The Daily Hobby Jogger Show – Details, episodes & analysis

Hobby jogger hats are back in stock at hobbyjogger.com

Sign up for the Supwell app for the best buy, sell and trade shoe marketplace, to connect with other hobby joggers and for the exclusive Running Warehouse discount code that gets 10% off sale shoes and 20% off fuel and apparel: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

In this video, I break down my approach to the taper and how you can implement a taper strategy leading into your next race.

If you pick up any of the shoes mentioned, make sure to use my Running Warehouse link to support the channel:

Adidas Agravic Speed Ultra: https://www.runningwarehouse.com/adidas_Terrex_Agravic_Speed_Ultra/descpage-AASU1M3.html?from=supwell

0:00 - Intro

1:52 - Defining the Taper

18:09 - Lacing Up the Agravic Speed Ultra

20:21 - Running in the Adidas SUPER SHOE

21:20 - How Long the Taper Should Be

30:16 - Post-Run Thoughts

28:18 - Adizero Shoes & Drop

34:28 - Planning Your Taper

51:04 - Taper Nutrition

Charli wants me to start plugging everything here. So these are the 5 ways you can support us:

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://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum 

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.coml?from=supwell 

3. 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.com

5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/

Hobby jogger hats are back in stock at hobbyjogger.com

Sign up for the Supwell app for the best buy, sell and trade shoe marketplace, to connect with other hobby joggers and for the exclusive Running Warehouse discount code that gets 10% off sale shoes and 20% off fuel and apparel: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

The Asics Novablst 5 is the hottest daily trainer to hit the market recently. Released just this week, it's quickly become a hobby jogger fan favorite and is on many people's buy list for winter mileage-building. Here's how this shoe compares to other daily trainer favorites from throughout this year.

0:00 - Intro

3:04 - Lacing Up the Novablast 5

5:00 - Running in the Novablast 5

6:07 - Post-Run Thoughts

9:18 - Comparisons

Charli wants me to start plugging everything here. So these are the 5 ways you can support us:

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://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

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.coml?from=supwell 

3. 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.com

5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/

The Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 is a marathon racing shoe designed for comfort and speed. Priced at $225, it comes in at number 4 on this year's list of top 5 marathon racing shoes. In this video, I give an overview of the Pro 4, take it out for a run and let you know why it's on my list of favorite race shoes of 2024.

Hobby jogger hats are back in stock at www.hobbyjogger.com

Sign up for the Supwell app for the best buy, sell and trade shoe marketplace and to connect with other hobby joggers: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

If you pick up any of the shoes mentioned, make sure to use my Running Warehouse link to support the channel:
Saucony Endorphin Pro 4: https://www.runningwarehouse.com/Saucony_Endorphin_Pro_4/descpage-S4EPM03.html?from=supwell

0:00 Intro
3:34 Overview
12:37 Tracksmith Drip
18:07 Charli's Hierro v8 Initial Thoughts
19:07 Weigh In
29:47 Fit & Feel
33:24 Cold Weather Run Gear
34:43 Running in the Saucony Endorphin Pro 4
40:57 Mile 1
44:12 Mile 2
47:34 Last Mile & Strides
51:33 Post-Run Thoughts
57:40 Similar Shoes
1:05:27 Thoughts on Saucony's 2025 Direction

Charli wants me to start plugging everything here. So these are the 5 ways you can support us:

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://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

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.coml?from=supwell 

3. 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.com

5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/

I ran my first ultramarathon at the New River Gorge Trail Fest in Fayetteville, West Virginia. Here's how it went.

Sign up for the Supwell app to join the best community for hobby joggers. Talk training, buy, sell and trade shoes, get exclusive discounts: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

0:00 - Intro

1:30 - Carb Load

2:45 - Driving to West Virginia

5:51 - Arriving in West Virginia

7:19 - Pre-Race Dinner

9:23 - Bedtime Routine

12:40 - Early Morning Wakeup

15:04 - Race Gear for 20 Degrees Fahrenheit

17:17 - Pre-Race Breakfast

20:21 - Packing My Race Gels

24:11 - Temperature Check

26:34 - Lacing Up the Hoka Tecton X3

28:12 - Rallying the Troops

31:48 - Driving to the Race

36:08 - Packet Pickup

39:47 - Final Pre-Race Preparation

44:03 - Walking to the Race With the Family

47:15 - Start of the Race

49:15 - First Thoughts on the Race

54:04 - Appalachian Parkour

58:18 - Update on Cold Weather Gear

59:59 - Soundtrack for Bombing a Down Hill

1:01:45 - Mile 7

1:03:29 - Realizing I Messed Up

1:05:05 - First Brutal Uphill Climb

1:08:24 - Mile 12

1:08:30 - Manifesting Positive Energy

1:08:53 - Realizing I Messed Up Part 2

1:11:00 - Halfway Point

1:12:00 - The Part I Missed

1:12:56 - Mile 18 & Mindset After Messing Up

1:18:04 - Last Brutal Uphill Climb

1:18:57 - Finishing the Race

1:21:28 - Post-Race Thoughts

1:22:42 - Downtown Fayetteville, West Virginia

1:28:03 - Post-Race Lunch

1:32:09 - New River Gorge State Park Scenic Drive

1:42:28 - Reflecting on the Race (Post-Run Thoughts)

Charli wants me to start plugging everything here. So these are the 5 ways you can support us:

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://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

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.coml?from=supwell 

3. 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.com

5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/

I ran my first ultramarathon at the New River Gorge Trail Festival in beautiful Fayetteville, WV this past Saturday. In this video, I break down all the gear I used.

Sign up for the Supwell app to join the best community for hobby joggers. Talk training, buy, sell and trade shoes, get exclusive discounts: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

Links to all the gear mentioned (Running Warehouse links are affiliate and help support the channel):

Hobby Jogger Hat: https://hobbyjogger.com/products/hobby-jogger-running-hat

Saucony Hurricane 24: https://www.runningwarehouse.com/Saucony_Hurricane_24/descpage-S24HUM2.html?from=supwell

Hoka Tecton X3: https://www.runningwarehouse.com/HOKA_Tecton_X_3/descpage-H3TEXM0.html?from=supwell

Coros Pace 3: https://www.runningwarehouse.com/COROS_PACE_3_GPS_Sport_Watch_Silicone_Band/descpage-CPAC3S.html?from=supwell

Feetures Merino Socks: https://www.runningwarehouse.com/Feetures_Merino_10_Cushion_Mini_Crew_Sock/descpage-FM21CUC.html?from=supwell

Tracksmith Merino Gloves: https://www.tracksmith.com/products/harrier-gloves

Tracksmith Merino Base Layer: https://www.tracksmith.com/products/m-brighton-base-layer-ls?sku=MT21702NHGS

Tracksmith Quarter Zip (updated version of what I have): https://www.tracksmith.com/products/m-session-quarter-zip?sku=MT221601N

Tracksmith Pants: https://www.tracksmith.com/products/m-session-pants?sku=MB323501BLK

Janji Pants: https://janji.com/products/ms-mercury-run-jogger

Uniqlo Zip Up Fleece - no longer sold. You can get a similar one at a Marshalls or thrift store

Smartwool Thick Merino Socks: https://www.amazon.com/Smartwool-Classic-Extra-Cushion-Socks/dp/B094R2Y19R/ref=asc_df_B094R2Y19R

0:00 Intro

3:13 Gear Overview

7:57 Head

10:18 Top

16:28 Hands

19:00 Fuel

29:19 Pants  

34:00 Running Watch

36:46 Feet

34:46 One More Thing: Southwest Virginia Farmer's Market

Charli wants me to start plugging everything here. So these are the 5 ways you can support us:

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://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

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=supwell 

3. 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.com

5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/

The Puma MagMax is one of my top shoes of the year. It's comfortable, bouncy, cushioned and great for runs of any distance. Someone recently posted a link for this $65 deal for the ForeverRun Nitro Knit on the Supwell app and I couldn't pass it up. In this episode, I give an overview of the Baby Magma, take it out for some miles and let you know my thoughts.

Link for the $65 deal: https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/puma-mens-foreverrun-nitro-knit-running-shoes-23pummfrvrrnntrknmns/23pummfrvrrnntrknmns

Sign up for the Supwell app to join the best community for hobby joggers. Talk training, buy, sell and trade shoes, get exclusive discounts: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

0:00 Intro

2:38 Overview

16:37 Weigh In

23:59 Fit & Feel

30:53 Running in the Baby Magma

31:34 Early Overreaction

34:55 Mile 1

36:58 Mile 2

38:03 Mile 3 

38:20 When to Run After a Big Race

43:00 How to Avoid Running Injuries

46:41 Mile 5

49:42 Last Mile

50:12 Post-Run Thoughts

1:03:59 Baby Magma Nicknames

1:04:15 One More Thing: Nimbus Comparison

1:04:25 One More Thing One More Thing: Double Run Day

1:06:20 Supwell Kitchen

Charli wants me to start plugging everything here. So these are the 5 ways you can support us:

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://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

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=supwell 

3. 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.com

5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/

Sign up for the Supwell app to join the best community for hobby joggers. Talk training, buy, sell and trade shoes, get exclusive discounts: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

With winter weather ramping up around the northern hemisphere, hobby joggers worldwide are heading inside to grind it out the treadmill and avoid the icy roads. With that, I've gotten a few requests recently to put together a best treadmill shoe list. Here it is. All of the shoes on this list are comfortable, easy to run in and—most of all—normal feeling. In this episode, I also talk about my upcoming training plans and test the Novablast 5 on the treadmill.

Sign up for the Supwell app to join the best community for hobby joggers. Talk training, buy, sell and trade shoes, get exclusive discounts: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

Here are links to all of the shoes mentioned. Using my Running Warehouse links:

Asics Novablast 5 https://www.runningwarehouse.com/ASICS_Novablast_5/descpage-A5NBM05.html?from=supwell

Adidas Supernova Prima https://www.runningwarehouse.com/search-mens.html?start=0&count=30&searchtext=prima&from=supwell

Brooks Ghost Max 2 https://www.runningwarehouse.com/Brooks_Ghost_Max_2/descpage-BR2GMM3.html?from=supwell

Hoka Skyflow https://www.runningwarehouse.com/HOKA_Skyflow/descpage-H1SFM01.html?from=supwell

Hoka Mach X2 https://www.runningwarehouse.com/HOKA_Mach_X_2/descpage-H2MAXM1.html?from=supwell

Asics Superblast 2 https://www.runningwarehouse.com/search-mens.html?start=0&count=30&searchtext=superblast+2&from=supwell

Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 https://www.runningwarehouse.com/Saucony_Endorphin_Pro_4/descpage-S4EPM03.html?from=supwell

0:00 Intro

2:48 Today's Shoe for Testing

8:45 Lacing Up the Novablast 5

10:13 Training Talk on Goal Setting

24:01 Treadmill Testing the Novablast 5

25:31 Post-Run Thoughts

29:04 7 Best Treadmill Shoes

40:20 Refuel in Supwell Kitchen

40:54 One More Thing: Run Number Two

Charli wants me to start plugging everything here. So these are the 5 ways you can support us:

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://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

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=supwell 

3. 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.com

5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/

Sign up for the Supwell app to join the best community for hobby joggers. Talk training, buy, sell and trade shoes, get exclusive discounts: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

The Speedland GS:RAR is an amped-up carbon-plated race shoe for the trails. Priced at $275, it comes with an optional $35 add-on carbon plate and competes with shoes like the Hoka Tecton X3, Adidas Agravic Speed Ultra and 

Sign up for the Supwell app to join the best community for hobby joggers. Talk training, buy, sell and trade shoes, get exclusive discounts: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

0:00 Intro

0:10 Overview

16:58 Weigh In

26:44 Pre-Run Preparation

27:33 Breakfast in Supwell Kitchen

29:18 Driving to the Trails

33:06 Pre-Run Hype Vibes

35:00 Arriving at the Trail

37:01 Installing the Plate in the GS:RAR

38:13 Putting on the GS:RAR

39:58 Dialing in the BOA System

41:07 Running in the Speedland GS:RAR

42:42 Early Overreaction

47:15 Trail Grip Test

49:48 Shoe Performance at Slower Trail Paces

53:16 Gear Change

57:37 Last Loop on the Trail

58:48 Post-Run Thoughts

1:19:00 Refuel in Supwell Kitchen

Charli wants me to start plugging everything here. So these are the 5 ways you can support us:

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://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

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=supwell 

3. 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.com

5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/

Sign up for the Supwell app to join the best community for hobby joggers. Talk training, buy, sell and trade shoes, get exclusive discounts: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

"And sitting talking bout PRs that we aaaalmooost haaaaad
I don't think I'm conscious of making monsters out of the sickos I sponsor til their wiiiives get maaad (but still it's all good)
We threw a party, yeah we threw a party
The PEBA was so good so we threw a party
I was just jogging cause they were just leaving
Blood, sweat and mileage is all I believe in"
-Carbon's Room

This is a first run review of the Salomon S/Lab Phantasm. I also test Salomon's stability-oriented race shoe for time on feet, the S/Lab Spectur. And I sing a lot of Drake.

If you're going to buy one of these Salomon shoes, use my Running Warehouse link to support the channel:
The Fast One (Phantasm 2): https://www.runningwarehouse.com/Salomon_S_Lab_Phantasm_2/descpage-SL2PHU0.html?from=supwell
The Stable One (Spectur): https://www.runningwarehouse.com/Salomon_S_Lab_Spectur/descpage-SL1SUU0.html?from=supwell

0:00 Intro
1:18 S-Lab Phantasm 2 Overview
6:58 Comparison to Endorphin Elite
8:32 Comparison to S/Lab Spectur
10:45 Midsole Foam 
11:52 Weigh In
19:15 Fit & Feel
22:29 On Foot Comparison to S/Lab Spectur
25:43 Running in the S/Lab Phantasm 2
27:21 Early Overreaction
32:30 First Rep - How I Recover Between Reps
34:44 Second Rep - When to Stop Workouts
36:33 Rep Number Three
37:00 Mental Cue for This Speed Workout
40:00 OVO2Max
43:38 Last Few Reps
48:35 Post-Run Thoughts
59:12 Cleaning Shoes
1:02:02 Refuel
1:05:00 Testing the S/Lab Spectur

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://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

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=supwell 

3. 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.com

5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/

Sign up for the Supwell app to join the best community for hobby joggers. Talk training, buy, sell and trade shoes, get exclusive discounts: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

The Hoka Bondi 9 is a max cushioned shoe that's one of the best selling nameplates in America. However, over the past few generations, it's become more known for its prevalence in hospitals, airports and sororities than its running capabilities. The first run performance of the Bondi surprised me—it was much lighter, bouncier and more enjoyable to run in than I expected, so I wanted to double back for more. In this video, I get 20 more miles in the Bondi and let you know why it's now a shoe to consider if you're in the market for max cushion.

Sign up for the Supwell app for DAILY motivation: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz (along with the most supportive hobby jogger community, best buy, sell and trade shoe marketplace and exclusive Hobby Jogger gear discounts)

If you're going to buy any of the shoes mentioned, use my Running Warehouse link to support the channel: 

Hoka Bondi 9 https://www.runningwarehouse.com/search-mens.html?start=0&count=30&prevsearch=bonfi&searchtext=bondi&from=supwell (coming soon at time of publishing)

0:00 Intro

1:20 Bondi 9 Overview

2:39 Initial Comparison to Skyward X

5:12 New Hobby Jogger Gear

6:42 Lacing Up the Bondi 9

7:21 On Foot Comparison to Skyward X

11:23 Running in the Bondi 9

13:13 Mile 1

14:37 Mile 2 - Power of Reasonable Goals

18:00 What Makes a Good Daily Trainer

21:07 Mile 4 - Wet Weather Grip Test

21:49 Mile 5 - Spousal Duty

27:21 Post-Run Thoughts

34:10 Refuel in Supwell Kitchen

36:17 Second Run of the Day

39:40 40 Mile Review & Comparisons

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://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

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=supwell 

3. 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.com

5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/

Sign up for the Supwell app to join the best community for hobby joggers. Talk training, buy, sell and trade shoes, get exclusive discounts: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz