Personalized Marathon Training Plan Guide
Preparing for a marathon requires a systematic training plan. RunBox AI coach creates a customized 16-20 week marathon training plan based on your fitness level, goal time, and available training time.
Why Choose an AI-Customized Marathon Training Plan?
- Personalized Assessment: Based on your running experience and fitness condition
- Smart Adjustments: Training intensity optimizes automatically with progress
- Scientific Pacing: Based on your target finish time
- Injury Prevention: Reasonable intensity progression to avoid injuries
salomon trail running shoes: "s" who knew you were like this
In recent years, the number of marathons and trail races in China has seen explosive growth. For example, on April 15th alone, nearly 40 marathons were held simultaneously, not including some trail races. Many people lament that there aren't enough runners!
When choosing to participate in marathons and trail races now, I no longer sign up for every race like I did at the beginning. Instead, I select events with a good reputation and distinctive city features. Similarly, when choosing running shoes, everyone should rationally select what suits them best.
So, the question arises: which brands of trail shoes do you know?
I think most people's first reaction would be Salomon. Others include HOKA ONE ONE, TECNICA, and so on. Salomon's long history and elite R&D team have made it a trail running empire. Now, with high-end products like the S-LAB SONIC 2 (Little Red Shoes) representing the SONIC series designed specifically for road running, Salomon's presence is also ubiquitous in marathons. Today, I bring you the 2018 new Salomon SONIC RA PRO.
Unboxing and inspection
The shoe box is as familiar as ever.
Running shoe information: official price 1298 RMB, made in Vietnam where labor is cheaper.
Overall look at the competitive narrow last design.
Size 44 shoes weigh 236g each. With the addition of technological materials, this weight is already very good.
Detail display
The anti-collision toe is almost a standard feature for all running shoes. It prevents collisions while ensuring support without pressing on the toes. The iconic 'S' logo.
The upper is made of a single layer of quick-drying, breathable mesh fabric.
This is how it looks under the sunlight.
The sides of the upper feature Salomon's iconic welded Sensifit technology for a snug fit.
This is how the inside looks.
The collar is very thin but has three independent 3D foam pads on the inside to fix the heel and enhance comfort.
The tongue does not use endoFIT technology. The foam is getting thinner, as marathon racing shoes emphasize breathability and lightness.
Traditional lace design.
Ortholite insole, used by many big brands, fits the arch better, with multiple ventilation holes in the forefoot and arch.
The midsole structure is made of lightweight energy cell+ and opal materials, known as vibe midsole technology.
The outsole uses Geometric Decoupling technology for zoned cushioning.
Equipped with patented wet traction Contagrip outsole.
The outsole pattern is deep enough to show a bit of wildness, making it easy to mistake these for trail shoes.
Actual test and review
Reviewer information
Height 179CM, weight 72KG, normal arch.
Conducted approximately 80KM of road running experience, mainly on asphalt and cobblestone roads.
The SONIC RA PRO is designed and developed for marathon races, so key performance indicators like cushioning, rebound, and support have been tested over long distances. Beneath its stylish appearance lies a host of proud running shoe technologies.
The wet traction Contagrip outsole provides sufficient grip.
The Geometric Decoupling design aims to keep the force direction of the forefoot and rearfoot consistent when landing, reducing sprains.
The signature Sensifit technology uses heat-melted stripes on the entire single-layer mesh upper to support the entire upper. When the laces are tightened, the stripes wrap around the entire instep.
The vibe midsole technology achieves good cushioning. Initially, it may feel a bit hard upon landing, but after running for a while, the sole feels appropriately soft.
This model belongs to the competitive last type. I habitually choose one size larger than my daily shoes, which is size 44. The upper is overall flat, and the wrapping is very good after wearing, but it presses a bit on the instep.Runners with wide feet and high arches are advised to try them on before choosing..
The durability of the outsole is still a bit worrying. I tend to land on the outer heel, and after less than 100km of testing, the wear on the outsole is not optimistic. Of course, wear varies depending on each person's running posture, weight, and other factors.
The mission of the SONIC RA PRO is to help marathon runners tap into their potential and break limits. It achieves a good balance in overall weight, high-tech content, speed, and protection, making it a highly recommended excellent running shoe.
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