BERLIN MARATHON SESSION in SAUCONY ENDORPHIN PRO 3 - INITIAL REACTION - Will this be my race shoe?

Today we are testing out the all new Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 in a speed session on the track so stay tuned to find out my first impressions of the shoe and if it's a contender to be my Berlin marathon shoe!
See the session on Strava: / strava
ALL NEW RUNNING HATS, SWEATERS, TEES IN STOCK WITH FAST WORLDWIDE SHIPPING!
benparkes.com/collections/mer...
Code KZbin for 10% off your order. Thank you for your support!
Kit from the video
Summer smiles tee - benparkes.com/collections/tec...
London Night Hat - benparkes.com/products/gettin...
Follow along on Social Media!
Instagram - / benparkes
Facebook - / benparkesruns
Twitter - / benparkes
Strava - / strava
Ways to help
Join the KZbin Channel / @benparkes
0:00 Intro
2:45 About the session
3:43 The session
10:43 First impressions of the shoe
#benparkes #running #gettingitdone

[@BenParkes]

What do you think of this colour way?!

[@jsimpson9627]

What happened to Run The Blades? Hope all ok!

[@BenParkes]

@@jsimpson9627 yes all ok! We went to a concert last night and just partied a bit too hard 🤣 totally wiped out this morning.. so had to give it a miss sadly.

[@jsimpson9627]

@@BenParkes 😂😂 bet you enjoyed the Glaswegian hospitality at Hampden. Sure the Buckie was flowing & it was bouncing. Glad you’re both ok 👍🏻

[@laurainthehaute918]

I think it’s a fun and happy color. You were in the pink and did awesome! (Despite stress). Stay well. You’re inspiring!

[@ml3609]

HUGE fan of the color!!! I do not even need any running shoes, but man, those are HAWT!!

[@BarbaraAnnB-yi5ew]

I love Saucony, it is my go to brand

[@jordannorton1795]

Sarah was in such a lovely mood today! Made the video quite enjoyable. Keep grinding Ben, always enjoy your shoe reviews and workouts.

[@seeleftyrun]

I love your honest non influenced reviews. Thank you!

[@DrFaroon]

I’m also doing Berlin, having got injured 2 weeks before Boston. I’ve made the bold move to change to the Ben Parkes 2:55 marathon plan! And just switched to Alpha Fly, from Vapor Fly, and Saucony Speed. Glad you’re suffering with your intervals too!

[@gary_runs]

Great Video Ben! Great filming from Sarah as always 🙌🏼 I always race in Sauconys! I'll be waiting a little longer for the 3's as i got another pair of the Pro 2's at a great price! Looking forward to see how you get on with the 3's 👍🏻

[@ehbaltazar5589]

This video just made my day. All love, all the way. More power to you two and the rest of your awesome team. Deffo gonna get some of your apparel next time. All the best!

[@ehbaltazar5589]

Got my self a singlet ready for Southampton half. Just waiting for it to arrive! Let’s go!

[@ColeRunning]

Great video mate, Saucony are doing some good stuff at the moment. Excited to try the speeds

[@timeonfeet]

Good to hear your thoughts on these Ben and glad to see the Berlin training is going well. I personally like the colour way though probably couldn't pull them off with the bright colour 😅

[@foggy123ukb3]

My Monday session is basically this workout. Warmup, 6x1km, 4 x 200mtr, cooldown, etc. Getting ready for Berlin too. 👍Hoping for something cooler and less humid than Brooklyn!!

[@adamgore2903]

Hi Ben. I don’t think the drop has changed from the 2 to the 3. Stack height has gone up but think the drop was 8mm in the Pro 2 as well.

[@adamsouthard1155]

Fitness takes time. Keep at it. It's really hard and it doesn't get easier until sometime a couple weeks after you thought you should be in shape, suddenly you're getting there.

[@chucky1golf]

Brilliant to watch and listen.

[@Layercake65]

Just back from Amsterdam Marathon this weekend… running n the Endorphin Speed 2, which I liked took 20mins off my previous PB. These sound like another level 👍

[@whatjamieruns]

Solid workout there Ben! Glad you enjoyed the Saucony, I think with this new release they are closing the gap now on Nike. Also how good is Scotland? We recently went to Falkirk for my brothers wedding and visited the Kelpies as you did. Everyone is so friendly also!

[@matthiassventoest6800]

great stuff.., great work.

[@michaelkilimann2645]

Shakeout run in Berlin would be nice. But do not forget to do the Berlin Parkrun as Saturday warmup.

[@georgepagotelis]

I love my Speed 2/pro 2, it’s more the rolling technology but definitely the plate is giving back but you don’t feel it as much as alphafly. Maybe unbox shoe, video, walk-in them to breakin, then test?

[@JasperPuttu]

Hi there, previous drop was 8mm also. Great video

[@MarkSmith_Best-Athletics]

Can't beat the Irn Bru 💪 Does memory serve me correctly that we were getting some form of Irn Bru handed out at aid stations on the Fort William Marathon in 2017? Think that the Endorphin Pro 3 are quick and certainly good at getting up to speed on shorter distances. They don't feel as quick or lock into quicker paces as well as the Metaspeed Sky or Sky+ though. Wearing the Endorphin Pro 3 more as a training and interval shoe than a race shoe I think (although may get worn on the odd race that's Half distance or under to see how I go in them). Colourway goes well with your new SOAR vest 👍

[@michaelporreca6085]

I’m in Colorado for some hiking, and The Hardrock 100 went right by us. Killian was looking pretty good. Better keep up your training

[@tweedataf3286]

Nice vids. Im glad you found cycling :-) Cycling is the key to my running. My running suffers if I skip my spin/cycling. Best thing for cardio vascular system without the body hurting :-) I get slower if I dont do two spin classes a week. Also just to add, I get gassed like you did in this vid right before I come down with a cold or a flu.. keep that in mind :-) do you do at least one run a week for pure focus on technique only? Posture checks, noticing weaknesses in the spine or knees, or ankles.. etc. Could be a whole vid on your channel :-) I find that helps me remember to avoid injury, just technique only run and correction, to get that muscle memory stimulated in a good way. At least once a week, posture check, lower back work. I like your vids, I trust your judgement on shoes. Im looking for a new brand right now :-)

[@SimonSez83]

That hot pink is amazing. I wish the midsole was pink too

[@drexydelavega5516]

Over! Now it’s elite!

[@TheRahewitt]

Them Nikes just LOOK so good to me!

[@travissperry8186]

Love a good hard track session! P.S some useless info for ya, Inca cola in Peru also sells more than Coca-Cola.

[@tomcat1319]

I don't care what color it is. I look for what it will do on training sessions and race day! I run in the Pro 1s and the Hoka Mach 5. The Pro 3s might be my go to shoe in a few months.

[@attackedbywaterfoul]

every shoetuber: *new supershoe comes out* - new video comes out: 'will this be my race shoe?' race video comes out: *runs with vaporflys*

[@attackedbywaterfoul]

minimal amount of shade intended - luv yr videos! 😎

[@BenParkes]

@@attackedbywaterfoul 😀 won’t be running in vaporflys!! Guarantee that

[@attackedbywaterfoul]

@@BenParkes RE: form, looks good but from my view you could try to open/lengthen your stride a little more through more/higher knee drive and see if it a) feels natural and b) gives you some more power in your stride

[@TheMassif]

Love the pink colour way, I’m more concerned about the price tag 🤣

[@vlid0]

I love the Saucony Endorphin Pro 2, in fact I think they get me in better rhythm than the Vaporflys. Have yet to try Alphafly, but a bit hesitant regarding their weight - I'm a small guy and like a light shoe around my leg.

[@pierce9128]

Hi hope you don't mind this message I have recently got the saucony speed for interval/speed sessions. Want a race shoe, I do triathlone so would be for 5k and 10k. As I'm after falling in love the the speed 2 I just got would the pro make a good race shoe.

[@OsamaKhan-mh3ri]

When you said 7% battery left. That’s what my phone had watching this video. 😮WTH.😮 Your subscriber from Glasgow.

[@rossfripp4503]

What do you think of these vs the Vaporfly for softness/comfort? How did you find these for the 200s vs the Vaporfly?

[@nicolasmacagno8957]

Me and my girlfriend (Wife at that time) will run the Berlin Marathon as a part of the Honeymoon! We hope to see you in the shakeout!

[@WildTines]

Tough guys wear pink! 🤙🏽 Viewing here in New Mexico 👋

[@alanridout]

Can you offer some advice?? I have the Zoom Fly 5 and they are giving me blisters on the back of my heels. The 3 and 4 were absolutely fine. Can you ever overcome this, or should I just send them back? Also, is this what you refer to as heel slip? It’s a shame zoom flys have always been my bread and butter shoe 😢

[@daves6620]

11:35, all the Endorphin Pros are the same 8mm drop.

[@mauricioiwayama1013]

Is this more stable than the NB RC Elite V2? I’m looking for a comfortable squashy shoe for long runs considering the Glideride3. I feel the Zoomfly4 is cluncky and unstable for me. Cheers!

[@iputuoka2707]

Some serious colour here

[@gorantoljamo204]

You & Sarah just keep #gettingitdone =)

[@romrome]

Which one has a wider toe box? The Pro 3 or the RC Elite 2?

[@johnwalterhanna]

Endorphin Pro 3 is good but sadly I think I'm faster and feel better support in On Cloudmonsters. And noticeable wear on the Endorphin Pro 3 after just two practice runs. Think I will be going with the Cloudmonsters for my first half marathon.

[@pierce9128]

Hi Ben, I have recently got the saucony speed for interval/speed sessions. Want a race shoe, I do triathlon so would be for 5k and 10k. As I'm after falling in love the the speed 2 I just got would the pro make a good race shoe. Thanks Ben or anybody who answers this question

[@RNeden]

Thank you for the review. Hesitating between these and the Speed 3 for a full marathon in Oct. Not only the price point, but also I think the Speed 3 might be a bit more comfortable without loosing too much on the responsiveness, given that I'm not crazy fast either (target 3h15). Never ran in carbon plated shoes, and I'm afraid the plate could be tough on the feet after 40k... Thoughts?

[@iAngeaI]

Better go for Speed 3 which are super comfortable with a lots of responsiveness ! I've tried them there are amazing, just like the speed 2 but a bit more comfortable!

[@AnthonyWarren1]

How's your form looking ? It looks like something I aspire to be able to replicate!! I dream of being able to run a) that quick in the first place and b) still have enough breath to talk to camera!!! KUDOS!!!

[@raffaelemazzarella3322]

Are they wider ,inside the shoe, than the Alphafly?

[@MadelnMachines]

How many miles do you think the Pro 3 will last?

[@vincewarne228]

I couldn’t pull off the pink, ordered the White ones!

[@feezee82]

I think pink is fine for a race. I wouldn’t want pink shoes for daily training, but in a big race, bright and flashy colors are great. Basic black or white shoes for a special race is a bit too boring in my opinion.

[@johnvore]

Says everyone else will probably go pink, I am going to go White. I like the orange highlights and I'm going to put orange laces in them.

[@jacquelinefrancis8127]

"Like wearing a child's trampoline on your feet" 🤣

[@danielmcdonald9917]

Could you use this as a training shoe twice a week?

[@sauconyswitzerland6677]

Who said men can't wear pink? We love it!

[@zhouhong]

waiting for zoom fly 5 review

[@BenParkes]

Will be out this week!

[@edwarjoselema6784]

Hi everyone. I have slightly wider feet. I currently own the endorphin shift 3 in 8.5 which feels a bit snug, and the endorphin speed 3 in 8.5 too which fits perfectly. Now I want to order a pair of Pro 3s but I have read some people saying that it is better to size up half a size, but some others say it fits true to size. So I am not sure if I should go for a 9 or stick to my usual 8.5 (US). If there is anyone here who owns the endorphin 3 lineup and has slightly wider feet I would appreciate your comments please! Cheers

[@SimonSez83]

Haha that's my sprint speed.

[@tednruth453]

Barrs Irn Bru.......made in Scotland.......frae girders 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@DuncanEpping]

Iron Bru?

[@WJ-qw8wl]

Ben is that Scottish lingo your picking up (A wee bit windy ) ? Sorry but Irn bru is not the real stuff anymore it's made different ! Sounds like you enjoyed concert at Hampden and the hospitality ? 😄 Pro 3 look good but pink not for me be interesting to hear how they go on longer runs ?

[@BenParkes]

Well I lived in Edinburgh for 3 years in my 20’s.. and naturally just started adding Scot’s words as all my friends and work colleagues were Scottish. Yeah, heard all the backlash against the new recipe.. maybe should have gone for some Buckie instead!! Hampden was absolutely 100% crazy.. never experienced anything like it. We missed our race this morning as a result. Glasgow sure knows how to party! And then some!!

[@WJ-qw8wl]

@@BenParkes great stuff I know how much you like it up here ! Glad you &Sarah having great time here once more good luck in Berlin but most of all good luck with UTMB it's on my bucket list maybe not to run but just be there for the experience and soak up the atmosphere !.👍

[@gracewhite1601]

Please wear the white

[@stevenlennie]

I find the high back on Saucony’s give me really bad heel blisters. Also, I think IrnBru is all sugar free now.

[@MarkSmith_Best-Athletics]

I have had a bit of heel rub on right shoe only. Nothing major but I wouldn't attempt racing anything more than a Half in them.

[@stevenlennie]

@@MarkSmith_Best-Athletics agreed. 15-20km seems to be my limit. Shame as they are a decent shoe from a support side

[@gpersonaltrainer]

Finally, I've received mine. I tried them and as always do, I've worn them for a hour, at home. Well, I don't know why, but after that amount of time, I've started to feel a bit of discomfort/rubbing under my midfoot (I'm a pronator). After a bit of tests (I've just published a video in my channel), I found the solution. Please, feel free to watch it. My question is: Is there any other pronator who had the same experience?

[@steco1565]

Der Saucony hat keine Carbonplatte sondern eine Nylonplatte was nicht ganz so steif ist.

[@wheeljim627]

Il est mignonne en rose

[@kash1454]

ｐｒｏｍｏｓｍ