Run Spesh Podcast by Frontrunner Colombo

ASICS MegaBlast vs adidas Hyper Boost Edge : TPU vs PBA | Run Spesh "Solemates" Oska and Tom from Frontrunner Columbo record a "Solemates" Run Spesh episode comparing the ASICS MegaBlast and the adidas Hyper Boost Edge (Pro), framing it as a matchup of premium foams (TPU vs PBA) and debating what makes a "super trainer" versus a premium daily trainer. They praise the MegaBlast's versatility, light upper, lack of plate, durability (800–1200 km), and minor fit quirks that may require sizing up. For the adidas shoe, they like the stylish lifestyle/performance blend, the midsole feel, and the lighter traction outsole, but critique the rocker being too far forward and the stiffer upper/heel, plus limited lockdown options. They discuss price expectations, recommend trying both on due to fit differences, and outline best use cases and improvements they'd like to see. 00:00 Welcome to Soulmates 00:42 Today's Shoe Matchup 01:55 Why Superblast Wins 03:51 Fit Tweaks and Sizing 04:49 Plates and Modern Foams 05:43 Super Trainer vs Daily 06:40 Hyperboost Pro Deep Dive 10:18 Price and Value Talk 11:31 Fit Feel and Lockdown 12:43 Best Use Cases 13:47 Outsole Traction Breakthrough 14:58 Final Thoughts and Signoff

Run Spesh: The Race, Devonport carnage, City2Surf record crowds + shoe hot takes Oska, Tom and Anna (from Frontrunner Colombo) ramble through a late-week Run Spesh catch-up: Tom previews "La Race," a brutal Christchurch-to-Akaroa bike event with ~500–600 riders, rolling road closures, gnarly climbs, safety concerns (fog, road debris, acorns), and why road cycling feels harder and riskier than running. Anna recaps the Devonport Triathlon/Oceania champs trip, including a chaotic swim, Saxon's health scare then 5th place, and Henry's recovery to 9th overall and 4th U23 despite a disappointing swim; she also updates her long-term hip rehab and gradual return to running. Oska discusses post-Osaka fatigue, family/training balance, and ongoing nerve/glute-hamstring issues with plans for sports doc/MRI. They note Christchurch City2Surf's biggest-ever turnout (~11,000) with new timing chips and FreshChoice "grocery" activation, celebrate trail results (Logan Griffin wins Three Peaks), preview World Indoors in Poland with a 14-athlete NZ team, debate marathon doping skepticism, review Brooks Glycerin Flex and critique the Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo/"Hyper Boost" super-trainer direction, and plug upcoming Run Unknown (maia's notes) plus Tuesday club hills. 00:00 Friday Chaos Intro 01:25 OnlyFans and Sleep Podcasts 02:57 Tom Preps for The Race 07:15 Why Cycling Hurts More 12:40 Race Day Tips and Hazards 14:53 Anna at Devonport Tri 22:10 Anna Hip Rehab Update 23:25 Oska Post Marathon Struggles 29:22 City to Surf Recap 32:08 Brooks Night and Glycerin Flex 38:26 Food and shoe banter 39:20 Three Peaks results recap 40:35 Ski pass price shock 40:57 World Indoors preview 42:36 NZ team highlights 46:34 Mondo and pole vault talk 47:32 Athletes skipping indoors 51:41 Marathon doping debate 55:36 Enhanced Games skepticism 56:31 Adidas Hyperboost review 01:06:35 Run Unknown event details 01:08:26 Marathon taper and signoff

NZ Track Champs Chaos, Taupō Ironman Drama & a Brutal Motatapu Win | Run Spesh Run Spesh (from Frontrunner Colombo) opens with sponsor chat before Oska, Tom, and Maia recap a huge weekend: New Zealand Track & Field Champs in Auckland, celebrating Rosa Twyford's Triple Crown despite recent injury worries, and discussing improved broadcast coverage, crowd energy, and the value of constructive feedback. They highlight the celebrity sprint won convincingly by Zoey, Sam Ruth's dominant 1500 win and strong post-race interview, Preston's 1:46 800, and a tactical men's 5000 where Toby surged late as Hayden raced aggressively and showed emotion. They cover Laura Nagel's emotional final track race as she shifts to road running. The episode also breaks down Taupō Ironman drama and results, including a broken TT bar, nutrition mix-ups, Trevor winning with a 2:35 marathon, and a women's course record despite Hannah Berry's mechanical. Maia shouts out Emily Malloy's half marathon PB off a half Ironman. Maia then recounts winning the Motatapu Miners Trail while sick and suffering, before previewing the "Run Unknown" event, run club updates, and thoughts on the On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper and upcoming launches. 00:00 Sponsor Hyper Boost Edge 00:45 Podcast Intro Banter 01:36 Moon Law Tangent 02:12 Rosa Twyford Triple Crown 04:02 Champs Coverage Debate 06:45 Celebrity Race Moment 10:00 Why Coverage Matters 13:35 Mens 5000 Drama 16:36 Toby Comeback Tactics 21:59 Laura Road Transition 23:22 Sam Ruth Solo 1500 25:34 10K And XC Format 31:04 Taupo Ironman Chaos 35:58 Ironman podium recap 38:02 Savage points idea 39:20 Endurance inspiration 40:30 Mo Tap race struggle 46:48 Racing mindset reset 49:48 Kia series math 53:24 Training life balance 56:32 Run Unknown event 59:35 Cloudmonster 3 Hyper review 01:09:52 Launch dates and wrap 01:10:36 Resilience lessons 01:13:53 Sponsor message

Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 4 vs 3: Lighter, Wider, More Responsive? | Run Spesh at Frontrunner Oska and Tom from Frontrunner Colombo discuss Puma's return to running and compare the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 4 to the popular Deviate Nitro Elite 3, praising the 3 for reliability and versatility from 5K to marathon. They explain how the 4 updates the formula with a wider midfoot and forefoot base, a closer-fitting thinner upper, a more aggressive plate/rocker geometry, and a more responsive Nitro Elite feel, while keeping an 8 mm drop and trusted PumaGrip with reduced coverage. They note the 4 is about 12% lighter (170 g vs 194 g), feels stable and consumer-friendly for non-elites, and is priced at NZD 360. Comparable models mentioned include the ASICS Metaspeed Edge (especially the older version), Hoka Rocket X 3, Nike Vaporfly, and Puma Fast-R. 00:00 Welcome to Soulmates 00:38 Puma's Comeback Story 01:23 Why Deviate 3 Worked 02:38 First Impressions Deviate 4 05:06 Fit and Upper Changes 06:22 Foam and Rocker Feel 08:53 Weight and Outsole Updates 10:21 Price and Value Breakdown 10:57 Comparable Racing Shoes 12:31 Wrap Up and Where to Buy

Bee Stings, Nationals Hype & The Great Unknown 5K: Run Spesh with Oska, Tom & Anna Oska, Tom and Anna from Frontrunner Colombo catch up on Run Spesh with chaotic shop chat, including Oska's brutal bee-sting running stories and recent travel. Anna shares how she's managing hip tendinopathy while building back to 40-minute runs, gym work and biking, and they recap Oceania sprint champs results with Hayden Wilde winning and Saxon and Henry going 1–2–3, with Henry taking the U23 title. The crew previews New Zealand Track & Field Nationals in Auckland, including the new Track Stars format, TV coverage details, Polynesian champs integration, and key distance-race storylines like the men's 1500 scratch, strong 800 and 5K fields, and Rosa Twyford's status. Oska outlines his shift toward half-marathon prep for Launceston, discusses trial-race selection frustrations, flags a triathlon pro series Ironman in Taupō, reacts to the US half marathon champs lead-car fiasco, plugs an upcoming clue-based 5K team event, and reviews On's Cloudboom/Vault shoe. 00:00 Podcast Introductions 00:54 Bee Sting Chaos 03:09 Phone Plans And Trampolines 04:11 Anna Injury Update 08:59 Nationals Season Check In 12:20 Track Stars Broadcast Hype 15:00 Key Races To Watch 21:19 How To Watch And Attend 25:00 Motatapu And Miners Trail 28:47 Skipping Track Champs 31:18 Half Marathon Training Talk 34:46 Nationals As Selection Debate 37:18 Trials Selection Strategy 37:50 Aussie Nationals Emphasis 38:55 Elite Field Rumors 39:44 Email Overload Fix 41:20 Library Crash Story 41:58 Half Marathon Build 46:03 Launceston Race Plans 49:04 Taupo Pro Tri Preview 52:11 US Half Champs Chaos 58:12 Mystery City Race 01:00:13 On Cloudboom Vault Review 01:05:50 Wrap Up And Sign Off