)Shoutout to SAYSKY. Pick up some of the drippiest run gear in the game. Use code SUPWELL15 for 15% off https://saysky.us/ My sub 2:30 race kit:TIGHTS https://saysky.us/products/flow-race-short-tights-7-black-901-sm55004 SINGLET https://saysky.us/products/flow-air-singlet-black-zig-zag-1062-sm30022 HAT https://saysky.us/products/combat-cap-black-901-sa85001?variant=45779222036670 Try my favorite running socks: Courier Socks https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=114016&awinaffid=2830876 Code SUPWELL15 for 15% offIf you're going to buy one of the shoes in this video, use my Running Warehouse link to support the channel:Saucony Hurricane https://www.runningwarehouse.com/search-mens.html?start=0&count=20&prevsearch=running+warehouse&searchtext=hurricane&from=supwell The Saucony Hurricane 26 is a max cushion shoe designed for support and comfort. Priced at $170, it competes with shoes like the Asics Gel-Nimbus 28 ($170) and Nike Vomero Plus ($180). In this episode, I give an overview of the Hurricane 26, take it out for a run and let you know my thoughts.0:00 Intro1:06 Overview16:36 Specs21:59 Fit & Feel26:05 Running in the Saucony Hurricane 2651:42 Post-Run ThoughtsThanks for watching! Here's how you can support the channel.1. Join my app to take your training to the next level. Buy/sell/trade running shoes and swap training and shoe advice with fellow hobby joggers: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/supwell/id6753905424 2. Buy your new shoes, running gear and fuel through my Running Warehouse link. I also have a discount code on the app above that gets you 20% off apparel and 10% off fuel and discount  https://www.runningwarehouse.com/?from=supwell3. Get matched with the best running shoe for you at https://runningshoematcher.com (I built the running shoe database and matching logic. It's pretty cool and actually works)4. Buy a hobby jogger hat and other cool Supwell Certified drip at https://hobbyjogger.com5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/

Sign up for the Supwell app for the best deals on running shoes and gear, training insights and/or to offload your shoes so your spouse lets you buy more shoes: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/supwell/id6753905424  (along with DAILY motivation, the most supportive hobby jogger community, best buy, sell and trade shoe marketplace and an exclusive 10% off discount code on hobby jogger gear)Here are the shoes that helped me run sub 2:30. If you're going to pick any up, use my Running Warehouse link to support the channel:Asics Superblast 3 https://www.runningwarehouse.com/search-mens.html?start=0&count=20&searchtext=superblast+3&from=supwell Nike Vomero Premium https://www.runningwarehouse.com/search-mens.html?start=0&count=20&searchtext=vomero+premium&from=supwell Nike Vomero Plus https://www.runningwarehouse.com/search-mens.html?start=0&count=20&prevsearch=vomero+premium&searchtext=vomero+plus&from=supwell Puma Fast-R 3 https://www.runningwarehouse.com/search-mens.html?start=0&count=20&prevsearch=vomero+plus&searchtext=fast+r+3&from=supwell Asics Megablast https://www.runningwarehouse.com/search-mens.html?start=0&count=20&searchtext=megablast&from=supwell 0:00 Intro1:00 Background7:10 Nike Vomero Premium11:00 Asics Superblast 315:20 Nike Vomero Plus17:58 Asics Megablast22:48 Puma Fast-R 3Thanks for watching! Here's how you can support the channel.1. Join my app to take your training to the next level. Buy/sell/trade running shoes and swap training and shoe advice with fellow hobby joggers: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/supwell/id6753905424 2. Buy your new shoes, running gear and fuel through my Running Warehouse link. I also have a discount code on the app above that gets you 20% off apparel and 10% off fuel and discount  https://www.runningwarehouse.com/?from=supwell3. Get matched with the best running shoe for you at https://runningshoematcher.com (I built the running shoe database and matching logic. It's pretty cool and actually works)4. Buy a hobby jogger hat and other cool Supwell Certified drip at https://hobbyjogger.com5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/

Sign up for the Supwell app for the best deals on running shoes and gear, training insights and/or to offload your shoes so your spouse lets you buy more shoes: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/supwell/id6753905424  (along with DAILY motivation, the most supportive hobby jogger community, best buy, sell and trade shoe marketplace and an exclusive 10% off discount code on hobby jogger gear)Shoutout to SAYSKY. Pick up some of the drippiest run gear in the game. Use code SUPWELL15 for 15% off https://saysky.us/ My sub 2:30 race kit:TIGHTS https://saysky.us/products/flow-race-short-tights-7-black-901-sm55004 SINGLET https://saysky.us/products/flow-air-singlet-black-zig-zag-1062-sm30022 HAT https://saysky.us/products/combat-cap-black-901-sa85001?variant=45779222036670 Try my favorite running socks: Courier Socks https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=114016&awinaffid=2830876 Code SUPWELL15 for 15% offHere are the best shoes of 2026 so far. If you're going to pick any up, use my Running Warehouse link to support the channel:Asics Superblast 3 https://www.runningwarehouse.com/search-mens.html?start=0&count=20&searchtext=superblast+3&from=supwell Adidas Hyperboost Edge https://www.runningwarehouse.com/search-mens.html?start=0&count=20&prevsearch=skyward+&searchtext=hyperboost+edge&from=supwell Hoka Skyward X 3 https://www.runningwarehouse.com/search-mens.html?start=0&count=20&prevsearch=superblast+3&searchtext=skyward+&from=supwell Hoka Cielo X-1 3.0 https://www.runningwarehouse.com/HOKA_Cielo_X1_30/descpage-HCX13U1.html?from=supwell 0:00 Intro3:16 Team Talk27:11 Mid Season Awards30:12 Most Improved33:10 Newcomer of the Year38:30 Most Fun Ride42:22 Most Disappointing50:12 Best Design58:21 Best True Daily Trainer1:04:40 Long Run MVP1:14:34 Best Race Shoe1:21:43 Best Max Cushion 1:24:46 Best Speed Trainer1:32:25 Colorway of the Year1:35:48 Shoe of the Year1:41:15 Mid Season Awards OverviewThanks for watching! Here's how you can support the channel.1. Join my app to take your training to the next level. Buy/sell/trade running shoes and swap training and shoe advice with fellow hobby joggers: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/supwell/id6753905424 2. Buy your new shoes, running gear and fuel through my Running Warehouse link. I also have a discount code on the app above that gets you 20% off apparel and 10% off fuel and discount  https://www.runningwarehouse.com/?from=supwell3. Get matched with the best running shoe for you at https://runningshoematcher.com (I built the running shoe database and matching logic. It's pretty cool and actually works)4. Buy a hobby jogger hat and other cool Supwell Certified drip at https://hobbyjogger.com5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/

Shoutout to SAYSKY for supporting the sub 2:30 grind. Pick up some of the drippiest run gear in the game. Use code SUPWELL15 for 15% off https://saysky.us/ My RACE KIT:TIGHTS https://saysky.us/products/flow-race-short-tights-7-black-901-sm55004 SINGLET https://saysky.us/products/flow-air-singlet-black-zig-zag-1062-sm30022 HAT https://saysky.us/products/combat-cap-black-901-sa85001?variant=45779222036670 SOCKS https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=114016&awinaffid=2830876 SHOES https://www.runningwarehouse.com/PUMA_Fast-R_Nitro_Elite_3/descpage-P3FNEMD.html?from=supwell GELS https://www.runningwarehouse.com/Maurten_GEL_100/descpage-MAU100.html?color=&from=supwell Sign up for the Supwell app for the best deals on running shoes and gear, training insights and/or to offload your shoes so your spouse lets you buy more shoes: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/supwell/id6753905424  (along with DAILY motivation, the most supportive hobby jogger community, best buy, sell and trade shoe marketplace and an exclusive 10% off discount code on hobby jogger gear)In this episode, I take you through my post-race morning in Traverse City, then I break down my sub 2:30 marathon training.0:00 Morning In Traverse City13:09 My Training Before This Block17:30 Beginning of Training Block19:50 Mile Repeats to Failure24:40 Threshold Work29:30 Long Run WorkoutsThanks for watching! Here's how you can support the channel.1. Join my app to take your training to the next level. Buy/sell/trade running shoes and swap training and shoe advice with fellow hobby joggers: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/supwell/id6753905424 2. Buy your new shoes, running gear and fuel through my Running Warehouse link. I also have a discount code on the app above that gets you 20% off apparel and 10% off fuel and discount  https://www.runningwarehouse.com/?from=supwell3. Get matched with the best running shoe for you at https://runningshoematcher.com (I built the running shoe database and matching logic. It's pretty cool and actually works)4. Buy a hobby jogger hat and other cool Supwell Certified drip at https://hobbyjogger.com5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/

Shoutout to SAYSKY for supporting the sub 2:30 grind. Pick up some of the drippiest run gear in the game. Use code SUPWELL15 for 15% off https://saysky.us/ My RACE KIT:TIGHTS https://saysky.us/products/flow-race-short-tights-7-black-901-sm55004 SINGLET https://saysky.us/products/flow-air-singlet-black-zig-zag-1062-sm30022 HAT https://saysky.us/products/combat-cap-black-901-sa85001?variant=45779222036670 SOCKS https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=114016&awinaffid=2830876 SHOES https://www.runningwarehouse.com/PUMA_Fast-R_Nitro_Elite_3/descpage-P3FNEMD.html?from=supwell GELS https://www.runningwarehouse.com/Maurten_GEL_100/descpage-MAU100.html?color=&from=supwell Sign up for the Supwell app for the best deals on running shoes and gear, training insights and/or to offload your shoes so your spouse lets you buy more shoes: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/supwell/id6753905424  (along with DAILY motivation, the most supportive hobby jogger community, best buy, sell and trade shoe marketplace and an exclusive 10% off discount code on hobby jogger gear)I ran the Bayshore Marathon. I got a PR and hit sub 2:30. Here's how the weekend went.0:00 Intro0:11 Day Before the Race9:00 Shakeout Fit13:24 Pre-Race Shakeout23:17 Post-Shakeout Thoughts32:57 Bayshore Marathon Expo42:58 Pre-Race Dinner53:41 Race Fueling Strategy56:17 Flat Lay1:04:31 RACE MORNING1:09:55 Pace Strategy1:17:00 Flexing Up & Lacing Up1:21:48 Mobbing to the Race with Scotty1:29:12 Start Line1:33:32 Post-Race Thoughts1:40:11 Post-Race Vibes1:46:03 Refuel1:50:50 Smacking Down the Low Mileage Boys2:03:13 Reflecting on the RaceThanks for watching! Here's how you can support the channel.1. Join my app to take your training to the next level. Buy/sell/trade running shoes and swap training and shoe advice with fellow hobby joggers: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/supwell/id6753905424 2. Buy your new shoes, running gear and fuel through my Running Warehouse link. I also have a discount code on the app above that gets you 20% off apparel and 10% off fuel and discount  https://www.runningwarehouse.com/?from=supwell3. Get matched with the best running shoe for you at https://runningshoematcher.com (I built the running shoe database and matching logic. It's pretty cool and actually works)4. Buy a hobby jogger hat and other cool Supwell Certified drip at https://hobbyjogger.com5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/

Sign up for the Supwell app for the best deals on running shoes and gear, training insights and/or to offload your shoes so your spouse lets you buy more shoes: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/supwell/id6753905424  (along with DAILY motivation, the most supportive hobby jogger community, best buy, sell and trade shoe marketplace and an exclusive 10% off discount code on hobby jogger gear)Shoutout to SAYSKY. Pick up some of the drippiest run gear in the game. Use code SUPWELL15 for 15% off https://saysky.us/ My favorite half tights https://saysky.us/products/flow-race-short-tights-7-black-901-sm55004 Try my favorite running socks: Courier Socks https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=114016&awinaffid=2830876 Code SUPWELL15 for 15% offFollow the Courier IG https://www.instagram.com/couriersocks/ All of the running FUEL I'll be testing this month. Shoutout Running Warehouse https://www.runningwarehouse.com/catpage-SUPWELL.html Believe in the Run Founder Thomas Neuberger came on the Mileage Podcast to chat about his favorite shoes and how he got his now iconic running media business started.00:00 Intro5:10 Thomas Joins the Pod5:33 The History of Believe in the Run14:05 The Evolution of Running Shoe Categories28:48 Defining a Daily Trainer33:09 Foam Talk 39:04 Speed Day Picks46:12 Nike's Strategy51:01 The Problem with Weight Savings58:57 “Hybrid” Shoes and Versatility1:05:23 Summer GRIT with BITR1:10:18 Thomas’ Watch picksThanks for watching! Here's how you can support the channel.1. Join my app to take your training to the next level. Buy/sell/trade running shoes and swap training and shoe advice with fellow hobby joggers: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/supwell/id6753905424 2. Buy your new shoes, running gear and fuel through my Running Warehouse link. I also have a discount code on the app above that gets you 20% off apparel and 10% off fuel and discount  https://www.runningwarehouse.com/?from=supwell3. Get matched with the best running shoe for you at https://runningshoematcher.com (I built the running shoe database and matching logic. It's pretty cool and actually works)4. Buy a hobby jogger hat and other cool Supwell Certified drip at https://hobbyjogger.com5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/

Sign up for the Supwell app for the best deals on running shoes and gear, training insights and/or to offload your shoes so your spouse lets you buy more shoes: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/supwell/id6753905424  (along with DAILY motivation, the most supportive hobby jogger community, best buy, sell and trade shoe marketplace and an exclusive 10% off discount code on hobby jogger gear)Shoutout to SAYSKY. Pick up some of the drippiest run gear in the game. Use code SUPWELL15 for 15% off https://saysky.us/ My favorite half tights https://saysky.us/products/flow-race-short-tights-7-black-901-sm55004 Try my favorite running socks: Courier Socks https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=114016&awinaffid=2830876 Code SUPWELL15 for 15% offFollow the Courier IG https://www.instagram.com/couriersocks/ All of the running FUEL I'll be testing this month. Shoutout Running Warehouse https://www.runningwarehouse.com/catpage-SUPWELL.html In this episode, I take you through my day as I wrap up work and head to Traverse City for the Bayshore Marathon.0:00 Morning in Mint Hill5:29 Getting Ready to Leave11:00 Lunch19:20 Heading to the Airport23:35 Flying to Traverse City32:24 Traverse City Vibe Check & Early Overreaction35:17 My Balling Rental49:49 Carb Load Dinner1:09:10 Final Thoughts Thanks for watching! Here's how you can support the channel.1. Join my app to take your training to the next level. Buy/sell/trade running shoes and swap training and shoe advice with fellow hobby joggers: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/supwell/id6753905424 2. Buy your new shoes, running gear and fuel through my Running Warehouse link. I also have a discount code on the app above that gets you 20% off apparel and 10% off fuel and discount  https://www.runningwarehouse.com/?from=supwell3. Get matched with the best running shoe for you at https://runningshoematcher.com (I built the running shoe database and matching logic. It's pretty cool and actually works)4. Buy a hobby jogger hat and other cool Supwell Certified drip at https://hobbyjogger.com5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/

Pre-order the Neo Vista 3: https://www.runningwarehouse.com/search-mens.html?start=0&count=20&searchtext=neo+vista+3&from=supwell Sign up for the Supwell app for the best deals on running shoes and gear, training insights and/or to offload your shoes so your spouse lets you buy more shoes: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/supwell/id6753905424  (along with DAILY motivation, the most supportive hobby jogger community, best buy, sell and trade shoe marketplace and an exclusive 10% off discount code on hobby jogger gear)Shoutout to SAYSKY. Pick up some of the drippiest run gear in the game. Use code SUPWELL15 for 15% off https://saysky.us/ My favorite half tights https://saysky.us/products/flow-race-short-tights-7-black-901-sm55004 Try my favorite running socks: Courier Socks https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=114016&awinaffid=2830876 Code SUPWELL15 for 15% offFollow the Courier IG https://www.instagram.com/couriersocks/ All of the running FUEL I'll be testing this month. Shoutout Running Warehouse https://www.runningwarehouse.com/catpage-SUPWELL.html Mizuno Neo Vista 3 is a max cushioned training shoe designed for long runs. Priced at $200, it competes with shoes like the Hoka Skyward X 2 ($225) and Asics Superblast 3 ($200). In this episode, I give an overview of the Neo Vista 3, take it out for a run and let you know my thoughts.If you're going to pick up shoes or gear mentioned, use my Running Warehouse link to support the channel: Mizuno Neo Vista 3 https://www.runningwarehouse.com/search-mens.html?start=0&count=20&searchtext=neo+vista+3&from=supwell 0:00 Intro1:05 Overview11:39 Weigh In15:05 Stack Check22:13 Running in the Neo Vista 334:16 Post-Run ThoughtsThanks for watching! Here's how you can support the channel.1. Join my app to take your training to the next level. Buy/sell/trade running shoes and swap training and shoe advice with fellow hobby joggers: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/supwell/id6753905424 2. Buy your new shoes, running gear and fuel through my Running Warehouse link. I also have a discount code on the app above that gets you 20% off apparel and 10% off fuel and discount  https://www.runningwarehouse.com/?from=supwell3. Get matched with the best running shoe for you at https://runningshoematcher.com (I built the running shoe database and matching logic. It's pretty cool and actually works)4. Buy a hobby jogger hat and other cool Supwell Certified drip at https://hobbyjogger.com5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/

Sign up for the Supwell app for the best deals on running shoes and gear, training insights and/or to offload your shoes so your spouse lets you buy more shoes: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/supwell/id6753905424  (along with DAILY motivation, the most supportive hobby jogger community, best buy, sell and trade shoe marketplace and an exclusive 10% off discount code on hobby jogger gear)Shoutout to SAYSKY. Pick up some of the drippiest run gear in the game. Use code SUPWELL15 for 15% off https://saysky.us/ My favorite half tights https://saysky.us/products/flow-race-short-tights-7-black-901-sm55004 Try my favorite running socks: Courier Socks https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=114016&awinaffid=2830876 Code SUPWELL15 for 15% offFollow the Courier IG https://www.instagram.com/couriersocks/ All of the running FUEL I'll be testing this month. Shoutout Running Warehouse https://www.runningwarehouse.com/catpage-SUPWELL.html The Kiprun Kipstorm Lab is a hyper shoe designed for elite race day speed. Priced at $350, it competes with shoes like the Asics Metaspeed Ray ($300) and Puma Fast-R 3 ($300). In this episode, I give an overview of the Kipstorm Lab, take it out for a workout and let you know my thoughts.If you're going to pick up shoes or gear mentioned, use my Running Warehouse link to support the channel: Kiprun Kipstorm Lab https://www.runningwarehouse.com/search-mens.html?start=0&count=20&searchtext=kipstorm+lab&from=supwell 0:00 Intro1:12 Overview15:12 Weigh In18:09 Stack Check20:09 Fit & Feel 24:53 Running in the Kipstorm Lab40:05 Post-Run ThoughtsThanks for watching! Here's how you can support the channel.1. Join my app to take your training to the next level. Buy/sell/trade running shoes and swap training and shoe advice with fellow hobby joggers: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/supwell/id6753905424 2. Buy your new shoes, running gear and fuel through my Running Warehouse link. I also have a discount code on the app above that gets you 20% off apparel and 10% off fuel and discount  https://www.runningwarehouse.com/?from=supwell3. Get matched with the best running shoe for you at https://runningshoematcher.com (I built the running shoe database and matching logic. It's pretty cool and actually works)4. Buy a hobby jogger hat and other cool Supwell Certified drip at https://hobbyjogger.com5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/