The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Reebok.
Yesterday was my first Fartlek workout. Of course, I’ve heard of them before but I had never actually done one. The goal originally was to get outside and do it. Fartleks are based on effort so it’s more about how you feel than a specific pace. However, when I woke up this morning the pouring rain and 30 mph winds had other plans.
Off to the gym I went!
The workout went great. I ran a 1 mile warm up and then did 1 minute hard effort followed by 2 minutes recovery. The thing about Fartleks is there isn’t a set amount of time to recover or for effort. You dictate it based off how your body was feeling.
I averaged about a 7:00 min/pace for the hard effort and around a 9:20 for min/pace for the easy effort.
I was really excited to able to wear some new shoes from Reebok during this workout.
The Reebok ONE Series Cushion. I have worn them on a few easy runs but this was the first speed workout I tried them on.
When I first heard that they were going to be a “cushioned” shoe I automatically decided they would be an easy run shoe. The first time I opened the box and took them out however I realized they were much lighter than I anticipated.
Here are a features of the Reebok ONE Series Cushion:
- Structured textile upper design to support the foot over the center of the platform, plus spacer mesh for breathability.
- Low-cut design for added mobility with technical upper construction for fluid, seamless motion transition through the shoe.
- Three-foam midsole with ultra soft layer for shock attenuation, lightweight layer for foot guidance, and a responsive layer to help with propulsion forward.
- Stable and flat lateral arch area for maximum ground contact for runners with a neutral gait.
- Outsole release zone for pronation control and stride integrity, plus outsole progression groove for longitudinal flexibility.
- High abrasion rubber heel with decoupled outsole durably isolates shock absorption at the heel strike.
Here is a video showing how the shoe works:
One of the main focuses of the Reebok ONE Series Cushion shoe is to help maximize the comfort for runners who has a high arch. This really stuck out to me because I have always had high arches which sometimes ache when in the incorrect type of shoe.
As I mentioned I have worn these shoes on a total of 4 runs now:
- 5 Mile Easy Run
- 6 Mile Easy Run
- Fartlek Workout
- 5 Mile Easy Run with Strides
They have done great for every run I’ve been on. You definitely notice the added cushion but it isn’t overdone. I like how they managed to create a cushioned show that is also very lightweight which makes it practical for speed workouts as well.
I was very impressed overall with the shoes. Even though I was skeptical at first – the fact that I can wear them for different types of runs is a win in my book.
You can find more information on the shoes here.
Do you wear different shoes for different types of runs?
What is your favorite shoe currently?
I wondered what these were going to be like, sometimes these shoes are a little too flat for my liking. Or I should say my arches liking. Great review. And also a 7 minute pace! GET IT SARA!!
These are great for high arches! I have struggled with that myself!
I wear one shoes at a time because I don’t have the budget to buy more shoes. My current pair are mizuno sayonaras
I have never tried the Sayonaras. How do you like them?
Love Reebok shoes! I own a pair similar to this.. well I think they are similar! The Reebok One Guide… they are my favorite pair of tennies!
I have never tried those – will have to look at them!
I recently checked out a Reebok store here in the UK and their gear looked really nice (and colourful). I ended up buying Nike Pegasus though. May go to Reebok for clothing at some point. Ro
If you try them out let me know what you think! 🙂 These are definitely lighter than the Pegasus!
ohh i love the colors. I didn’t know they would be that good for those types of runs! nice!
I was surprised as well! They are awesome.
I love the look of the shoes. I’m in the market for a new pair of running shoes right now so I’m loving every review I can get my hands on!
I have only seen good reviews on these. Interested in trying them!
Let me know if you do! They really are awesome!
Just stumbled upon your blog and just wanted to say I absolutely love it! Subscribed 🙂
Thank you! 🙂
LOVE the neon yellow!!