First run with SAUCONY ENDORPHIN PRO

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UNBOX - Saucony Endorphin Pro

Come closer .... This morning with the Saucony Endorphin Pro I ran 5K at an average pace of 5:28! I'll tell you how it went
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First off, yesterday I was one of the lucky winners in the Lucky Draw for a pair of Saucony Endorphin Pro at the launch event. Today I had the chance to take them out for a run before they officially go on sale .. I guess I do have a bit of good luck after all. 

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:: First impressions of wearing the shoes - Very comfortable! ::

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The upper is thin and comfortable, not feeling very tight across the forefoot. It has a slightly wider fit and the fabric wraps the foot quite snugly.
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Comfort underfoot: The sole isn't soft and cushioned, but it feels comfortable because the curvature of the insole fits the arch of my foot perfectly (I guess I'm lucky to have a normal arch)
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:: How the first kilometer felt ::

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During the first kilometer, I ran at a pace of 5:27 .... The shoes are really light. The Speed Roll technology at the forefoot and heel makes the foot strike feel smooth, but I still felt like it wasn't quite at its limit yet
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The sole isn't soft and cushioned. I could definitely feel the firmness from the carbon plate, but it wasn't so much that it made my feet feel harsh
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____ I kept this pace going _____
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:: The final kilometer, pushing to finish at a pace of 4:42 - Oh my goodness!::

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When I sped up, I could really feel that whenever the pace dropped below 5:00, the three technologies Saucony included in this pair (1. Speed Roll 2. S-Shape Carbon Plate 3. PWRRUN PB Midsole) really helped propel me faster. It made it easier to maintain this pace. The shoes could handle it, but my body told me, "That's enough"
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When they say the shoes propel you forward, it's during the foot transition from landing to pushing off. The foot rolls through smoothly. The force we put into the landing is transferred through the carbon plate and becomes propulsive force.
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This propulsive force really only happens when running at a certain speed range!
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:: This pair of Saucony Endorphin Pro - Who are they for? ::

For friends looking for shoes to achieve a new PB in a race of up to 10K, this pair is perfect, and it has to be a PB under 50 minutes too
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:: Is there anything that still isn't great? - Yes, there is ::
1. They are racing shoes, but the heel lock isn't great. The heel slips slightly
2. The outsole grip isn't as good as it should be
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#Admin Chai

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Finally, let me give you a little nudge to check out my shop
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Saucony Endorphin Pro and Speed go on sale starting July 17 (tomorrow). Friends can come and try them on at the Runnercart store on Sukhumvit 22 >> Location: http://bit.ly/RunnercartMap