David Dack

totally agree

Tiny takeaway: Check your shoes the way you check in with yourself — regularly, and with a bit of honesty.

Still here. Still learning.

#runningtips

What I’m learning is this: shoes don’t die all at once. They fade slowly, one small sign at a time.

7. And yes… the sound changes.

A little squeak, a soft creak — it’s subtle, but once you hear it, you can’t unhear it. It’s basically the shoe whispering, “I’m tired.”

6. The shape gets weird.

A squishy heel counter, a lopsided tilt when the shoe sits on the ground — those are easy ways to spot that the structure’s breaking down.

5. My usual route feels harder than it should.

Not the “I’m out of shape” hard — just an odd heaviness.

Like every step asks for more effort than yesterday.

4. Random aches show up for no real reason.

A run that used to feel smooth suddenly feels… jarring.

That’s often the shoe losing its shock absorption long before it looksworn out.

3. The upper stops doing its job.

Small tears, stretched-out mesh, or that loose feeling on the sides — once the upper can’t hold my foot steady, I know the support’s gone.

2. The bounce disappears.

I press my thumb into the midsole.

If it barely gives, I know the cushioning’s packed out.

That’s usually when my knees start giving their little “ahem… new shoes?” reminder.

1. The soles start looking tired.

When the tread goes flat, you feel it immediately — especially on wet pavement.

If one shoe is more worn than the other, it’s usually my cue to check my form too.

Shoes don’t die all at once.

They quit on you slowly.

One tiny signal at a time.

And honestly? They usually warn you way before your tracking app ever does.

Here’s the checklist I wish I had sooner 👇

Is walking during a race a smart strategy or a sign you didn’t train hard enough?

Which flex is bigger?

A 2:30 marathon… or a sub-15 5K? Be honest.

Improvement imprrovement...

How was your workout today?

Until then… Stop asking “When will this get easy?”

Start asking: “How long can I stay consistent even when it’s NOT?”

Want running to feel easier?

Three words: Consistency over intensity.

Walking breaks are allowed.

Slow pace is allowed.

Starting from zero is allowed.

Quitting is the only thing that isn’t.

So if you're in the “OMG running sucks” phase… Relax. You’re not broken.

You’re not “not a runner.”

You’re simply in the part of the journey everyone goes through—but most people won’t admit publicly.

But most people never get there. Why?

Because they treat running like a short-term fling instead of a long-term relationship.

If you ghost your training, don’t act shocked when progress ghosts you.

And no—I’m not promising you’ll suddenly float like Kipchoge.

I’m saying you’ll stop feeling like running is a torture method invented by your enemies.

You’ll breathe better. Your stride feels smoother.

Your body finally cooperates.

You’ll surprise yourself.

But here’s the kicker…

If you stay consistent—and I mean actually consistent, not “I ran twice this week, where’s my medal?” consistent— you’ll see legit changes around 2–3 months.

Not overnight.

Not in 10 days. 2–3 months.

Like every real transformation in life.

When you start, running feels like a personal attack.

Your lungs burn.

Your legs scream.

Your brain files a complaint with HR.

You’ll want to quit halfway through the warm-up.

Totally normal.

Here’s the controversial part: Most beginners don’t quit because running is hard…

They quit because they expected it NOT to be. Instagram lied to you.

Your friend who “just loves running” lied to you.

Even your smartwatch lied to you.

Everyone wants running to feel easy instantly.

Newsflash: it won’t.

Not today. Not next week.

Probably not next month either.

And that’s EXACTLY why most people quit before they ever get good...

What about those that wear Coros?

If this thread made you uncomfortable, good.

Growth starts when excuses end.

Runners don’t need more coddling—they need clarity. Here it is.

#runningtips #runnerslife #marathontraining #runningscience #runbetter

Mistake #16: Wrong clothes.

If you’re still wearing cotton, that’s self-inflicted suffering.

Fix: Moisture-wicking fabrics, proper layering, weather-appropriate gear.

Mistake #15: Wrong shoes.

Comfort matters more than marketing.

Fix: Get a proper gait analysis and shoe fitting.

Mistake #14: Ignoring cross-training.

Running alone won’t build the body you need to run well.

Fix: Strength train. Cross-train. Build durability.

Mistake #13: Doubting yourself.

If your mind quits first, your body will obey.

Fix: Practice mental preparation and visualization.

Mistake #12: Unrealistic expectations.

You’re not failing. You’re rushing.

Fix: Set smaller, achievable goals and build momentum.