Also good to mention the decathlon running belts. Pretty good quality for the price, just size up 1 size and you should be good to go
@FordyRuns2 ай бұрын
Great shout
@ianlowe4126Ай бұрын
My decathlon trail shorts are brilliant. Had them 3 years worn and washed a hundred times and still like new. Super comfortable and the waist band as good as any running belt. Carries soft flask gels phone keys. Well done for highlighting this fantastic brand 👍
@jofrank182 ай бұрын
I would say REI might be the closest US equivalent to decathlon. Might be fun to do a similar video for REI. great video as always.
@SeanMorleyTesty2 ай бұрын
REI is a good option, not always cheap but not crap. Dick's Sporting Goods is worth a look.
@gregjohnson57912 ай бұрын
Decathlon is brilliant. Those £5.99 tops are great, I’ve had a few and even done some races in them. I spend a bit more on their shorts as they have some with almost a built in belt to hold stuff but even those don’t break the bank.
@corrinharding9792 ай бұрын
100% agree with this - my son recently trained and completed the Manchester marathon all kitted out (except shoes) from Decathlon. Brilliant quality.
@FordyRuns2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback
@paulsummerly82032 ай бұрын
That was a brilliant video really helpful thanks.
@FordyRuns2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@joedarby26632 ай бұрын
Had the hydration vest for a good few months. Good value for money and a great budget option. Upgraded to a Salomon one which I do prefer the fit of, but the initial vest was a great starter
@SharaRuns2 ай бұрын
I have two Decathlon hydration vests and they're brilliant.
@FordyRuns2 ай бұрын
great feedback tks
@d...3452 ай бұрын
Swearing by the Decathlon running underwear. Lasts forever! There are two lengths. If you're sensitive to chafing, definitely get the slightly longer one!
@mebdev2 ай бұрын
I've had that exact model of hydration vest for 2 years and it's been fantastic. I've taken it out hundreds of times, including the first time I ran a 'marathon' length run and its been great. I'm personally not a fan of running with a bladder (I did on that marathon run though) and normally run with just 250ml soft flasks and it's only on longer runs (>25k) where I'll take my larger pack which will take x2 500ml soft flasks. It's got a pocket for your phone, a pocket for nutrition + pockets for x2 of their 250ml soft flasks (which have the best caps of any soft flask I've tried!), and if you don't run with the bladder there is room in the back for a small first aid kit and a packdown coat if the weather looks a bit squiffy. Highly recommended.
@FordyRuns2 ай бұрын
Great feedback tks
@francismckenna73382 ай бұрын
The decathlon running gear is class, can’t beat it. Same as their cycling gear too
@FordyRuns2 ай бұрын
Yeah totally agree
@user-jf2oo7cd4l2 ай бұрын
Nice quality now at Decathlon. I’ve used the summer caps and under shorts Lycra boxers for some time now and they wash repeatedly really well, important now it’s getting warmer and they get sweaty!
@FordyRuns2 ай бұрын
spot on
@user-vp9vx5xj9f2 ай бұрын
When the in laws come over from Malaysia will be sending them a shopping list from decathlon Malaysia!
@user-vp9vx5xj9f2 ай бұрын
Decathlon is class. Only complaint is local shop doesn't have their latest shoes in stock or display. T shirts cheap socks cheap. Plus what other sport shops are there. The days of Olympus sport are over....
@marfu_lee2 ай бұрын
I'm a great fan of the lycra boxers but also they do merino boxers and t shirts which are comparatively cheap with better smell resistance 😊
@FordyRuns2 ай бұрын
Good shout
@simonrunc80672 ай бұрын
Decathlon is fab, great value. Don't own any Soar or tracksmith 😅
@stevenlowry18332 ай бұрын
Always start off well hydrated. A hydration vest is good - but i can happily(?) run 16 miles while carrying a 20oz/600ml bottle of water. If I have to bin it half way, I may buy another one at a corner store or petrol station.
@FordyRuns2 ай бұрын
It’s heavy with that amount of water no doubt
@stevenlowry18332 ай бұрын
@@FordyRuns Sure lots of pros and cons with carrying a water bottle. But if cash is tight, the hydration vest would be last on my list. And i think that I would not bring water unless I was running for more than 1 hour....
@matthewwatson92792 ай бұрын
Only thing to watch out for with the hydration vest is that if you’re a larger runner the “one size fits all” sizing might be a bit small. I wear an XL in the Salomon vests and the Evadict vest was too small for me. They do look good though, I have friends that love them.
@matthewwatson92792 ай бұрын
Oh, and those hats are amazing. I wear one anytime it’s hot, keeps the sweat out of my eyes perfectly.
@FordyRuns2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the advice
@Jeff-yt3qp2 ай бұрын
I’ve got a couple of karimour running tops and don’t have any problems with them at all. 🏃♂️
@FordyRuns2 ай бұрын
Fair enough
@Manuel-9012 ай бұрын
First Like to Fordy. Good luck with your upcoming race. Have a good day.
@FordyRuns2 ай бұрын
Thank you
@thenoiseph2 ай бұрын
Not a fan of their shoes, but I have lots of stuff from Decathlon. Amazing value for money, and some products are as good if not better than premium brands. The only product I got from them that I was disappointed in was a running jacket that didn't stop even a fairly mild drizzle. My favorite socks, singlets, and running belts are from Decathlon
@FordyRuns2 ай бұрын
Good feedback tks
@EricH982 ай бұрын
That vest is nice. Too bad it doesn’t deliver to U.S. can’t find it on Amazon either
@FordyRuns2 ай бұрын
Yeah it’s a shame
@K.thai18Ай бұрын
best budget for tops is to not wear tops at all during summer haha
@mswin35852 ай бұрын
Shoes wise would always recommend checking online outlet sites. After having a gait analysis done at a local running shop, i got my first 'proper' pair of road shoes from Asics outlet. A previous years shoe for under £50. (Bought trails from the running shop and got the previous years Asics goretex trail shoe for only 80 quid which I thought was decent) That running vest looks well worth a go 🙌 I got my first block of half training gear from Sport Shoes and some items came up close in price. Will check decathlon out when I start Marathon training, thanks Chris!
@nikolaah2 ай бұрын
love your content but this is an ad for decathlon
@PerfectlyImperfectDavid2 ай бұрын
When you watch the video Fordy does clearly declare the arrangement he had with Decathlon here, which is in no way nefarious - honesty through and through, and a genuine help in the sea of social media marketing 👍
@nikolaah2 ай бұрын
in which case call the video "budget training essentials from decathlon" and mention it in the video description.
@FordyRuns2 ай бұрын
All linked in the description with no affiliate links
@FordyRuns2 ай бұрын
It’s not as I was not paid but you are welcome to your opinion
@nikolaah2 ай бұрын
ok so if you weren't paid what was the arrangement ?