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Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Tom's Guide
Run, don't walk! This popular Brooks running shoe has dropped to $99 on Amazon
If you're looking to upgrade your daily running shoe (or maybe you've been inspired by Tom's Guide and want to try Jeffing for the first time), I've got good news — one of the best running shoes on the market just dropped to $99 in this Amazon sale. The Brooks Ghost line is extremely popular, and for good reason. It's the brand's daily cushioned running shoe, designed to get you from A to B without any issues. It's perfect for beginners, for those looking for a sneaker to walk in, and for anyone trying to get around their first marathon. Plus, right now, it's discounted from $140 to $99 on Amazon. The Brooks Ghost 16 is on sale in both men's and women's running shoes. You'll need to cycle through the different color options in your size to find the best price. The shoe comes in a huge range of colors in both the men's and women's shoes, and comes in four different widths — regular, narrow, wide, and extra wide. Shop the men's shoe here. For a shoe to be on its 16th iteration, it must be doing something right. The Brooks Ghost has a cult following, thanks to its comfort and cushioning, and the 16 is our favorite version yet. It's the first to feature Brooks' nitrogen-infused DNA Loft v3 midsole foam, and as a result, it's a major upgrade on the Ghost 15. It's a reliable daily trainer that's perfect for beginners. Our fitness writer Jess Downey loved the underfoot feel of the Ghost 16 when testing. 'On the roads, I found the DNA Loft v3 struck a good balance between soft and responsive. I noticed the shoe felt soft and forgiving underfoot, but it also felt stable, which we have the thick rubber outsole to thank for this,' she said. Tom's Guide's Nick Harris-Fry, a 2:25 marathon runner, enjoyed the shoe for longer training runs. 'I've run 50 miles in the shoe, and the ride is very consistent. It's not a particularly springy or soft shoe, but it is comfortable enough for long runs, and the foam is resilient, so it feels exactly the same at the end of a 13-mile run as it did at the start. That's in contrast to some shoes with softer foams that can feel great at mile one but harden up by the end of a long run.' If you're looking for a comfortable, reliable running shoe, you can't go wrong with the Brooks Ghost 16. It's not the fastest shoe or the lightest shoe, but it's extremely comfortable and durable, and for $99, it's a great price.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
I'm running the London Marathon — here are the shoes, watches and fueling products I'm using
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The London Marathon is always one of the most special events on the running calendar, and I can't wait to tackle 26.2 miles of running around my home city. This will be my eighth London Marathon, but the event never gets old, and I still agonize over what gear to use on the day. While some of my marathon gear is tried-and-tested, I'm also using some kit in a marathon for the first time at London 2025, and I've had to adjust my nutrition strategy a little to take into account that it's expected to be an unusually hot day on Sunday. Below you'll find the running shoes, watches and fueling products I'll be using at this year's London Marathon, which I hope will help me run a PR. If you're running London (or any other marathon) and it's your marathon debut, check out my colleague Jess Downey's packing list for first-timers to make sure you don't forget anything crucial. I've been using the best carbon plate running shoes for my marathons since the launch of the original Nike Vaporfly 4%, and I'm using one of the most exciting new racers to hit the market in 2025 on Sunday. That shoe is the Puma Fast-R 3 Nitro Elite. I've only done a couple of runs in it so far, but I've been very impressed by its performance and I'm keen to see how it feels for a full marathon ahead of writing my review of the shoe. In the past my go-to racer has been the Asics Metaspeed Sky Paris, which I've run two marathon PRs in, so it will be interesting to see if the Puma can match the standards of that shoe. After the race I'll slip on a pair of OOFOS OOah Sport Flex Sandals — it's a good idea to have some comfortable recovery shoes like this in your kit bag to wear after the race. Consider it a thank you to the feet that have carried you through 26.2 miles. Once you've crossed the finish line of a marathon you'll want swap your running shoes for something comfier, and these OOFOS slides are my Deal Clearly I don't need to wear two watches on race day, but it's a great chance to get some testing done and compare two of the best sports watches to see how they perform in a big event. My main running watch is the Garmin Fenix 8, which I've used throughout training. It's accurate and has provided useful insights into my training over the past few months, along with an ambitious predicted time of 2:23:35. On the other wrist I'll have the Apple Watch Ultra 2, which is another watch I love and one that has, in the past, proved very accurate for GPS in the tricky patch around Canary Wharf on the London Marathon route, where skyscrapers make GPS tracking harder. Apple's sportiest smartwatch is a great option for tracking marathons, and it's currently reduced by $70 at Amazon. View Deal After putting in the training, I'd say fueling correctly is the next most important thing to get right on race day to avoid running out of steam and hitting the wall. I have a fueling strategy I've used for 10 marathons now that I'll be using again at the London Marathon, and it involves carrying my own Maurten sports drinks, which I do in a set of shorts with pockets. Before the race I have a 500ml bottle of Maurten's 320 high-carb sports drink, along with a Precision Fueling & Hydration 1500ml electrolyte tab dissolved in 500ml of water. This high-carb sports drink has been my go-to for marathon training and racing for years. It's expensive, but the hydrogel tech it uses makes it easier to stomach while running hard, and it helps me consume 60-70g of carbs per hour during long Deal Electrolytes will be important because it's set to be hotter than usual on race day, with temperatures hitting 70°F, so runners will be sweating out more salts and will need to replace them. During the race I take in some kind of carbohydrate every 5K. I carry three 250ml soft flasks containing Maurten's 320 sports drink — two of these have the caffeinated version of the drink — plus a Maurten 100 Gel Caf. After 5K I have the gel, and then every 5K from then on I drink around 125ml of the sports drink until I've finished my bottles at the 35K marker. This is a lot of carbs and I've been practising with this strategy and consuming this much on the run during training. It's not something to try for the first time on race day. I will also sip water from the bottles available on the course during the race, and I might take some Precision Fueling & Hydration Electrolyte Capsules because it is a hotter day than expected. I don't listen to music during marathons so won't have headphones with me, or my phone, but my other key kit included is my club's Soar Running Race Vest, which is comfortable and lightweight, and some trusty half tights from Decathlon that are no longer available, unfortunately. Then on my feet I use Sporcks Icon running socks, which are lightweight, breathable and most importantly have unicorns on, which is why my daughter picked them. Hopefully, they're just what I need to carry me over the finish line to a PR on race day. What to eat before a marathon according to an endurance sports nutritionist The best running shoes to buy in 2025 Help Tom's Guide - your chance to win a $250 Amazon gift card
