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I’m pretty relaxed when it comes to following a training plan. Yesterday was a rest day, and today’s plan was a half marathon. But with the rain 🌧️ pouring down, I swapped the asphalt for the treadmill.

And the shoes? My new Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4, which arrived last week.

Not going to lie, the colour caught my eye, but the price sealed the deal. With the new Pro 5 out, I found these at a great discount.

The funny thing is, this is already my third pair. The Adios Pro 4 has been a game changer for me this year. Great fit, no issues with my toes or blisters on longer runs, and a shoe I keep coming back to.

The half marathon plan? That turned into a 10K at max effort.

35:00 New treadmill PB 💥

Sometimes you just go with the flow and see where the run takes you.

@top4running | Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4

If you’re looking for a pair yourself, check out @top4running.de and use my code "Kong80" 📦🍂

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#PRO

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Sometimes, you get so caught up in training that you forget what it’s all about 📈

Intervals and tempo runs have become more frequent lately. They’re quick, structured and easy to fit into a busy day. But those long hours in running shoes? They’ve become a little too rare.

Maybe because running long distances alone has started to feel a little repetitive. And yet, those hours on your feet are an essential part of preparing for the longer distances.

So when I was asked to guide a small group around Stubbergård Sø and Flyndersø, showing them the spectacular scenery, the hidden trails and those little detours that lead into a world most people never get to see, how could I say no?

43 kilometres. 6:24:00.

A solid endurance session, but so much more than just another long run.

Narrow singletracks, open heathland, forests, water stretching alongside the trails and hidden passages where nature has almost reclaimed the path. An eagle soaring overhead. Stories, laughter and shared experiences along the way.

When you’re running in good company, sharing a few tall tales and discovering places together, the hours seem to disappear.

And suddenly, you’re no longer thinking about pace, splits or how many kilometres are left. You’re simply out there, taking it all in.

Maybe that’s exactly what I’ve been missing in my long runs.

A reminder that training doesn’t always have to be about numbers. Sometimes, the best thing you can do for your running is to head into the unknown, explore somewhere beautiful and enjoy the miles with good people.

@Top4running | Salomon S/LAB Genesis 2 🍂

Today’s adventure was in the Salomon S/LAB Genesis 2. More thoughts and a review coming towards the end of next week 🤙🏻

Looking for your next pair of running shoes? Head over to @top4running.de and explore their wide selection at great prices. Use my discount code: KONG80 for extra savings, even on already discounted shoes 📦🫶🏻

#motivation #inspiration #running #marathon #trailrunning

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It feels like a raw, tougher version of the Adidas Adios Pro 4 — built for the trails.

I’ve loved my Adios Pro 4, so I’ve been seriously curious about this one.

And the first time I put the Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra 2 on… it just felt right.

The same feeling of speed and energy — but ready for mud, rocks, roots and whatever the trail throws at me.

And this pink colourway?
I swear it gives me at least 10% more energy 📈 on those dark forest trails

▪️ Lightstrike Pro
▪️ Energy Rods
▪️ Rocker geometry
▪️ Continental™ Rubber
▪️ 3–4 mm lugs
▪️ 269 g
▪️ 8 mm drop

Now it’s time to find out if this is the shoe that can carry me through @Kullamannen 100 Miles — and help me chase a result I’ll be proud of.

100 miles through the Swedish darkness 🇸🇪

Let’s see what this pink beast can do

@Top4running | Adidas terrex agravic speed ultra 2

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Autumn arrived fast. Cold, wet and rainy… and honestly, I couldn’t be bothered running outside today🍂

So I took it to the treadmill.

Usually I’m the ultra guy who loves long miles in the forest and on the trails. But the treadmill has one thing I really like: no excuses. Set the pace and hold on.

And with the new Nike Alphafly 4 out, I thought it was time to give my old Alphafly 3 another shot.

About 200 km in them and around three years old — and wow, I could feel the difference.

I’ve been running in a lot of newer carbon racers lately, and compared to those, the Alphafly 3 felt noticeably flatter. Less bounce. Less life.

Still fast. But definitely not the same shoe it once was.

Maybe carbon shoes have an expiry date after all… 👀

8K at 3:28/km on the treadmill today.

Not exactly my usual ultra pace — but sometimes it’s fun to remind the legs what speed feels like. 🏃‍♂️💨

What’s the oldest carbon racer you still trust ??

@Top4running | Nike Alphafly Next 3 🌵

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The runner’s dilemma…

Sometimes it feels like everything revolves around running.

You’re training for a longer race, so you run more.
You add the long runs.
You add the intervals.
You chase the kilometres.

And somehow, strength training, yoga, mobility and all the other things that are actually good for your body keep getting pushed down the list.

I know I’m guilty of it.

But there’s a reason.

I’m not just a runner.
I’m a dad.
I have a job.
I have a family.
And there are only so many hours in a day.

Lately, I’ve actually started spending more time swimming and in the infrared sauna, trying to give my body some recovery.

But strength training and yoga?

They’re still the ones I keep telling myself I’ll get to tomorrow.

And with Kullamannen 100 miles ahead, I know that simply running more isn’t the whole answer.

Maybe the real challenge isn’t finding more time to run.

Maybe it’s finding the balance between training hard, taking care of your body — and still having a life outside running.

Because ultimately, I don’t want to become a better runner at the expense of everything else.

I want to be a better runner while still being a good dad, a good colleague and… well, just me.

@top4running | Saucony Endorphin Azura 🤍

If you need new running shoes or gear, check out @top4running.de and use my code KONG80 for an extra discount — even on already reduced items 📦❤️

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Trail shoes on

Out here, my head gets quiet.
My shoulders drop.
My body slowly comes down in gear.

Today, the first signs of autumn were in the air.
Wind, rain on and off, and the forest changing around me.

And that’s what I love about running in nature 🌲
Nothing stays the same.
Every run is a little different.

You never know what’s waiting around the next corner.
Today it was a fox 🦊 jumping across the trail at full speed.

For a few seconds, I just ran and smiled.

No stress. No noise.
Just the forest, my thoughts and the moment

@Top4running | Hoka speedgoat 7 the Bell Pepper 🌶

Today in the HOKA Speedgoat 7 — cushion, grip and ready for whatever the trail brings. #TimeToFly

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#gofastertogether
#tomorrowisyours
TimeToFly

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Nyborg is usually just a place you drive through.

Until you stop. And put on your running shoes.

18K of exploring a side of Nyborg I would probably never have seen otherwise.

Old paths.
A forgotten ferry landing, slowly being taken back by nature.
A wrecked boat, left behind as a reminder of how powerful nature can be.

And then… a golf course.
Old streets.
Nyborg Castle.
Historic cannons.

You get off the roads.
You discover the places most people never see.
You see a different side of a country.

Three hours. 18K.
And I could easily have kept going.

@Top4running | Salomon S/LAB Genesis 2

The adventure was powered by the Salomon S/Lab Genesis 2, which I’m currently testing for a review together with @top4running.de

First impressions? Really good.
Great fit, a solid grip underfoot, and exactly the kind of shoe that felt at home on this kind of adventure.

More to come…

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I’ve never owned a New Balance running shoe before.

So when I saw the FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 at half price, I thought:
Why not? This has to be the New Balance I try first.

And honestly… first impressions are really good.

Firm. Fast. Light. Balanced.
A really nice flow when the pace goes up, and they feel great on my feet from the first run.

The v5 is now the previous generation, with the newer SuperComp Elite v6 taking over with a new foam and updated carbon setup.

But for me, this isn’t about having the newest shoe.

It’s about being curious enough to try something different.

And if this is my first experience with New Balance…

I don’t think it will be my last.

@Top4running | New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 ⚡️

check out @Top4Running.de and use my code "KONG80" for extra savings — even on already discounted items 📦🔝☄️

Link in my bio ✌🏻

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Running has its ups and downs.

After 117.5 km and 2nd place at Viborg 12 Hours, I was on top of the world. Then came the down — tired body, heavy legs and a mind that needed a break.

I honestly admire those who keep their run streak going every single day — some even running a half marathon daily. I don’t know how you keep pulling yourself out the door, but it’s impressive.

Now I need to find my way back on track with the training plan towards 100 miles.

Maybe the downs are part of what makes the ups feel so damn good. 🖤

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VIBORG 12 HOURS ULTRA - 2ND PLACE 🥈

Officiel time - 11:49:56
Officiel distance - 117.5
Official - 47 laps

I honestly didn’t know what to expect going into this one.

The plan was simple: 15 minutes per lap and 120 km. But after seeing the 2.5 km course, with gravel paths, small climbs and no asphalt, I quickly realised that the course was going to demand more than I had imagined. So I adjusted the goal, settled into the race and just focused on one lap at a time.

And somehow, it turned into 2nd place 🥈

I was sitting in second for almost the entire race. At one point I even got close enough to smell the lead, before dropping back to third — but I kept fighting and eventually took back second.

The weather was overcast and almost perfect for running, although the wind picked up as the hours went by. What made the biggest difference, though, was the atmosphere. The smiles from the spectators, the people in the aid station and the other runners made every lap a little easier. There is something special about ultra running when everyone is suffering together, but still finds the energy to encourage each other.

And my fuelling strategy?

Well… let’s just say it wasn’t exactly textbook.
Almost no food. A banana. Some Haribo. And a ridiculous amount of soda and chocolate milk.

Somehow, it worked.

I started in the Saucony Endorphin Elite 2, but when I felt a blister coming, I switched to the adidas Adios Pro 4 — they just feel best for the long distances....Definitely don’t look as white anymore

If you’re looking for a carbon shoe for the longer distances, the adidas Adios Pro 4 is definitely one worth checking out.

@top4running.cz | adidas Adios Pro 4 🇨🇿

And if you need a new pair for your next adventure, check out @top4running.de and use my code KONG80 for a little extra discount 📦🩷

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This year, the Saucony Endorphin Azura has become one of my favorite shoes for daily road training.

And now it’s here in a new White/Multi colorway… so of course I had to get another pair.

A daily trainer with the perfect mix of firmness, stability and pop. The PWRRUN PB foam gives it a responsive ride, while the SpeedRoll keeps you rolling smoothly through the miles.

Easy miles, long runs or picking up the pace — the Azura just keeps going.

Definitely one of my favorites in the rotation.

@top4running | @saucony_eu

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#Runforgood
#Saucony
#EndorphinAzura

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