361 spire running shoes cross the beautiful xingkai lake
Reviewer Information: Wang Jianting; Male, 41 years old; Height 170 cm; Weight 67 kg; Running experience 15 months; Codoon experience 15 months; Codoon running sessions 382 times, total time 495.3 hours, total distance 4223.6 km. Since March 2015, he has completed 4 online full marathons, over 30 online half marathons, 2 offline half marathons (2015 Qiqihar Marathon, 2016 China Dongji Fuyuan Heixiazi Island Marathon), and 5 offline full marathons (2016 Ningbo Mountain Marathon, 2016 Qinhuangdao Marathon, 2016 Mudanjiang Jingpo Lake Marathon, 2016 China Mountain Marathon Series Heilongjiang Nianzishan Station, 2016 Mishan 'Dovey Cup' Xingkai Lake Marathon). Best full marathon time: 3:46:58 (2016 Qinhuangdao Marathon).
1. First Impressions.
The waiting days were really tough. I was hoping to receive these running shoes before the Xingkai Lake Marathon on July 17th, so I could wear them for a full marathon and live up to Codoon's trust in me. Finally, on the afternoon of July 13th, a colleague delivered a package to my desk. It was a box from 361 Degrees. 'Great! Great!' I was really excited!
Opening the box, a pair of running shoes appeared. They were beautiful, with a gray and red color scheme, elegant and noble in appearance. The best part was that the shoes didn't have a strong odor when I opened the box.
2. Couldn't Wait.
After work, I hurried home to try them on. I ran and jumped a bit; the shock absorption was very strong, and they were very bouncy. I definitely had to run a session tomorrow!
Early the next morning, I quickly geared up with my favorite Codoon shirt and the Codoon headband given to me by Codoon. I started running! At first, the bounce felt a bit too much and I wasn't used to it. After about fifty steps, I gradually got used to and liked the feeling. It was so comfortable! My speed gradually increased. I ran 12 km with an average pace of 5:03 per km and a fastest pace of 4:45 per km. This was basically my fastest race speed.
3. Initial Feelings. Amazing!
I easily completed a 12 km morning run. Just waiting to debut at the Xingkai Lake Marathon on July 17th! I was so excited, only 3 days left until the race. Thinking about running on the most beautiful course at Xingkai Lake with these shoes made me so happy! They say not to wear new shoes for a marathon, but I insisted on wearing these new shoes. I wasn't afraid of blisters!
4. Battling at Xingkai Lake.
To participate in the race, I set off early on July 15th with my son, packing these noble running shoes in my bag (I couldn't bear to wear them for walking). We headed to Harbin to meet up with my wife and then prepared to go to Mishan.
At 3 AM on July 17th, I got up on time. Of course, I used Codoon gear for the marathon: Codoon headband, Codoon T-shirt, and 361-spire running shoes!
At 4 AM, we gathered at Mishan Central Square and set off for the Xingkai Lake Museum, which was about an hour away. Upon arrival, we took photos, making sure to capture myself, my gear, the 361-spire shoes, the Codoon headband, and the Codoon shirt beautifully! I took photos alone, with my family, and with fellow runners...
The race officially started at 5:30 AM. Standing in the front row, I felt great as we all dashed out together. Good shoes make you run fast. My pace for the first kilometer was 4:47, and for the second kilometer, it was 4:52. I realized I was making a mistake; this speed was too fast for me. I had to slow down! But it was easier to speed up than to slow down. Up to 22 km, my pace was consistently under 5 minutes per km. I kept thanking these running shoes as I ran! After the race, I took off the shoes to check my feet. They were fine, without any blisters, contrary to what most people say about running a marathon in new shoes. I remembered the two big blisters after the Qinhuangdao Marathon and the bruised toenails after two mountain marathons. This time, there were no problems at all. It seems these shoes are really suitable for me!
In every aspect, these running shoes felt really great. They are very suitable for me, and I am very suitable for them. Although my speed dropped later due to fatigue, I still finished the race in 3:58:32. The Xingkai Lake Marathon medal owes a part of its glory to the 361-spire shoes, to Codoon, and to Codoon's trust in me. Thank you all!
5. Shortcomings of the Running Shoes.
After a full marathon, I have a comprehensive understanding of these running shoes. Personally, I don't feel there are any shortcomings. If I had to mention one, it would be that they feel a bit heavy. However, this slight weight doesn't affect the performance!
6. Reflections.
A pair of running shoes and a marathon have added a vibrant chapter to my life! A running app has brought me physical and mental health and happiness! A heartwarming review has deepened my bond with Codoon! Let's Codoon together and bring joy and health to everyone around us!